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The countdown to school has begun…

While you were on summer break, Bridges was busy at work getting ready for another exciting school year!  The entire nursery school wing was painted a beautiful warm butterscotch color and each individual classroom was painted a creamy beige.  All rugs were shampooed and sanitized.  Our security system was upgraded to include video cameras at the entrance. Our staff has been hard at work preparing their classrooms for a brand new year. You will be able to see the end result of their efforts at our Parent Meeting.  We can’t wait!

The “Parent Orientation” meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 1st.  Please click Parent Orientation Meetingfor a schedule of times. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher and learn what a day at Bridges is like.

*Note: If you are in Ms. Debbie’s Kindergarten class please adhere to the times and directions she included in the letter sent to you and your child.*

Please be advised…All paperwork and tuition payments were due by August 1st.  Failure to supply  payment and paperwork prior to the “Parent Meeting” will result in the removal of your child from our enrollment and their spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

As a new school year begins I’d like to invite you to join Ms. Karen’s Toddler Time Program. Her 9:30 class has already filled and there is limited space in the 10:45. She is guaranteed to elicit giggles, smiles and hugs from both you and your toddler.  Don’t miss out on  Toddler Time!

It seems as though we are already half way through the summer.  By now I imagine some of you are anticipating the beginning of a new school year.  I am as well.  The start of anything new is always exciting.

Please remember that all paperwork, medical forms and payments are due by August 1st.  For those families that prefer to hand deliver their payments and paperwork, I will be in the office on Monday, August 1, 2011 between 10:00 and 11:30.  I look forward to seeing you.

As you can see by the above picture, our children have learned much this year.  I think there might still be a little more work to be done.  Please click May Newsletter to read what we have planned.

We know how much a mom needs to get done and how many places she needs to be.  Please click Mother’s Day Tea to find out what day and time we’d like you to join us.  It’s a special day we’ve got planned just for you.  See you then.

With a bit of luck and a lot of love we bring you the March Newsletter.

It is so nice when people take time from their busy schedule to visit our school.  Today Fireman Nick (Antonia’s Daddy) spent his day teaching our children about fire safety.  He showed them all his gear and explained the importance of each item.  He attempted to create a mock rescue so the children can see what it feels and looks like to see a firefighter in full gear.  He even had Ms. Roberta try on his jacket so she could see just how heavy it truly is.  His easy manner and warm smile encouraged the children to tell their own stories and ask questions.  We want to thank Fireman Nick and his family for sharing such an important topic with us.

You can visit the Gallery to see more pictures of Fireman Nick, his family and our students.

A Grandpa was out bicycle riding with his five year old grandson.  He became a little wistful and told him, “In ten years you’ll want to be with your friends and you won’t want to bike, swim or hike with me anymore.  He shrugged  and said, “Oh well, in ten years you’ll be too old to do those things anyway…The fact that your heart is warmed by this story means you are already a grandparent. Grandparents find joy in all their grandchildren do and say. They see with their hearts and love unconditionally. Grandchildren possess a different gift.  They speak from their heart with absolutely no judgement or prejudice.  The following is a glimpse of their impressions of you.  Take a deep breath and click “Grandparents Day 2011

As these wintery days continue and the snow causes boots to become a dreaded enemy, please remember you are not alone.  Keep this in mind the next time you are struggling with boots and children.

A teacher was helping one of her young students put his boots on.

He asked for help and she could see why.

Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on.

By the time they got the second boot on, she had worked up a sweat.

She almost cried when the little boy said, ‘Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet.’

She looked, and sure enough, they were.

It wasn’t any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on.

She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the boots back on, this time on the right feet.

He then announced, ‘These aren’t my boots.’

She bit her tongue rather than get right in his face and scream, ’Why didn’t you say so?’, like she wanted to.

Once again, she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off his little feet.

No sooner had they gotten the boots off when he said, ’They’re my brother’s boots. My Mom made me wear ‘em.’

Now she didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. But, she mustered up what grace and courage she had left to wrestle   the boots on his feet again.

Helping him into his coat, she asked, ‘Now, where are your mittens?’

He said, ‘I stuffed ‘em in the toes of my boots.’

She will be eligible for parole in three years.