NewsletterCentral Co•Op Nursery School December 2019

Please feel free to reach out to members of the Board with any questions or concerns you might have. Parents are welcome to attend Board Meetings if they would like. Check in to see when the next meeting is!

Page 2 Letter from the Director Thank You to our Volunteers! Page 3 December/January Calendars Page 4 Happenings at the Co•Op Page 5 Central Co•Op Shop Lunch Bunch Extended Day Toddler Prep Program

Page 6 Yankee Candle Fundraiser Winter Carnival Kindergarten Registration Co•Op Registration Page 7 Co•Op Partnerships Page 8Holiday Crafts

HAPPY

HOLIDAYS!

Board 2019-2020 President Emily Deschenes president@centralcoop.org Director Suzanne Dionne director@centralcoop.org Assistant Director Jill LeMasurier jlemasurier@centralcoop.org VP of Volunteering/Fundraising Becky Tryon vicepresident@centralcoop.org Treasurer Philip Martineau treasurer@centralcoop.org Secretary Michelle Fearon secretary@centralcoop.org Publicity Jen Stonehouse publicity@centralcoop.org Newsletter Ashley Driscoll newsletter@centralcoop.org Website/Technology Sokna Kimsoungtech@centralcoop.org Maintenance Nicole Krenning maintenance@centralcoop.org

Dear Parents,

The excitement at the Co-Op is beginning to build as the anticipation for the upcoming holidays and winter break begins! This time of year signals a huge growth in the kids as well as a sense of settling in of each classroom. Each class and child is comfortable with the routine, expectations and the fun factor.

On Thursday AND Friday, December 19 & 20 we will have our annual Holiday Concert in the Big Hall at 9:30 am. The children will perform a variety of holiday songs and then return to their classrooms to have a special snack with their friends.

***Mrs. Holden’s class and Mrs. Sheehan will be performing both days!!

At the conclusion of school on December 20th we will begin our winter break and school will reopen January 6th, 2020!!

When we return in January, we will begin the registration process for the 2020-2021 school year. On Jan 6 & 7 I will be accepting registration forms from currently enrolled families.. Please return your forms ASAP as we will open enrollment to the public February 1!

We have been very fortunate with the weather thus far, however it will soon be very cold and I would like to remind you to be sure that your child comes to school with a LABELED hat, mittens, snow boots, snow pants and jacket. I cannot stress enough how much we appreciate labeled clothing. It makes the teachers and the parent helper’s job much easier when trying to get the children dressed and undressed. We will go out if the temperature is 32 degrees or above.

In the event of snow, we will cancel school based upon the town of Chelmsford closings. If public school is can-celed because of the weather we will close as well. If Chelmsford has a delay, our HALF day program will cancel but our FULL day program will follow the delay for Chelmsford. Please watch any of the news channels carefully for Chelmsford Public’s announcement.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy holiday season!! -Suzanne

Letter from the DirectorSuzanne Dionne | director@centralcoop.org

Thank You to Our Volunteers Thank you to Nicole Krenning, Tobi McGovern, Cody Signore, and Sydnye Whitaker-Wilke for participating in the November Playground Clean-Up! We would also like to thank all of our wonderful room parents for all that they do!

Each hand has a gift needed to fulfill a Christmas wish. You can find the Santa Fund Tree at the top of the hallway where Mrs. Dionne greets everyone each day.

This program has been run in Chelmsford for years and directly supports families in our community. For some, these will be their only gifts this Christmas. We appreciate your generosity in helping to make these families’ Christmas a lot brighter. Gifts are due by December 16th and 17th.

Santa Fund

Volunteering If you have any questions or concerns related to a fundraising event or if you are interested in volunteering please feel free to contact our VP of Volunteering and Fundraising: Becky Tryon at vicepresident@centralcoop.org

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December Key

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Co•Op Events Winter Concerts The children sing songs and have a little holiday gathering to get excited for school vacation. Patriots Spirit Day Students can come to school dressed in their favorite Pat’s gear if they’d like! Chelmsford Kindergarten Reg. Please take a look at the Chelmsford School Website but Registration runs from 1.28-1.30 at very particular times. CoOp Registration All returning families can register by the first of 2020. Those new to the CoOp will be able to register by 2.1 REMINDER Winter Carnival Our Winter Carnival will take place on February 1 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Try your skill at the game booths and play the raffle to win one of the many fabulous prizes sponsored by local businesses. Enjoy carnival-themed goodies and games, balloons, dance and martial arts exhibitions, a magic show, glitter tattoos, and fun for the whole family! Check out our flyer or Facebook page for more information! This is the CoOps largest fundraiser of the year! Come join us!

School Closing Please note that the Central Co•Op will be CLOSED for: Holiday Break starting Monday, December 23rd through January 6th Martin Luther King Jr Day: Monday, January 20th *In the event of School Closings the CoOp follows Chelmsford Public School’s. Please check our facebook page for any updates in the event of closings and delays.

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Happenings At the Co•Op

Co•Op Cupcake Wall

Take a peek at some of the fun events and crafts our kiddos have been doing over the past few months and be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram for more pictures and event information!

Please don’t forget, if you’re feeling sweet, you can grab a cupcake from our cupcake wall. Each cupcake contains an item that can be donated to the co•op. Such items include: shaving cream, paper towels, toilet bowl cleaner, spoons, bleach, latex free band-aids, tissues, and garbage bags.

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Extended Day The fall tends to be a busy time for most families. If

you have errands to run or appointments to make why not have your child spend the day with us! Sign your child up for an extended day with all of their friends at the Central Co•Op! If you’re interested please provide: a peanut/tree nut and sunflower butter free lunch sheets and blankets for rest time The Co•Op provides a structured afternoon of activities and fun with our fantastic teachers. The Cost: $50 The Time: 12p.m. to 4p.m. Please contact Suzanne if intersted.

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Every little bit helps us provide extra enrichment programs and classroom updates for our students.

We appreciate your support!

The Central Co•Op offers lunch bunch! If you have extra errands to run or your child wants to have lunch with their friends sign them up for lunch bunch with Suzanne. We ask that you please give a 24 hour notice to Suzanne before hand. The Cost: 1:00p.m. pick-up $15 1:30p.m. pick-up $20 Please be sure to send your child to school with a peanut, treanut free, sunflower butter and sunflower seed free lunch and drink in a labeled lunchbox or bag.

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REGISTRATION REMINDER REGISTRATION REMINDER

Returning Families Registration begins on January 6th New Families

Registration begins on Febrary 1st

http://www.centralcoop.orgFor more details check out:

Registration will be January 28th, 29th, and 30th

Follow link below: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/registration

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The Hand Print Wreath is a fun way to add a personal touch to your decorations this hoilday season. Have them either trace their hand on green paper, or if you're daring, have them place their hand in green paint to make a wreath. Add some red berries and a bow to make the wreath complete! What you will need: Construction PaperPaint Scissors Ribbon

The Snow Globe is a great way to get your kids excited for the snow and to re-use those old baby jars. Simply remove the label from the jar and wash. Glue your object to the lid and let it sit for 24 hours. Add 5 drops of glycerin to your distilled water as well as your glitter. Close the lid and shake! It's super simple and a lot of fun! What you will need: Baby Food JarsMini Object (anything you like really) glitter Glycerin (at the Walmart pharmacy) Glass or Bead Glue Glitter Distilled Water *There are a few tutorials online if you find yourself having trouble with the directions above or if you're having difficulty finding all of the supplies listed.

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