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. (For more info on school families, you can see my orientation slides or go to www.consciousdiscipline.com ) 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!
YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT TO GRAB YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT ITEMS…..
One more chance to order SPIRIT WEAR! The deadline has been extended until Sunday, Sept 22 You may also make a tax-deductible donation on the website using your credit/debit card. This donation IS our fundraiser for this year. We generally recommend $75 per family if you are able. Thank you kindly for your generosity. Also this fall, after everyone’s shirts have arrived, we will have a Spirit Day at preschool!
You are invited to a Preschool Family Coffee on Wed or Thurs, Sept 25 & 26 right after drop-off. Parents, grandparents, nannies….Just come to Ascension Hall and have a cup of coffee or cider and chat with other families and me. You can ask questions and get to know some new friends!
Looking ahead…. We will have individual photos taken on October 15 & 16 . 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 Gellately, will also offer family photos on Saturday, Oct 19. I sent an email with more details & a link for you to sign up for family photos, but you can also see the sign up here.
Pastor Lee led Chapel this week (Wed & Thurs) for the Ladybugs, Duck and Whales. (Frogs will join Chapel in Januray.) Pastor Lee talked about prayer going up to God like a balloon. We prayed together and sang and had fun.
Ms. Vicki led us in our first Music and Movement classes this week (also Wed & Thurs.) She began with talking about friendship and then they did a partner dance with a friend! The children danced and sang and played musical instruments. There were lots of smiles!
Duck and Whale friends will enjoy their first lunch bunch next week on Monday and Wednesday, 9/23 & 9/25. 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 Shelly 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!
We will practice a fire drill next week. It’s a very lowkey event and usually the children handle it very well. Here’s a story from a few years ago that will illustrate……After our fire drill, one little 4 year old said, “You know that fire thing wasn’t so bad. I was just a little scared.” His friend looked at him and said, “But now you know how to stay safe if there was a real fire!” :-) I couldn’t have said it better myself! You know you’ve done your job when the children can teach each other! Don’t worry parents, your kids have got this!
All my post won’t be this long! It’s just the start of the year and there’s so much info to share with you. If you read this far, thank you!
I wish you well,
Debbie