IMPORTANT UPDATE:
ONE HOUR DELAY TOMORROW, JAN. 30TH
Dear CCP Families,
Thanks for your understanding this week in having to move our Pancakes and Pajama Day to next Wednesday/Thursday (4th & 5th). With so many unknowns in the weather this week, it was the best call. You all have been very understanding with the pivoting you’ve had to do during this time. I thank you for it! l will keep you updated on any pivoting we need to do in terms of weather after this weekend…❄️☃️
PARENT WORKSHOP - Join us for a helpful and encouraging parent workshop, “Boundaries and Expectations”, hosted by the Durham Orange Preschool Association and Orange County Preschools.
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM, guest speaker Debbie Arena, child expert and former director of Christ Church Preschool, will share practical, age-appropriate strategies for setting healthy boundaries and clear expectations with young children. Learn how these tools support your preschooler’s emotional growth and help them feel safe, confident, and capable, both at school and at home.
United Church Preschool 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd., Chapel Hill $5 per participant (each director is collecting from their parents) Child care not provided Please RSVP to your school’s director (that’s me). We hope you’ll join us for this valuable evening of learning and connection!
SUMMER CAMP - Some of you have asked about summer camp. We plan to have camp June 2-5 for Ladybugs, Ducks, and Whales that would like to come. (Frogs, sorry you will have to wait until next summer.) I will have more information for you approx. mid-February!
FEB. TUITION - Please remember that your February tuition is due on Feb. 1, but must be here by Feb. 5 at 9:00am to avoid a late fee. Thanks for paying your tuition on time. (This may be adjusted depending on the weather next week)
CLASS PLACEMENT - Thank you for turning in your 26-27 applications. We will send an email next week with your class placements. We will do our best to give you your first choices, but in some cases (the 3’s) we may have to place your child in your second choice. We will try to move them to your first choice class as things shift around between now and the summer. Your 26-27 supply/equipment fees will be due by Feb. 13 ($230 for 2’s & 3’s; $255 for 4’s) Encourage friends and neighbors to hurry and register by tomorrow, January 30!
💕FAMILY VALENTINE DANCE - Feb. 13 - 6:00-7:30p - You don’t want to miss this FAVORITE event! Put on your dancing shoes and show us your moves! Come for dancing, fellowship, the photo booth, snacks, and FUN!
SCHOOL CLOSED - Feb 16 - Teacher workday
Looking ahead with spring dates - more details to come, but make sure to mark the calendar for now:
March 1 - Please plan to come to Christ Church on Sunday, March 1 at 8:45 for Preschool Sunday. Your children will sing a special song near the beginning of the 9:00 worship service and we will celebrate the CUMC Preschool Ministry. The service lasts about an hour. There is a nursery provided in the 2’s classroom for very young children. I’ll send more details, but for now, please mark your calendar!!
March 11 & 12 - Conferences - School is closed for spring conferences, but feel free to plan with a friend to watch each others’ children on the playground during your conferences.
March 30 - April 6 - Spring Break!
April 22 & 23 - 🎼 Casual music programs in the fellowship hall. (Shortly after drop-off on this Wed & Thurs, your child will sing a few songs with their class & Ms. Vicki for an audience of parents and special loved ones in Ascension Hall. So, if your child has music on Wed, then they will sing on Wed. If their music class is on Thurs, then they will sing on Thurs) More details to come…
HOW TO PIVOT - Dr. Becky Bailey tells us, “When you are upset, pivot. Say to yourself, ‘If I’m upset, I’m focusing on what I don’t want. Do I want more of this in my life?’ If the answer is no, breathe deeply. Then tell your child what TO DO and why.” (The “why” should use safety language as much as possible.) Remember to focus on what you want!
Peace,
Shelly
Bonus Tidbits: Taking no risk is the biggest risk you can take. Regret from inaction is always more painful than regret from action.
