Dear SCCS parents,
 
Happy November! We have entered that season where the days seem to be a bit more rushed and full because of the shorter evenings and  upcoming holidays. Those events bring lots of excitement and fun, but for many, the stress of the busy season can be very overwhelming. For our family, we are praying that we make wise choices about what are the best things for our family, and not just good things - because there are plenty that are just good!
 
I just printed off the verse below to keep posted in my kitchen so I can read it often every day, as we try to determine how to spend time and invest our lives during these next two months. I do love this verse (and the whole chapter actually) and hope this counsel from Scripture helps us apply it to having a lives focused on Christ and what matters most. Prioritizing our daily lives with the goal of using Christ-like wisdom will surely bring peace and gratitude everywhere we go, and wouldn't that be a great Thanksgiving blessing?
 
 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;
then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
​ James 1:17
 
Events for November are below. Always check the SCCS website for further details as it is updated frequently. Look under Events for field trip info and Blog for newsletters. If you take photos with your phone and can share on Facebook and Instagram, suggested hashtags help us see each other's memories. Thanks!
 

Nov 05  Fire Station Visit  See SCCS website for further details. #SCCSontheroad

Nov 06  Park Day/Service Project - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
More details on SCCS website at the event link. Here is a link for how to pack a box. If the weather looks too iffy, we will change locations to Shelby Crossings. Watch FB and email for info if we change! Here's the link on packing and items to bring: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/  #SCCSserves

Nov 11 Birmingham Veterans Day Parade See SCCS website for more details on this fun patriotic event. #SCCScelebrates #SCCSontheroad

Nov 12 Alabama Symphony Orchestra - An American Salute #SCCSontheroad

Nov 13  Thanksgiving Feast

November 13, 11:00-1:00 Details on SCCS website. Feel free to dress up as a Pilgrim or Native American! #SCCSontheroad  #SCCScelebrates

Nov 30  Support Group and Fellowship for Moms

Come fellowship with other moms and enjoy some encouragement along the homeschooling journey! We will meet at Zoe's in Patton Creek. Please RSVP by 11/29. #SCCSontheroad #SCCSsupport

As always, let me know if you have questions. I am thankful for the support I have noticed for each other on our school's FB page, and encourage you to join that if you haven't. It is a great way to seek advice, or get feedback from other parents in our school. You all are way up on my list of thankfulness this month and always. I am praying you share a God-centered Thanksgiving with your family this month.

Upcoming Events in December
 

Children's Theater ~ Alabama Ballet's The Nutcracker