Tues., Aug. 31 from 5-7 p.m.:  students of Ms. Darla, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. B and Ms. Harmony

Thurs., Sept. 2 from 5-7 p.m.: students of Ms. Andrea, Ms. Leslie and Ms. Mary

Also, don’t forget about the Daisy 5K Walk/Run.  Are you available to participate or volunteer your time?  We’d love to see you!  Attached is a registration form.  Send it today!

Call or email Kelly Oswalt with any questions:  preschool@auburnfirstunited.com.

A Meet the Staff session is on Aug. 31 for students in the classes of: Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Darla, Ms. B, and Ms. Harmony. Please come anytime between 5:00-7:00 p.m.

A Sept. 2 session is for students in classes of: Ms. Leslie, Ms. Mary, and Ms. Andrea. Please come anytime between 5:00-7:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see you!

If you are unable to participate, but would like to be involved, email or call Director Kelly Oswalt at preschool@auburnfirstunited.com or 925-2570.  We’d love to see you! 

To register, follow this link.

Our Summer Fun Camp for June 15-17 is getting full.  If you have any interest in your child attending (kids that are 4 on or near July 1 through going into first grade), please call or email Kelly Oswalt at 925-2570 or koswalt@auburnfirstunited.com.  We are going to have a great time!

Other camp dates are: July 13-15 and August 3-5.

You can find the registration by following this link Summer Fun Camp 2010

If you are unable to participate and would like to make a donation, cash or checks (made payable to American Cancer Society) may be deposited in the Preschool’s tuition box by Friday, May 14. 

Please consider helping support the fight against cancer.  With everyone helping, we can find a cure!

Our last field trips are this week.  If your child is in the class of Ms. Andrea, Ms. Mary, or Ms. Leslie, please let her know if you have any questions.  Because we have many students attending, our teachers will be making two trips.  Our students will be on a modified class schedule this week.  Signs are posted by each teacher’s door and notes were sent home this week reminding parents of our “wacky week.”  Listed below is our schedule.

Ms. Andrea:  Wed., May 5 Morning class goes to the zoo; No afternoon class- afternoon class needs to find alternate childcare

Ms. Andrea: Thurs., May 6 Afternoon class goes to the zoo; No morning class- morning class needs to find alternate childcare

Ms. Mary: Wed., May 5 M/W class and afternoon class goes to the zoo

Ms. Mary: Thurs., May 6 T/Th Pre-K goes to the zoo; no afternoon class (please find alternate childcare)

Ms. Leslie: Wed., May 5 Morning class goes to the zoo

Ms. Leslie: Thurs., May 6 Afternoon class goes to the zoo; no morning class (alternate childcare needed)

As we wind up the year, our staff would like to thank you for sharing your child with us.  We have a great time at school!

Registration for the 2010-2011 school year is underway!  If you have a specific class that would best fit your schedule, please be sure to sign up soon.  Many classes are more than half full or already completely full. 

Thanks so much to the parents that have made our pancake day possible.   We are excited to learn about the production of maple syrup and to be able to taste it!

With summer vacation comes kids that get stir-crazy!  Sign up your child today for our Summer Fun Camp!  Session dates are: June 15-17; July 13-15 and August 3-5.  Don’t send your kids in their best clothes- we are going to do all the fun, messy things that Moms don’t want to do!  Cost is $30 per camper and includes lot of fun events and a snack.

For students attending Kindergarten in fall 2010, the School of Early Learning is already planning a graduation ceremony for Sunday, May 16.  Due to having a large graduating class, we will have 2 ceremonies.  The times are 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  The School of Early Learning provides each child with gown to wear and return on graduation day.  A cap and tassel will be purchased by each family for the graduating student and is for the child to keep.  The cost is $7.00 per child.  Please send a check or money order (payable to FUMC) by April 9th.  If your family has financial difficulties, please call Director Kelly Oswalt at 925-2570 for assistance.

Upcoming Events:

March 31 and April 1: Maple syrup demonstration and pancakes

April 1: Tuition for April and May due;  any payments made after April 6 must include a $10 late fee

April 2:  No school due to Good Friday

April 3: Easter Egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. in the Activity Room; includes story time, games and cookie decorating

April 5:  Kindergarten Round-Up meeting for parents of children attending Kindergarten in fall 2010.  Starts at 6:30 p.m. at each elementary.  Even if your child is registered, this meeting is very important to attend.

April 8:  Ms. B’s classes(optional for Monday/Wednesday)  visit Dr. Caroline Derrow’s office (pediatric dentist)

April 14/15: Parent/Teacher conferences for students of Ms. B, Ms. Leslie, Ms. Andrea, and Ms. Mary.  Please find alternate childcare.

April 16: Normal class schedule

April 25:  Open House; come anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m.  We are having a carnival theme, so come ready to play games and win prizes!

April 29: Parent workshop held by DeKalb Central schools at each elementary at 6:30 p.m.  For parents of students attending Kindergarten this fall, this workshop gives ideas on things to do in the last few months to prepare. 

April 28/29:  Spring program in Ms. B’s classes at 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

May 14th:  Last day of preschool

May 16:  Preschool graduation ceremony for students in the following classes:  Ms. Andrea’s morning and afternoon, Ms. Leslie’s morning and afternoon, and Ms. Mary’s T/Th class.  Ceremonies will be at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.  More information will be coming home soon.

Kindergarten Round-Up:  April 5th at 6:30 p.m. at each elementary.  Even if your child is registered, parents should still plan on attending.

Parent Workshop:  April 29th at 6:30 p.m.   This workshop is to give parents ideas on things to do to help their child be prepared for Kindergarten.  This meeting will be held at each elementary.

If your child is attending DeKalb Central Schools and you have not yet turned in your yellow registration form, please find one on the bulletin board in the preschool hallway and mail in to any DeKalb Central elementary or the Central Office.  Plans are being made for incoming Kindergartners.  Be sure your child is on the list!

March 13 is the final “Craft Day” for this preschool year.  If you are a crafter of any kind, join us for a day away!  The cost is $30 and includes a lunch, snack, dinner and drinks.  Registration forms may be found on the bulletin board outside the preschool office or may be emailed to you.  Contact Kelly Oswalt at 925-2570 or koswalt@auburnfirstunited.com.

Registration for the 2010-2011 preschool year is going very well!  With nearly 80 kids already, our classes have been filling quickly!  If you have a specific class that would best fit your schedule, please sign up soon. 

School will be out soon and your kids will be looking for something to do.  Check out the Summer Fun Camps at the School of Early Learning.  Camp dates and themes are:

June 15-17 (Spectacular Science)

July 13-15 (Awesome Art- don’t wear your best clothes because we do fun and messy art!)

August 3-5 (Around the World in 3 Days)

Sign-up sheets are available on the bulletin board outside the preschool office or you may contact Kelly Oswalt at 925-2570 or koswalt@auburnfirstunited.com.

Thanks for sharing your child(ren) with us.  We really enjoy working with each of our students!