Panther Paw News
Friday, January 13, 2023
In This Issue

A Message from Ms. Abi
Parent Resources
Winter Open House
NEW Staff Snack Sign Up
Remembering Ms. Carolyn
Important Dates To Remember
Lunch and Snack Menu
Women's Huddle
Job Opportunity
A Message from Miss Abi
As you have probably noticed, re-enrollment opened up at the beginning of January. Classrooms are filling up for next year. If you have already completed TADS for next year, you will still need to turn in your registration form to the office to reserve your child's slot. Please turn in your registration forms by January 24th. We would love to give current families priority, but if we do not get your registration forms before the end of the month, the remaining slots will be filled with new families on February 1st. You can find the registration form here. After we get your registration forms, and your TADS is complete, we will also need you to submit a current General Health Appraisal and an updated Immunization Form, signed by your child's pediatrician. We are looking forward to having your family stay with us for the 2023-2024 school year!

Just a reminder that the ELC is CLOSED on Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Psalm 28:7
A new year means the holidays are over and we are all getting back to a more normal schedule and routine, which for younger kiddos, means far less disruptions to their normal daily activities. This can be a great time to reassess if your little one may be ready to start potty training.

See the button below for helpful information and 6 signs that your child may be ready to start potty training.
Come visit your child’s classroom, spend time with other parents, make playdates, and check in with your child’s teacher!

Click here for additional information!
Thank you for all the yummy snacks you have blessed our teachers with!
See the NEW Sign Up for the New Year
Staff Snacks
 
Every other Friday the PTO would like to get volunteers to bring staff snacks and cool drinks. We will put the individual snacks and drinks out for the teachers, if you will bring them at drop off or pick up! We can't have nuts and due to COVID snacks must be individually packaged. Please see the link below to sign-up for upcoming dates. Thank you all so very much for bringing special treats for the staff! It is so appreciated!
Remembering Carolyn Graham
Our long time ELC Para, Carolyn Graham, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 6th. Carolyn served faithfully alongside children at St. John's for 17 years. Please join us in praying for her family at this difficult time.

There will be a memorial service held here at St. John's on Saturday, January 21st, at 1pm. You may view her obituary here.

Important Dates to Remember

January 4 - Current Family Re-enrollment Opens

January 16 - School Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21 - Carolyn Graham Memorial Service - 1pm

January 24 - Re-Enrollment forms Due

January 25 - Flamingos Winter Open House - 4:45 - 5:30

February 1 - Enrollment for New Families Opens

February 8 - Owls Winter Open House - 4:45 - 5:30

February 20 - School Closed - President's Day

February 22 - Ladybugs Winter Open House - 4:45 - 5:30

March 2 - School Closed - Teacher In-Service

March 16 - Squirrels Winter Open House - 4:45 - 5:30

March 22 - Toddler Classes (Butterflies, Hedgehogs, Kangaroos) Open House - 4:45 - 5:30
Lunch and Snack Menu
Jan 9- Jan 13

Monday Lunch:
Beef Meatloaf
WW Biscuit (small)
Mashed Potatoes
Chickpea Salad
Snack: WW Graham Crackers and String Cheese

Tuesday Lunch:
Baked WW Chicken Mac N Cheese
Fully Steamed Peas
Fully Steamed Carrots
Snack: Sliced Cheddar and 6" WW Tortilla

Wednesday Lunch:
Beef with Spanish Rice
Fully Steamed Corn
Cucumber Salad
Snack: WW Goldfish Crackers and Sliced Pears

Thursday Lunch:
Three Bean Chili
WW Corn Bread
Baked Potato
Fully Steamed Broccoli
Snack: Yogurt and Pineapple

Friday Lunch:
Sliced Turkey
Sliced Cheddar
WW Tortilla
Applesauce
Fully Steamed Seasonal Veggies
Snack: Zesty Chex and Seasonal Fruit

Women's Huddle
Join us on Thursday mornings at 8:15am starting! This group consists of current moms and moms of students who have graduated from St. John's. We meet in a room across from the Church Office from 8:15-9:15am. We study God's Word in a variety of ways - book study, sermon series study, prayer and life application. This is a great way to get connected and have a group of women who support each other through our day-to-day life. Contact Carolyn Otte at [email protected] for more information!
We Are Hiring!

Renewal Church in the Highlands is looking for a full-time Worship Arts Director. This person will ensure that we have a quality worship experience, effective Sunday volunteer team (cohesive, high-quality), and is active in Life Groups and/or other ministries in the church.

Please review the description linked below for more details.


Send your resume to Pastor PJ for the above job.
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