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Preschool newsletter week of September 1, 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (02:12 PM)


EHT Preschool

Week of September 1, 2026

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

What an exciting first week of school! It has been wonderful to see our students arrive each morning with growing confidence as they become familiar with their new routines, classrooms, and teachers. We are already seeing our preschoolers begin to feel more comfortable and at home in their school environment.

Our dedicated preschool staff has been working hard to create welcoming, nurturing classrooms and to build meaningful relationships with each child. These relationships are the foundation for a successful school year, and we are excited about all the learning, growth, and memories that await our students!

We are excited to welcome our parents and guardians to Back to School Night, an important opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and learn more about the exciting year ahead.
Back to School Night Schedule:
  • Preschool at EHT High School – 5:00 p.m.
  • Slaybaugh Primary School Preschool – 6:00 p.m.
  • Bargaintown Preschool – Two Sessions:
5:15 p.m. – Second Floor Classrooms
 Kern, Kissinger, Mason, Mays, Ohlsen, Pugliese, Ruiz, and Tavarez
6:30 p.m. – First Floor Classrooms
 Abrams, Batten, Bretz, Carr, Chism, Heinicke, Loreaux, and Pileggi

Please report directly to your child’s classroom when you arrive. The evening will begin with a brief administrative welcome video, followed by a presentation from your child’s teacher highlighting important information about the 2026–2027 school year, including your child’s daily routines, classroom experiences, and opportunities for learning and growth.

A quick reminder: Back to School Night is designed to provide a general overview of your child’s classroom and school experience and is not intended for individual parent-teacher conferences. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your child, please reach out to your child’s teacher to schedule a separate time to meet.

We greatly appreciate your flexibility and understanding, particularly with the adjusted Bargaintown schedule. The two-session format will help us better accommodate parking and attendance while ensuring families have the opportunity to participate.

On behalf of the entire EHT Preschool Program, thank you for helping us make the start of this school year such a positive one. We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night and to partnering with you throughout what promises to be a wonderful year!

Sincerely,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

Building Community and Making Memories from Day One!

Mrs. Abrams and Mr. Kathleen classroom rocked the first week of school!  We’ve been learning our routines, getting to know one another, and building relationships. We also got to celebrate Mackenzie’s birthday on our very first day! What a fun way to kick off the school year!
A young child wearing a birthday crown and name tag stands in front of a dinosaur-themed birthday banner and a large green dinosaur balloon.
A young girl named Mackenzie wearing a floral dress smiles while raising her arms in front of a dinosaur-themed birthday backdrop.
Three young children sit at a table in a brightly lit classroom, smiling as they participate in a coloring activity.
A smiling young girl sits at a table in a brightly lit classroom, holding a marker and coloring a worksheet.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

A colorful graphic with a green T-Rex wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket, playing a red electric guitar.

Family and Community Partnership

An informational flyer stating that all preschool students must receive their flu shot by November 30, 2026.
An orange and black flyer for a Trunk or Treat event with a cauldron, pumpkin bucket, and candy.
EHT Preschool Parents Club meeting schedule from October to June, with dates, times, and locations.
EHT Preschool Parents Club flyer seeking Room Parents, outlining requirements and responsibilities.
Four identical sections of text invite viewers to join the EHT Preschool Parents Club on BAND, providing a link, email, and Facebook handle.
EHT Preschool Parents Club Newsletter for September 2026, featuring upcoming events and staff spotlight.

Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown Pre-K Calendar

September 2026 calendar with school events and holidays marked.
The 2026-2027 school calendar for Egg Harbor Township School District, showing monthly breakdowns of school days, holidays, and staff professional development.
Poster for the Egg Harbor Township Education Foundation, promoting two fundraising opportunities: a World Cup 2026 Raffle and 'The Magic of Giving' campaign.
Egg Harbor Township School District 2026-2027 time chart showing bell schedules for regular, half, and delayed opening days.
 
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/