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March 1 —VBS Registration begins

March 2 — CPR for Parents, 9:15 a.m., Room 2303, RSVP to nfrancis@peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org

March 4— Winter Splendid Day ends March 6— Parents’ Council Meeting,

9:15 a.m., Studio Annex

March 9-13— Winter Break - No school for students

March 16, 17 and 18— Class Pictures

with Anne Carr

March 16— Spring Splendid Day begins March 18—Prospective Parent Tour,

9:30 a.m., Welcome Center at the Family Commons

March 27—Professional Development,

No School

March 27— Springtime in the City, 7:00 p.m., The Foundry at Puritan Mill

April 1—Family Chapel Service, 11:15 a.m., Sanctuary, Five/Six and M-F

Pre-K April 2— Family Chapel Service, 11:15 a.m., Sanctuary, MWF Pre-K, M-F

and MWF Three-year-old Classes

April 3— Parents’ Council Meeting, 9:15 a.m., Studio Annex

April 6-10— Spring Break - No school for students

April 15—Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center at the Family Commons

April 23 and 24— Dad’s Day for Toddler/Two-year-old Classes, 8:45 a.m.

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March 2015

Dear Parents,

After our first Afternoon of Stories, I pondered how often we take time to tell stories with our families. Nowadays with the distraction of digital devices, we rarely take the time to sit and tell stories! Research shows that children tend to have higher self esteem, lower levels of anxiety and fewer behavioral prob-lems when parents share family stories.

Storytelling can be as simple as reading a story from a book, sharing a story from memory, or talking about your own childhood. Children love listening to stories. By telling chil-dren stories, you can talk about virtues such as courage, hon-esty, gratitude, compassion, determination and faith. Children can enhance their verbal proficiency by learning new words and phrases. This will help them with learning to read.

Let’s all turn off the screens and tell stories!

Miss Jane

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Parents,

We are approaching one of the most exciting times of year at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool - the Spring! This time of year brings lots of fun activities at the Preschool, and we hope all of you will enjoy them as much as we do! Please be sure to check out your Room Parents weekly emails and the Preschool website - www.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org - to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

Two of the BEST activities the Preschool hosts are coming soon: Springtime in the City on Friday, March 27th (our amazing auction and night of fun for the parents) and Spring Fling on Saturday, May 2nd (our fabulous day of fun made especially for our kids)! If you haven’t done so already, line up your babysitter and purchase your tickets for Springtime in the City - I promise that you will not be disappointed by the unreal auction items, the music, food, drinks and just a totally fun night out! Invite your neighbors and grandparents too - this party is for all adults! Soon, you will be able to purchase tickets for Spring Fling as well as sign-up to volunteer for a shift (which we ask all parents to do!)

As crazy as it sounds, we are already planning for the upcoming year at the Preschool. Are you interested in getting involved in our Parents’ Council? We would LOVE to have you! Please contact me and let me know - we are looking for committee chairs and welcome everyone who is interested! Also, if you have any suggestions for next year, we’d love to hear those ideas, too! Contact me at natalieBalbert@gmail.com or 404-771-3483.

Thank you for all you do! Natalie Albert

PA R E N T S ’ C O U N C I L

teacher appreciationFebruary’s teacher appreciation lunch, the Teacher Appreciation Committee said “Thanks for all you do” with box lunches from Jason’s Deli. Special thanks to Jason’s Deli and to Kate Castellaw for coordination and setup. Jason’s was featured in Parent’s Magazine as one of the top quick service restaurants to dine with children. The kid’s menu is free of MSG, artificial trans-fat, artificial dyes and is also free of high fructose corn syrup. It’s great to know that Ja-son’s is not only delicious, but it’s also one of the freshest options for dining with your family.

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The Easter Chapel speakers will be Dr. Marnie Crumpler, Executive Pastor, and Dr. Mark Crumpler, Associate Pastor for Teaching and Spiritual Formation.

Family services will be in the Sanctuary at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2.

There is no donation item for Easter Cha-pel.

chapelClass Photo Schedule

Anne Carr will be photographing class picture on the following dates: March 16, 17 and 18

Monday, March 16

Fiveash / Linder, Jones/Wells, Smith/Underwood, Jones/Justice, Gannon/Pope, Arberg/Sewell, Malone/Wilfong,

Bohntinsky/Purcell, Carroll/Johnson, Blackburn/Vailes(MWF)

Tuesday, March 17

Thompson/Wamsley(T/Th), Schill/Webb (T/Th), MacLane/Nichols (T/Th), Boswell/Freaney (T/Th),

Shaw/Tiligner (T/Th), Blackburn/Vailes (T/Th), Dove/Kirtland (T/Th), Givens/Young (T/Th), Klitenic/Lucas,

Barrows/Beacham

Wednesday, March 18

Thompson/Wamsley (W/F), MacLane/Nichols (W/F), Shaw/Tilgner (MWF), Dove/Kirtland (MWF), Givens/Young (MWF), Schill/Webb (MWF), Boswel/Freaney (MWF), Boyd/Reinhardt,

Clement/Holloway, Clifton/Payne

God Hear My Prayer

God in heaven hear my prayer,keep me in thy loving care.Be my guide in all I do,Bless all those who love me too.

Amen.

--- Traditional

march blessing

www.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org@PtreePresPreschool

Join the conversation via:

March 16, 17 and 18

Monday, March 16

Fiveash / Linder, Jones/Wells, Smith/Underwood, Jones/Justice, Gannon/Pope, Arberg/Sewell, Malone/Wilfong,

Bohntinsky/Purcell, Carroll/Johnson, Blackburn/Vailes(MWF)

Tuesday, March 17

Thompson/Wamsley(T/Th), Schill/Webb (T/Th), MacLane/Nichols (T/Th), Boswell/Freaney (T/Th),

Shaw/Tiligner (T/Th), Blackburn/Vailes (T/Th), Dove/Kirtland (T/Th), Givens/Young (T/Th), Klitenic/Lucas,

Barrows/Beacham

Wednesday, March 18

Thompson/Wamsley (W/F), MacLane/Nichols (W/F),

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Dad’s Visiting Day - Three-year-old classes

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prospective parent tours

sustainability

Tours of the Preschool give prospective parents an opportunity to visit the school and learn about the Preschool’s philosophy, while seeing students participating in class activities. Tours meet in the Welcome Center at the Family Commons at 9:30 a.m. Please invite any interested friends to att end a tour.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Wednesday, March 18

Wednesday, April 15

visit us online for more information:www.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org

Tip of the Month

Do you know there are many ingredients in our food and personal care products that are banned in other countries?

Here are a few-Artifi cial Colors: In Europe these are banned and others are required to belabeled “May Have an Adverse Eff ect on Activity and Att ention in Children”. These hide in places you would not suspect: mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, packaged items.

Genetically Modifi ed Foods: Ingredients that are genetically altered are found in 70% of everything in the grocery store and most processed foods. These are banned or signifi cantly regulated in more than 60 countries, yet they are not labeled in the US.

Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO): This is made with bromine, a chemical used as a fl ame retardant, and is found in sports drinks and some sodas. This is banned in over 100 countries.

Meat and Dairy Treated with Synthetic Hormones: Banned in European Union, Japan, Australia, and China.

Parabens: Found in most personal care items. These are linked to endocrine disruption and breast cancer. Most are banned in Europe.

Start reading your labels to fi nd out what is in your food and personal care! To learn more or to buy non-toxic cleaners at a deep discount visit www.healthygreenschools.com

vacation bible school at peachtree presbyterian

Register now! peachtreepres.org/vbs

Ages 4 (prior to Sept. 1, 2015) thru rising 6th grade

All children, including those with special developmental and/or medical needs, are welcome.

June 1-4, 2015 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.$40 per child

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Peachtree Presbyterian PreschoolSpring Fling is coming soon!

May 2, 201510:00 – 2:00

(Rain or Shine)

Spring Fling is a parent run volunteer event, and we cannot do it without you!

If interested in volunteering, please contact Alison Rubinas (alisongrubinas@ya-hoo.com) or Andi O’Bryan (andi.obryan@yahoo.com).

Peachtree Presbyterian PreschoolSpring Fling is coming soon!

Spring Splendid Day begins March 16, 2015

Splendid Day is an extended program which meets until 1:15 p.m. and is staffed by Preschool faculty. The schedule is developed with the young child in mind and allows for alternating periods of quiet and active play. Splendid Day offers a rich extension of the Preschool philosophy with connections to the morning

program. Children bring lunch from home and enjoy indoor and outdoor time.

Register now

peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org

CARS NEEDED FOR SPRING FLINGThe Spring Fling committ ee is in need of children’s motorized vehicles for the Race Track at Spring Fling. This event was a huge hit last year, and we’re hoping to have enough ATVs again this year.

If you are willing to let us “borrow” your child’s car (Barbie jeeps, Escalades, etc), we would great-ly appreciate it. Fully charged cars can be dropped off during morning carpool on the Thursday or Friday before Spring Fling, which is May 2. If you can’t bring your car to school, we are willing to

come get it! Please contact Julie Greene (juliepgreene@yahoo.com) if you can help.

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June 8-12, 2015

June 15-19, 2015

Camp Peaches is designed for children who will be Two-years-old by February 28, 2015, through rising 3rd graders. Children may att end one or both weeks. The camp registration fee is $190 for one week or $370 for both. Registration is non-refundable after May 15, 2015. Refunds prior to May 15, 2015, will incur a $25 processing charge.

Registration for Camp Peaches!www.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org

OUR PRESCHOOL’S BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY

Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7 o’clock at The Foundry at Puritan Mill

Responsibly enjoy the best food, fun, dancing and bidding in the city, all benefi ting the Preschool and the Adaptive Learning Center. And, ALL for under $100 per person!

Don’t miss out on the best deal in town that also supports our children.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. GET YOURS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT.Please purchase your ticket for $95 online at

www.springtimeinthecity.auction-bid.org

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:

OUR PRESCHOOL’S BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAYOUR PRESCHOOL’S BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY

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Visit www.poundthepavementforpeter.com for more information or to register.

storytelling - two-year-old classes

The children in the Two-year-old classroooms often share stories throughout the day: from painting, building, working with clay to verbal naratives. The children share stories that make connections to their young lives.

Save the Date: March 28, 2015What: A Family Fun RunPlace: Capital City Club, BrookhavenTime: 8:30 a.m. – Registration Begins at 7:30 a.m.