Summer Issue Hello, and Happy Summer to you all. I hope that everyone is enjoying the summer all while keeping safe in the heat, sun and at the pool. We have been off to a great start this summer with our Playschool Summer Program. It is amazing to see so many preschoolers enjoying the camps, meeting friends and having fun. Thank you to all the parents for investing in your child's social development. It is interesting to see how fast children transition; we have had some children that this is there first experience in a camp setting. The first couple of days were a little difficult, however children adjust easily through encouragement and excitement. Talking about things in advance with children and allowing them to ask question helps them be at ease when trying or visiting something or someplace new. Whether it is coming to camp, staring preschool, swim lessons and dance class; it is important to let them now where they are going, maybe even visit a few days before they are to begin, find a friend that may be a
ttending as well, ask to meet the teacher, and definitely ask them what their expectations are. As an adult we have expectations of our children or how we think something should be; as I always say children are people too (just smaller). Thank you for taking a moment to catch up on the Preschool Program and please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time via email at s.jurjevic@manassasparkva.gov or by phone at 703.335.8872. Sincerely,
Sue Jurjevic