Welcome Back from Winter Break

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to preschool! I hope that all of you had a wonderful and
restful holiday. These last few months I have truly enjoyed getting to better
know you and your children. That process will continue as I will be doing
parent shares this month. (Please check dates below.) I will have chocolate
and you will earn a parent ed credit. Of course there will be opportunity for
your questions and sharing with your fellow parents.
Believe it or not, while we are still enjoying and working hard on this
year, it is time to start thinking about the next year. Soon we will be
selecting new board members and enrolling for the next school year. If
your child will be “graduating” begin exploring ways to facilitate that
process. (Take advantage of the Bates Kindergarten Panel - info below.)
While you continue to get the most out this year, start planning on what
will be happening next. Think about joining the board if you really want to
understand the workings of your school and to make the most out of your
participation. Ongoing information about what will occur will be coming in
the days and weeks ahead.

Mark your calendars with these upcoming dates:
Parent Shares - during class
Vaughn 2-day and Evergreen
Thursday, January 17
Vaughn 3-day
Friday, January 18

Bates Parent Ed.
Getting School Ready
Learn how to get your child ready for school from a panel
of local public school kindergarten teachers.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., South Campus Auditorium

If you have any questions, feel free to call me @ 680-7517 or
cgulczynski@bates.ctc.edu

Carol Gulczynski/ Bates Home and Family Life Instructor