Preschool newsletter week of May 3, 2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (03:23 PM)

EHT Preschool

Week of May 3, 2026

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

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

This week we celebrated our amazing staff during Staff Appreciation Week. I feel truly fortunate to work alongside such caring and dedicated individuals each and every day. A big THANK YOU to our outstanding Parents Club for organizing a beautiful luncheon, and to all the volunteers and families who contributed basket items. The staff genuinely enjoyed everything, and it made them feel very special.

A sincere THANK YOU also goes to our Wings advisors for the thoughtful food and treats they prepared to show their appreciation for our staff.

In addition, this week we also celebrated Nurses Day. We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful nurses and truly appreciate the care, compassion, and support they provide to us each and every day.

We are excited to invite you to our Annual Preschool Spring Festival on Thursday, May 14. The event will be held at Slaybaugh Primary Preschool from 5:30–7:30 PM. This joyful celebration is one you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled evening designed to bring our preschool community together, with exciting attractions for everyone.

A special thank you to Ms. Yessenia Pereira, whose incredible dedication and hard work are sure to make this year’s festival unforgettable—we can’t wait to see you there!

Please note that Wednesday, May 13 will be an early dismissal day. Parent pick-up will begin at 1:25 PM, and bus dismissal will follow at 1:45 PM.

And finally, to all the Moms…

We sincerely wish you a very Happy

Mother’s Day! I hope you have a relaxing and restful day spent just the way you

want.

Warm regards.

Joe Marinelli

Principal

Student Achievement

Our New Caterpillar Companions

Miss W's class welcomed five new friends this week as part of our insect study! We can't wait to observe their amazing transformation into butterflies.

A young girl smiles as she holds a clear container with caterpillars inside.

A young boy holds a clear plastic container with a spider inside, looking at it with curiosity.

A young boy intently examines a clear plastic cup containing what appears to be insects.

A young boy intently examines centipedes in a clear plastic container.

A young boy kneels on a blue carpet, holding a clear container with caterpillars inside.

A young girl with wide eyes looks at caterpillars in a clear plastic container.

Three young children sit at a table with magnifying glasses and a jar of specimens, engaged in a science activity.

A young child curiously examines a clear container filled with caterpillars.

Goldfish & Friends Celebration

Miss Jenni and Miss Jenn's class ended their Pet Study by having each child name their class pet (a goldfish) and make collars for the stuffed animals they brought in!

A teacher supervises young children crafting with stuffed animals and colorful pipe cleaners at a large table.

Children sit around a table in a classroom, engaged in a craft activity with colorful pipe cleaners and stuffed animals.

Four young children sit at a wooden table in a classroom, with small cups of orange objects in front of them.

Children sit at tables in a classroom, some with drinks in front of them.

Five children gather around a wooden table in a classroom, with small cups of orange objects on the table.

Story Time With Mr. Mike

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Mike for reading The Grouchy Ladybug to Ms. Jenn & Ms. Brooke’s friends!

A teacher reads a story to a group of young students sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom.

A teacher reads a story to a group of young children sitting on a blue rug in a classroom.

Mr. Mike reads a storybook to young children sitting on a colorful alphabet rug in a classroom.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

A Day of Discovery at the Atlantic City Aquarium

Students from Ms. Kern's, Ms. May's, and Ms. Getting's classes recently visited the Atlantic City Aquarium. During their visit, students marveled at colorful fish, graceful stingrays, and fascinating sea turtles. Engaging exhibits and hands-on activities allowed them to interact with marine life, sparking curiosity and sparking meaningful discussions about ocean conservation and animal habitats.

Children lean over an aquarium, observing a shark swimming in the murky water.

A young boy in a grey t-shirt reaches into a shallow tank of water, looking intently at something within.

Children and adults gather around a shallow pool, observing something in the water.

A group of people, including children and adults, look through a glass window.

Children and an adult observe horseshoe crabs in a sandy exhibit at an aquarium.

A child and an adult observe seahorses in a sandy aquarium.

Tiny Hands, Big Discoveries in Nature

On Tuesday, Ms. Nikki's, Ms. Mia's, and Ms. Taylor's students enjoyed a wonderful day exploring the Wetlands Institute. The group participated in hands-on activities and discovered the vital role our marshes and wetlands play in supporting wildlife and maintaining a healthy environment.

A diverse group of people gathers outdoors in a grassy area with picnic tables, facing a marshy landscape under a clear blue sky.

A presenter gestures while speaking to a group of children and adults in an exhibit hall with turtle murals.

A man in a grey polo shirt holds a small turtle, smiling at it.

A wooden structure with a bird's nest sits in a marshy field under a clear blue sky.

A wide, flat marshland stretches under a clear blue sky, with sparse vegetation and distant buildings.

A park ranger leads a group of children on an outdoor educational tour.

A sign with information stands in a vast, grassy marshland under a clear blue sky.

A museum educator shows marine life to a group of curious children gathered around a touch tank.

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.