Newsletters

Happy Fall!!!

With September apples behind us, our class looks forward to the cool weather October brings.  We are learning all about Fall and the changing seasons.  Our class will also continue to learn to accept and embrace our differences with kindness.  A class favorite is “The Legend of Spookley The Square Pumpkin” which teaches us that we are all special in our own unique way.  To further its message, the children adorn our October bulletin board with their own Spookley pumpkins to remind us that “…you can’t judge a book, or a pumpkin…by its cover.”

Miss Lisa and Miss Lisa

You are invited!!!

The Blessing of the Backpacks and GSCC Teacher Dedication

Sunday, September 12, 2021

10 am in the Sanctuary

Bring your backpacks

 

Sunday School Launch

Sunday, September 19, 2021

9 – 10 am in the Child Care Center

Sunday School Registration Form

It’s that time of the year…back to school.

 

Our informational Back to School night(s) will be held as follows:

9-1 classes

(Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4)

Wednesday evening, August 25 at 5:30 pm

 

9-4 classes

(2-1/2 year old class, Pre-k 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten)

Thursday evening, August 26 at 5:30 pm

 

You will be receiving an invitational e-mail from your teacher.

 

Come on out and meet your teachers, find out about the start of school, and get to know one another!!!

 

Please call the office if you have any questions.

 

Marianne

In just a few short weeks, our summer program will begin on July 6^st   We have had a very success school year thanks to our parents for their cooperation, and our staff for providing the best experience for your child while maintaining strict health and safety guidelines.

Arrival and Departure:  Upon arrival to the school, you will park in the parking lot.  Please do not park in the crosswalk in front of the school.  If you must park closer to the school, you may park in the handicap spots, or along the “no parking” area.

Please walk your child to the door.  At that time, you will indicate if your child is “all good” (e.g., no fever or covid symptoms) or “not good.”  You should be taking your child’s temperature and monitoring for symptoms prior to arriving at the school.  Your child will also be dismissed at the door.

Groups, Supplies, and Masks:  Children will be in one group (limit 20) and not mingle with other groups.  Lunches will be eaten together with the Teacher in the classroom.  Supplies will not be shared.  Therefore, we ask that you either supply the needed items, or purchase them from us.  Please see the SUPPLY LIST.  Masks are encouraged, but not required.  We ask that your child wear a mask in to school and then again upon dismissal.  We do not plan on asking them to wear masks inside the building while in their groups, or outdoors, unless you want them to be worn (Please let us know your choice).

 

Forms:  All forms and permissions must be completed, signed, and returned before the start of the program.

• Registration Form
• Summer Covid Procedures 
• Summer Permission slip
• Universal Health Care Record and Immunization Record (if record on file is > 1 year)

If you are new to the school, the above, plus the following, must be completed and returned:

• Emergency contact information
• Child Release form
• Information to Parents Document

 Lunches and Snacks: Each day your child should bring a lunch labeled with his/her name on it. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided.  If you are arriving prior to 8:15 am, breakfast will be provided.  Tuesday and Fridays are Pizza Days.  You can purchase one slice for $3.00 or two slices for $5.00.  We bring the pizza in hot from the local pizzeria.  It is optional but very popular with students and parents alike!

Note:  No lunches will be heated or chilled.  Please provide an ice pack for cold items, and a thermos if you wish for your child to have a hot meal.

Potty Training:  If your child is beginning to potty train and is prone to accidents, please use pull ups and bring a pack of wipes for their use.

What to Bring:  On your child’s first day of school, please send a labeled plastic bag containing a change of clothes, and diapers/pull ups, if needed. If your child will be staying after 1 pm, please send in a small pillow and blanket for our daily” quiet time” in a plastic bag labeled with their name.

For your child’s safety, children should wear rubber soled, sturdy shoes to school such as sneakers.  Flip flops, backless sandals, dress up shoes, crocs, and similar style shoes, make it difficult for the children when they are playing outdoors or doing large muscle activities in the classroom.  Children who do not have the proper foot attire will not be allowed on the climbing equipment or participate in large muscle activities.

Children should also wear clothing that they can actively play in without worrying if they will be in trouble for getting dirty.  We do many hands-on activities with the children and do take precautions, but your help would be appreciated.

Water Days:  Water Play Days will be announced by the Teacher via Remind. You should receive the notification to sign up for Remind from your child’s Teacher on the first day.  On those days, please send your child in with their bathing suit under their clothes, along with a cover up.  We will not be changing children into dry clothes.  We anticipate that the days will be very hot, and they will dry naturally while having lunch in a shady outdoor spot.

Please apply sunscreen to them prior to coming to school.  Have them wear Sunscreen tops and/or hats if they are very sun sensitive.

We look forward to seeing your child this summer.  We are planning lots of fun activities, while building lasting friendships with others.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

 

Marianne Krawiec, Director

^{Our Summer program began on July 6, 2020.   Things are looking a little different this year because of the NJ State requirements, but we hope that this will be temporary.  Our staff is flexible and willing to provide the best experience for your child while maintaining strict health and safety guidelines.} 

Upon arrival to the school, you will pull up to the driveway (by the No Parking Sign).  A staff member will come to the car for you to sign your child in, along with a health survey and temperature check.  It would be helpful for you to take your child’s temperature before leaving for school.

Children will be in one group (limit 10) and not mingle with other groups.  Lunches will be eaten together with the Teacher in the classroom.  Supplies will not be shared.  Therefore, we ask that you either supply the needed items, or purchase them from us.  Please see the Supply List and State Requirements for Programs to Reopen.

All forms and permissions must be completed, signed, and returned before the start of the program.

Summer Registration Form

Acknowledgement of State Requirements for COVID-19

Summer Permission Slip

Universal Health Care Record (if record on file is > 1 year)

Immunization Record (if record on file is > 1 year)

If you are new to the school, the above, plus the following, must be completed and returned:

Emergency Contact Information

Child Release Form

Each day your child should bring a lunch labeled with his/her name on it.  Please use a lunch box with a washable surface as we will be sanitizing all items brought from home. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided.  If you are arriving prior to 8:00 am, breakfast will be provided.  Note:  No lunches will be heated or chilled due to classroom restrictions.  Please provide an ice pack for cold items, and a thermos if you wish for your child to have a hot meal.

Pizza Days are back on Tuesdays and Fridays…see your teacher for more information.

If your child is beginning to potty train and is prone to accidents, please use pull ups.

On your child’s first day of school, please send a labeled plastic bag containing a change of clothes, and diapers/pull ups, if needed. If your child will be staying after 1 pm, please send in a small pillow and blanket for our daily” quiet time” in a plastic bag labeled with their name.

For your child’s safety, children should wear rubber soled, sturdy shoes to school such as sneakers.  Flip flops, backless sandals, dress up shoes, crocs, and similar style shoes, make it difficult for the children when they are playing outdoors or doing large muscle activities in the classroom.  Children who do not have the proper foot attire will not be allowed on the climbing equipment or participate in large muscle activities.

Children should also wear clothing that they can actively play in without worrying if they will be in trouble for getting dirty.  We do many hands-on activities with the children and do take precautions, but your help would be appreciated.

We look forward to seeing your child this summer.  We are planning lots of fun activities, while building lasting friendships with others.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

Marianne Krawiec, Director

In just a few short weeks, our summer program will begin on July 1st.

If you are new to our school, all forms and permissions should be completed and returned before the start of the program.

Each day your child should bring a lunch labeled with his/her name on it. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. If you are arriving prior to 8:15 am, breakfast will be provided.

On your child’s first day at camp, please send a box or bag containing a change of clothes. If your child will be staying all day, please send in a small pillow and blanket for our daily “quiet time”.

Each week, on Tuesday and Wednesdays, we will have special “water days”. These days provide lots of fun with sprinklers, water tables, shaving cream, and more. Please send your child to camp with a towel and wearing his/her bathing suit, water shoes, and sunscreen. Their clothes for the rest of the day should be in a plastic bag with their name on it.

Once again, we are planning a “Soccer Camp” and “Yoga Class” alternating on Thursdays and Fridays. The first class will be held on Thursday, July 11, and the remaining classes will be held on Friday, July 19, Thursday, July 25, Friday, August 2, Thursday, August i8, Friday, August 1, and Thursday, August 22. These classes will be fun for the children and will enrich their love of sports and movement. We are looking forward to having “Kids in Motion” conduct these classes for us.

For your child’s safety, children should wear rubber-soled, sturdy shoes to school such as sneakers. Flip flops, sandals with no backs, dress up shoes, crocs and the like make it difficult for the children when they are playing outdoors or doing large muscle activities in the classroom. Children who do not have the proper foot attire will not be allowed on the climbing equipment or participate in large muscle activities. The exception, for summer, is water shoes, to be worn during water activities only.

Children should also wear clothing that they can actively play in without worrying if they will be in trouble for getting dirty. We do many hands-on activities with the children and do take precautions, but your help would be appreciated.

Remember, if your child has had a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, they must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before they can return to school. If your child has a constant flow of mucus because of allergies, please send us a note from your doctor stating the allergen. Thank you for cooperating with these health issues so we can keep all of our children well.

We look forward to seeing your child this summer.

We plan on having lots of fun and build lasting friendships with others.

Donations of one box of tissues, a pack of wipes, and/or one roll of paper towels are appreciated.

Sincerely,
Marianne Krawiec, Director