Posts Tagged ‘Nursery School’

Doesn’t Charlotte look beautiful in her patriotic red, white, and blue.  Her outfit and artwork represent one of the themes for this month.   Amazing Dave The Magician will help us honor our Dads.  For our Moms we have a special day planned so we can enjoy some time together.  That is just a little of what’s happening at Bridges.  For the whole scoop, please click here: May Newsletter

For all you do and all you are we want to say “Thank You Mommy!”  We have been hard at work preparing for this day.  Please join us so we can show you how much you are loved and how cute we are.  Mother’s Day Tea Schedule

Calling All Dads….Spend an evening with your child and watch the magic happen.  Father’s Night is coming soon. Abracadabra -Alacazam-Click here and watch the details appear Father’s Night at Bridges

Leprechauns, shamrocks, rabbits, and jellybeans are all around.  Each teacher is planning something special.  To find out what surprises are in store for your child, click here…March Newsletter

School will be closed on Friday, February 26th.  Hope everyone has a nice weekend and we look forward to seeing all of you next week.

Please note school is closed on Thursday, February 11th, 2010.

The February 11th celebration of Grandparent’s Day has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at 11:00 and 2:00.

All of our guests will just have to wait a few more days to enjoy the talent of our students. They are definitely worth the wait!

It might be cold outside, but we’ve warmed things up in school by practicing for “Grandparents’ Day”.  There is so much to do in February, it’s a shame it only has 29 days.  To read about what we’ve planned for this month, click February Newsletter

Victoria and Michaella are eighth grade students in Manalapan Englishtown Middle School.  They are working toward achieving membership in their school’s National Honor Society.  Part of this process involves planning, executing, and completing a leadership project.  I am proud to say they chose their former school, Bridges Nursery School & Kindergarten, to accomplish this goal.  The girls planned a story, art project and song centered around our theme of hibernation.  They arranged to be at school to meet and teach Ms. Emy & Ms. Kathy’s Pre-K children.

When they arrived I was surprised to see how mature they were and pleased to see they still had that inner beauty that was theirs so many years ago.

I asked them what they remembered most about Bridges, and Michaella said she remembered Santa Claus visiting the school while Victoria fondly recalled the visiting dentist and his tooth fairy assistant.

The girls immediately set to work greeting each child and settling them down for a fun afternoon.  They read, colored, sang and laughed with their new friends.  I thought back to “just yesterday” when these young ladies occupied those small chairs and worked so diligently on each assignment.  I smiled as I realized I was witnessing the benefit of good work done so many years ago.

These girls will be wonderful representatives of their school and excellent candidates for the National Honor society. How lucky and proud I am.

To see what Victoria and Michaella looked like when they were in Bridges and to see how much the children enjoyed their time together, please visit our “Gallery“.  A picture is worth 1000 words.

I was recently asked to explain what achievements I thought my Manalapan Pre School had accomplished in the last 20 years of operation.

I was tempted to go on about the high standard of academics, our customized curriculum, or any other number of “educational” accomplishments. Then, I remembered, there is so much more than just learning going on at Bridges.

There are lives being shaped, personalities being guided, friendships being formed, and memories being made. I think this is our greatest contribution.

In just the last few months, I have been fortunate enough to witness the past being honored in the present.

One of the moms in our school brought in the Christmas card her brother had made in Bridges, 17 years ago. It was bent, worn, and beautiful. It has been a part of their Christmas celebration for 17 years.

A former student of ours, who has returned to complete her student teaching, brought in the photograph album her mother made for her depicting her nursery school and Pre-K years. I delighted in seeing the pictures of her first day at school, her Christmas show, Grandparent’s Day, Mother’s Day and graduation. (I did not delight in the fact that I looked much younger then!)

She was so proud of these snippets of her life. Her goal is to provide her future students with these same gifts.

Last Christmas I was invited to my daughter-in-law’s parent’s home for dinner. When I arrived I was so touched to see familiar yet long forgotten Christmas decorations adorning their tree and mantle. Her sister (who is a freshman in college) used to attend Bridges. Our projects served as a reminder of simpler times.

This week I attended a funeral service for a man whose children attended our school. I thought about how difficult this would be for his family. As I entered the visitation room, I was struck by the number of faces I recognized. So many of the friends his wife had made were there supporting her. These families had continued their friendships long after their children had left Bridges.

So when I am asked to explain my greatest achievements, I think the long term effect of our work speaks for itself.

We are making memories and building relationships.

Could there be anything more worthwhile?

During this busy season when free time is at a minimum, here is a worthwhile way to spend your limited supply.  It requires little, but has great dividends.  To learn how to invest, click December Literacy