February 2026 Newsletter

Registration 2026-2027
Registration forms will be sent home on February 2nd.
These forms are only for current students planning to return next year.  Siblings and referrals must register with a different form which can be obtained in the office.  If you do not receive a registration form for your current student, please call the office.  Forms are due by Tuesday, February 17th, accompanied by a $200 deposit.  After this deadline, when all currently enrolled students and siblings have had the opportunity to register, the school will then confirm new students for any remaining classroom openings.
 
REMINDER!
The school will be completely closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents’ Day and Spring Break week Monday March 30th- Friday April 3rd. 
There will be NO Extended Care.

Coming Events
2026-2027 Registration Due
Tuesday February 17th

Valentines Day Party
Friday February 13th

President's Day: NO School, NO Extended Care
Monday February 16th

Spring Break: NO school, NO extended care
Monday March 30th - Friday April 3rd

Spring Parent- Teacher Conferences
Thursday April 23rd (Afternoon Only) and Friday April 24th


Valentines Day Party
Our next celebration is fast approaching...another opportunity to spread good cheer to everyone!  On Friday, February 13th, the children will celebrate Valentine’s Day.  We ask that every child bring in (see count below) signed Valentine cards for each class that they attend.  These cards should be in BLANK envelopes.  PLEASE DO NOT ADDRESS THE CARDS.  Special containers are also not necessary because the children will be making their own items in the classroom.  Although parents do not attend, if you are interested in contributing items for the party such as plates, napkins, cups, fruit, etc., please call the office at 614-761-2020 and we will let you know what your child’s teacher has requested.

Classroom 1— 22 Children AM/ 19 Children PM
Classroom 2—22 Children
Classroom 3—20 Children AM/ 17 Children PM
Classroom 4—21 Children AM/ 16 Children PM
 

Parent Provided Class Snack Information
Some parents have wondered “When is snack served in the classroom?”  With the exception of special occasions such as birthdays or days of Mindful Music and Movement or American Sign Language where time is restricted, snack is placed in the classroom at the beginning of the session.  Two children at a time may take a seat at the designated snack table and serve themselves the snack that has been provided by a parent according to the snack calendar.  If snack does not arrive at the beginning of the session, a substitution will be made in order to allow enough time for every child to participate.  The children really enjoy this time to eat and visit with a friend. 
 
A couple friendly reminders…
·  Fruits and vegetables are ideal snacks. 
· Pay attention to safe portions for serving children 3—6.
· Examples:  Grapes sliced lengthwise, oranges peeled and carrots cut in half.
· NUT FREE—please read all ingredients to be assured there are no nuts.  Labels with “may contain nuts” cannot be served.
· If your child’s snack requires a spoon or fork, please provide accordingly.
Thank you for your interest and participation!
 
Outside Play
Please excuse the Mud! 
Following the rules of ODJFS 5101:2-12-17, all children who are in attendance four or more consecutive daylight hours must go outside.  Suitable weather: a minimum of 25° to a maximum of 90°.  Therefore during the freezing and thawing days, our play yard gets very muddy.  Please provide boots for your children so that they may partake in the outdoor activities.

Child Pick Up
Thank you for providing the office with a note regarding the transportation of your children.  Just a reminder,  when both parents are out of town and transportation has been assigned to friends, neighbors or relatives; please be certain to indicate their contact information on the permission note.
 

 Groundhog Day is
Monday, February 2nd