May 2008

It is hard to believe but we are now in the home stretch towards summer vacation! The last day of the After School SPARKS program is May 8th. We will be celebrating the end to a great year with a picnic at the City Park from 4:00 – 5:15 with food, games, and lots of fun!

For those of you who are enrolled, Latchkey will now run after school Monday thru Friday until 5:30. If your child is not enrolled and you are interested in this service please pick up an enrollment form on the bulletin board outside the office.

With the end of the school year approaching we are also beginning enrollment for the Summer SPARKS program. Space is limited and spots fill up fast. Please turn in your enrollment forms as soon as possible so you won’t miss out on the fun!

Super Summer Activities
for your Family

Popsicle Eating Contest
Try and see who can take the longest time to eat a Popsicle. The "eating your popsicle the slowest" contest takes not only patience, but also the ability to withstand turning into a sticky, streaked mess while the Popsicle melts.

Sidewalk Chalk
One way to bring a smile to the faces of kids of all ages is to buy some sidewalk chalk. A bucket of sidewalk chalk will keep kids busy for hours. Families can create just about any type of artwork they want. If it's raining, a garage floor or covered concrete patio works great as a chalk canvas.

Have a Picnic in the yard
No picnic table required for this family friendly activity. Whether everybody sits in the grass, on the sidewalk or front steps, or you spread out an old beach towel or tablecloth, the entire family will have a great time. Kids love the novelty of disregarding table manners while dining on the lawn. Even if you do have a picnic table, elbows on the table and licking your fingers are all a part of the laid-back, fun in the sun.

Important Dates to Remember

May 8th – Last Day of SPARKS
May 23rd – NO SCHOOL
May 26th – NO SCHOOL
May 28th – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1/2 Day)
June 9th – July 17th - Summer SPARKS!!!