Dates to Remember March Birthdays A Note from the Office
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Dates to Remember March Birthdays A Note from the Office
Dates to Remember March Birthdays March 6th: Picture Proof Envelopes Due March 20th: First day of Spring!!!!!!! April 2nd: Classroom Easter Parties April 3rd: CLOSED for Good Friday 1: Eden 2: Arianna 5: Miss Rebekah 6: Jase 8: Boone 9: Levi 12: Ms. Paulette 13: Will 15: 16: 20: 21: 22: 27: 20: 31: Mrs. Wendy Kayleigh Asher Morgan Harrison Trinity, Miss Emily Tristen Mason A Note from the Office Whew!! Although it’s a fun month, I think we are ALL glad February is over! Snow, ice, unheard-of artic temperatures, pictures, Book Fairs, Valentine’s...goodness gracious, were we busy!! Thankfully, March is usually slightly calmer—both on the weather front and on the “busyness” front—so let’s take this month to sit back, relax, and watch our amazing Savior usher in His beautiful Spring!! Despite the relative calm, we do have a few things going on in March. First, those adorable pictures Crawford Photography took of your children will need to be returned to the Office by the printed deadline so we can mail them off and get them back quickly! They are always precious, and we enjoy ohh-ing and ahh-ing over them every single time! Please remember: proof envelope must be returned even if you are not ordering. We will let you know when Thursday’s missed pictures will be rescheduled as soon as it’s determined. Second, please return your registration packets were as soon as possible! Remember your selection for payment of the $75 re-enrollment fee, and remit as planned. If you have any questions, you can always come chat with us! It seems very fitting in this month of blossoming new life to announce that we seem to be in the midst of yet another baby boom!! Four of our staff members and at least seven of our families are expecting little ones or have had a new addition to the family within the last month! WOW!! Congratulations to you all!! There is one sad downside to all the merriment—we will have to say goodbye to our precious Mrs. Amanda when she has her little girl in April. Please help us love on her these last six weeks or so, and let her know how much you appreciate her!! Finally, we have a few staffing changes to make you aware of this month. Usually we save such staffing “switches” for the new school year, but as several of our staff have had changes in their personal or family lives lately, we are making these switches now. Our cook, Mrs. Selena, has had to resign due to medical concerns, and Mrs. Tessa has had the opportunity for which she has waited a year-and-a-half to help a family friend open a new business. We are covering both these wonderful ladies in prayer as they move to the next chapter of their lives, and we hope you will do the same! To fill these voids and to remedy the personal issues mentioned above, Mrs. Tanya and Mrs. Barbie will be changing positions as well. Any of you who have had the pleasure of enjoying Mrs. Tanya’s baked treats know she has a gift for cooking. We will put that gift to good use as Mrs. Tanya becomes our new cook. Mrs. Barbie will move from her spot in the Fireflies to 1 “Office” continued on page 2 “Office” continued from page 1 replace Mrs. Tanya in the Caterpillars, and she is looking forward to loving on itty-bitty ones again! Replacing Mrs. Barbie will be a brand new member of our family, Mrs. Haley. Mrs. Haley is a double-major graduate of Meredith College, and has had the honor of working with that institution’s well-known Autism Program. Her experience there will bring to our Center a wealth of “outside the box” ideas that are proven to help ALL children, and we are extremely excited to welcome her to our family! Mrs. Tessa’s replacement has not been solidified as of yet, but we are following the Lord’s leading, and are confident He will provide soon!! As we prepare to celebrate the awesomeness that is Easter, please read the lyrics to the song “Oh, Glorious Day” below (and perhaps Google the song so you can hear it if you have not had the pleasure of doing so before now). I know we will talk about it next month as well, but Jesus did such an amazing thing for us, I don’t think we can stress it enough if it was all we did for our entire lives!! If you don’t already know how much He loves you, how much He sacrificed for you, and how much He desires a real relationship with you, talk with any staff member in this building—we are happy to share with you! We love you so much!! Rejoicing in our Savior’s Resurrection, Mrs. Lori, Miss Debra, and Mrs. Amanda One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain One day they nailed Him to die on a tree Suffering anguish, despised and rejected Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree And took the nails for me. One day the grave could conceal Him no longer One day the stone rolled away from the door Then He arose, over death He had conquered Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him From rising again! Living, He loved me Dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming Oh glorious day, oh glorious day! Living, He loved me Dying, He saved me Buried, He carried my sins far away Rising, He justified freely forever One day He's coming Oh glorious day, oh glorious day! Caterpillars Spring is just around the corner and snow is a fleeting thought now. I’m sad I wasn’t able to see the beautiful snowflakes falling down, but I’m moving on and getting excited about the flowers and warm breezes! Every season has its beauty, and we can thank the Lord for making all things wonderful and beautiful. “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.” Asher celebrates his birthday this month and says goodbye to us as he moves over with his long-lost friends, Marlee and Noah. The three musketeers will be back together again! Paislee and McKenna are our newest little friends and we welcome them and their families to our Caterpillar class. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, happy Spring, and happy Daylight Savings Time to everyone! In His Service, Mrs. Bernice, Mrs. Barbie, and Miss Ashley Butterflies Well, February has come and gone, and now March is here. I can hardly believe the first day of spring is at the end of the month! This month, we will focus on the last three letters of the alphabet and review each letter. Our color this month will be yellow. Our Bible lesson will be on how God helps us be friends with others, focusing on the Bible character Paul. The Bible verse will carry over from February: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17. Love, Mrs. Jennifer, Mrs. Christa and Miss Rebekah 2 The Bumblebees: Exploring God’s World Bible Concept: God Helps Us Be Friends with Others Bible Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 Objectives: 1. To tell ways Paul and his friends cared about each other. 2. To show and tell ways to care about our friends. 3. To thank God for friends and ask God’s help in caring for others. Bible Stories: Paul Tells About Jesus, Singing in Jail, A Boy Helps Paul, Safe in a Shipwreck Bumblebees “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.” Psalm 52:8 This month we will be talking about the letters y, z, a, b, and learning about the numbers 10, 1, 2, and 3. Thank you for coming out last month and celebrating Gods love with us. We pray you and your child had a great time. We pray you have a blessed month and we are here if you need anything. Blessings, Mrs. Rebecca, Miss Courtney, Miss Jessica Crickets We welcomed Averi to our class in February, and we welcome Sutherlin this month. So happy to have you girls join our Cricket family! For the month of March, we will be discussing: Ten Lepers and The Good Samaritan Lost Lamb and The Prodigal Son Jesus Loves the Children and The Rich, Young Ruler Zacchaeus and Friends at Bethany March 1st is “Share a Smile Day”. Enjoy this little poem by Jessica Dillinger in recognition of this happy day. “Smile” by Jessica Dillinger If you’re feeling down, turn your frown upside down. Put a smile on your face; take the world in your embrace. Ask for a little help from the man up above. And remember you have your best friend’s love. Ms. Sheila, Mrs. Sherry, and Miss Chely Grasshoppers We plan to start this month learning about Community Helpers. We will having Pastor Ed to do Chapel for us on March 2nd. We also will have a firefighter, a mailman, and a nurse or doctor. We will be ending the week with a surprise visit from a K-9 police dog. We are looking forward to having a great week. We would like to ask each child to please bring in one egg carton by March 13th. These will be used for an Easter project. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child’s lives. We love them all and enjoy each day we have with them. In Christ, Ms. Vicki, Mrs. Abigail, and Miss Bethany 3 Fireflies “Behold, I make all things new.” Rev 21:5 Happy Birthday to Tristein and Layla! The newness of life is this month’s theme as we anticipate the first day of Spring on March 20 th and are reminded of the new life we have in Christ when we respond to His love and choose to come into God’s family. We kick off the month with Community Helpers week, where we have planned visits from friends in the community. When the local postmaster visits, children will be mailing letters to themselves. Plan to dress your child in the color green on “Green Day”, Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, beginning the last week of March, we are excited to explore the foundational Bible truths of our Christian faith. Our Bible verses are, “Every child is known by his doings” (Proverbs 20:11), and “Be ye kind one to another” (Ephesians 4:32). Bible stories in March include: Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19), The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), The Lost Lamb (Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 15:4-7), The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), Jesus Loves the Children (Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17), The Rich, Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-30), Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), Friends at Bethany (Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8), and The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38, John 12:12-15). March songs are “He is King”, “The B-I-B-L-E”, and “Zacchaeus”. Alphabet names and sounds of Qq (Quentin Quail), Rr (Rusty Rooster), and Ss (Seabreeze Seal) are introduced. Corresponding letters for names of God are Quiet Jesus, Rock, and Savior. In learning about numbers, we are counting 1-25 with recognition/concepts of 1 - 13. Thanks for sharing your children with us! Serving Him, Mrs. Laurel, Mrs. Haley, Miss Nikki Dragonflies You’ve heard the saying…March comes in like a lion? We are doing just that—heading into March with a bang. We are going to start our month off with Community Helpers week. The first week we are going to have our very own Pastor Rose come in and conduct our Chapel time. We will also have a firefighter, a mailman, a nurse or doctor, and then end our week with a surprise visitor—a K-9 police dog. Our Bible accounts and verses for the month of March are as follows: Week 1 – The Little Lost Lamb & the Prodigal Son (I John 4:19 and Proverbs 20:11) Week 2 – Jesus Loves the Children and The Rich Young Ruler (Ephesians 4:32) Week 3 – Zacchaeus and Friends of Bethany (John 14:6) Week 4 – Triumphal Entry and The Last Supper (Review verses) We will be continuing with our numbers 12, 13 and 14, and our letters for the month will be Q, R, and S. Our Theme for the month of March is “Making All Things New.” Happy Spring!! Mrs. Heather, Miss Meganne, and Miss Emily 4 Turtles “ For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. Isaiah 6: 11 1. 2. 3. 4. Bible Stories Jesus Walks on Water/Blind Bartimaeus Ten Lepers/Good Samaritan Lost Lamb/Prodigal Son Jesus Loves the Children/Rich, Young Ruler 1. 2. 3. 4. Memory Verses Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” 1 Tim 1:15 “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6 “Even a child is know by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11 “Be ye kind one to another.” Ephesians 4:32 It’s hard to believe that Spring is almost here. Spring is a time for planning, and we find ourselves planning for the Fall. Our little ones will be starting school soon! We find that many of our friends are excited about kindergarten in the Fall! Please make sure you have enrolled your child for school. We know Wake County started Kindergarten registration in January. Our class has started to prepare for the Graduation service. We are learning different songs and scriptures. You may hear your child coming home singing different songs and quoting scriptures. This month we are going to have International Day. We will choose a couple of countries from the curriculum to learn about. Please look for more information about that day. Some of the countries in our studies include Mexico, Africa, Israel, and China. In Christ, Mrs. Krystal, Mrs. Samantha, and Miss Hannah 4’s Kingdom Kitties Korner WELCOME SPRING! Academic Focus Letter: Q and review Numbers: Counting to 100 Biblical Accounts: Review Miracles of Jesus, Parables Jesus Taught, and Easter Stories The countdown to graduation is upon us. Can you believe it?! The date for graduation is Friday, May 29 , so mark it on your calendar. More details to come. Easter will be earlier this year so we have some information for you regarding the Easter egg hunt and class party. The hunt and the party will be on Thursday, April 2nd. The hunt will be in the morning and the party will be at 2:30 in the afternoon in our classroom. There will be a sign-up sheet to bring goodies so be on the lookout. There are some items we will need from you by Monday, March 23rd. They are as follows: * 1 dozen eggs filled with nut-free candy for the egg hunt * 1 egg carton with 1 dozen plastic eggs that open and fit when lid is closed Easter is much more than egg hunts and candy. We celebrate Easter because of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Jesus gave His life that we might have a new life in Him. Rebirth! "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB). I pray if you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, that He will be who you hunt this Easter. Love in Christ Jesus our Lord, Mrs. Kathy, Mrs. Cheri, and Miss Kayla th 5 Sunday Morning Services 9:00-10:10am Small Groups for all ages 10:30-11:45am Worship (with Preschool Worship) Sunday Evening Services 6:00PM Gold represents the golden streets and glory of heaven, where we will spend eternity with Christ if we believe in Him. God wants everyone to go to heaven. In the Bible it says: “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelations 2:10 But we can’t get to heaven because of our sin, represented by this Black color, which separates us from God. In the Bible it says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 Red is for the Blood of Jesus, shed on the cross for us. In the Bible it says: “...while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8b When we ask Jesus to forgive our sins and come into our hearts, our sins are washed away. We sometimes say we are now White as snow. In the Bible it says: "...the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin." 1 John 1:7b Blue represents baptism, being immersed in water to show our "death" and "resurrection" in Christ. Baptism does not save you, but we do it to follow Jesus’ example. In the Bible it says: "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John." Matthew 3:13 Green is for all growing things. It represents growth as we study God's Word and become mature Christians. We can grow in the Lord by reading our Bible, praying, and attending church services. In the Bible it says: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18a Come join us! 6 March Central Baptist Preschool’s Lunch Menu 2 3 4 5 6 AM Snack: Cereal/Milk Lunch: Tomato Soup, Crackers, Cheese Cubes, Pears PM Snack: Goldfish/Juice 9 AM Snack: Banana Muffins/Milk Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Peaches PM Snack: Fresh Fruit/Crackers 10 AM Snack: AM Snack: AM Snack: Egg & Cheese Quiche Yogurt & Granola Oranges/Milk Lunch: Pinto Beans with Lunch: Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Meat, Cornbread, Green Chicken & Rice, Lima California Blend Beans, Peaches Beans, Apricots Veggies, Fruit Cocktail PM Snack: PM Snack: PM Snack: Graham Crackers/Milk Pretzels/Cheese Cubes Veggies/Crackers 11 12 13 AM Snack: Oatmeal with Dried Fruit Lunch: Soft Tacos, Corn, Tropical Fruit PM Snack: Teddy Grahams/Milk 16 AM Snack: Cheesy Grits Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie, Green Beans, Peaches PM Snack: Fresh Fruit/Crackers 17 AM Snack: Bagels with Cream Cheese Lunch: Baked Fish, Coleslaw, Hush Puppies, Apple Slices PM Snack: Banana Pudding 18 AM Snack: AM Snack: Cheese Toast Nutra-Grain Bars/Milk Lunch: Vegetable Beef Lunch: Chicken Soup, Cheese Cubes, Nuggets, Bread, Peas, Crackers, Pears Mandarin Oranges PM Snack: PM Snack: Vanilla Wafers/Milk Veggies/Crackers 19 20 AM Snack: Banana/Milk Lunch: Chicken Salad, Yeast Rolls, Corn, Pineapple AM Snack: Boiled Egg & Toast Lunch: Corn Beef Hash, Bread, Hot Slaw, Peaches AM Snack: Turkey Sausage Biscuit Lunch: Chili, Cornbread, Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail AM Snack: AM Snack: Egg & Cheese Wrap Pancakes/Milk Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Lunch: Chicken Patty Green Beans, Mandarin Sandwich, Peas, Oranges Applesauce PM Snack: English Muffin Pizza 23 PM Snack: Pretzels/Juice 24 PM Snack: Veggies/Crackers 25 PM Snack: Goldfish/Juice 26 PM Snack: Fresh Fruit/Crackers 27 AM Snack: Cheesy English Muffin Lunch: Cheese Burger Sliders, Mixed Veggies, Apricots PM Snack: Egg Salad & Bread 30 AM Snack: Yogurt with Fruit Lunch: Tuna Fish Sandwich, Carrot Sticks, Apple Slices PM Snack: Graham Crackers/Milk 31 AM Snack: Raisin Toast/Milk Lunch: Lasagna, Breadsticks, Green Beans, Pineapple PM Snack: Pretzels/Juice 1 AM Snack: Blueberry Muffins/Milk Lunch: Barbeque Chicken, Bread, Peas, Pineapple PM Snack: Veggies/Crackers 2 AM Snack: French Toast/Milk Lunch: Hot Dogs, Corn, Tropical Fruit PM Snack: Vanilla Wafers/Juice 3 AM Snack: Nutra-Grain Bar/Milk Lunch: Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Rice, Carrots, Pineapple PM Snack: Goldfish/Juice AM Snack: Yogurt with Granola Lunch: Ham Au Gratin, Green Beans, Bread, Pineapple PM Snack: Veggies/ Crackers AM Snack: Cheesy Grits Lunch: Ravioli, Breadsticks, Salad, Mixed Fruit PM Snack: Graham Crackers/Milk AM Snack: Egg & Cheese Quiche Lunch: Chicken Pastry, Collard Greens, Tropical Fruit PM Snack: Pretzels/Cheese Cubes 7 CLOSED for Good Friday Building Blocks of Fun and Learning! Building with blocks isn’t just fun—it’s incredibly rewarding for your child’s development. Block building encourages spatial development, understanding of patterns and sequencing, balance, principles of engineering and physics, patience, and a host of other essential life skills. Enjoy some of these simple activities with your kiddos!! How many blocks do we need to cover this shape? What shape do we have the most/least of? How many more /less are there? First one to get 20 blocks wins! Use a straw to blow a pom-pom through the maze! 8