Did not think I would do a newsletter so soon but a few items needed to be discussed so here I am. I was hoping to find a few tennis players in the group as we have been using used tennis balls to save our vinyl flooring and a few of the classrooms could use a few more for the bottom of our chairs. If anybody has any you are no longer using or are not functioning as tennis balls, please send them our way.
It is the beginning of planting season and your children have been helping Mr. Dudley to start his wide variety of plants so you may hear some discussion about Mr. Dudley in the back yard. For those of you who do not know Mr. Dudley, he is my retired husband who is now having a lot of fun saying hello to our children or having them “help” him with his work. Your children bring a lot of joy to a lot of people not just the teachers but people like Mr. Dudley. There will be an area by the fence for all the children to prepare and plant their seedlings. When I asked one of the 2.5 year olds what the plants would need, I was told water, soil and sun in that order. Would you have known that at 2.5?? I am not sure that I would have and my father farmed here in Union County.
The men from the fire monitoring company had a great time stepping around the Walkie Talkies to get to our sprinkler system and with a lot of smiles and patience were able to complete their inspection of all of our equipment which is in tip top shape.
Our state inspector came by for a follow-up to our renewal of our licensure for the Pre K and as always just commented on the incredible back yard we have and how lucky these children are to spend so much time outdoors. Many of you know that the new regulations require much more outside time than in the past and this is great for all children as you know by hearing us talk about our philosophy and just the general need for all of us to commune with nature more.
Since many of us take this time to go through the winter clothes and check out the summer clothes for our families, any items that appear to be appropriate for dress up we would love to take off your hands. Please know that if we do not use them and I think others can, I donate to the New Providence United Methodist Church Thrift Sale or the clothing drive run by the high school. Do not forget us as you start your spring cleaning. It is like Christmas when we get these exciting items.
Please take a look at the Independent Press of May 7 as we have an article discussing “Movement and activity crucial for all infants and toddlers.” Some of you were present at our education meeting that was done by Eleanor Campbell, PT. We really love to learn as much as we can to help your children and your family as we want to share to help you as you enjoy your role as parents.
Enjoy the upcoming warm weather.
Jane
