DAD’S NIGHT – REMINDER… Dad’s Night is March 1st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00p.m. The children of 3 and   4 year old classes have a fun filled evening planned! Dads or any special role model i.e. grandpa’s, uncles, adult friends in your child’s life are invited to share in this special evening. They will visit your child’s classrooms, watch Wonders of Nature show, enjoy a treat from Kona Ice, and shop at the book fair. We look forward to this exciting event!

BOOK FAIR – THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE!!! The Robin’s Nest Annual Scholastic Book Fair is here from Monday, February 26th through Friday, March 2nd.  Students will have a chance to preview the book fair and create a wish list on either Monday or Tuesday. The Book Fair is opened to families on the following dates and times:

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.             Monday – Friday

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.          Monday – Friday

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.             Thursday

SPRING MISSION – As you have noticed in our hallway we are collecting items for F.E.A.S.T. Food Pantry. Donations for non-perishable food items as well as laundry/dish detergents, personal hygiene items, paper products and disposable diapers are all greatly appreciated!

CALLING ALL PARENTS! – Your child’s classroom needs your help for their Spring Basket. Check the list posted outside your child’s classroom or check with the teacher for items needed if you haven’t already. This is a fun and exciting event starting the week of April 16th. You can bid on your favorite basket throughout the week. Bidding begins April 16th at 8:45 a.m. and ends Friday, April 20th at 9:30 a.m. sharp! So don’t let your favorite basket walk away with someone else. Yahoo…let the bidding begin!

PEACEMAKERS  The Robin’s Nest is helping to create a new generation of peacemakers by having our VPK students participate in the Peacemakers program. The Peacemakers program is a holistic program developed to empower children and youth to live peaceful lives. Mr. John and Ms. Kim will visit each VPK class the during March and April,  providing a 5 week Peace curriculum addressing peace, peacemaking skills, individuality and diversity, identifying & expressing feelings, safety planning and respect for the environment. Make Peace!

The more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be in our troubled world.”  – Etty Hillesum

ROBIN’S NEST HALLWAYS  – The Robin’s Nest feels so blessed to have the privilege of so many wonderful families attending our preschool. For safety purposes when dropping off or picking up your preschooler, please make sure your other children stay with you at all times. The hallways get very busy making it not a safe place for play.

CAMP CUBBER – Registration coming soon! Current Robin’s Nest families will have priority registration days, on March 8th – 9th at 8:00 am – 10:00 am & 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Camp CUBBER offers your rising K-8th graders a fun filled exciting summer in a family-friendly safe environment. This summer’s theme, “Epic Adventure 2: The Extraordinary Voyages”, will focus on the many works of Jules Verne exploring his classic tales with exciting activities, trips and more! For more information about Camp CUBBER and to download the camp registration paperwork, please visit the camp’s website at www.campcubber.com. It’s going to be another EPIC summer. Don’t miss a minute of the adventure!

DATES TO REMEMBER

March 12                  No School

March 15                  Jack Hartmann

March 22 & 23          Easter Parties

March 26 – April 2     Spring Break

April 5 & 6                 PAC Meeting 9:15

April 16-20                Spring Basket Silent Auction

April 26 & 27             Conferences