Events for all Nest families
Welcome Parents Meeting: Tuesday, September 6, 6:30-7:15
- The Welcome Parent meeting in the Nest begins at 6:30pm in the classrooms. All preschool parents should attend to meet their children’s teachers and to learn about the class activities and parent expectations.
Park Play Date: Wednesday, September 7
- Between 9:00am and 9:45am, the preschool teachers will be at Church Square Park to meet their new students. This is a time for families and teachers to meet one another and play at the park. You may come and go as you please during this time.
Classroom Visits: Saturday, September 10 (times listed below)
- This is a parent and student morning. There are set times for families to come into the classroom at half hour intervals. Parents and students may enjoy some activities together designed to help the children become familiar with the space. Please consult the list below for your visiting times for this day.
First Days of School: Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 (times listed below)
- Information also follows regarding which days your child begins school and whether your child will begin with a full session or half-session. Please consult the information carefully.
Rocks (2-morning) and Rock/Rivers (5-morning)
Classroom Visit: Saturday, September 10
Earlier Group @ 9:00am
Arias, Henry (Rocks)
Haney, Bella (Rocks)
Choi, Noah (Rocks & Rivers)
Lacy, Harper (Rocks & Rivers)
Later Group @ 9:45am
Clifton-Kwon, Abraham (Rocks & Rivers)
McCune, Kennedy (Rocks & Rivers)
Osah-Coronel, Joseph (Rocks & Rivers)
van der Pluym, Sebastian (Rocks & Rivers)
Rivers (3-morning)
Classroom Visit: Saturday, September 10
Earlier Group @ 10:30am
Brown, Ruby
Gress, Olivia
Kent, Watson
Malizia-Bowden, Emerson
Wise, Jack
Later Group @ 11:15am
Kocis, Eliza
McGovern, Finley
Merna, Lorelei
Shelley, Bryce
Waldron, Elizabeth
First Days of School
*Note:The Rocks/Rivers (5-morning) students begin the first week with two half and half mornings followed by three full mornings.
Monday, September 12: Half & Half Morning for Rivers (3-morning) and Rocks/Rivers (5-morning class)
- Earlier Group 8:30am to 9:50am
- Later Group 10:20am to 11:40am
Tuesday, September 13: FIRST Half & Half Morning for Rocks (2-morning), SECOND Half & Half Morning for Rocks/Rivers (5-morning)
- Earlier Group 8:30am to 9:50am
- Later Group 10:20am to 11:40am
Wednesday, September 14, 8:30am-11:45am: First full morning of school for all Rivers (3-morning) and Rocks/Rivers (5-morning)
Thursday, September 15, 8:30am-11:45am: First full morning of school for all Rocks (2-morning)
Preparing For School
Dear Parents,
As we prepare to begin school, we thought it would be good to clarify dates and events for The Nest in September. These events are intended to help your child enter school more confidently. It is our experience that families who attend all the events help their child make a smooth transition. Please check the information below for the event, the class, and your child’s name. We look forward to seeing you soon.
You may be considering how to prepare your child for The Nest. Each child differs, and some need more information and some need less. Here are a few suggestions:
State facts simply: "When the summer is over, you will go to a preschool."
Avoid unrealistic expectations, such as, "You will love it.”
Be positive: "I am very excited about all you will learn and do."
Be open to opportunities for your child to bring up questions or concerns.
Set up any new family morning routines before the first day of school.
Describe briefly what the first day will be like.
The first full days in the Nest will begin by gathering and worshipping together. After a visit to the bathroom, we will go outside to play in the park. Upon our return from the park, a simple common snack will be provided. We will introduce some materials, sing a song or two, share a story and be ready to leave. This is our plan, but of course we will follow the children's lead.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Clara Buckley and Emily Sytsma
