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Preschool newsletter week of September 20, 2026

Posted Date: 09/25/26 (03:12 PM)


EHT Preschool

Week of September 20, 2026

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

We had a wonderful week in preschool! It’s hard to believe we are already heading into the fall season, with October just around the corner. Hopefully, Mother Nature will soon bring us a little more sunshine and warmer weather!

Eagle Festival – We are sorry, but tomorrow’s Eagle Festival has been CANCELED due to weather conditions.  After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Eagle Fest this Saturday due to the impending storm.  The safety of our students, staff, families, vendors, and guests is our highest priority. The unpredictable potential for high winds and heavy rain creates too much risk for an outdoor event of this size.  We also considered a rain date, but with numerous high school events, area festivals, and staff commitments, finding a suitable alternative date would be difficult.  We are disappointed that we cannot celebrate together this Saturday and sincerely appreciate everyone who helped make Eagle Fest possible.  Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our Eagle community safe.

Monday Reminder: Preschool Rocks!
Please have your child wear their black Preschool Rocks T-shirt every Monday. Wearing our Preschool Rocks shirts is a great way to show our WINGS school spirit and start each week strong!

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip – Coming Soon!
Our trip to R and J Farms is quickly approaching, and the excitement is building! Please review the important information below:
📍 Address: 723 W. Herschel Street, Galloway Township
 🚌 Departure: 10:15 AM from school
 🚌 Return: 1:30 PM to school
Important Reminders:
  • All students must ride the bus to and from the farm.
  • If a parent chooses to drive their child to the farm instead of having them ride the bus, the child will be marked absent for the school day, and the parent will be responsible for paying their child’s admission.
  • Parents are welcome to meet us at the farm but must pay their own admission upon arrival.
  • If you sign your child out from the field trip, your child will not receive credit for a full day of attendance, as students must be present for a minimum of four hours to receive full-day attendance credit.
 
Save the Date: Preschool Parents Club Meeting
Our first Preschool Parents Club meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 PM in the Slaybaugh Primary Gymnasium.

We hope to see you there and look forward to connecting with our preschool families!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with fun, family, and meaningful memories. We look forward to seeing everyone next week!

Warm regards,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

A Day of Farm Fun at School

Reed's Farm visited Ms. Stef and Ms. Brenda's class for Farm to School Week. We were so excited to try lettuce and delicious peppers that were sweeter than candy. We learned that vegetables are healthy for our bodies and help us grow big and strong
Two teachers prepare food behind a decorated cart in a bright classroom.
A teacher interacts with young children sitting on a colorful classroom rug near a wooden block shelf.
Two young children sit on a brightly colored classroom rug, with a teacher sitting behind them.

Humpty Dumpty & Safety Rules!

Our class learned about the importance of rules through the story of Humpty Dumpty. Rules are to keep you safe. Yes, Humpty Dumpty was a real egg. Students predicted whether he would break.
A person's hand holds a decorated egg with red ribbon wrapped around it near a red brick prop.
A teacher smiles while demonstrating a craft project with an egg figure on a brick prop in a classroom.
A hand holds a decorated egg puppet above a red brick wall model.
A teacher kneels on a colorful classroom rug, holding a small egg puppet on top of a stack of red toy bricks.

Ms. Bretz class read aloud

Johnathan asked if he could read his favorite classroom book to his friends. He then read the book aloud to the students. Way to go, Johnathan!
A teacher reads a colorful book to a young student in a classroom.
A teacher reads a book aloud to a group of young children sitting on a colorful alphabet rug in a classroom.

Building Confidence and Skills Together

Mrs. Abrams' class had a great week working hard and becoming more independent each day!
Four young children stand proudly in a classroom holding their official certificates.
A child stands in a classroom next to a small wooden table, practicing zipping a jacket.
A child in green clothes stands on a wooden floor in a classroom, smiling at the camera.
A teacher assists a young child with a craft project at a table in a bright classroom.

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

A press release from the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announces a Back-to-School Traffic Safety Initiative dated September 8, 2026.
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 promotional poster for Tix For Good, offering a chance to win NFL or college season tickets for 2027-2028 by donating.
Promotional flyer for Tix for Good offering season tickets to a favorite NFL or college football team for a $25 donation.
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 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.
A colorful October 2026 newsletter for the EHT Preschool Parents Club, featuring playful fonts, icons, and illustrations.
EHT Preschool Parents Club meeting schedule from October to June, with dates, times, and locations.

Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown Pre-K Calendar

September 2026 calendar with school events and holidays marked.
A colorful October 2026 school calendar decorated with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and a scarecrow.
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/