April Newsletter 2015.pub

April 2015
Mannford Early
Childhood Center
Kite Days
by Mark Sawyer
A kite, a sky, and
a good firm
breeze,
And acres of
ground away from
trees,
And one hundred
yards of clean,
strong string -O boy, O boy! I
call that Spring!
A Note from the Principal
--Brenda Dorsey
We are not for
sure, but they tell us
spring is here (or maybe
summer!) Please continue to watch our crazy
weather and dress your
children appropriately.
The next couple
of months are busy! If
you are not sure about
ATTENTION
something or you have
lost your school calen Check the
dar, please call and we
“LOST &
FOUND” for will update you!
winter
items!
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MECC
SHIRT
SALElimited on
sizes!
Yearbooks
are on sale
in the office
until April
15
Pre-K Enrollment—
MECC April 1-30.
MondayThusday9am-2pm
We chose not
to do a spring fundraiser this year. We realize
that times are tough
for everyone and not
just
education!
We
want to say thanks to
everyone for your donations to your children’s
classrooms.
Be it
snacks or supplies, it is
greatly appreciated!
Our
yearbook
sales are about to end.
This was NOT a fundraiser but an opportunity for you to catch a
glimpse of your child’s
first years of school!
We will order a very
few extras. First come
will be first served and
the price will still be
$15.
Pre-K
preVolume 8, Issue 1
enrollment for 2015-16
is underway. Transfers
are taken care of
Special points of
through the Superinteninterest:
dent’s office.
Limited sizes of
MECC T-shirts are ON
SALE now in the office.
Please
watch
the marquee for up
coming events!!
~ Happy Spring!
We appreciate
all of our parents who
have visited us for a
school day. We hope it
has helped you to understand and see what a
day is like for
your
child here at MECC.
Discipline works
best with a balance of
love, respect, clearly
defined rules, and un-
1.Make
the
rules clear.
Children
do best when they know
what to expect.
2.
Be consistent and firm. Your
youngsters will “test”
the rules from time to
time.
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Breakfast at 7:45
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Doors open at 7:40
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School begins at 8:00.
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Transportation changes
need to be made before 2 pm.
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Remember— save your
BOXTOPS for Education!
Current
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“Better Behavior”
derstanding. Here are
some secrets of effect
discipline.
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Be sure and check your
school calendar on the
back!
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Fridays are Purple
Pride Days—WEAR
MANNFORD OR PURPLE SHIRT!!
“WHERE PIRATES ARE BORN!”
As your children grow up, it’s natural for them to challenge you. Sometimes,
it seems easier to just
Kindergarlet them have their way.
ten Gradua- But all youngsters need
tion May 12 limits, and they need
parents to guide them.
April 3, 2015
3. Give positive
feedback. Focus more
on what your children do
right than on what they
do wrong.
4.
Tell the
truth. Point out when
your child tells the truth
to build honest behavior.
Remember that children
learn much by example.
~~”Early Years”
MECC
Pre-K do NOT
need to pre-enroll
for next year’s
Kindergarten.