Sky & Trees Class Blog: Welcome, dear reader, to the Sky and Trees Class Blog!

Oh, look!

A blog just for the Sky and Trees Class!

A blog is a lovely thing to have as there is so much that happens at school, and we have relatively little time with each other as teachers and parents...

As the year progresses, you will hear many delightful stories and see many delightful pictures on this blog, but as for now, it's all ahead of us — and so soon!

As we prepare, 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; 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 preschool."
Avoid unrealistic expectations, such as: "You will love it.” Instead, let them know some of the things that will happen at school: time to draw, reading stories together, singing, playing with toys, going to the park, learning to use scissors and paint and clay
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. Let your child know that you will stay for the worship time and then you will say goodbye and then come back to pick him or her up.

The first 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 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 your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Events for all Nest families

Welcome Back Parents Meeting: Tuesday, September 5, 6:30-7:15

The Welcome Back Meeting in the Nest begins at 6:30 pm in the classrooms. All preschool parents should attend to learn about the class activities and parent expectations. Much information will be shared and this is a great time to have questions answered. This is a parents-only event.

Park Play Date: Wednesday, September 6

Between 9:00 am and 9:45 am, the preschool teachers will be at the central Church Square Park playground to meet 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. Please be certain to meet all of your child’s teachers.

Classroom Visits: Saturday, September 9 (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*

*Note: Even If your child is a full day student, the first week begins with two half days followed by three full days.

Monday, September 11, 8:30am-11:45 am: First morning of school for all students in Sky and Trees (note: full day students are only here until 11:45)

Tuesday, September 12, 8:30am-11:45 am: Second morning of school for all students in Sky and Trees (note: full day students are only here until 11:45)

Wednesday, September 13, 8:30am-2:50 pm: First full day of school for full day students in Sky and Trees (note: half day students dismiss at 11:45)

Saturday morning, September 9: Classroom Visits

Trees Class

(FD=Full Day, AM=Half Day)

Early Group @ 10:00am

Henry Arias (AM)

Helena Biernacka (AM)

Abe Clifton-Kwon (AM)

Eliza Kocis (AM)

Elle Martins (AM)

SJay Mootilal (FD)

Elizabeth Waldron (AM)

Later Group @ 10:45am

Lizzie Haney (AM)

Adelie Lord (AM)

Nari Mannoia (AM)

Finley McGovern (AM)

Lola Mullane (FD)

Aidan Scott (FD)

Sebastian van der Pluym (AM)

Saturday morning, September 9: Classroom Visits

Sky Class

(FD=Full Day, AM=Half Day)

Early Group @ 10:00am

Noah Choi (FD)

Evie Fotomaras (FD)
Joseph Osah-Coronel (FD)

Emma Patel (AM)

Vicky Sevastakis (AM)

Bryce Shelley (AM)

Logan Stenerson (FD)

Later Group @ 10:45am

Watson Kent (AM)

Elong Luo (FD)

Emerson Malizia-Bowden (AM)

Lorelei Merna (AM)

Joseph Mullane (FD)

Renee Sexton (FD)

Though we were not able to all get together at the park play-date today, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday! For anyone who was not able to make it, here is a link to many of the documents that were in the handout last night.

We can't wait to start the year together!

Fondly,