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Preschool newsletter week of March 22, 2026

Posted Date: 03/27/26 (03:20 PM)
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EHT Preschool

Week of March 22, 2026

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

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

Welcome to this week’s Preschool Newsletter! We’re excited to share that we’ve officially welcomed the first week of spring.

We wrapped up last Friday and kicked off the new season in a lively way with our Preschool Dance at EHT High School. It was truly wonderful to see so many students, along with their parents and guardians, come together to create such a memorable evening. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to our dedicated staff members and parents club who worked so hard to make the event a success.

and today, Friday Preschool closed out the week by celebrating our Spring Parties! A big thank you goes out to all of our amazing staff, dedicated room parents, and special guests who helped make these celebrations so memorable. Your time, creativity, and effort truly made the week special, and the joy on the children’s faces said it all—thank you!

Looking ahead, on April 2nd, we will be celebrating Autism Acceptance Day. Each student will have the opportunity to blow bubbles during recess, and we are encouraging everyone to wear red to show support for autism acceptance. This is a meaningful opportunity to help our children learn about inclusion, acceptance, and understanding.

Our Bargaintown Preschool Book Fair will take place from April 20th through April 24th. Please check with your child’s teacher for additional details.

Please also note that next week will be a shortened school week. On Thursday, April 2nd, we will have an abbreviated school day, with parent pick-up beginning at 1:25 PM and bus dismissal at 1:45 PM. Friday, April 3rd marks the start of our Spring Recess, and school will reopen on Monday, April 13th. We hope you enjoy this time off making special memories with family and friends.

Hope you all have a wonderful relaxing weekend!

Sincerely,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

A Memorable Meteorology Visit

Mr. Markiewicz came in to talk to our class about his job as a “meteorologist”. It was the perfect wrap up to our “weather study”! The students loved the science experiment he did with them about clouds and rain! 
A teacher demonstrates a science experiment to a group of young children sitting on the floor in a classroom.
A teacher demonstrates an activity to a group of young students sitting on the floor in a classroom.
A teacher demonstrates a science experiment with blue liquid and cotton balls to a young student in a classroom.
A teacher and a young boy are engaged in a science experiment with blue liquid in a clear container.
A teacher demonstrates a science experiment with blue liquid and ice to young students in a classroom.

Spring fun with a cup egg hunt

Mrs. Abrams class had a blast with our cup egg hunt! We are ready for spring! 
Children in a classroom are engaged in a cup stacking and rolling activity on the floor.
Children are engaged in a cup stacking activity in a brightly lit classroom.
Children in a classroom are engaged in a cup stacking activity on the floor.
Children engage in a colorful cup stacking activity in a classroom.

Little Learners, Big Discoveries

A big thank you to Madelyn’s dad for visiting Ms. Jenn & Ms. Brooke’s class! He shared different kinds of tools with the children and generously gave hats to everyone. We appreciate his time and support in making this a meaningful learning experience!
A teacher and children wearing hard hats sit on a classroom rug, smiling.
A man and a young girl wearing hard hats pose in front of a whiteboard with classroom charts.
A young girl in a classroom tries on a white hard hat with a headlamp.
A man in a hard hat and a woman smile at children gathered on a classroom floor, with tools and a whiteboard in the background.
Children sit in a circle on a colorful classroom rug, listening to an adult.
A child in a classroom puts on large blue mirrored sunglasses, with two other children in the background.
A young girl wearing oversized sunglasses smiles while sitting on a blue mat in a classroom.
A young girl wears novelty glasses reflecting cartoon characters while sitting with classmates.
Children in a classroom gather on a colorful rug, looking at a device held by an adult.

It Ain't Easy Bein' Cheesy!

The preschoolers at the high school took a field trip to Jo Jo's Pizza & Restaurant in Galloway. Mr. Ed Cannuscio is one of the original owners, and he helped us create our own individual pizzas. The kids explored the back of the restaurant while their pizzas were cooking, too. Jo Jo's will always have a pizza in our hearts!

A young girl carefully spreads sauce on a pizza dough while an adult watches.
An older man teaches children how to make pizza, with dough and sauce laid out.
Children and adults gather around a long table preparing food, with bowls of ingredients and trays of prepared dishes.
A man with gray hair demonstrates stretching pizza dough over a bowl of flour, with a young girl and another man watching.
Children in aprons prepare pizzas, spreading sauce on dough at a long table.
Children in aprons spread shredded cheese onto pizza dough at a table.
A young child smiles while tasting cheese during a pizza-making activity.
A baker instructs a group of children in a kitchen, with a large mixer and hanging pots.
An adult guides children in making pizzas, adding sauce to dough.
Children and adults are making pizzas, spreading sauce on dough.
A young boy in an apron spreads tomato sauce on pizza dough with a ladle.
Two children are making pizzas, adding shredded cheese to sauce-covered dough.
A young girl with bright eyes smiles while preparing a pizza with shredded cheese.
An instructor guides children in making pizzas, with each child at a table preparing their own.

Happy Spring!

To welcome the new season, Ms. Paige and Ms. Danielle led a fun craft activity, making delightful spring birds’ nests with the children.
Three young girls are engaged in a craft activity at a wooden table, using glue sticks and colorful craft supplies.
A young boy in a blue jacket concentrates on a craft project at a wooden table.
Three young children are engaged in a craft activity at a wooden table, using glue sticks and colorful materials.
Three young children are engaged in a craft activity at a wooden table, using colorful materials like feathers and pipe cleaners.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

 

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.
A grey t-shirt features a colorful graphic of a train with the text 'ALL ABOARD THE PRESCHOOL TRAIN! SOAR-ing with KINDNESS!'.


Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown Pre-K Calendar

A March calendar with various school events and dress-up days listed.
April calendar with school events, including spring break, field trips, and book fair.

Community Pride

AtlantiCare Behavioral Health Employee Assistance Program March 2026 EAP Wellness Newsletter with spring-themed illustrations.
A flyer titled 'Mental Health "Spring Cleaning"' offers strategies for refreshing wellness habits.
Poster for a Winter Clothing Drive from March 1-31, 2026, featuring illustrations of winter coats and a sweater.
EHT Soccer advertisement featuring a cartoon girl kicking a soccer ball, promoting a REC soccer program for ages U5 to U7.

Backpack Connection

A document titled 'How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly Between Places and Activities' with a backpack graphic.
A brochure titled 'How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly Between Places and Activities' with illustrations of a backpack and a pyramid.
2025-2026 school calendar for Egg Harbor Township School District showing holidays and school closures.
 
A school district time chart lists arrival and dismissal times for various schools.
A stylized eagle logo with the letters EHT and the word PRESCHOOL.
 

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • Bargaintown School (609) 926-1061, x6801
  • Slaybaugh Primary (609) 927-8222, x1201
  • email: ehtsd@eht.k12.nj.us
  • website: sl.eht.k12.nj.us/