The students have had the priviledge of having an art teacher come in each week to teach them different art concepts and techniques. Each week the students anticipate art with Ms. Lisa and talk with enthusiasm about the time spent with her.

Ms. Lisa is a very talented art teacher who  not only has a background in art, but also has experience with children. She is able to speak on the children’s level and provide art lessons that the children are able to enjoy.

Next week, DayBreak parents will have the opportunity to see what their children have been working on the last few weeks. Here is a peek for your enjoyment!

Thanks to a generous donation of food from the Capital Area Food Bank, we were able to have a Thanksgiving feast as one big DayBreak family. Ms. Tiffany and Mr. Mike made a wonderful meal that left everyone with a full and satisfied tummy! At the end of the meal, each person took a moment to share what they were grateful for this holiday. Everyone had been given the opportunity to write down what they were thankful for and then “post their thanks” on a turkey which hung in our multi-purpose room.

Below are pictures from our Thanksgiving family dinner. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Some of the 4th and 5th graders helping set the table

The 1st-3rd graders helping Ms. Tiffany make gravy

"Post Your Thanks!"

Enjoying the meal

3rd grader Alicia sharing what she is thankful for

October was a busy, but fun month for us! Enjoy catching a glimpse of some of October’s happenings.

We were able to take a group of children to Cox Farms, one of the biggest fall festivals in the area. The children (and adults!) had fun sliding on slides, learning how to milk a cow, and going on a hay ride. And of course the trip would not have been complete without a pumpkin to take home.

Saquan had a blast on the slide!

The children LOVED Mr. Cow. He received multiple hugs from DayBreak children.

Part of the crew. Fun times!

McLean Bible Church has 12 amazing young adults who are part of the Future Leaders Program. They came and stayed at DayBreak for a week, assisting us with the After School Program and other projects as needed. It was refreshing to have such a fun and helpful group. Needless to say, a fun time was had by all.

One on one homework help!

We carved and painted pumkins.

And 3rd grader Dantrell taught us all how to dance.

About the yellow. Our multipurpose room needed a color transformation, and a group of women from McLean Bible Church gave it just that! We are so grateful for them!

In progress...

Little helping hands showed up!

The finished product!