Reminders

I hate to sound like a broken record (I think that I just dated myself...), but please help us to be safe in the car lane in the following ways:

• Do not unbuckle your child from his restraint device until you are one of the first of three cars in the car lane.  We will only unload the first three cars in each of the lanes.  Please do not allow your child to ride "loose" up front!
• Please remain in the car while we help your child out of the car.
• Wives, please tell your husbands to not drive or walk over the bridge or park in the car lane and walk their children through the cars.  I just can't be any clearer than that :)  We are trying to be safe, and if we can't see you or your children then we may make a mistake.

Reminder to Thursday children - please wear your navy MDO t-shirts tomorrow for our groundbreaking ceremony.  We will post some of the pics to the blog this weekend.

Monday and Tuesday - Valentine Sock Hop - dress in 50's clothing and plan to dance and party with ice cream sundaes and other treats!

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP WITH ALL OF THIS!

AWESOME NEWS!

GREAT NEWS!  

OUR PLAYGROUND WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY!

We plan to have a groundbreaking ceremony this Thursday, the 9th.  Please have your child wear his/her MDO navy t-shirt and sturdy shoes.  We will be taking a large group picture at the ground-breaking.

Plans are to begin excavation next week.  Some equipment has already been ordered, and the rest will be ordered in the next couple of days.  After that we will begin to set up our community install, but that will happen only after we see exactly what our needs will be.

We appreciate your patience.  All I can say is that this has been a very long process considering it was one of my first goals when I took this job four years ago.  Please continue to pray that work, delivery, excavation, etc. will go smoothly and steadily!  Thanks!

Updates

Obviously, we have had several cases of "stuff" going around MDO.  I have had reports of walking pneumonia, vomiting, high fever, coughing, colds, and RSV to just name some.  Several of our teachers and their children have come down with things also.  Please do not send your child if he/she is running a fever.  Please help us by teaching them to cover mouths when coughing or sneezing.  We use hand sanitizer in the classroom, and we have been diligent about using disinfectant wipes and spray.  Hopefully, we will get through this soon, but you can help by not sending your child if he/she is sick thus spreading it again.
Thank you :)

Reminders

• Don't forget that registration forms for Fall 2012 are due by February 2nd.  After that date I will begin to fill openings with new families who have been registering.  Registration/Supply fee is due by May 2nd.
• I will close out the Scholastic order tomorrow evening (31st).  The online ordering code is GPTH7.  Books should arrive before Valentine's Day if you are buying gifts.
• Ask your children how many books are in the Bible.  I bet they can tell you the number and that there is an Old Testament and New Testament and how many are in each!  They are doing an awesome job in chapel.

Upcoming

First of all, thank you for a fantastic Donuts with Dad this year.  Several of my teachers commented that they thought this was the best one ever, and they enjoyed getting to meet and talk to you.  We had a great turn-out too.  And always remember that we completely understand if Dad can't come, so always feel free to send another family member or even Mom.  The children enjoy all the activity and fuss!


Now you need to gear up for the Valentine Sock Hop.  The children will have a 50's sock hop and ice cream party on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th.  Pull out the poodle skirts, gel for ducktails, rolled up jeans and/or pony tails for your little one.  Ms. Maria is teaching them 50's dances and it will go along with our Critter Cuisine unit, so expect them to bake some goodies and enjoy an ice cream sundae that day.  We promise to take lots of pictures and video!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

UPDATES

• Reminder Donuts with Dad for Toddler 1 through Pre-K this Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM - no car lane those days.
• We are taking registration forms for Fall 2012 now.  To guarantee placement for next fall, they must be turned in by February 2nd.
• Scholastic orders are due January 31st.  You may order online or turn in paper order form.  We receive e-mail if you order online which helps us keep track of orders.  If you send in order, please make sure order forms are labeled with name.  Orders should arrive around 2/7.
• We earned $214.70 in Kroger Cares this month!  Thank you so much to all of you who have been using cards.  We have had two $1000 donations in the past two months to our playground fund.  Plans are moving forward quickly, and I hope to be able to share special news with you very soon.

Thank you!

Donuts with Dad

Don't forget Donuts with Dad will be Wednesday and Thursday this coming week from 9:00 - 9:45 AM.  Our theme is sports, so you and your child wear your favorite sports jerseys!  Goodies will be in the hallways of your child's class.  Feel free to drop off tote bags in the room and escort your child to the breakfast tables in the hallway.  Dads and kids will meet in the classroom and spend time meeting other families, visiting with the teachers and seeing what goes on at MDO!


Because of Donuts with Dad, we will not do car lane either Wednesday or Thursday.


If Dad can't attend, please feel free to bring another family member or even Mom!