WCNS Director's Letter
Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year and Welcome Back Everyone!!!! We wish you all a very happy, healthy and exciting 2012. We will be continuing our Character Education Program. Whenever your children are caught doing random acts of kindness, their name will be put in the Kindness Bucket. Check out our “Monthly Events Calendar” on the website to see everything we have planned for January and February. New this year, school closings will be posted on the web site. In house Registration begins on Friday, January 6, 2012.
Our Open House for new families will be held Wednesday, January 18th, with a Snow date of January 19th. Tell a friend.
Be well,
Suzanne Pinto
Happy New Year and Welcome Back Everyone!!!! We wish you all a very happy, healthy and exciting 2012. We will be continuing our Character Education Program. Whenever your children are caught doing random acts of kindness, their name will be put in the Kindness Bucket. Check out our “Monthly Events Calendar” on the website to see everything we have planned for January and February. New this year, school closings will be posted on the web site. In house Registration begins on Friday, January 6, 2012.
Our Open House for new families will be held Wednesday, January 18th, with a Snow date of January 19th. Tell a friend.
Be well,
Suzanne Pinto
WCNS Special Events 2012
January 6th: In House registration begins.
January 12th: Teacher’s In-Service Day. No School.
January 18th: Open House: Open registration begins.
January 12th: Teacher’s In-Service Day. No School.
January 18th: Open House: Open registration begins.
WCNS Announcements
TUITION: Tuition payments are due on the 1st of every month. A late fee of $25.00 will be charged if payment is received after the 8th of the month.
ENRICHMENT AND LUNCH BUNCH SESSION 3: Begins the first week back to school in 2012. Be sure to check your days.
SAFETY & SECURITY: Your children’s safety is a priority to all of us at WCNS. When using the driveway valet service, your child must remain with you, buckled in his/her car seat until you roll up to the side walk. Either myself or a car duty volunteer will remove your child from the car seat and walk them in. Alternatively, please do not stop before the side walk to pick up your child. I know there can be a line, but if everyone can be patience, we can better provide for the safety of all concerned. Secondly, when you are volunteering in the classroom, please be sure to always close the security doors behind you after doing bathroom trips or coming from the downstairs playroom.
PLAYGROUND ATTIRE: Children should wear socks and sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for active play at school whether outside or inside. Please don’t forget to label all hats, coats, mittens, etc. CONGRATULATIONS to Big Brother Chase Trentacosta on the birth of his baby brother Blake Alexander, born November 8, 2011.
CONGTATULATIONS to Big Brother Ian Lanzisera on the birth of his baby brother Adam Christopher, born on November 22, 2011.
BOOK DRIVE FOR PLAINFIELD FAMILIES: Thank you to everyone who donated slightly new or used books to this worthy cause. It is wonderful to share the gift of reading with children.
HOLIDAY CARDS FOR U.S. TROOPS: Thank you to all of the children who made cards for the military families all around the U.S.
TOY DRIVE FOR THE ELIZABETH COALITION: Thanks to all of you that participated in the toy drive to benefit the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless. I know we helped to put smiles on many children’s faces.
ENRICHMENT AND LUNCH BUNCH SESSION 3: Begins the first week back to school in 2012. Be sure to check your days.
SAFETY & SECURITY: Your children’s safety is a priority to all of us at WCNS. When using the driveway valet service, your child must remain with you, buckled in his/her car seat until you roll up to the side walk. Either myself or a car duty volunteer will remove your child from the car seat and walk them in. Alternatively, please do not stop before the side walk to pick up your child. I know there can be a line, but if everyone can be patience, we can better provide for the safety of all concerned. Secondly, when you are volunteering in the classroom, please be sure to always close the security doors behind you after doing bathroom trips or coming from the downstairs playroom.
PLAYGROUND ATTIRE: Children should wear socks and sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for active play at school whether outside or inside. Please don’t forget to label all hats, coats, mittens, etc. CONGRATULATIONS to Big Brother Chase Trentacosta on the birth of his baby brother Blake Alexander, born November 8, 2011.
CONGTATULATIONS to Big Brother Ian Lanzisera on the birth of his baby brother Adam Christopher, born on November 22, 2011.
BOOK DRIVE FOR PLAINFIELD FAMILIES: Thank you to everyone who donated slightly new or used books to this worthy cause. It is wonderful to share the gift of reading with children.
HOLIDAY CARDS FOR U.S. TROOPS: Thank you to all of the children who made cards for the military families all around the U.S.
TOY DRIVE FOR THE ELIZABETH COALITION: Thanks to all of you that participated in the toy drive to benefit the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless. I know we helped to put smiles on many children’s faces.
WCNS Fundraising Update
Escript Program: Began December, 2011
You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program. Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group based on the purchases you made.
Gamewright Game & Pizza Night: Friday, January 27, 2012, 5:30-8:30 PM
Snow Date: February 3, 2012
Come and enjoy a social night with other WCNS families while checking out fun and exciting educational games. WCNS makes 50% of the profits on all games purchased.
Save the date.
Pay it Forward Gift Card Fundraiser: February 27, 2012 This is a win-win fundraiser. It allows you to buy gift cards from your favorite retailers while providing WCNS with a large percentage of the sale.
Mamapedia: Began November, 2011 Check out the special deals posted on the website. When you purchase a deal, use our WCNS Code 9V1Y in the “Savings for School” box and WCNS will receive 5% of the purchase price.
USE GOODSEARCH.COM AS YOUR SEARCH ENGINE.
GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half of its advertising revenue, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine and watch the donations add up for WCNS!! Add it to your toolbar for convenient use.
You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program. Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group based on the purchases you made.
Gamewright Game & Pizza Night: Friday, January 27, 2012, 5:30-8:30 PM
Snow Date: February 3, 2012
Come and enjoy a social night with other WCNS families while checking out fun and exciting educational games. WCNS makes 50% of the profits on all games purchased.
Save the date.
Pay it Forward Gift Card Fundraiser: February 27, 2012 This is a win-win fundraiser. It allows you to buy gift cards from your favorite retailers while providing WCNS with a large percentage of the sale.
Mamapedia: Began November, 2011 Check out the special deals posted on the website. When you purchase a deal, use our WCNS Code 9V1Y in the “Savings for School” box and WCNS will receive 5% of the purchase price.
USE GOODSEARCH.COM AS YOUR SEARCH ENGINE.
GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half of its advertising revenue, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine and watch the donations add up for WCNS!! Add it to your toolbar for convenient use.
WCNS Special Programs
WCNS PLAYGROUP: The Westfield Cooperative Nursery School will continue a new season of Playgroup sessions for 2012. In our Cooperative Playgroup, each mom signs up to be in charge of one session. This means setting up the materials, making sure everyone signs in, and if you like, planning a special activity for the children—a story, a craft, or a song to dance to. Please contact Suzanne Pinto at westfieldcoop@aol.com or 908-233-4501 for more information
WCNS CLOTHING SWAP:
All are welcome to participate. Swap Shop selections include:
· Newborn to pre-k/kindergarten sizes.
· Clothing that has been worn, and now ready to be handed down.
· Clothing that would be welcomed, in anticipation of a new arrival/the next size/season ahead. Please send your “Available” and “Would Welcome” notices to: geoanderson@comcast.net . Jamie and George Anderson, Clothing Swap Shop Volunteers. Every two to three weeks, a group of notices will be sent to the Westfield Coop parent email list and posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Coop. Any questions, please call Jamie @ 908-709-1261.
WCNS CLOTHING SWAP:
All are welcome to participate. Swap Shop selections include:
· Newborn to pre-k/kindergarten sizes.
· Clothing that has been worn, and now ready to be handed down.
· Clothing that would be welcomed, in anticipation of a new arrival/the next size/season ahead. Please send your “Available” and “Would Welcome” notices to: geoanderson@comcast.net . Jamie and George Anderson, Clothing Swap Shop Volunteers. Every two to three weeks, a group of notices will be sent to the Westfield Coop parent email list and posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Coop. Any questions, please call Jamie @ 908-709-1261.
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