Slideshow of the Preschool's Christmas Program

Christmas at The Heiskell School is a special occasion. Today, we went to the preschool's dress rehearsal of their Christmas program. It was a sight to behold! Enjoy!

Baby, it's cold outside!

The weather had FINALLY turned cold here in Atlanta! Check out these adorable third graders bundled up ready for recess! Have you ever seen a cuter group? Not me!

Open House at The Heiskell School

Open House

Friday, December 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Campus tour and orientation meeting

The Heiskell School’s accelerated academic program and its focus on building Godly character have had a life-changing impact in the lives of children for more than 60 years.

Preschool • Elementary • Junior High
Two Years through 8th Grade
Call 404-262-2233
www.heiskell.net
3260 Northside Drive, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305

The Governor's House

Third Graders at the Heiskell School trekked over to the Governor's Mansion today for a grand tour! We received lots of looks from passers by on West Paces Ferry Road because we literally trekked on our feet to the Governor's House from our school. The children had a wonderful time, and the weather could not have been better!

Veteran's Day Tribute

As a school, we have been preparing and discussing Veteran's Day for several weeks now. Last Friday, during our chapel service, we paid special tribute to our Veterans. In fact, two very special Veterans were our guest speakers. What a treat! Hopefully, this is something the children will remember for the rest of their lives, hearing two war Veterans share their stories.

Third graders were given the assignment a couple of weeks ago to interview a veteran of the armed forces. Each of them came up with 10 questions and conducted an interview with a hero, which they shared with our class. Today, as we actually celebrate Veteran's Day, one of the students in my class wrote this tribute:
I think we should honor our veterans today because they have left their families and friends behind and gone to serve our country. I think November 11, is one of the most important days of the year. I promise to honor veterans every November 11. Thank you for serving our country.

As an additional way of saying thanks to our heroes, we designated our prayer time today to our soldiers:

• I am thankful for my dad who served and whose life was spared.
  
• I praise God for those who are willing to fight for our freedom.
  
• I pray for safety for the s0ldiers now serving.
  
• I pray salvation for the soldiers who do not know God.
  
• I pray for our family friend who is serving far from home.
  
• I pray the soldiers would have faith and courage.
  
• I pray the soldiers would be comforted while separated from their families.
  
• I pray they would have enough food and water.
  
• I pray they would believe in God.
  
• I pray the commanding officers would have knowledge and wisdom.
  
• I pray for an end to the war.
  
• I pray our soldiers would fight hard.
  
• I pray all necessary equipment would be provided.
  

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Operation Christmas Child

"Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News of the Savior with a hurting child." Franklin Graham
It's that time of year again; time to go shopping for children all over the world. This week at The Heiskell School we are collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Boxes are due Friday, October 30. Follow these 5 simple steps and you will be well on your way to blessing and possibly even changing the life of a child:

1. Use an empty shoe box or small plastic container.
   
2. Determine whether you want to give your gift to a boy or a girl and select the child's age category.
   
3. Fill the box with gifts.
   
4. Include a $7 donation to help with the cost of shipping.
   
5. Drop off your box at The Heiskell School by Friday, October 30, 2009.
   

Sharks, Stingrays, and Sturgeons, oh my!