IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND
WEEK OF: APRIL 25- 29, 2022
We’ll read, In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming this week and learn what can be found in a pond. Our center activities will include painting dragonflies and ducks, learning about the life cycle of a frog and the letter of the week activity is Q is for Queen.

PLANT A GARDEN
WEEK OF: MAY 2 – 6, 2022 (Monday, May 2nd @ 9:30 is the class picture)
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” This familiar nursery rhyme sums up this week’s learning experiences on gardens. We will plant flowers and seeds on the playground and in the classroom, learn the names of garden tools and discover what plants need to grow.
The letter activity is R is for rabbit.
We wish you all a very Happy Mother’s Day!

BACKYARD BUGS
WEEK OF: MAY 9 – 13, 2022
What type of bugs do we see outside? Let’s find out this week as we explore a variety of insects and learn their characteristics and ways these creatures are important in nature. We will observe the new Painted Lady Caterpillars in the science area and keep you posted on their metamorphosis.

The letter activity is S is for spider.

REMINDERS, REQUESTS AND OTHER INFO:

*MONDAY MAY 2ND IS THE CLASS PICTURE! Order Forms have been emailed to all the families.
Monday students will go with their teachers to the church steps at 9:30.

All other children are asked to meet at the church steps for the class picture. Purchasing the picture is optional, but we would love to have all the children in the picture!
(in case of inclement weather the picture will be taken in Fellowship Hall)

*The summer program will be held July 11h – 14th and July 18th – 21st. Each session meets Monday – Thursday from 9:00-1:00. Children will bring a lunch and snack will be provided. The cost for each session is $160 per child.

*A summer sign-up sheet will be out at arrival time. Please sign if interested to give us an idea of how many children plan to attend. Enrollment is open to children currently attending PPP. Siblings and new families may join the wait list and will be placed based on availability. Signups are first come/first served.

*The session fee and registration form is due by Friday, May 20th.

*The May/June snack calendars are available to sign. All May, June, July and August birthdays are listed to celebrate summer birthdays. Please see a teacher with any snack questions.

SNACKS:
Monday (25) bananas Lucci
Tuesday (26) pretzels Liam
Wednesday (27) pretzels Lillian
Thursday (28) yogurt Caroline
Friday (29) birthday celebration RJ, Harrison