January 2016
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January 8—Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center at the Family Commons January 8— First Aid for Parents, 9:15 a.m., Room 2203 - RSVP to ppcnancyf@ aol.com January 15— Parents’ Council Meeting, 9:15 a.m., Studio Annex January 15—Priority registration ends for 2016-2017 school year. January 18— School Holiday - No school for students January 19 and 20—Toddler and Two-yearold coffees 9:15 a.m., Studio Annex January 20—Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Welcome Center at the Family Commons January 21—Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, Five/Six and M-F Pre-K January 22—Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, MWF Pre-K, M-F and MWF Three-year-old Classes January 25, 26 and 27— Visiting Days, class schedules on page 6 January 28 and 29—Wear your Peachtree shirts for Spirit Day February 1—Final tuition payment due for the 2015-2016 school year
Dear Parents, Often as parents, we don’t always know the right thing to say to children in challenging situations. Unfortunately, there is not one correct answer; there are numerous ways of handling these times. Children are constantly facing social situations that require them to negotiate with their peers. This is an ongoing process that lasts a lifetime. It is also natural for children to express a variety of emotions, some which cause us anxiety and embarrassment. Sometimes children express themselves in unacceptable ways. As parents, we provide children with appropriate words and model actions so that they can learn to express themselves. To become better communicators, parents can talk to children at eye level, use a calm voice and actively listen. Being on the floor with children and participating in their play can help develop trusting relationships that counterbalance moments of frustration. Miss Jane
February 1—Camp Peaches registration begins online February 3 and 4—Buckhead Christian Ministry (BCM) Food Drive February 5 —Dad’s Day, 8:45 a.m., Five/Six and Pre-K classes February 11 - Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m., Peachtree Educator Exchange
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