Dear New and Returning Families,
We are very excited to start the Summer session with your student! Week by week, they will be exposed to a variety of fun and interesting ways to grow in self-confidence and awareness of the world around them.
Items to Bring the First Day:
- A packed lunch. (M-Th) NSM provides lunch every Friday. Please discuss any allergies or food sensitivities with NSM staff in advance so we can prepare.
- A change of (seasonal) clothes to be kept in cubby: Pants/shorts, shirt, socks, underwear.
- Toddler size bed sheet/ small blanket for nap time
- *kept at school and sent home every other Friday to be washed and returned the following Monday.
- *Please no toys or large stuffed animals.
- A small cup (Glass or ceramic)
- *No lids or straws please
- Your child’s immunization records if we do not already have them.
- Sunscreen, towel, swim suit, and water bottle for tons of fun outdoors in the sunshine.
- *Pools will be out every Friday – depending on weather.
***Please label all belongings with your child’s first name.***
A few things to consider when bringing your child to school the first week:
Please arrive on time (or early) the first week in order to help your child settle in.
If your child doesn’t cry at drop off the first day, awesome! While some children can be ready for new experiences, the likely scenario is that your child will cry the next day, or soon after that first day as they get used to this new routine of separating from home and becoming familiar to a new environment. If this happens, please be warned that this is to be expected and we are here to support you as your child takes time connecting to their new learning environment. We are very diligent about sending text photos and keeping you updated on how your child is doing throughout the day until the connection is a success. Our goal is to help you and your child transition with ease.
You can view the Summer curriculum and schedule at the links below:
Week 1 July 8th – 12th: Summer Garden and Outdoor Art
Week 2 July 15th – July 19th: Water, Dirt, Sand Play
Week 3 July 22nd – 26th: Cooking/Tasting the Harvest
Week 4 July 29th – Aug 2nd: Sports and Physical Education
Week 5 Aug 5th – Aug 9th: Readers Theatre and Talent Show
Week 6 Aug 12th – 16th: Intro to STEM
Week 7 19th – 23rd: Preparing for the Harvest Festival
We are SO excited to see you this Summer!
Please let us know if you have any questions and we’ll see you soon!
-Team NSM
