Parent News
September 2023
Kicking Things Off, Taking Big Steps, and Starting a New Chapter!
Greetings!

Ready, Set, Welcome to Fall! Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. The crisp air, the transformation of trees, the kick-off to a new school year, and the overall family time valued at this time of year!

I am very excited about my 1st year at CCPC and about creating wonderful memories with you all! Having the children filling the hallways and classrooms has been such a joy. All the artwork work along the halls truly brightens our school! I love to see all the smiling faces walking into the school!

Laura Bierbower Zech and Katie Rosenthal. A special thank you to Lauren Ottenhoff and Terri Cummings for organizing our Welcome Coffees on the first day of school!

We had such a blast at Back to School Night! I hope you enjoyed the overview of our policies and procedures as well as becoming a student for the night! If you were unable to attend feel free to view the Back to School Night Presentation linked here!

See you at the Family BBQ on Sunday, October 1st at 4:30 pm!
Nicole
Please RSVP for the Fall Family BBQ
Come join the fun on
Sunday, Oct. 1st!

Enjoy a delicious family buffet dinner from Due South BBQ on the church lawn and gather by class to meet new friends. Please supervise your children at all times! We are expecting a large crowd.

The playground features Bounce Houses and the Petting Zoo, and the Bubble Lady brings her slippery show!

If you haven't sent us your RSVP, please do so TODAY
Back to School Night
Thank You for joining us at Back to School Night
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If you were not able to be with us in person, please review Director Nicole Page's presentation and be sure to check in with your classroom teacher. We have opportunities for all parents to participate in their child's classroom in ways large and small.
Come Early, Stay Late
Early Drop-off is Fun!
8:15 - 9:00am
$15/day
​This no-reservation/drop-in program allows CCPC students 45 minutes of play in our Gross Motor space (a.k.a. the "Big Room") before starting their Morning Class.
See the Early Drop-off section of Tuition and Payment for details.
Please email Linda Alder if you would like to prepay Early Drop-Off
Enjoy Extended Day afternoons at school
with a lunch from home and lots more indoor and outdoor play with friends.
We have waitlists for these classes.
Note: Hillside and Blue Sky classes (Toddlers and Twos) are not eligible for Extended Day.

If you would like to join the waitlist, please
Reminders
School Closed
Monday, October 9

Enjoy the long weekend!
Butler's Orchard
Farm Trip
Thursday, October 12
Creekside classes

Friday, October 13
Woodland classes

Parent Drivers needed!
Moms' Night Out
Wednesday, October 11

Join us to meet new mom friends, hang with the old, and relax with a glass of
half price wine!
Cash bar.

For any questions, please contact parent coordinator

(Woodland Hedgehog Mom)
5540 Connecticut Ave NW
Dads' Night Out
Thursday,
October 12

Join us for Blackjack and Bourbon Night at the Avenue with the coolest preschool Dads in town!
Cash bar.

For any questions, please contact parent coordinator

(Woodland Hedgehog Dad)
(The Moms will be delighted to welcome any interested Dads on Wednesday and
the Dads will happily welcome any Moms who choose to join them on Thursday!)
Healthy Development Corner
We hope you enjoy and find some peace of mind in the articles offered in our Healthy Development Corner.
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Local Celebrity Alert!

A CCPC family has been featured in Stroll Magazine! Click here to read about our little Hummingbird, Emily Daw and the story of her sweet family!
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