School of Early Learning

Happy Spring!  With the weather beginning to warm, our staff and students are ready to go outdoors and play!  Our playground has a new rock climbing wall that was purchased from a catalog fundraiser sale last fall.   Our students are going to appreciate it very much!  Please be sure to dress your child for outdoor play. 

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.