It is hard to believe that our school year is coming to an end. The children have learned a great deal. The teachers of Joyful Noise feel very honored and blessed to have witnessed this growth first hand and want to thank you for sharing your children with us this year.
Ms. Julie the Librarian will be visiting our school to inform the children all about our Hennepin County Libraries and read some of her favorite stories. It is always a delightful day at school when Ms. Julie visits our classrooms.
On May 15th & 16th we will be going on our final field trip to Como Zoo. The afternoon classes will be going in the morning with the morning classes. This field trip will last one hour and forty-five minutes longer than the usual morning class time; therefore we will be returning to the school at 1:15 pm. We welcome all parents who would like to attend this field trip/picnic, but we will only have space for four adults per class on the bus. Others are welcome to follow behind the bus. Permission slips will be distributed closer to our departure date.
Once again, Dustin Reichert of Minnesota Bubble Parties will be back for our end of the year bubble party on May 22nd & 23rd. This event will feature a variety of dance songs and games. The music is upbeat and energetic, the games are simple and easy to learn and every time a bubble song comes on, hundreds of bubbles flow and the energy becomes infectious. We will also play fun games that include Hula Hoops, Limbo Pole’s and more. This event is paid for with Pizza Fundraising money.
The Graduation Program will be on May 24th & 25th. Parents and others wishing to attend the ceremony, should be at the school the last half-hour of your child(ren)’s class. The children will perform a few songs and receive their graduation certificates with Pomp and Circumstance. This is a Kodak moment and our last day of school!
If your child is currently enrolled in our program, you will not have to fill out new enrollment forms for the next 2012-13 school year, but you will need to update any information such as immunizations, etcetera at Open House the Thursday before school starts. If a new sibling is enrolled for next year, you will need to fill out new forms for this child. Those forms can be turned into the teachers before the end of May, instead of waiting until Open house or the first day of school if you would like. A confirmation and reminder letter will go out in August to remind families if we have not received the information needed at that point.
Report cards and children’s portfolios will be sent home during the last week of school.
We are pleased to say, a total of 177 lbs. of food was donated to the food shelf. Even though this amount did not surpass the amount of 323 lbs donated last year, there are many families who are very grateful for your generosity and kindness.
We have attached a Parent Evaluation Form. Please complete this form and return it to your teacher’s at your earliest convenience. This information helps us to develop a better program and meet the needs of our families. We appreciate you taking the time to assist us.
Have a safe & blessed summer!
The Teachers of Joyful Noise Christian Preschool in Maple Grove
Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Schantzen, Mrs. Smieja & Mrs. Sondrol