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Preschool newsletter week of September 13, 2026

Posted Date: 09/18/26 (02:43 PM)


EHT Preschool

Week of September 13, 2026

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

It was another great week in preschool. It’s hard to believe that the first day of Fall is around the corner. “Mother Nature” seems to have gotten the memo as we have experienced cool nights and warm days.

Wednesday, we excitedly welcomed many parents and guardians into our buildings for our Back to School Night. It was so nice to see so many people coming to be a part of the event. We are thankful to have your support. 

Save the Date: On Saturday, September 26, EHT School District will celebrate our Annual Eagle Festival held at EHT High School. This is a great time to come see the many opportunities the school district and the community have to offer in EHT. We will have fun activities, lots of food trucks, sporting events and so much more. We hope you are able to come out to add to share in the Pride we all have for our District and our community. A flier is below with additional information. We look forward to seeing you.

Reminder if you are picking up your preschool child we begin dismissal at 3:25 pm. For everyone's safety please shut off your vehicle while unloading or loading during this time. 

Save the date: Our Preschool Parents Club will be holding their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 pm in the Slaybaugh Primary gymnasium. All are welcome and we hope to see and meet you. 

Just a friendly reminder that the school district will be closed on Monday, September 21st, in observance of Yom Kippur. 

Enjoy the weekend and we look forward to seeing all the students again next week.

Warm regards,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

"Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins Please!"

Ms. Brittny, Ms. Kelly, and Ms. Andrea's class got into the fall spirit with a leaf-painting process art activity. Happy Fall Y'all!

 
A young child smiles happily while doing an arts and crafts project at a table in a brightly lit room.
A young child wearing a checkered shirt presses their hand on a sealed plastic bag filled with colorful paint.
A young boy smiles while doing a craft project at a table in a bright classroom.

Exploring Art in New Ways

Mrs. Abrams and Mrs. Kathleen's class had an exciting week exploring their creativity and discovering new ways to use art supplies!

A teacher and two young children engage in an art and learning activity at a classroom table.
A young child wearing a red Tommy shirt smiles happily while sitting at a table in a bright classroom.
A group of young children sit at tables in a brightly lit classroom, playing with colorful modeling dough on metal trays.
A colorful classroom bulletin board displays paper dinosaur egg cutouts featuring children's names.

BLOOMing in Preschool!

In our preschool, BLOOMing means helping every child grow with curiosity, creativity, and confidence as they discover the joy of learning.
Two children sit at a wooden table in a classroom, engaged in an art project with paper flowers and glitter.
A young child sits at a table, carefully decorating a yellow flower-shaped paper with colorful stickers and glue.
Two young children sit at a table in a classroom, engaged in an art activity using glue and paper flowers.
A young child sits at a table, carefully decorating a yellow paper flower with small gems and stickers.
Two children sit at a table in a classroom, engaged in a craft project with paper flowers and glue.
Two young boys sit at a classroom table, engaging in a craft project with paper flowers and decorative items.

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

Poster for the Egg Harbor Township Education Foundation, promoting two fundraising opportunities: a World Cup 2026 Raffle and 'The Magic of Giving' campaign.
A colorful flyer for an event titled "Day in the life of a Preschooler" on October 1st, 2026, featuring cartoon children and a rainbow.
An informational flyer stating that all preschool students must receive their flu shot by November 30, 2026.
A yellow Save the Date poster for Eagle Fest 2026, featuring icons of a food truck, market stall, hamburger, and music note.
A colorful flyer for a Trunk or Treat event featuring Halloween decorations like bats, candy corn, and pumpkins.
A Halloween flyer for a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Scullville Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary on Sunday, October 11, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Flemings Junkyard.
A flyer for a 'Trunk or Treat' event with bold text, a cauldron of candy, and a smiling jack-o'-lantern in a car trunk.

First Parent Club Meeting:

Save the Date – Preschool Parents Club
Our Preschool Parents Club will hold its first meeting of the school year on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Slaybaugh Primary gymnasium.

All preschool families are welcome! We look forward to meeting you, welcoming new families, and beginning another great year of partnership between our families and our preschool program.

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.
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/