As we depart for winter
break, it is important for us to stop and reflect on what a fantastic fall we
have had at James Dobson School. From
the Book Feast to the Winter Solstice Celebrations that occurred today, the
Dobson Community is truly thankful for all of the students, parents, faculty
and staff that make our school such a lively, nurturing, and most importantly
safe place to be.
Reflecting on all that we
have to be thankful for, we would be remiss not to include our dynamic Home and School Association. The
Home and School has organized many events so far this year. One of those delicious events was the Book
Feast held in November. Students were
treated to snacks and various food items from their favorite books.
Students from rooms 103,
104, and 106 showed their thankfulness at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration, where
the students and their families enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch before the
holiday. Students stood at their special
place settings and introduced themselves. Each shared something that they were
thankful for this year. From their
families, to the food they were about to eat, each student definitely embodied
the Thanksgiving spirit.
December ushered in a new
sense of excitement as it became very obvious throughout the school that “The
Prince Was Giving A Ball!” This, and
many other songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, could be heard ringing down the halls each
day. As preparations came to a close,
the annual musical production of Cinderella came off without a hitch. Both the student assembly and the evening
performance for the parents and community showcased the talent of
over 60 of our students from 3rd through 8th grade. On the evening
of December 19th, the cast and crew entertained more than 200
members of the Dobson community. The
incredible talent and teamwork of the cast and crew helped to make Cinderella one of the best performances
to grace the Dobson Stage.
Today, the entire school
celebrated the Winter Solstice! Each
class, kindergarten through 5th grade, went to the library to read
the “Polar Express” and was treated to cookies and hot chocolate. To complete the festivities, these students
participated in a massive pajama party and came together in the auditorium to
watch the “Polar Express” in style.
Students in 6th through 8th grade enjoyed cookies
and chocolate milk as they read poetry in their classrooms.
With 2012 coming to a close,
we have much to look forward to in the New Year… the arrival of the Buzy Bee,
winter and spring sports, the start of our choir program, pep rallies, African
American History month, PSSA Prep Season and much, much more!
From the Dobson Faculty and
Staff, we would like to wish everyone in the Dobson Community a happy and
healthy holiday. We look forward to
seeing everyone on January 2, 2013!
