Drumming

Our Zumba teacher, Ms. Michelle, is bringing drumming to the Barnes Early Childhood Center this summer. Drumming is a switch from our regular Zumba class but still incorporates music, movement and physical activity in a fun way! Using a bucket, a large exercise ball and drum sticks- children have the opportunity to follow a rhythmic routine, create a beat, and interact with music. We are excited to continue drumming throughout the summer.

Summer Session

It is hard to believe that another wonderful school year is coming is close. We have enjoyed spending this year with the families in our program and watching the children grow. Summer session will begin on June 20th and run through August 25th. Please refer to the school calendar for specific summer closings.

Each class will have a schedule for water days this summer. Children will be able to spend extended time outside running through sprinklers and splashing in water tables. We will also have a few visitors throughout the summer including Wally's Custard, The Merry Music Maker and Rosco the Clown.

We are looking forward to a fun summer!

Memorial Day

Just a reminder... Programs at Barnes and Trombly will be closed Monday May 30th for Memorial Day! Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine!

Teacher Appreciation

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!! 

We've been celebrating our teachers with breakfast treats, lunch items and shout outs of thanks but nothing can truly show them how much their tireless efforts mean to the families in our program. Their kindness, compassion, creativity and dedication is remarkable.

Early childhood educators wear many hats as teachers, caregivers, adventurers, artists and kind friends. They delight with children in their wonder, share in their joy, and comfort them in their sadness.

Thank you so much to all of our amazing staff in the GPPSS Child Development and Preschool Program!

"The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters everyday." -Todd Whitaker

Yoga Night

Thanks to all who supported our Family Yoga Night and Art Auction! Thank you to Trader Joe's for snack donations, and Ms. T.J for leading our yoga class. We had a great time and appreciate all of your support! More detailed information regarding fundraising totals and our next steps will be sent out this week.

Art Auction and Yoga Night Fundraiser

 

Our Art Auction is on display in the main hallway and open for bidding! Each classroom worked together to create their masterpiece. Along with the canvas, you will see documentation of the children in action, as well as the ideas and conversations they had. This Art Auction goes along with our Family Yoga Night on Friday April 22, 2016.

As previously mentioned, our school has been celebrating the National Month of the Young Child with an emphasis on physical activity and healthy eating. Family Yoga Night is a great addition to this celebration.

All donations from Yoga Night and the Art Auction will be going directly to our playground fundraiser. We are in the beginning phases of fundraising for an infant and toddler play structure. This structure meets safety requirements for children 6 months- 24 months of age, and is compliant with our licensing regulations.

We can't wait to join together with our school family tomorrow night for yoga, art and healthy living!

We owe a big thank you to our yoga teacher Ms. T.J for leading our yoga class, and also to Trader Joe's for donating healthy snacks!

Hope to see you there!!

Miss St. Clair Shores

Miss St. Clair Shores 2015, Shelby Gardiner, visited the GPPSS Child Development and Preschool Program at Barnes today! She visited each classroom to share a few stories and songs! We loved reading 'The Cow that Laid an Egg' and 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus'!

Thank you, Shelby, for giving your time to the children! We wish you well in the upcoming Miss Michigan Pageant!