Newsletter: January 12
Dear Common Ground Families,
It’s been an exciting second week of the new year and it is only TUESDAY! This week we have received the following announcements:
Fairfax County is ready to begin vaccinating teachers (including childcare providers) - we will continue to share our plans and details as we receive information from the Health Department
Governor Northam has announced his plans to support Early Childhood Education, which includes using tax money from the legalization marijuana specifically to support Early Childhood Education
We have an information session for families with Rising Kindergarteners on Thursday evening - register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOyrrzMvH9YPjV5dLGQ1nvMlxlRIbz85
And Friday is HAT DAY!
We are still a long way from the end of the Pandemic, but there is starting to feel like some relief is in sight. We thank each and every one of you for your continued support as we keep our community safe.
Next week, we will be closed on Monday in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., however we will be OPEN on inauguration day.
Please, as always, reach our if you have any questions or concerns! Now on to the FUN STUFF!
-Liz
2021 is flying by and our teachers are starting off the year in style.
Our classrooms are in full swing with their January curriculum! Check out these clever little washing machines the Rising Stars made as Ms. Petty and Ms. Vanessa guide our kiddos through the “Clothing Unit” of Creative Curriculum! Our teachers are so fun, they make the winter months breeze by.
Our Playful Pandas and Dancing Monkeys are learning ALL ABOUT about winter and cold weather animals while our Honeybees power through the ball unit with curiosity and a hunger for answers that we just love to see. Make sure to ask your kids all about what they learned, you might just learn something yourself!
PANERA SPIRIT NIGHT IS THIS WEEKEND!!
WHERE: 460 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
WHEN: Sat, Jan 16th FROM 4:00pm - 8:00pm
HOW: SHOW THIS FLYER, mention you’re there for us when you order!
The fun part? ANYONE you know can support us when they go to Panera bread that night! Family, friends, neighbors, anyone! Tell them to go out, get warm soup and comforting bread bowls and vibrant salads, and mention our name! Support has never been so easy (and so delicious)
Miss the Holidays? Don’t worry, we have you covered…
Friday, January 15th is HAT DAY! All of us here at Common Ground will be wearing our favorite hats, and we want you to join us! Send your kiddos to school in they’re silliest, funniest, comfiest, most favorite hats, and wear yours too! Who says kids get to have all the fun?
Afterward send us your pictures. We can make a “Hat Day” collage that will show how together we are, even apart…
CALLING ALL PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
We are looking for parents who are willing to be on an “on-call” substitute teacher list. This would provide an opportunity for our teachers to be able to vote in all elections or schedule doctors appointments.
For more information on this, read here
Curious about what to do with your rising kindergartener?
Will you have a rising kindergartener NEXT year?
We are having an interest meeting on Thursday, January 14th from 5:30PM-6:00PM! We would love to answer your questions, talk about milestones, and discuss the benefits of a play-based curriculum.
Email Ms. Liz for more info!
Check out our blog for more goings on! If you have any questions please contact us! We love hearing from you.
Love,
Your CG Family