Information from Susan

I always look at this time of year with mixed feelings. While I have so enjoyed watching your children grow and flourish during the “school year,” there is always the prospect of losing a few special children (and parents) as they move on to kindergarten and first grade. This year is particularly emotional as some of our kindergartners have been with us since our very first school session. They came with diapers, pacifiers and sippy cups and they leave us reading, writing in their journals and tying their own shoes!

If you are leaving us for the summer, have a good one. After all this snow and rain, we certainly have earned the right for some great weather. Be safe and have fun!

If you know anyone who is thinking about enrolling a child in our school, the best advice you can give them is to “get on the waiting list asap.” We are fortunate to have a full school and it can take a while to get in. (Also true for siblings...let us know as soon as you know).

From the Director's Chair

Everyone is looking forward to the summer and the end of another school year. The Pre-K and Kindergarten classes have been hard at work practicing for graduation. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 19th at 7pm in the parking lot. Bring your lawn chair and camera when you join us for this special event.

Parent Association News

The Goddard Family Picnic was a big success. The children had fun bouncing in the moonwalk, riding ponies, and dancing with the DJ.

The parent association takes the summer off, but be on the lookout for information in September.

Reminder

Please make sure that all of your child’s belongings (including sunscreen) are labeled with his/her first and last name. We ask that you do not write initials.

Seal Pups

The Seal Pups loved the footprint butterflies we made last month. Painting our feet made us laugh and giggle. We are looking forward to celebrating Fathers’ Day with our Daddies. We can’t wait until they see the surprises we have made for them.

We said “good-bye” to Alana A. and Jenna K. as they moved to First Steps and welcomed Alexa D. A “Happy First Birthday” goes out to Bailey M. and Sydney S.

Jumping Jellyfish

The Jumping Jellyfish are going to have a great time incorporating Father’s Day activities into our daily activities. Golfing, fishing, and using tools will be fun.

Making special gifts for our dads and special people will be exciting. We will also be looking forward to being outside now that the weather will be nicer.

The Jellyfish will say “good-bye” to Sean, Jacqueline, William, Alexander, Nicole, Caitlin, Trevor, Kevin, and Josh. Maia, Gracie, Anna, Casey, Jena, Logan, Alec, and Keerti join our class from the Tiny Turtle Room.

Tiny Turtles

The Turtles are looking forward to making Father’s Day gifts and cards. We can’t wait to have water play this summer

We are so excited to welcome Alana A. and Jenna K. to our class! We can’t wait to see what the next few months will bring as they grow.

Smiling Starfish

The Starfish were amazed by all the animals that live in the sea. Our dads are going to be very happy we have been working very hard on our presents for Father’s Day.

The Starfish friends are very excited about becoming big boy and big girl Manatee friends.

We would like to wish everyone a Great Summer!

Marvelous Manatees

The Manatees are looking forward to having donuts with Dad on Friday, June 13th to celebrate Father’s Day.

We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Ashley G. who turns four years old on June 24th.

We are asking the parents to bring in a picture of your child for a special Father’s Day surprise.

Dynamic Dolphins

The Dolphin class had fun at Von Thun Farm. We especially loved planting the flowers and picking strawberries. We are looking forward to spending time with Dad at our Father’s Day lunch and our graduation.

We can’t wait for all the fun trips this summer- seeing the Patriots play is going to be great. The Dolphins are planning on cooling off and having lots of fun with water play and swimming.

We would like to wish all of our Dolphins who are leaving good luck next year. We will miss you. The Dolphin class wishes a warm welcome to our new Dolphin friends.

We would like to thank the parents for all the donations you have given the class this year. We have really enjoyed teaching your children and will miss them!

Outstanding Otters

The Otters had a great time on the trip to Von Thun Farm. The hayride was great. We are looking forward to sharing a snack with “The King of it All,” our Dad, on Friday, June 13th at 3:15pm.

It has been a wonderful year in the Otter room and we are anxiously awaiting graduation. We have been practicing real hard for the big day. We are just about ready!

We would like to thank all of the parents for your contributions and your time spent on trips with us this year. It has been a pleasure to share this year with your children.

Wondrous Whales

The Whales are looking forward to our Father’s Day afternoon in the park on June 13th. We are so excited about graduation in the Whale room. We are sad to be leaving the Goddard school, but are very excited for next year.

We can’t hardly wait for our Graduation Luau on June 16th. It is sure to be a lot of fun. Just remember only Kindergartners and parents allowed.

We would like to thank all of the parents for all of their help in making this such a successful year.

Pre-K Perky Penguins

The Penguins have been busy creating special gifts for our Dads and working on many outdoor science and art projects this month.

Our Father’s Day Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 13th. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at graduation on Thursday, June 19th at 7 pm.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and special children with me this year. They are sure to be successful in Kindergarten. They have worked hard and are ready to go. I will miss them all!

Afterschool Penguins

The Afterschool Penguins have been very busy decorating our room with a class caterpillar, ladybugs, and bumblebees in hope for warmer weather.

Look for a sign-up sheet for our end of the year party. There will be more information to come.

We are saying a sad goodbye and good luck to Evan, Alyssa, Kathryn, and Nicole T., who are leaving for the summer and will not be returning in the fall.

I would like to say a special thank you to all of the afterschool families for making the past four years an enjoyable and memorable experience.