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Preschool newsletter week of March 29, 2026

Posted Date: 04/02/26 (01:14 PM)


EHT Preschool

Week of March 29, 2026

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

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

Staff and students had a wonderful time celebrating Autism Acceptance today, and I couldn’t be more proud of our students and staff for their participation. It was heartwarming to see everyone wearing red in support, creating an atmosphere of inclusion and kindness.

Our celebration featured a special bubble-filled moment. With the music playing, our students and staff danced and laughed, surrounded by bubbles floating in the air. It was nice celebrating us all coming together.

As we head into Spring Recess, I want to wish safe travels to any families who may be heading out of town. Whether you're traveling or staying local, I hope the week ahead is filled with relaxation, sunshine, and meaningful time with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming our students back with open arms on Monday, April 13th, when school reopens. Until then, enjoy every moment and make lots of wonderful memories.

Wishing you all a joyful and restful Spring Recess!
Sincerely,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

April Fool's Day Fun

We learned that April Fools' Day is all about having silly fun! Mrs. Abrams tricked us into thinking we were getting real donuts, but it was actually a fun surprise! The best part was that we got to make our own donut boxes to share with our families!
A teacher smiles as a group of diverse young children pose for a photo in a classroom decorated with American flags.
Children are engaged in a craft activity at a table with Dunkin' boxes and colorful cereal.
A young girl wearing a festive Santa hat smiles while crafting at a table with a boy.
Children in a classroom are engaged in an art project using donut boxes and craft supplies.
Children proudly display boxes filled with colorful cereal rings, each labeled 'April Fools'.
A young girl smiles while holding a Dunkin' box, with other children carrying similar boxes behind her.

Turning Trash into Treasures

Ms. Brittny & Ms. Andrea's class completed the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Study. We turned our trash into treasures while having a great time. We also created a book for our classroom library, "Recycle and Have Fun!"

Children proudly display recycled materials in front of a "Recycle Garden" bulletin board.
A child's drawing on green paper shows a truck and reads 'Recycle and Have Fun'.

A Springtime Adventure

Miss Paige’s class had a wonderful time exploring the school grounds during their spring nature hunt, discovering new plants, insects, and signs of the changing season along the way!
Children participate in a nature hunt, marking items on checklists attached to a wooden fence.
A young boy in a blue shirt crouches to mark a nature hunt checklist with a green marker.
A young girl smiles while holding a 'Nature Hunt' checklist with drawings of birds, butterflies, and flowers.
Children participate in an outdoor nature hunt, marking items on their checklists.
A young boy kneels on grass, marking a 'Nature Hunt' checklist with a red marker.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

Bubbles Filled The Air For Autism

We are excited to celebrate Autism Acceptance today with a special "Bubbles for Autism" event! After their playground time, our students did their part to fill the air with bubbles. To make the celebration even more festive, music was played on the big speaker.
Children sit on a curb blowing bubbles in front of a building with a "Bargaintown Preschool" sign.
A diverse group of children sit on a curb, each holding a bubble wand and blowing bubbles.
 

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

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.
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/