A Note From Our Principal
The holiday season is a time to celebrate community, diversity, and the universal joy of giving. Our students will be learning about traditions observed around the world by singing songs, making art, tasting seasonal treats, and so much more! We’ll be sending additional information in the coming weeks via Links 2 Home. As always, thank you for allowing us to teach and care for your children.

Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Diggory

Holiday Giving
Our annual holiday giving initiative is a way for students to spread cheer this holiday season while developing an appreciation for what they have, showing gratitude towards others, and seeing the positive impact of their actions. This year, we have collected toys for Hunter’s Hope Toy Drive to be delivered to St. Christopher Children’s Hospital. The school will partner with our sister school, Media Line Rd., for a PJ Drive and a warm donations drive this month. Thank you for your generosity in helping others in need.

Cubby Refresh
Please make sure to refresh the spare clothing in your child’s cubby. Take home anything that no longer fits and leave a spare set of well-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes, including a winter hat and gloves.

Important Dates
Dec 12^th Gingerbread Day

Dec 13^th National Hot Cocoa Day

Dec 16^th Classroom Holiday Celebrations

Dec 19^th Cookie Exchange

Dec 20^th Bah Humbug Day

Dec 21^st Warm Donations Day

Dec 22^nd Dress Like An Elf Day

Dec 23^rd Snowed In Day/ CLOSE @ 12:00

Dec 26^th CLOSED for holiday

Dec 30^th CLOSE @ 3:00

Jan 2^nd CLOSED for holiday

New On Our Preschool Blog

The holidays are a wonderful time of year for many reasons. We enjoy spending this time with our students as we reflect on the past year, learn about different traditions, and give back to those in need. Our annual holiday giving initiative is a way for students to build the important foundation of generosity and compassion. Through these events, they develop an appreciation for what they have, show gratitude towards others, and see the positive impact of their actions. It brings a smile to our faces to see our students get so excited to lend a helping hand.

Below are just a few ways we’re helping our communities this season.

1. Students will collect toys, art supplies, games, books and other gifts for children in need. These special items will be delivered to Toys for Tots, local shelters, and children’s hospitals.

2. During Thanksgiving, many of our schools collected nonperishable food items. They will continue their collections throughout December, tour the food banks, and learn about how their contributions will make a difference in their communities.

3. Students will help stock the shelves of local shelters by collecting essential winter accessories, such as coats, mittens, hats, and blankets.

4. The gift of time is precious. Students will make cards and visit senior centers to spread holiday cheer. They will enjoy snacks with residents, make holiday decorations, read books, and sing carols.

5. Students will show their appreciation for community helpers by delivering baked goods. They’ll measure and mix ingredients, roll the dough, place the baked goodies in boxes, and deliver them with handmade cards.