March?! Is it March already?! Our school year has entered into its last trimester. We end the month of February with our Registration for the 2010-2011 school year open to our on-campus and alumni families. Registration opens to the public on March 1st, 2010, for those vacancies that remain.

February was such fun. We had our vision tested by the NCJW and our class photos and Graduation portraits taken by our photographer. We shared Valentines with our friends and had a yummy luncheon for Valentine's Day. We also enjoyed Stay & Play Center Day by traveling from classroom to classroom and PLAYING!

We will be so busy in the month of March! We begin the month having our hearing tested by the NCJW. Mrs. McDowell will be ordering Happy Meals for all of us who RSVP and stay in Extended Care on March 5 (regular Extended fees apply). It will be delicious!
The following week we will present two mornings of deliciousness for some very-VIP's. Muffins for Mommies at morning drop-off await the world's best mommies! Grab a muffin, a cup of coffee and spend some yummy quality time together (tell Dad I'm working on Donuts for Daddies next month!)

We are looking forward to Center's Day on March 17th when we Go for the Gold" on St. Patrick's Day. Daily activities include playground fun, spending time in our Outdoor Classroom and Learning Center, being creative in our Art room and getting busy in our Movement room and enjoying classroom time with our Teacher and friends. Our Early Care program continues making smiles at 8am each day, and our Extended Care program is a favorite lunch spot for many preschoolers daily. Come join in the fun!

Last year we opened our doors to the newest assessment in the early childcare field. "Look for the Stars" assessors were here on March 17, 2009, evaluating and assessing our program. We are not required to participate in Look for the Stars but after investigating the program we felt that our participation would open doors to many benefits for both our children and staff. We received 4 Stars (Hooray!!) and funding to help us reach even higher. Some of the physical changes you see on the Playground were funded by LFTS.

It has been a year since our last visit and we know that assessors are on the circuit again. The highest score achievable is a 5-Star rating. No program received a 5-Star last year. Little Disciples Preschool hopes to change that in 2010.

I'm really enjoying being an aide this year!! I am so lucky to get the opportunity to be in all the classrooms with all the children. How much fun am I having?! We are looking forward to our "Go for the Gold" Centers Day and filling the halls with beautiful sounds as we practice for our Spring Concert in April. Hope you have a great St. Patty's Day!