Preschool newsletter week of February 15, 2026

Posted Date: 02/20/26 (02:44 PM)

EHT Preschool

Week of February 15, 2026

A colorful train illustration with the words 'All Aboard The Preschool Train!'

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

This week in Preschool has been full of joy and meaningful learning as we continued our exploration of Black History Month. We are honored to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions and rich cultural legacy of the Black community. At our preschool, we are dedicated to nurturing respect, empathy, and a deep appreciation for diversity. Throughout this month, we are highlighting Black history and culture through age-appropriate activities, stories, music, and conversations that help our children learn about the significant achievements and vibrant heritage of the Black community. Our commitment to fostering understanding and compassion extends well beyond February and remains a priority all year long.

Today, we also celebrated the 100th day of school! The children had a wonderful time exploring the number 100—practicing counting to 100 and discovering what groups of 100 items look like. It was a fun and engaging way to mark this special milestone in our school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I look forward to another great week ahead!

Warm regards,

Joe Marinelli

Principal

Celebrating Black History month

We celebrate Black History Month by honoring the remarkable achievements, culture, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This month, our hallway wall crafts shine a light on inspiring leaders, artists, inventors, and activists whose courage and creativity have shaped our world. Let these vibrant displays remind us of the importance of diversity, unity, and the ongoing journey toward equality. Together, we celebrate the rich legacy and bright future of Black history.

A bulletin board displays colorful artwork featuring black trumpet silhouettes on abstract backgrounds.

A hallway display features a large red cutout of a school building with handprints and text about Ruby Bridges.

A bulletin board displays colorful paper crafts, including peace signs and fan-shaped decorations, along with student photos.

A classroom display features a drawing of a bus with paper cutout children and a portrait of Rosa Parks.

A wall display features colorful paper cutouts resembling traffic lights, arranged in a rhythmic pattern.

Student Achievement

"100 Days, 100 Loops of Fun!"

Mrs. Abrams' class celebrated the 100th day of school by making necklaces of 100 Fruit Loops!

A young boy dressed as an old man with a hat, glasses, and mustache smiles while participating in a 100th day of school activity.

Two young boys engage in a learning activity at a table, using colorful cereal loops.

A young boy places colorful cereal loops onto a grid for a 100th Day of School activity.

Children are engaged in a classroom activity, stringing colorful cereal loops onto green ribbons.

100 days and 100 sweet treats!

Ms. Stef, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Kaylee, and Ms. Gina's class are 100 days smarter. We celebrated by making hats and fruit loop necklaces, and had an ice cream party.

Children in a classroom celebrate "100 Days Smarter" wearing festive crowns and necklaces made of colorful cereal.

"Celebrating Cultures"

"Ms. Cori White's class started their week learning about the Lunar New Year," followed by a Ramadan lesson later in the week. The students learned about both holidays, their unique traditions, and the importance of celebrating different cultures.

A diverse group of young children wearing festive hats stand together in a classroom, celebrating the Year of the Horse.

A teacher holds a book while standing with a group of smiling elementary school students in a classroom.

Children are creating art projects at a wooden table, using colorful paper squares.

A teacher reads a book to a group of young children sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom.

Children are engaged in a craft activity, placing small paper squares onto crescent-shaped brown paper.

Children are engaged in a craft activity, placing colorful paper squares onto crescent-shaped cutouts on a wooden table.

Two children are engaged in a craft activity, placing small paper squares onto a table.

Children are creating mosaics with colorful paper squares on a blue table.

"Exploring Structures"

This week miss Olivia and Miss Lisa's class finished up our building study with a fun celebration. Students got to create their own buildings using toothpicks and marshmallows. We had a blast!

A man and a young boy smile at the camera in a classroom setting, with a marshmallow and toothpick structure on the table.

A young girl smiles while sitting at a table with a plate of marshmallows and toothpicks.

A young boy smiles while holding a marshmallow and toothpick structure he built in a classroom.

A woman and a young girl smile at the camera, sitting at a table with a marshmallow and toothpick structure.

A young girl with a pink sweatshirt draws on a paper plate while a woman smiles beside her.

A woman and a young girl smile while building structures with marshmallows and toothpicks at a table.

A man and a young boy smile while building marshmallow and toothpick structures at a table.

A young girl smiles and holds up two fingers while sitting at a table in a classroom.

A smiling woman stands behind a young boy sitting at a table in a classroom.

Children sit on a classroom rug, listening to a boy present a diorama.

A teacher and three young children are engaged in a craft activity at a round table in a classroom.

A young boy kneels to interact with a gray box while other children watch in a classroom.

A woman and a young boy smile at the camera in a classroom setting.

A young boy in a grey t-shirt builds a structure with marshmallows and toothpicks at a classroom table.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

Honoring growth, creativity, and community on our 100th day

Our teachers, staff, and students had a fantastic time celebrating the 100th Day of School with our preschoolers! From creative activities and counting fun to lots of smiles and excitement, our students proudly showed just how much they’ve learned and grown over these first 100 days. We are so proud of their hard work, curiosity, and joyful spirit — here’s to many more days of learning and fun together!

A group of women dressed in pajamas and robes, some with gray wigs, pose for a photo.

Three young boys dressed as elderly people with canes and glasses celebrate 100th Day.

Children and a teacher dressed as elderly people celebrate "Happy 100th Day!" in a classroom.

Three people in costumes resembling elderly individuals pose for a photo.

A teacher guides young children in a classroom as they learn with a number chart on a colorful alphabet rug.

Four children sit at a table in a classroom, engaged in a craft activity with colorful pom-poms and paper templates.

Four young children are engaged in a craft activity at a table in a classroom.

Children watch a projected image of two elderly people dancing in a classroom decorated with heart garlands.

Children dressed as 100-year-olds celebrate "100 Days Smarter" in a classroom.

Children of diverse backgrounds lie on a colorful alphabet rug in a classroom, with a number chart visible.

“Dragons Welcome the New Year”

Students from Bargaintown paraded around with handmade dragons to ring in the Chinese New Year! The festive celebration brought our school together, as children proudly showcased their colorful, intricately crafted paper dragons.

Children in a classroom hold up colorful paper crafts with red ribbons.

Four young children walk in a line, holding colorful streamers and decorations.

Two young boys smile while holding a colorful paper craft with red streamers.

Children in a hallway hold up colorful paper crafts, possibly dragons or birds.

Save the date

Spring dance order form

Wings - Pride

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Pre-K families for your incredible support of our Dance-a-Thon. Because of your generosity, encouragement, and enthusiasm, our students were able to dance their hearts out while helping raise funds that support fun learning experiences and a wonderful culture in our schools all year long. We were able to raise over $15,000 with your help! All of the students received wolf ears and day passes to Great Wolf Lodge as a prize.

In addition, Cassandra Bradley in Ms. Bella Rizzo's class won an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge. Congratulations! And we want to recognize Cole Rennich in Ms. Patty Sharpe's class for raising the most money. Ms. Lisa Milstead's class raised the most money overall as a class. We are so grateful to partner with such a caring and supportive community — we couldn’t do it without you!

A young boy named Cole Rennich smiles and gives two thumbs up amidst colorful balloons and confetti.

A smiling young girl holds a certificate for a free night's stay at Great Wolf Lodge, awarded by Boosterthon.

Children stand on a blue alphabet rug in a classroom, looking towards the front.

Children stand on a green rug in a classroom, some looking towards the camera.

A group of diverse children stand in a line, holding colorful pom-poms and waving.

A man in a suit leads a group of children, holding red pom-poms, in a classroom decorated with flags.

A group of young children and adults are gathered in a classroom, many holding colorful pom-poms.

Two children embrace warmly, smiling at the camera in a room with other kids.

Two young girls wear colorful, fringed wigs and smile at the camera.

A young boy smiles, wearing a red Levi's shirt and a purple, shaggy wig with an orange ball on top.

A young boy with blue eyes smiles while sitting in a supportive chair with a tray.

A gymnasium filled with children and adults, some holding pom-poms, during an event.

A smiling security guard in uniform holds a red and white pom-pom.

Two young girls smile and hold colorful pom-poms in a gymnasium.

A woman and a man with a yellow hat smile for a selfie, holding colorful pom-poms in a school gymnasium.

School Shirt for Mondays

We encourage all students and staff to wear their school shirts every Monday to start the week strong with preschool spirit! Let’s fill the hallways with excitement, connection, and community.