Dear Parents,

It’s Halloween week with RAIN in the forecast for Friday.

Trunk-or-Treat RAIN DATE

We are moving Trunk or Treat to Friday, November 5th, due to rain. We have added an FAQ section to the Trunk or Treat Blog, please check it out HERE.

WE WILL STILL BE DOING TRICK OR TREATING ON THE 29TH. The kids will be trick or treating to each classroom door. While we cannot have our parents come into the building, we will provide plenty of pictures and videos so you don’t miss out, and we still ask that you all come to the trunk or treat event happening next week!

October 29th:
- Please make sure to send your kids in regular clothes, but pack their costumes for trick or treating in the afternoon. That way they won’t be stuck in their costumes all day, but won’t miss out on the fun! We will be trick or treating from 4:30-5:30PM starting with babies and moving through by age.
- It is going to be raining!! Please Send your kids with appropriate rain gear.
November 5th: Read everything you need to know about our updated Trunk or Treat HERE. We will post more updates next week!

Speaking of Inclement Weather…

Autumn has been really showing its colors this week! This is as good a time as any to let you know about our AUTUMN WEATHER SUPPLY LIST that each kid needs to be comfortable and happy at school.

We are outside rain or shine barring extreme weather only. Rain Jacket, Rain Boots, Wind Breaker, see what else your kid needs to handle the cold, wet, and windy days.

Autumn Supplies List

COMPLETE Supplies List — If you want to get ahead for any of the other seasons, check out our complete list for every type of weather!

Common Ground is embracing the tenants of Conscious Discipline

Do you ever wish you knew how to better communicate with kids? So do we. As teachers, we are always looking for incredible new ways to guide and teach the next generation. Conscious Discipline is a mindset we have been learning to embrace at all times to teach our children using love instead of fear.

We really want to share our journey with you, so we will be sharing some Conscious Discipline Spotlights for the next couple of weeks!

CLICK HERE to check out a little introduction on Conscious Discipline, followed by a description of S.T.A.R. Breathing, an essential tool when teaching kids how to communicate what they need. Want more? Check out these links!

Instagram I Blog I Free Webinars I Podcast I Discipline Tips I Extra Info Links I Methodology I Our Blog

On-Site Rapid Tests!

With the BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test, the same rapid test being performed at pediatricians offices, now available over the counter, Common Ground is now able to offer rapid antigen testing on site for the following two conditions:

a mild symptom that develops overnight that would not otherwise exclude a child for care
to return to care after staying home for illness, when the child does not have a doctor’s note or negative test lab report

We are excited to be able to offer this “yes” answer for parents who have struggled to get appointments or have asked that we accept rapid tests.