Christmas Concert 2008

Tonight was the annual Rosslyn Academy Elementary Christmas Concert: The children from kindergarten to the fifth grade had a marvelous performance. We were so proud of Tristan, Emma and all their classmates.
This year's concert was titled "Bethlehem Treasure" and featured a dramatic narrative presented by the fifth grade class. Erica and her friend Kim Remich directed the play and costumes. This picture was taken immediately after the concert with Erica, Kim and the fantastic cast!

Each year the Christmas concert is also the high point of a month long fundraiser for a local ministry by the children and families of the school. This year's Christmas project is raising funds to support Jacaranda Creations, a sewing ministry for widows and vulnerable mothers in Kibera slum, Nairobi, and Tent of Refuge, a ministry that intercedes for children living and struggling to survive in the garbage mounds of Dunholm, Nairobi.

Emma and Ava in their new Christmas dresses
(an early Christmas present from Grampy & Grammie)

Emma had the pre-concert giggles!

There must have been mistletoe in that tree!

We wish you a Merry Christmas!