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Preschool newsletter week of October 18, 2026

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (02:45 PM)

EHT Preschool

Week of October 18, 2026

A digital landscape displays rolling mountains at sunset with the text "Eagles Uplift Each Other" and positive messages below.

Principal:

Dear Preschool Families,

Preschool had another fun, hands-on, and engaging week of learning! Our students have been exploring all things fall through our Tree Study and a variety of creative leaf activities. They learned about different types of trees and leaves, as well as the many animals that make their homes in and around trees.

One of the highlights of the week was going on mini leaf scavenger hunts!  Students collected different leaves and then used magnifying glasses to examine them up close or use little sticks to build their name.  It was wonderful to see so many curious little scientists making observations, asking questions, and discovering the fascinating details of nature all around them!

Next week, we will kick off Red Ribbon Week and continue SOARing with Kindness with a fun-filled series of themed days! Each day gives our students an opportunity to celebrate healthy choices, kindness, friendship, and being part of our school community.

  • Monday – Wear Red: Wear red to show our support for making good and healthy choices.
  • Tuesday – Bright Colors: Wear bright colors to show that we are bright, positive, and making healthy choices.
  • Wednesday – Team Spirit: Wear your favorite jersey or team colors to show that we are all on the same team!
  • Thursday – Follow Your Dreams: Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown will celebrate with their fall parade and parties. EHT High School Preschool students should wear their pajamas to represent following your dreams.
  • Friday – Follow Your Dreams: EHT High School Preschool will celebrate with their fall parade and party. Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown students should wear their pajamas to represent following your dreams.

Slaybaugh Primary had their picture day on October 20th.  In case your child was absent or you are wanting retakes, the Slaybaugh Primary make up picture day will be on December 1st.

Bargaintown students had their picture day on October 21st, In case your child was absent or you are wanting retakes, the Bargaintown make up picture day will be on November 19th.

Fall Recess: Please note that all schools in the district will be closed from November 2nd through November 6th for Fall Recess.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We’re looking forward to another great week!

Warm regards,
Joe Marinelli
Principal

Student Achievement

Apple Orchard Adventures & Storytime with Mr. Marinelli

Ms. Stef and Ms. Brenda's class are discussing what fruit comes from trees. We made applesauce and got to eat it for snack. Our dramatic play area turned into an apple orchard where we can pick apples. Also, we had a visit from Mr. Marinelli in the afternoon and he read us a story. 
A teacher sits on a colorful alphabet rug, reading a story book aloud to a group of attentive young children.
A young child sits at a table in a classroom, eating a snack from a plastic cup with a spoon.
A young child sits at a table in a classroom, eating a snack with a spoon.
A young child sits at a table in a classroom, eating a snack with a spoon.
Four young children engage with an interactive tree display in a brightly lit classroom.

Hands-On Science in Mr. Patrick’s Class! 🎃

Students in Mr. Patrick’s class had a blast carving a pumpkin to discover what was inside! The consensus from the kids? It was "gooey," "slimy," "goopy"—and definitely full of "pumpkin guts!"
A group of young children gather around a hollowed-out pumpkin in a bright classroom.
Young children gather around a table in a classroom to carve a large orange pumpkin together.
A group of young children gather around a table in a classroom to carve pumpkins.
A group of young children gather around a table in a classroom to carve pumpkins.
A group of young children gather around a table in a classroom to carve pumpkins, with pulp and seeds spread across paper.

Family and Community Partnership

A Little Caesars pizza kit fundraiser flyer for EHT Preschool Parents Club, running from October 13 to November 14, 2026, featuring pizzas, bread, and cookies.
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.

Climate, Culture & S.O.A.R

Bargaintown’s Super Friends

Bargaintown Preschool has been busy recognizing Super Friends!  Students are encouraged to show friendship skills by sharing, using kind words, and being helpful. If the teacher selects them as the Super Friend, they get to wear a super hero cape and have their picture taken, as well as gain the admiration of all of their peers. 
A collage of five children dressed as superheroes against a comic book-themed backdrop that reads 'SUPER FRIENDS'.
A flyer for Pre-K Red Ribbon Week from October 26-30, decorated with red ribbons and themed daily activities.
A colorful graphic with a green T-Rex wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket, playing a red electric guitar.
An informational flyer stating that all preschool students must receive their flu shot by November 30, 2026.

Slaybaugh Primary & Bargaintown Pre-K Calendar

A colorful October 2026 calendar decorated with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and school event notes.
A November 2026 school calendar decorated with cartoon turkeys, pumpkins, and autumn leaves.
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/