Newsletter: March 31

Dear Parents,

We have exciting news to share this week!

NOTE: We are expecting TORRENTIAL STORMS today between 4:45pm and 5:30pm. We are remaining open, however, if you are able to pick up before the storms, it would be helpful for our staff.

COVID Updates:

We were excited to share that we are participating in Test to Stay last week! We have been lucky that we have not had an exposure yet, but there have been a few small outbreaks at other local schools, so we are staying vigilant. Forms to participate in Test to Stay will begin going out next week.

We also have TWO vaccine clincs to announce!

We will be running a “spring vaccine catch up” clinic with CVS for adults to update any vaccines they may need.
When the COVID Vaccine for children under age 5 is approved (hopefully mid-April) we will be hosting an on-site vaccination clinic! We were excited to be offered this opportunity by the Health Department to help both protect our community, but also make the process of getting your child vaccinated easier! As soon as we have all of the details, we will pass them along

We have some staff shout outs we are so excited to share!

Ms. Kisha is now working with Ms. Petty in the Rising Stars and we are so thrilled with their pairing! Their team exudes creativity and patience and they are so amazing at inspiring exploration of their Creative Curriculum activities. We look forward to seeing what they do next!
Saying farewell to Ms. Vanessa was hard, but we know she’s on to the next beautiful chapter of her life and we could not be more proud of her! We look forward to her visiting the kids and hearing about all of her adventures. Thank you for everything, Ms. Vanessa!
Ms. Celestine has stepped into a role where she assists in multiple classrooms. She has been instrumental at providing quality care and support in every classroom where we have needed an extra helping hand. We are so happy (and lucky!) to have her.
Ms. Casey from the Busy Bees has expanded her role to include assistance in the Playful Pandas in the afternoon! She is getting experience with multiple ages and the kids are so excited to get to spend time with her.
Our beloved Summer Counselors are returning in May! Ms. Katie has already returned to Common Ground and has been helping us out on Fridays. While we know this experience is invaluable to her as well, we are so grateful to have her here.

That’s all for now! But stay tuned for more updates as the Summer comes closer!

CHIPS, DIPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS!: Chipotle Fundraiser!

Our next Family Fundraiser Night is at CHIPOTLE on April 11th from 4-8PM! It is at the Sunset Hills location: 12152 Sunset Hills Road, Reston VA 20190

Stop by the store or order Online. Pickup Orders Count! Order through the Chipotle App or on their website. Here is our Flyer
Use this Coupon Code: KG3Y7KQ

Note: ubereats, doordash, and other delivery sites like that DO NOT COUNT

We get 33% of the sales, so share with everyone you can!

Can’t do this fundraiser? That’s okay! We have Family Fundraiser Nights each month! Check out our calendar and find your new local favorite dinner place! How can you help make these succeed? Share our Facebook Events and Flyers with all your local friends and family! Who doesn’t like a ready-made, delicious family dinner?

Nando’s Peri Peri: May TBD I On the Border: June 2nd