Dear CCP Families,
It’s hard to believe we only have two weeks of preschool left! This year has flown by, but I am so glad that we had this time together. It has been such an important time for your child’s social and emotional development, in addition to all the “academics”. I am always amazed at how much the children are learning when I visit the classrooms. Thank you for trusting us to teach and care for your precious little ones. As someone told me many years ago, before my wedding, "Slow down and pay attention....you're going to want to remember this." Enjoy these last few weeks and all the celebrations that will take place.
Next week Ladybugs, Ducks, & Whales will have their last lunch bunches. (May 12-16) There are no lunches the final week of preschool (May 19-23) Please mark your calendars.
PAC - Our last meeting of 24-25 and our first meeting of 25-26 will take place on May 12 in Ascension Hall. Both groups, please arrive at 7:00pm, park in the church office parking lot, and use the side door into Ascension Hall.
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS - Your teachers will explain how your class will celebrate the end of the year. We plan to keep things simple and easy with the focus on our little ones. Be sure to read your teacher’s blog posts and emails.
KEY FOBS - If you will return to CCP next year, please keep your key fob. You will use the same fob to enter the building next year. If you will not return to CCP, please put your key fob in the collection basket in the hallway on your last day.
THANK YOU - As new families apply to CCP, I ask them how they heard about us. Many times they tell me one of you recommended the program to them. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation. We do not take it for granted. Thank you for your kind words. YOU are our best advertisement for CCP! Thank you!
Since I’ve announced my retirement, I am extremely aware of all “the last times.” I am treasuring little smiles and hugs in my heart. I know the search committee is interviewing and will hopefully have some good news for us soon! We will share it with you as soon as all decisions have been made.
“Noticing children is an excellent way to encourage them. Describe what you see to a child and leave her free to make her own evaluations of her efforts and accomplishments.” (Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, p. 130) What does this actually look like? Rather than non-specific praises like “good job,” describe what you see. “You used red and blue paint!” “You cleared your dishes from the table.” “You picked up your blocks.” This allows the child to make their own evaluations, rather than be dependent on someone else’s judgments.
As things begin to wind down, I’m holding space for you in my heart. I am grateful for the time we had together this year and I pray that each of you remains safe and well. You can always reach me by email if you have questions or concerns during these last two weeks.
I’m sending you the love of Christ and wishing you well,
Debbie