Kelly Clark's new blog address

Please join me at my new blog address:

kellyclark-adayinthelife.blogspot.com/

New Blog

Providence Christian Preschool's blog has changed! This will be the last post from this site-all additional information can be found at www.leannestolpe.com. Click here to find out the latest information about our summer explorers program coming this June.

Maximum Impact

Maximum Impact will be held at our building this Friday, April 18th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Local business leaders will be joining together to participate in a Simulcast of professional speakers including John C. Maxwell, Dick Vitale, Bill Taylor, Pat Lencioni, and many more. For more information about this event check out the maximum impact website at www.maximumimpact.com. For ticket purchasing information log onto www.moviechurch.com.

Preschool drop off will happen Friday morning as usual. If you are running late please use the side entrance. We will also be dismissing from the playground and side entrance on Friday.

Easter Eggstravaganza

I hope you were able to come out for the Easter Eggstravaganza. We were amazed at how many children were there! Our estimated count was 700 children and at least that many adults. We are looking forward to our new building so that next year the event isn't so crowded.

Thank you again for coming out and making the day a huge success. Happy Easter!

Easter Service Times:
6:30
7:45
9:00
10:15
11:30
12:45

March Dates

Calendar dates for March:

March 13-14 - No Lunch Bunch, Teachers are training at ACSI
March 15 - Easter Eggstravaganza 10-12
March 17-24 - No school - Spring Ford Spring Break
March 23 - Easter Sunday Service Times 6:30, 7:45, 9:00,
- 10:15, 11:30, 12:45

Summer Explorers

They are finally here! We are currently taking registrations for Summer Explorer Camps for children ages 3-6. These camps are designed for children to experience hands-on activities in math, science, literature, art, music, cooking, games, and more! Children will be rotating through the classrooms participating in all sorts of exciting and fun activities. It is the perfect way to begin the summer.

June 2-6 Dinosaurs
June 9-13 Adventures in Space
June 16-20 Bubbles and Bugs

More information is available on www.moviechurch.com. Brochures are available at the lunch bunch table.

Fun Idea

Recently I had a parent email me a cool website idea. PBS Sprout is launching a new television and computer show featuring children's art work, videos, and other imaginative ideas. Check out the details at www.sproutonline.com

Have fun and let us know if anyone will be featured.

Easter Eggstravaganza!

CCV will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Festival March 15th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. You will not want to miss this event with your families. We have planned several Easter Egg Hunt times with 10,000 eggs, indoor games, face painting, inflatable bouncers, crafts, and a petting zoo! Bring your children to see their teachers and friends. We will also be serving coffee to keep the grown ups warm!

We will pass out invitations and have extras for you to take home to friends and neighbors. Feel free to invite as many people as you would like.

February 13th Morning Classes Canceled

Due to Spring Ford School's 2 hour delay our morning classes are cancelled. All Valentine Parties scheduled for today will take place next Wednesday, February 20th. Please remember we have no school Friday and Monday following the Spring Ford School District calendar for President's Day.

February calendar dates

February 13th and 14th - Valentine's Parties
February 15th and 18th - No School (President's Day)
February 21st and 22nd - School Spirit Day, wear your school shirt
February 21st and 22nd - Pizza for lunch bunch $5 per child

Looking ahead:
Teacher's will be out for training March 13th and 14th. We will have NO LUNCH BUNCH on those days. Classes will be covered by assistants and substitutes.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Thank you for taking the time to conference with the teachers. I know we visit daily but having the opportunity to sit down and discuss the highlights of your child's year was very meaningful to our teachers. I hope during this time you really got a sense of how much our teachers care for your children and your families.

I have extra copies of the "Developmental Stages" handout if you are interested and did not have the opportunity to pick one up. This is one of the tools we use to guide our curriculum.

Thank you for sharing your children with us.

Save the dates

As you are making summer plans consider attending one or more of our summer explorer camps. The explorer session dates will be; week 1 June 2-6, week 2 June 9-13, week 3 June 16-20. Camps will begin at 9:00am and end at 12:30. Theme details and prices are coming.

Purpose for this blog

I am writing this blog as a tool of communication for preschool parents and prospective preschool families. This will give us the opportunity to communicate about upcoming events and activities. I will also be able to share thoughts and observations about our school as they develop. My hope is that by reading this you will feel more connected to what we are doing during the school day, as well as sharing in the future planning of preschool events. Please feel free to comment and share this site with those who might enjoy learning more about our Preschool.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch has been a huge success this year. As we have grown in numbers I recognize the need for expanding our lunch space. Beginning January 14th if we have more than 10 children staying for lunch we will divide into two rooms. The four year old classes will combine in Mrs. Reimer's room and the two and three year old classes will combine in Joy' s room. Sign out will be in the hallway between the two rooms or the playground (weather permitting).

Beginning in January I am asking parents picking up from lunch to use the side door located next to the playground.