Church School Calendar 2011-2012

 

September 4                        Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Creation story
9:30 service                           Students Ages 4 & up, begin in church and dismissed to rim 22
                                             for movie:  What's in the Bible #1, In the Beginning by Veggietale
                                             creator Phil Visher

September 7 (Wed)             Teacher/Shepherd Orientation,  Parlor, 7pm

September 11                      First day of Fall Church Schoolat 10:00 - 11:15a.m.

                                             Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Let's go to church
                                             Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students
                                             to room 39 after the children's message
                                              Lesson: We go to church
                                             Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                             meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Creation
                                             1-6 lesson: Living As Caretakers rotation unit.
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message
                                              Fall Festival - food and activities for all

September 18                      Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m. (Class pictures taken
                                             today)

                                             Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Let's go to church
                                             Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                             room 39 after the children's message
                                              Lesson: My church loves me
                                             Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                             meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Creation
                                             1-6 lesson: Living As Caretakers rotation unit.
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

September 24-25                   God Made me Special Lock-In, 6 p.m. Palmer Hall

                                              Please register your student for the program by calling or emailing
                                              the church school director.  Grades 1-3 can participate in the
                                              lock-in if accompanied by parent, grades 3-6 do not need parents
                                              sleeping over.

September 25                      Church School at 10:00- 11:15 a.m.
                                            Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Let's go to church
                                            Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                            room 39 after the children's message
                                             Lesson: Church is a happy place.
                                            Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                            meet their shepherd/teacher
                                             K lesson: Creation
                                            1-6 lesson: Living as CareTakers rotation unit.
                                            Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                            children's message

October 2                              Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                            Teacher/shepherd orientation breakfast to the Feast &
                                            Festivals Unit, Parlor at
9:30
                                            Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Noah's story
                                            Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                            room 39 after the children's message
                                            Lesson: My family goes to church.
                                            Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel
                                            to meet their shepherd/teacher
                                            K lesson: Creation
                                           1-6 lesson: Living as CareTakers rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                           children's message   

October 9                              Church school at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                            Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Noah's story
                                            Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin church; parents escort students to room
                                            39 after children's message.
                                            Lesson: God gives us families.
                                            Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                            meet their shepherd/teacher
                                            K lesson: Noah
                                           1-6 lesson: Living as Caretakers rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                           children's message

October 16                           Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Noah's story
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: My family loves me.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                           meet their shepherd/teacher
                                           K lesson: Noah
                                           1-6 lesson: Feasts & Festivals rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                            children's message

October 23                            Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                            Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Noah's story
                                            Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                            room 39 after the children's message
                                            Lesson: Babies are for loving.
                                            Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                            meet their shepherd/teacher
                                            K lesson: Noah
                                           1-6 lesson: Feasts & Festivals rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                           children's message

October 30                           Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Noah's story
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: We thank God.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed Palmer Hall to meet
                                           their shepherd
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in Palmer Hall

               Feasts & Festivals Event, 10:15- noon, Palmer Hall, bring a friend to church day
                                           Students are to wear their Halloween costumes (no gore) costumes
                                           to church today. 

November 6                        Teacher/shepherd orientation breakfast to the Christmas unit
                                           & service, Parlor at
9:40
                                           Church school at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: We thank God
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church: parent escort students to room
                                           39 after the children's sermon.
                                           Lesson: We thank God for food.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                           meet their shepherd/teacher
                                           K lesson: Abraham & Sarah
                                           1-6 lesson: Feasts & Festivals rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                           children's message
                                Parent handout out for Church School Christmas service part
                                distributed to students today.

November 13                       Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: We thank God
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: We thank you God for everything.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                           meet their shepherd/teacher
                                           K lesson: Abraham & Sarah
                                          1-6 lesson: Feasts & Festivals
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message
                               11:15 Church School Christmas Service:  Parts assignment meeting
                               for 2nd-7th gr. In the Palmer Hall
                                          Grades Pre-K - 1st grade classes will be specific roles - see handout

November 20                       Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: We thank God
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: We thank you God for friends.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                           meet their shepherd/teacher
                                           K lesson: Abraham & Sarah
                                           1-6 lesson: Feasts & Festival rotation unit.
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                           children's message

November 26                       SimsburyCelebrates at First Church:
                                           Join us in the Choir room to make Holiday crafts

November 27                       Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus means Christmas
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: Jesus means Christmas.
                                           Grades k-12 begin in church
                                           K-12 dismissed to Mission Workshop in Palmer Hall and Christmas
                                           movie

December 4                         Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus means Christmas
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: Jesus means Christmas.
                                           Grades k-12 begin in church
                                           K dismissed to class rm. 37, lesson: Jesus' birth
                                           1-6 Church School Christmas Service rehearsal in Palmer Hall,
                                           crafts
                                           Grades 7-12 dismissed to the youth room, if participating in the
                                           Church School Christmas Service go to rehearsal in Palmer Hall

December 11                      Church school at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus means Christmas
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: Jesus means Christmas.
                                           Grades k-12 begin in church
                                           K dismissed to class rm. 37, lesson: Jesus is born
                                          1-6 Church School Christmas Service rehearsal in Palmer Hall,
                                          crafts
                                          Grades 7-12 dismissed to the youth room, if participating in the
                                          Church School Christmas Service go to rehearsal in Palmer Hall

December 17 (Sat)              Church SchoolChristmas Service Pancake Breakfast & Dress
                                          Rehearsal 9:00,
all students involved in the service: Pancake
                                          Breakfast 9am in Palmer Hall, Rehearsal 9:30 in Sanctuary

December 18                      Church School Christmas Service, arrive by 9:30
                                           No Nursery (all children in church)

December 25                      No Church School
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20,

January 1                            No Church School
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20,

January 4 (Wed)                 Teacher/Shepherd orientation to the Jesus in the Temple,
                                         
 6pm, (dinner & movie: documentary about Jesus' youth),
                                           Parson's Study (2nd floor)

January 8                             Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church: parent escort students to room
                                          39 after the children's sermon.
                                          Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                          meet their shepherd/teacher
                                          K lesson: Jesus grows up.
                                          1-6 lesson: (Young) Jesus in the Temple
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message

January 15                         Church School at 10:00 to 11:15a.m.
                                                  
                                          Nursery,
(under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to room
                                          39 after the children's message
                                          Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                          meet their shepherd/teacher
                                          K lesson: Jesus grows up
                                          1-6 lesson: (Young) Jesus in the Temple rotation unit.
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message

January 22                          Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                          Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to room
                                          39 after the children's message
                                          Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                          meet their shepherd/teacher
                                          K lesson: Jesus grows up.
                                          1-6 lesson: (Young) Jesus in the Temple rotation unit
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message

January 29                          Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                          Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to room
                                          39 after the children's message
                                          Lesson: Jesus Grew and I Grow
                                          Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                          meet their shepherd/teacher
                                          K lesson: Jesus grows up.
                                          1-6 lesson: (Young) Jesus in the Temple rotation unit
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message

Feb 5                                 Rotation Teacher/Shepherd orientation breakfast for Mary
                                          Magdalene's Story? Rotation Unit, Parlor at 9:30
                                          Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                          Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God is love.
                                          Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to room
                                          39 after the children's message
                                          Lesson: God is love.
                                          Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                          meet their shepherd/teacher
                                          K lesson: Jesus is with us
                                          1-6 lesson: Self Control: Daniel rotation unit
                                          Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                          children's message

Feb 12                                 Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                           Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God is love.
                                           Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                           room 39 after the children's message
                                           Lesson: God is love.
                                           Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Palmer Hall
                                           to meet their shepherd/teacher
                                           Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus was a kid, bring a friend to
                                           church day, 10:15 through the financial meeting in Palmer Hall
                                           Grades 7-12 begin in Palmer Hall is assist in event.

Feb 19                                  Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                            Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God is love.
                                            Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to room
                                            39 after the children's sermon.
                                            Lesson: God is love.
                                            Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                            meet their shepherd/teacher
                                            K lesson: Jesus is with us.
                                           1-6 lesson: Mary Magdalene's story:  Movie and activity in Palmer
                                            Hall
                                            Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after the
                                            children's message

Feb 26                                    Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God is love.
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's message
                                              Lesson: God is love.
                                             Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                             meet their shepherd/teacher
                                             K lesson: Jesus is with us.
                                             1-6 lesson:  Mary Magdalene's story Rotation unit
                                             Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

March 4                                  Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                               Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Easter Story
                                               Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                               room 39 after the children's message
                                               Lesson: Easter story
                                               Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                               meet their shepherd/teacher
                                               K lesson: Jesus is with us.
                                              1-6 lesson: Mary Magdalene's story rotation unit.
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                               the children's message

March 11                                Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Easter Story
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's message
                                              Lesson: Easter story
                                             Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                             meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Easter story
                                              1-6 lesson: Mary Magdalene's story Rotation unit
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

March 18                                Teacher/shepherd Orientation breakfast to the Joshua Unit,
                                              Parlor at
9:30
                                              Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Love One Another
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's sermon.
                                              Lesson: Love One Another
                                              Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                              meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Jesus' Parables
                                              1-6 lesson: Mary Magdalene's story Rotation unit
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                               the children's message

March 25                                Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                               Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Easter Story
                                               Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to
                                               room 39 after the children's sermon.
                                               Lesson: Easter Story
                                               Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                               meet their shepherd/teacher
                                               K lesson: Jesus' Parables
                                              1-6 lesson: Mary Magdalene's story Rotation unit
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

April  1                                   Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m., Palm Sunday
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Easter story
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's sermon.
                                              Lesson: Easter story
                                             Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                              meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Easter story
                                              1-6 lesson: Joshua rotation unit.
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

April 8                                    Easter Sunday, students attend church
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Easter.

April 15                                  Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God gave us spring
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's sermon.
                                              Lesson: Love One Another
                                              Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to meet their 
                                              shepherd/teacher in class or Palmer Hall
                                              K lesson: Saul follows Jesus,
                                             1-6 lesson: Joshua rotation unit: movie and activity in
                                             Palmer Hall
                                             Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                             the children's message

April 25                                  Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: God gave us spring
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) -begin in church: parent escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's sermon.
                                              Lesson: Love One Another
                                              Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                              meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Saul follows Jesus
                                              1-6 lesson: Joshua rotation unit
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                               the children's message 

April 26 (Thurs-Sat)-28th         Church School tag sale volunteers needed

May 6                                     Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Teach us to Pray
                                              Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                              room 39 after the children's message
                                              Lesson: Teach us to Pray
                                              Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed to the Chapel to
                                              meet their shepherd/teacher
                                              K lesson: Saul follows Jesus
                                             1-6 lesson: Pentecost rotation unit.
                                               Grades 7-12 begin in church dismissed to the youth room after
                                              the children's message

May 13                                    Church School at 10:00 -11:15 a.m.
                                               Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20, Lesson: Teach us to Pray
                                               Pre-k (ages 3&4) - begin in church, parents escort students to
                                               room 39 after the children's message
                                               Lesson: Teach us to Pray
                                               Grades k-6 begin in church and are dismissed Palmer Hall to
                                               meet their shepherd/teacher
                                               Joshua's Jamboree, Palmer Hall, bring a friend day,
                                              10:15 through the annual meeting
                                              Grades 7-12 begin in Palmer Hall to assist with the event

May 20                                   Confirmation Sunday
                                              Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20
                                              Students to attend church

May 27                                    Memorial weekend
                                               Nursery, (under age 3), rm. 20

June 3                                    Summer Sunday School Program begins

June 18-21(Mon-Thurs)             Vacation Bible School, 9a.m.-12
Tentative: depending on the last day of school


Please note: the Bible Program for 4th - 6th graders is held on alternating years. The program will be offered in the 2012-13 school year.