The Sandbox | May 9, 2018
Wise Words
A preschool's not usually a place associated with in-house criminals... but the Treetop room had a major problem. Someone was taking letters from their morning message — they had a Letter Thief! Posters were placed all over the school that read "Wanted: Letter Thief." And, finding the culprit became the mission of the Treetop classroom. The Treetoppers embraced the challenge using the kinds of skills any good detective would be proud of — collecting evidence, asking laser-focused questions, and even creating a polygraph machine. And last week, it was revealed that I was, in fact, the infamous Letter Thief. Read more...
Thank you!
A big thank you to all of the wonderful parents who helped make our Staff Appreciation Luncheon so beautiful and delicious! We are truly grateful for all of the time and effort you put into making it such a special event.
Announcements & Reminders
Deadline: June 1st, 2018
Click here to log into the Magnus Health Forms portal using your My BackPack login information to view Required Forms
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CHILD's Required Medical and Administrative Forms - Seriously!
- For all families with children enrolled for the 2018-19 school year and Rainbow Camp this summer, you must submit all completed and updated documents by June 1, 2018.
- All Forms must be uploaded on the Magnus Health portal. NCRC will not be able to accept any physical forms.
Coming Up...
Calling All Writers!
We're looking for another parent or two to submit a written piece for the upcoming issue of The Preschooler! The Preschooler is NCRC's yearly newsletter of parent and faculty-written articles, news, and photos.
Parent articles can cover a variety of topics, including but not limited to what the NCRC community means to you (your child, your family), your thoughts on early childhood or reflections on your own preschool experience and how it ties to NCRC, your experience attending an NCRC event, and more.
Interested in submitting a brief written piece?
Friday, May 18th
3:00-4:30pm
NCRC Playground
Please join us in saying Bon Voyage to Ms. Marian with a popcorn and popsicle party on the NCRC playground. Parents, children, alums, and caregivers are welcome to join in the fun.
Tuesday, May 22nd
5:30-7:30pm
NCRC Playground
Pizza is now available to pre-order! Click below for more PJ Picnic details and ordering instructions.
June 14th
6:00-8:00pm
NCRC Motor Room
Be Safe and be smart this summer with CPR, Water Safety, and First Aid training.
Parents, Grandparents and caregivers are invited to attend this important family safety event taught by Earl Ostrander of CPR Road Tour.
$46 per person.
End of Year Beer Bash - Tickets Still Available!
Celebrate the end of the school year with cold beer and the NCRC community!
When:
Saturday, June 2nd at 7pm
Where:
Franklin Home - Chevy Chase, MD
Cost:
$50 per ticket
*All proceeds from ticket sales go to Tuition Assistance!*
Hosted by the Franklin and Tilghman Families
Click below for more details and to purchase tickets
Planning Ahead (Welcome Week: 18-19 School Year)
Monday, August 27th
(8:30 - 9:30 am)
Teacher Meet and Greet
Drop-in to meet your child's teachers and see your child's new classroom. Event for Parents and Students.
Tuesday, August 28th OR Wednesday, August 29th
NCRC Student Orientation
Students are assigned ONE of these dates to come to school and meet half of their class. This is a full day of school and gives children and teachers the opportunity to spend time together and learn new routines. Your assigned orientation date will be sent to families in July.
Orientation for Students only.
Thursday, August 30
First Day of School for ALL children.
Resources
This Week's Sign:
"Scared"
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