Dear CCP Families,
Happy Halloween and here comes November! Well, most of the kids enjoyed parading around in their Halloween costumes. ;-) It was a bit confusing for the 2’s, because it’s hard to say goodbye to your parent twice in one morning! Thank you for your support with that.
PHOTOS - A reminder that as we take pictures of our children during special events, we kindly ask that you not share any pictures of any other student than your own on social media. Many parents feel strongly about keeping their child’s face off of the internet, so I’d like to honor that. Thanks!
PUMPKINS - Our classes have been busy painting, carving, and pounding pumpkins. Yes, pounding. With small hammers in hand, they practice for a possible future in carpentry, sculpting, or maybe doctoring. Using “nails” (golf tees) they have to aim carefully or they may have some sore thumbs. Another great way our teachers have been encouraging fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while having fun!
BOOK DRIVE - A former CCP parent, Heather Bochicco, works with Chatham Reads to gather gently used or new books for children in Chatham County that may not have easy access to books. To help put more books in the hands of children in our area, Heather has placed a bin under the Blue Whale classroom to collect some books. Thank you for considering donating to this cause during the month of November! Additional details are below:
TUITION - is due on November 1 and considered late after Nov. 5. Thanks for paying your fees on time.
CCUMC BENVOLENCE CONCERT - This Sunday, Nov. 2 at 4pm. Come and soak in the music with our own Dr Daniel Steinert and friends. This concert is free, but donations are welcome and benefit Meals of Hope. Oh yes, there is an Ice Cream Reception immediately following the performance in Ascension Hall (who doesn’t love ice cream?).
FIRE TRUCK - The Chapel Hill Fire Dept. will bring their truck for a visit on Monday, November 3rd! (If you are in a T/Th class, please feel free to join us at 9:30 in Ascension Hall.) Usually, the fire fighters show us how they look & sound when wearing all their gear. Then they take us, class by class, to look at the truck!
SCHOOL SPIRIT - On Wednesday/Thursday, Nov. 5/6 we will celebrate “SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS” at Christ Church Preschool! You can wear your CCP shirts or wear your class color - YELLOW Ducks, BLUE Whales, RED Ladybugs, GREEN Frogs. WE LOVE CCP!! (A special thanks to Carolyn Ziemer for organizing our shirt sales again this year!!) We will have another spirit day in the spring, too. (Of course, you can wear your CCP apparel anytime!)
CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE TIP #1 - COMPOSURE - Let’s remember that, as adults, it is our job to be sure we are calm and composed before we approach our child to discipline (teach) them. The best way to do this is to take 3 deep belly breaths (we tend to hold our breath when we are stressed) and affirm to yourself, “I am breathing. I am safe. I can handle this.” Then think, “What do I want my child TO DO?’ Then calmly tell your child, in a positive and assertive voice, what you want them to do. Stay focused on what TO DO. This method will avoid all the negatives, like “don’t” & “stop,” and you will find your child is often more cooperative.
CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE TIP #2 - Becky Bailey tells us, "Discipline and punishment are two different things. Discipline, based in love, is consistent and focuses on cooperation. Discipline sets expectations and helps find solutions to problems. Punishment is based on fear and focuses on intimidation, threats or bribes." To learn more, you may visit www.consciousdiscipline.com. Dr. Bailey has a book, written especially for parents, that you can order called, “Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline.”
Peace,
Shelly
Bonus Tidbits:
Always remind yourself that your track record for making it through your bad days is perfect.
Bonus, Bonus Tidbits (because it was left out last week 😄):
If something has a minor issue, repair it. Minor issues become major issues over time. Applies equally to love, friendships, health, and home.