January 2023 Newsletter

Image: Marks and Mosaics | The Green Meadow Room - Two-year-old Class | Mixed Media on Paper

DEAR FAMILIES,

The period of early childhood is now considered the most crucial time in human development. Personalities are being formed and attitudes toward learning and life are being solidified. It’s a time when children are learning about how they feel about themselves, how they feel about others, and rapidly assimilating skills and knowledge about the world. It’s a time of great wonder, joy, curiosity and learning how to live! A positive educational experience in these early years can give children a passion, purpose and appetite for learning that will last a lifetime.

Each year we welcome children to the Preschool recognizing that they have an insatiable capacity to learn, grow and discover through play. Children are respected for who they are and where they are developmentally – not where we expect them to be now or in the future. We see all young children as competent and curious individuals who have endless potential to create and to explore the world around them. We offer an incredible gift each day of time and an environment that says – “Yes, come create, explore, and discover”.

Happy New Year and thanks for being part of the Peachtree community!

MISS JANE

JANUARY

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Nurtured Heart Approach for families, 9:15 a.m., Room 4303

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Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Lobby of the Family Commons

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Parents’ Council Meeting, 9:20 a.m., Room 4303

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Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, MWF Pre-K, M-F and MWF Three-year-old Classes

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Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, M-F Pre-K and Five/Six Classes

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Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Lobby of the Family Commons

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Springtime Pop-up Shop, during arrival and departure 8 - 9

Food Drive

Educator Exchange Day, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 16

Prospective Parent Tour, 9:30 a.m., Lobby of the Family Commons 20 School Holiday 24

Dad’s Day for Pre-K and Five/Six, 8:45 a.m.

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Visiting Day for Two-year-olds, Three-year-olds, Pre-K and Five/Six classes

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Enrollment intention due for 20232024 school year

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Afternoon of Stories, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Preschool

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Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, MWF Pre-K, M-F and MWF Three-year-old Classes

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Chapel Service, 9:20 a.m., Sanctuary, Five/Six and M-F Pre-K classes

From Parents’ Council:

Hi Parents!

We hope that 2023 is off to a great start!

We have a calendar loaded with fun events this Spring and Parents’ Council is looking forward to seeing our families participate. Our community is one of the many things that makes the Preschool so special and these events will give each of you the opportunity to get involved and spend time together with other families.

On February 26, the Preschool will host the annual Afternoon of Stories. This is a fun afternoon of storytelling by the Preschool’s faculty and friends. The event is open to the community and we are currently seeking storytellers and musicians to perform on this day. If you would like to share your talents with us, please contact Patty Randall prandall@peachtreepreschool.org or Rankin Langley rankin.langley@gmail.com.

One of our most anticipated events is just around the corner - Springtime at Peachtree on March 24! This year’s event will be a James Bond Casino Royalethemed gala and auction which benefits Peachtree’s Inclusion Program. The committee is working hard to find unique auction items (vacation homes, tickets to sporting events, shows and concerts, rounds of golf, chef’s tables, artwork and other unique items and experiences). If you have access to any items that you would like to donate, please contact Kohler Sartain at springtimeacquisitions@ peachtreepreschool.org. This year’s event is black tie optional so book your babysitters and get excited for a BONDing night with the Peachtree community!

Finally, please save the date for the annual Peachtree Family Festival on Saturday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more, this event is so much fun for all of our families and definitely a day you won’t want to miss.

Want to get involved with Parents’ Council next year? Have suggestions or ideas? Reach out to me anytime to learn more erin.istanbulluoglu@gmail.com

Best wishes for a wonderful Spring semester, 256.412.4541

Prospective Parent Tours

Tours meet in the Lobby of the Family Commons at 9:30 a.m. Please invite interested friends and family to attend the tour. Reservations are not required, however, they are appreciated. www. peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org/admissions for more information.

2023-2024

Priority Registration

Limited space is available for the 2023-2024 Preschool year. Enrollment intentions are due by January 27 Visit our website for more information at www. peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org/admissions.

JANUARY BLESSING

Golden Light, shining bright, Always teach me what is right.

Teach me to speak with kindness and care. Teach me to be willing to share

Teach me to remember, when playing with others, That all of us are world sisters and brothers.

Golden Light, shining bight, Keep our world family safe in Your sight.

Amen

Camp Peaches 2023

Come join the fun at Camp Peaches! Skilled teachers and enthusiastic youth assistants provide an exciting, safe environment for campers to develop their active imaginations through handson adventures. Unique classes introduce campers to the stimulating world of discovery.

June 12-16, 2023

June 19-23, 2023

9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Children enrolled in Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool for the 2022-2023 school year must be two-years-old by August 31, 2023 to attend Camp Peaches 2023.

Children who do not attend Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool must be four-years-old by August 31, 2023.

The oldest campers are rising third-graders.

Children may attend one or both weeks, and the fee of $225 for one week or $425 for both weeks is due at the time of registration. Camper Registration begins on February 1, 2023.

Tapestry Room, Five/Six Class: The Tears of Clay

The teachers in the Tapestry Room, a Five/Six class, have noticed the childrens’ conversations have recently been centered around clouds. Perhaps the rainy days and thunderstorms are capturing their attention? In both the classroom and the Studio, the children have been invited to share what they know and think about clouds. It’s clear to us that children are perfectly capable of sharing complex thinking. Here is a selection of a conversation:

“There’s actually a life cycle of a cloud - hot water rises from the ocean and forms the cloud - when they rain, those are their tears.” -Henry B

“Clouds get sad and scared because the sun could melt them.” -Cate “The clouds look sad today because of the grey and darkness.” Emeline ‘I think the really dark ones mean they are mad.” - James “When they’re angry they go BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!” -Chelsea “When the sun comes up the clouds fly away and they’re sad because they have to leave. Clouds are happy when there is no sun and at nighttime, the clouds are SOO happy.” -Henry O

The class is looking forward to further pursuing these ideas and theories in the upcoming weeks. These examples of critical thinking and creativity are building the children’s literacy knowledge, scientific thinking, and social development, and as they continue to evolve we anticipate more narratives and theories to emerge.

May 6, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

Please reach out to Bonnie Sugrue (bonnie.g.sugrue@gmail.com) for more information about the Artist Market

If you are interested in helping, please reach out to: Kate Hays (khays213@gmail.com) or Emiy Cook (emilyghammond@gmail.com).

In the event of a school closing or delayed opening due to weather conditions, Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool will notify members of the school community via email, website and social media. Peachtree does NOT follow APS or Fulton County in school delays or closings.