Happy Hall @ Dolores Way Newsletter | May
- Shelley Marquez
- May 14
- 3 min read
Director's Message
Thank you so much for all the treats and gifts this past week. Showing the teachers your appreciation gives them a boost. We love the hand drawn pictures, notes of thanks and small gifts. It is a pleasure to work with all our amazing families and such great kids.
The school year is coming to a close soon and teachers are working on child portfolios and getting ready for summer. Our summer fun calendar is being reviewed and should be out soon. We can’t wait for a fun summer together!
Program Highlights
Engagement Activities
We have been talking about spring and nutrition this month. Children have enjoyed talking about their favorite foods, what helps their bodies grow strong and how we get all the wonderful fruits and vegetables to our table. Take your child to the grocery store or farmers market and talk about foods of many colors and flavors!
Oak class has also begun practicing songs for graduation. The children going to kindergarten (not TK) next year will be participating in a ceremony on June 28 at 10am. All the children are enjoying learning the new songs and are cheering for their graduating peers.
Community Events
We were all able to enjoy a special music class by Music for Life. A couple children are participating in ongoing music classes. If you are interested in your child joining these classes let me know and I will connect you with the teacher.
On Friday, May 30 we will have a thank you event for all parents. Instead of celebrating mothers and fathers separately we would like to help the children show both parents their appreciation from 8:30-10:00am. We will have coffee and pastries available and invite you to join in morning activities with us from 9-10am. Each class will have an activity available for you to do with your child from 9:15-10am.
Wednesday, June 25 we will be celebrating our children graduating and heading to Kindergarten. You will soon receive an invitation to our 10am ceremony if your child will be attending Kindergarten in the fall. The children have been practicing and are excited to perform. This will be a normal school day for all other children.
Reminders
If you have a part day schedule (9am-2pm) please remember that you may not arrive before 8:50am or pick up after 2pm. There is a fee of $17 for each hour or portion of an hour. We love that your child is excited to get to school but feel free to spend time playing in the grass area or wait in your car until 8:50 if you get here early. This way you won’t be signed in before the correct time.
Looking Ahead
May 26 - Memorial Day (closed)
May 23 - Minimum Day (pick up by 1pm)
May 30 - Parents and Pastries 8:30-10:00am
June 6 - Closed for Conferences and Summer Set Up
June 9 - First Day of Summer
June 13 - 10-11am Lizard Lady visit
June 19 - Closed for Juneteenth
June 25 - 10am Graduation
June 27 - Dress as your Favorite Storybook Character
Stay Connected
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Thank You!
Thank you so much for all your support and appreciation not only last week but every day. We love that you trust us with your most important family members. We are excited to spend this summer together!
Shelley Marquez
Program Director
Happy Hall @ Dolores Way
