Eagle's Nest Preschool

March gave us many opportunities. We especially enjoyed learning about Dr. Seuss and reading many of his hilarious books. And we enjoyed our visit from “Mother Goose” and her songs and stories. Our Trike-A-Thon mission project for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was incredible! Our donation total will be posted when all of our envelopes have been returned to preschool. Lots of fun activities are planned for preschool during the month of April and we are glad that Spring is officially here – we have been enjoying that beautiful warm weather.

JESUS TIME
During the month of April we will to continue to learn about the love of Jesus. We will learn of His ultimate love in the Easter story. We will learn that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so that we might live forever with Him in Heaven. His message was to make certain that everyone knew that He loves all people everywhere. His message continues now, through us. He wants us to tell others of His great love for them.

THEME/CONCEPTS
“Insects” is the theme for the month of April. We will learn about lots of insects, butterflies and spiders and how they grow. Effingham Police 911 will come to talk with our preschool classes about safety and calling 911. The COLOR of the month is PINK, our SHAPE is an OVAL. The 4 and 5 year old classes will learn the LETTERS “W, X, Y and Z” and our NUMBERS are 6 – 10.The 3 year old classes will learn the LETTER “I” and the NUMBER 10.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Easter Parties: Our classes will celebrate the new life we have through Jesus’ death and resurrection with an Easter Party. We will have special Easter activities including an egg hunt. Please check the parent board to see if you signed up to help. You are invited to join us!!

We will begin our Easter Celebration according to the following Party schedule:

Wednesday, April 4th
10:30 A.M. Egg Hunt in the gym – 4/5 Year Old Classes 10:45 A.M. Chapel in the church – All Classes
10:55 A.M. Egg Hunt in the gym – 3 Year Old Classes Easter Party to follow

Thursday, April 5th
10:30 A.M. Egg Hunt in the gym – 4/5 Year Old Classes 10:45 A.M. Chapel in the Church – All Classes
10:55 A.M. Egg Hunt in the gym – 3 Year Old Classes Easter Party to follow

Library Books – All Library Books and/or videos checked out from the church library need to be returned at the end of the month. Thanks!

REMINDERS
• Please remember to sign your child in and out at drop off and pick up each day. It is important and a great help to us
• No School – Friday, April 6th – Easter Break
• No School – Monday, April 9th – Easter Break

BOOK ORDERS
We will combine our book orders for the months of March and April. Book Orders will be due no later than Wednesday, April 11th. Please remember to make checks payable to SCHOLASTIC.

THANK YOU
A special thanks to all the children and their families for attending brunch with us. The singing was beautiful!!!

TUITION
Please remember, your tuition for the month of May is probably already paid. When you registered your child for preschool, tuition was paid for the month of May. (You made an extra payment at registration.) If you are unsure, please call Jo Rubel at 868-2194.

UPCOMING EVENTS
• Our classes are going to Cayla’s Power Tumbling for our “End of the Year” Field Trips. Our tentative dates are scheduled for the last day of class:

Monday, May 14th for the Monday-Wednesday and Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes
Tuesday, May 15th for the Tuesday-Thursday classes

• Our Promotion/Graduation Celebrations are scheduled for:

Wednesday, May 16th for the Monday-Wednesday and the Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes
Thursday, May 17th for the Tuesday-Thursday classes.

The classes will celebrate with a promotion/graduation ceremony in the church sanctuary, followed by a carnival! Our programs will begin at 6:00 P.M.

Happy Easter!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Esker

The month of February has been fun! We have enjoyed making, sending and receiving Valentines. And we have enjoyed all of the opportunities to learn about and experience the color purple.

JESUS TIME
During the month of March we will learn about friends and forgiveness. We will remember that Jesus forgives all our sins and loves us unconditionally. We will learn that God wants us to know His great love for us in Jesus; and that He wants US to praise Him by listening to His Word.

THEME/CONCEPTS
During the month of March we will read Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales. As we read, we will learn more and more about rhyming words. We will learn that these stories can entertain us and help us to develop our own imaginations and creativity.

We will continue to work on printing our names, remembering that our names begin with an uppercase letter and the letters that follow should be lowercase letters. We will read some silly Dr. Seuss books and learn about the new season of Spring. The COLOR of the month is BLUE, our SHAPE is the DIAMOND, and our NUMBERS are #6-10. The 3 year old class will emphasize Number 8 and the letter “F.” The 4 and 5 year old classes will learn the letters “A,” “V,” “M” and “N.”

Library Books – On March 6th and 7th the children will go to the Children’s Library in our church and be allowed to check out books, cassettes, and videos. We ask that you help your child enjoy them and continue to teach your child how to care for them, and return them (on or before) the next library day.

Parenting Library – Several books have been purchased over the years for the St. John’s – Eagle’s Nest Preschool Parenting Library. These books are available to sign out. Stop by this small library located just outside the doors of the 4 year old classroom and see if you would like to borrow a book!

REMINDERS
• Please remember to sign your child in and out at drop off and pick up each day. It is important and a great help to us.
• No School – Monday, March 5th – Casimir Pulaski Day
• March 6th through March 9th – Lutheran Schools Week

BOOK ORDERS
March Book Orders Due: No later than Thursday, March 15th Please remember to make checks payable to SCHOLASTIC.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Brunch/Preschool Classes Sing in Church
Your family is invited to our Eagle’s Nest Preschool Brunch on Sunday, March 18th at 9:30. We will serve until 10:15, then your child can meet the teachers in the 4 year old classroom and you can find a seat in the church to hear your child(ren) sing. Additional details will be sent home with your child – please plan to join us!!

Lutheran Schools Week – March 6th through March 9th
As we celebrate Lutheran Schools Week, we remember the Gospel message that is given to us through Jesus Christ, our Savior. We are placing some Daily Devotionals on the tables in the waiting area, outside the 3 year old classroom. Please slip into a chair and look them over this week. All classes may wait in that larger, more comfortable area at any time. We are planning a pajama party for Tuesday and Wednesday, so you can just bring your child in his/her pajamas! Please send a pillow with your child, too.

Tuesday, March 6th – Pajama Party
Wednesday, March 7th – Pajama Party

On Thursday and Friday, we are planning opposite days. Your child may wear their shirt backward, two mismatched socks or shoes, one side of their hair different than the other side, etc.

Thursday, March 8th – Opposites
Friday, March 9th – Opposites

On Pajama Party Days and Opposite Days teachers will dress up, too. (some children are very reluctant to dress differently than usual until they see that their teachers and classmates are dressed silly too – so do not insist that they participate, we want these activities to be fun and not stressful – for children or their parents)!!!

ENROLLMENT FOR 2012-2013 CLASSES
Many of you have already registered for the 2012-2013 preschool classes!! And, thanks to many of you, our 4 year old classes are filling quite quickly. Thanks, too for sharing registration information with your friends!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Esker