Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! We have been enjoying seeing the decorated Tradition Branches that have made it back to school to be hung and shared with friends. Thank you for taking the time to share what is important to your family by what is included on your family branch. If you haven’t done one, and would still like to, it’s not too late! They will be up until at least the middle of February.
We wrapped up our SHOE exploration just before the winter break. Teachers are working on putting together photos and information about all that we did in our small groups. Look for that documentation in the coming weeks!
You may have heard, we are now exploring the fun and energetic world of DOGS! We are just beginning to explore this new topic and finding out what the children’s interests, curiosities and ideas are. It is a joy to share books, have discussions, and ask questions about what they would like to do as we begin our new path of discovery. Our one common goal is that each group will have the opportunity for a theatrical opportunity at some point in this journey. Stay tuned!
Studio Discovery Friday continues to be centered on the Five Senses. We have wrapped up SIGHT and are on to HEARING & EARS.
We are keeping this newsletter short and want to make sure important information is highlighted. Please make sure to read each section below and let us know if you have questions!
THANKS! Jane, Katey, Kate and Janet
SUMMER & FALL 2025 SCHEDULE REQUESTS
Due to the accelerated push for scheduling out there in the “world” around us, we need to send this out a bit earlier than the previous year. Please fill out your request for Summer/Fall 2025 and return to us by WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22nd. If you have any questions or thoughts about sorting the requests out, steer them in Janet’s direction. Thanks.
Parenting Discussion Night
We are happy to announce our next discussion night!We will be available for the next gathering at FnF on Wednesday evening January 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30. We will continue these gatherings throughout the school year so drop in if and when you want.
*Unfortunately our space is not big enough to accommodate a discussion group and child care.
FRIENDS ‘N FUN IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2024-2025
January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (closed)
February 17, 2025 Presidents’ Day (closed)
March 26 – 27 – 28, 2025 Spring Break (closed)
May 26, 2025 Memorial Day (closed)
May 30, 2025 Last Day of school year
VALENTINE‘S DAY
We will be celebrating on Thursday and Friday, February 13 & 14
Your children are invited to bring Valentines for their friends on Thursday or Friday. For children of preschool age it is best to have them write their own names on the cards and leave the envelopes blank. You can buy pre-packaged valentines or join them in making their own creations. Bring 19 cards for the Thursday group and 20 cards for the Friday group. We will share them during our Valentine’s Day festivities.
If you would like to contribute to our celebration, we will have a sign-up available closer to time.