Germantown United Methodist Preschool (GUMP)

Sarah Sutton, Director | ssutton@germantownumc.org

GUMP teachers are soaking up every day we have together with our little friends before summer break. We still have a number of fun activities planned, and our children are as excited as ever to see what they will be exploring each day. Last month, our friends learned about the Resurrection of our Lord and we celebrated with Easter Egg Hunts, class picnics, celebrations and more! Our unit “Marching into Spring” brought lessons of birds, butterflies, plants and all things related to the changing of seasons. Our teachers have finished up their spring conferences with our parents. This is a wonderful time for our teachers to share all of the wonderful growth our little friends have made throughout the year.

Our final unit, “Animals All around Us,” brings many fun learning opportunities to each class discussing baby animals, farm animals and zoo animals. One of our favorite events of this unit is the visit from the petting farm! Oh, what fun it is to meet all different kinds of animals up close. Teachers and student are enjoying the warmer weather and the time spent together on our playground each day.

GUMP will host 4 one-week summer camps for our current families. The administrative staff will have office hours available to meet potential new families interested in joining our list for the 23/24 School Year. Our preschool day is from 9:30 to 2:30 with extended hours available for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. If you or someone you know is interested in this program, please contact us at 753-3109. We would love to share information about all the amazing things happening at GUMP!

We had such a wonderful year and we cannot believe we are already saying, “See you later!” We look forward to welcoming all of our families, both returning and new, in August for the 23/24 School Year. For those families with their last child at GUMP, we appreciate all the support you have given us throughout the years and we wish you the very best in this next chapter. You will be missed, but we will continue to champion your family as you move into elementary school, a new town or country! Our teachers and students have enjoyed a year of laughter, learning and growth. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us. We wish you all a safe, relaxing summer!