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!
TUITION - is due on November 1 and considered late after Nov. 5. Thanks for paying your fees on time.
CCUMC BENVOLENCE CONCERT -SCHOOL SPIRIT - On Wednesday/Thursday, Nov. 4/5 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 Carrie Young & Aliza Nedimyer 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!)
BENEVOLENCE CONCERT:
Featured in this one-hour free concert is a special tribute to Dolly by Chapel Hill’s own Bill Moore, plus handbells and choir (with audience participation) along with trumpet, flutes, and piano, followed by an Ice Cream Reception! In lieu of admission, you are invited to donate to “Meals of Hope,” a meal-packing event slated for MLK Jr. Day 2027 at Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village—this event drew 200 people in 2026 who packed 31,000 meals!
WHAT: Benevolence Concert for “Meals of Hope”
WHEN: Sun., Nov. 8 @ 4:00 p.m. (Ice Cream Reception at 5:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market St., Chapel Hill
WHY: To benefit the meal-packing event: “Meals of Hope” at the church on MLK Jr. Day (Jan. 18, 2027)
WHO: The variety of musical styles and instruments will entertain all age groups—children are welcome!
NOVEMBER 11 - School closed in observance of Veterans Day
NOVEMBER - 16 - PAC Meeting at 9:15am in Ascension Hall (budget vote)
NOVEMBER 23 - 27 - School closed for Thanksgiving Break
CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE TIP - 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.
Lastly, remember that this weekend is that fun time when we fall back timewise. I’ll say a prayer for you all…
I actually still have a car that has a clock that is correct about half the year!
Cheers to the one hour longer weekend!
Peace,
Shelly