Happy Hall @ Ocean Shore Newsletter | May
- Annie Quintana
- May 14
- 2 min read
Director's Message
As we wrap up another wonderful year, I want to thank you for sharing your incredible children with us. We've loved watching them grow, learn, and shine each day. With the sunshine and warmth that May brings, it's a joy to see their energy and excitement in full bloom. Thank you for being part of our Happy Hall family—we're so grateful for a great year together!
Program Highlights
Engagement Activities
This Month’s Curriculum in School Age: Celebrating Growth and Goodbyes
As we wrap up a wonderful year of learning and growth, our School Age curriculum this month focuses on reflection, celebration, and connection.
Our themes include:
We’re All in This Together – Celebrating our shared experiences
One Step Closer – Honoring the progress we've made
The Grand Finale – Creatively capturing our favorite memories
In Preschool, students are also celebrating growth and preparing for goodbyes as we near the program’s close in early June. Throughout May, we’ll revisit all the fun and learning we’ve shared and enjoy these final weeks playing and connecting with friends.
Professional Development
Our Summer Camp Team has officially started training! We're focusing on camp protocols and safety procedures—essential for our new staff and a valuable refresher for returning team members. In the coming weeks, we’ll dive deeper into training on workshops, field trips, and swimming guidelines as we gear up for another safe, fun-filled summer.
Camp registration is now open and spots are filling quickly! Consider signing up for a week or the whole summer at Camp Happy Hall. This year, we’re excited to offer two locations: Meadows in Millbrae and Ortega in Pacifica.
Student Achievements Let’s celebrate our April Star Students! These outstanding kids consistently shine in aftercare by showing responsibility, creativity, flexibility, and a great attitude. They truly make our community a better (and more fun!) place to be.
Community Events
Please mark your calendars for Friday, June 6—we’ll be hosting a potluck and farewell party, including a celebration for our preschool graduates heading into TK or Kindergarten next year. More details will be shared soon by Teacher Jay!
Reminders
🌞 Summer Camp is Almost Here! Spots are filling quickly—please reach out if you have any questions or need help registering.
🍁 Fall Registration Open! Registration for Happy Hall for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Happy Hall has locations at Ortega and Sunset Ridge! Please let me know if you have any questions or need help registering!
Looking Ahead
Upcoming Events & Closures:
May 26 – Memorial Day – Program Closed
June 5 – Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
June 6 – Preschool Graduation & Celebration Potluck, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (More details to come from Teacher Jay)
Stay Connected
Check out our photo galleries:
Thank You!
As the school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for trusting Happy Hall with your children. It’s been a true pleasure getting to know you and your families. I look forward to seeing some of you again in the new school year at Sunset Ridge or Ortega—and hopefully at Camp Happy Hall this summer! Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and relaxing summer break.
Annie Quintana and the Ocean Shore team
Happy Hall @ Ocean Shore
