First Day School Calendar

December 29

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): “The Religious Society of Pirates”: Join us this Sunday as we explore a story from Friends Journal about future pirates who carry on Quaker traditions of resistance and truth-telling in a world dominated by corporate surveillance. Read it here.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Rainbow Connection: Listen to Your Heart: To celebrate community and the incoming new year, this lesson includes Kermit’s beloved poem/tune, “Rainbow Connection”, and a couple extra tidbits of wisdom from the little book, “It’s Not Easy Being Green” by Jim Henson, the Muppets and Friends. There will be related crafts and a community building game or two.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

January 5

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): Game Day
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Game Day
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

January 12

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): BYM Camp Presentation: Please join us during First Day school to learn about the BYM Quaker summer camps and another fantastic summer opportunity. We will watch a video and talk about the summer residential camps for children 9-14 and the outdoor adventure camp for children ages 15-17.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): BYM Camp Presentation: Please join us during First Day school to learn about the BYM Quaker summer camps and another fantastic summer opportunity. We will watch a video and talk about the summer residential camps for children 9-14 and the outdoor adventure camp for children ages 15-17.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

January 12

• Teen Group (grades 6-12): The Four Agreements: Always Do Your Best: Peggy King returns to explore “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. This week’s discussion covers the fourth agreement: Always do your best. Teens are encouraged to read the third chapter beforehand.
• Middle Group (grades PreK-5): Fruits of the Spirit – Peace: Ashley Rose will continue the monthly Quaker-based First Day class series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We will explore a different fruit, such as love, joy, or gentleness, each month and weave together quiet worship, song, coloring and crafts, group discussions and more all rooted in scripture and Quaker testimonies. This series focus will be on how these spiritual fruits can be cultivated in daily life to promote harmony, integrity, and service to others.
• Oakdale Nursery (Infant-PreK): Children enjoy toys, games, stories and play.

For more information about our Religious Education program click here.

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Being a Friendly Adult Volunteer (FAV) is a really positive and fun experience – a great way to get to know our younger Friends while creating a safe and predictable environment. Click the button below to sign up to be a Friendly Adult Volunteer for the First Day School and/or the Nursery. Thank you!

If you want to help but do not wish to use the sign up sheet, email Sean and he’ll be happy to add you to the calendar.