We are so excited to have you join us in the Arctic Adventure, where we will explore this ice- and snow-covered region in our world.  Today, we are going to learn about the story of creation.  God created the sky, seas, and land. He created the plants, animals, fish and birds.  He created human beings.  We can be certain of our worth as we have been created in the image of God.     

DAILY BIBLE VERSE:God saw everything that he made, and indeed, it was very good.  Genesis 1:31a. 

ARCTIC CRITTER & DAILY TRIVIA:Penguin - Penguins do not have fur.  Penguins have feathers, but they do not fly. 

GROUP PHOTO:On Tuesday, July 19, at 9:15 am, we will take the group Vacation Bible School & Day Camp picture.  Each family will receive a group photo on Friday to take home with them. 

PICK-UP:When you return to pick-up your child, you & your child will be checked at the exit doors to make sure the number tag matches the child’s wristband number.  Please keep the number tag easily accessible during this check-out process.  The safety of your child is very important to us!!  There will be tables with the Arts & Crafts projects on them, in the narthex, so you can pick up your child’s project on your way out.  

FOOD & WINTER OUTERWEAR DRIVE:This year, our Vacation Bible School & Day Camp are holding two drives to help the increasing number of people in the area.  In the spirit of the Arctic, we are conducting a winter outerwear drive over the next two weeks as part of our outreach.  We are asking for donations of new and/or gently used coats, mittens, gloves, and hats.  These donations will be given to Hopelink for distribution to needy families in the area.  We are also holding our annual summer food drive.  We are asking each family to make a donation of food that school-age children would especially like.  These donations will also be given to the Hopelink. Please review the list on the back for suggested donation items.   

BLOG:This year we want to celebrate with families near and far during VBS.  Please check our blog for updates at http://www.hslckirkland.org/Blog/ and then click on VBS 2011.  

GENERAL REMINDERS:

• Please sign your child in each day.  If the person dropping the child off in the morning between 8:45-9:00 am is different than the person picking the child up at 12:00 noon, please note that on the sign-in sheet.  Please make sure the person picking up your child has the numbered tag, this makes for easier exiting.
• Your child is to keep the bracelet on the entire week; once it is removed the only way to put it back on is to get a new one with a new number.  Please keep the number tag in a safe place because you will need to show the tag when you pick-up your child.
• Please have your child wear their VBS shirt every day.  This is one of the ways we can easily identify which children are part of our Vacation Bible School & Day Camp experience.