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 will be closed tomorrow. 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. 😁
Looking ahead…. We will have individual photos taken on October 20 & 21. 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 24. I will send an email with more details soon.
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 we love God and others. We prayed together, sang, and had fun. Dr Dan played “This Little Light of Mine” while we sang too!
Ms. Crysta-Anne 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. There were lots of smiles!
Duck and Whale friends will enjoy their first lunch bunch next week on Monday and Wednesday, 9/28 & 9/30. 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!
9/28 - PAC Meeting 9:15am in Ascension Hall
- Lunch Bunch begins for Whales/Ducks
10/1 & 2 - Fall Break, school closed
10/13 & 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences (school open)
10/16 - DOPA Workshop for teachers continuing education, school closed
10/20 & 21 - Fall Picture Days (more details to come)
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