Dear Preschool Families,
We had a wonderful week of learning here at our preschool! Our classes continued to explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on how we can honor his vision of equality, kindness, and service to others. The students have been engaged in thoughtful conversations and activities that help them understand the importance of his contributions to our world.
In addition, our classrooms have begun exciting new units of study. Students are diving into different topics based on their interests, such as light, clothing, buildings, and pets. It’s been so fun to watch their curiosity grow as they investigate and learn more about these fascinating subjects. Each classroom is filled with hands-on experiences, creative projects, and opportunities for exploration.
Thank you for your continued support and for fostering such a strong partnership with us. We look forward to another week of discovery and growth!
We have some exciting events coming up, one of which is our annual Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held in person during the week of January 27. The specific conference times are listed below, and this serves as a reminder that we will be following an abbreviated schedule on these dates. Preschool dismissal times will be at 1:45 pm, with parent pick-up starting at 1:25 pm.
Parent / Teacher Conference Schedule for Bargaintown and Slaybaugh Primary Preschool:
Monday, January 27, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
You will soon receive communication from your child's teacher regarding how to schedule your appointment slots. These will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and each appointment will last 15 minutes. Please be sure to sign up when the scheduling window opens.
Just a friendly reminder that we recently sent home a flyer about the Positive Solutions for Families workshop, which will take place on February 5, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Bargaintown Preschool. We hope you can join us for this valuable event.
As we approach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th, I want to let you know that classes will be honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy in meaningful ways. In observance of this holiday, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th. We will be excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday, January 21st.
I wanted to take a moment to update you on some exciting events coming up in Preschool.
We are gearing up for our biggest fundraiser of the year—Boosterthon! Early registration
will open on January 21, and your children will be bringing home information on how to register.
The Boosterthon event officially kicks off on February 5 with our first character lesson for the
students. We’re excited for the lessons, and know our students will love learning about
character-building through the Boosterthon program.
The fundraiser will culminate with a Dance-a-Thon on February 12, which will be held during the school day for students only. This event helps support student achievement, activities, and staff enrichment, and we are truly grateful for your support. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
In addition to Boosterthon, we’re also looking forward to our annual Pre-K Dance, which will be held on March 28! It’s a highlight for our little ones, and we can’t wait to celebrate with them.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our preschool community. Let’s make this a fantastic year for our students!
Sincerely,
Joe Marinelli, Principal
