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.