Hello CCP Families,
"Discipline is like the 'slow-slow, quick-quick' of a country western two-step. The 'slow-slow' is building the relationship. It does not happen overnight but slowly over time. The 'quick-quick' is the specific skill set we need to handle the upset and conflicts that arise within the relationship." ~from Dr. Becky Bailey’s Baby Doll Circle Time, p. 32
We have been in preschool almost 3 weeks now building our relationships (the slow-slow part of the two-step.) Each class is continuing to become a school family that truly cares for one another. It is a joy to observe your children at play with their preschool friends! And when a friend is absent, the children so earnestly “put the friend in the heart” and send them love and well wishes. It’s a beautiful, caring gesture of connection. We are thankful that you have chosen CCP to be your preschool home. So glad you’re part of the family!
SPIRIT WEAR
Our Spirit Wear fundraiser is closed. Thank you kindly for your generosity, you all rocked it! Also this fall, after everyone’s shirts have arrived, we will have a Spirit Day at preschool. 😁
YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT TO GRAB YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT ITEMS…..
You are invited to a Preschool Family Coffee on Wed or Thurs, Sept 24 & 25 right after drop-off. Parents, grandparents, nannies….Just come to Ascension Hall and have a cup of coffee or cider and chat with other families and me. You can ask questions and get to know some new friends!
Looking ahead…. We will have individual photos taken on October 21 & 22. The photos will be outdoors under the bell tower. We handle it all at school - you don’t have to be present. You will be sent a link to view the photos and to purchase them (optional.) The photographer, David Gellatly, will also offer family photos on Saturday, October 25. I sent an email with more details & a link for you to sign up for family photos, but you can also see the sign up here
Pastor Lee led Chapel this week (Wed & Thurs) for the Ladybugs, Duck and Whales. (Frogs will join Chapel in January.) Pastor Lee talked about how listening to Jesus made Paul a happier person. We prayed together, sang, and had fun. Dr Dan played “This Little Light of Mine” while we sang too!
Pastor Lee says, “catch the light and take it back to your classrooms!”.
Ms. Vicki led us in our first Music and Movement classes this week (also Wed & Thurs.) She took out a cooperative stretchy band that everyone got to hold on to and some scarves that could be moved to music. The children danced and sang and played musical instruments. There were lots of smiles!
Duck and Whale friends will enjoy their first lunch bunch next week on Monday and Wednesday, 9/22 & 9/24. We will use the same guidelines for lunch that we do for snack. (Please remember we are a NUT-FREE & SESAME-FREE school.) We will either eat outside, in the classroom, or in the fellowship hall. Ms Sue and Ms Missy will send you details. Lunch day pick-up is 1:00 Be aware that your child may be super tired on the longer lunch days!
CCP Closed - 10/2 & 10/3 for Fall Break
Are you a mom of young children who has been wishing for some more mom friends / a community of other supportive moms? A MomCo (Mom Community) meet-up is coming to CUMC! Please consider joining this group on most 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month, beginning October 27th, from 9:30 - 11 am in Building 105 (CUMC’s office building) to get to know other local moms, discuss relevant parenting topics, and support one another as you journey together through motherhood. Childcare is provided. Please RSVP here so that we can ensure we have appropriate childcare help and space: http://bit.ly/4lYTBSK
Contact Abby Kennedy for additional information (abbymay93@gmail.com 919-360-9436).
Please know that my door is always open! Come in when you need questions answered, encouragement, a smile, or prayer. I’m never too busy for you.
Peace,
Shelly
Bonus Tibets:
Don’t fear sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love. ❤️