Hello Families,
It has been such a great start to the school year! I have enjoyed getting to know the children as well as all of their families.
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. On October 7th at 9am, the Fire Department will be visiting our school to teach us all about fire safety. The children will get to see the truck, speak to firefighters, and do fun activities.
We will also be having our Halloween Walk around the neighborhood on October 31st. The children can bring their costumes to change into in the afternoon. We will start our walk at 2:15. We would love to have our Parent Partners and families who would like to volunteer hand out little treats along the walk. Please contact me if this is something you are interested in volunteering for.
We are still looking for Parent Board Representatives to sit on our Board. It would require one week night a month (usually the second Thursday from 5-7pm) for the school year. Please speak to myself, Pastor Ralph, or your child’s Lead Teacher if you are interested. People who have expressed interest in Parent Partners will receive an email this week welcoming you to the group and setting up next steps. If you do not receive this email by Monday 10/7 and would like to be part of this group, please email [email protected] and let us know.
Best,
Alexis
“Parent Representatives to the First Steps Board are needed”
The Board wants to hear your ideas and concerns. Each class room needs a parent rep to the First Steps Board – to attend the monthly evening Board meeting. Bring parent concerns to the Board and learn from the Board plans and concerns for the program of First Steps. Each Room Parent Rep serves for one school year. Parents who are interested please inform your child’s Lead Teacher, Director Alexis Bell, or (Pastor) Ralph Merante – member of the Board, for more information.
“Parent Partners” group forming!
We are excited with the start of the new school year. Several parents have already expressed interest in a “PTA” like group here at First Steps. All parents or child guardians who wish to join together to support your child’s early education are welcome. First Steps “Parent Partners,” is an action group, to plan fun events, class-room help, work parties, fundraisers, parenting workshops, networking opportunities for First Steps families. Please let your child’s Lead Teacher, our Director Alexis Bell, or (Pastor) Ralph Merante (Board Member) know you want to be part of “Parent Partners.”
“BROOKS Chicken BBQ” Tuesday, October 1st Beginning at 3:00 PM $18.00 for Chicken Dinner: half chicken, Baked Potato, Home Made Coleslaw (Ms.Michelle’s secret recipe!), roll, and homemade dessert. Proceeds help provide maintenance and improvements at Overlook for First steps and all our community partners. Dinners are boxed ready for Take Out. You may also choose to enjoy a picnic with your family on the West Lawn by the Garden. Reserve dinners by calling 845-679-6800, or see Ralph Merante.
Thank you!
Ralph, First Steps Board Member.