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SUMC — Preschool & Kindergarten Page 1
APRIL 2015
A p r i l N e w s l e t t e r
2428 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078 // Phone: (678) 430-6010 // www.snellvilleumc.org
S p r i n g Fo r w a r d In This Issue:
Spring Forward
Campus Activities
Spring Fling
Fall Openings
Yearbooks Still on Sale
Relay for Life
VBS, Summer Camps, &
More
Thank You
Box Tops & LFE
Cafeteria Luncheon
Holy Week Activities
April Calendar
I love this time of the year when daylight savings time arrives. The days gradually
get longer and winter is behind us. It allows us to spend more time outside and
cherish the beauty that surrounds us.
Springtime is an ideal time to think about new possibilities and visions for the
future. Philippians 3:13-14 says, “Forgetting those things which are behind, and
reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
It is a blessing to know that in God’s eyes, our past is the past. We can bring our
faults and failures to the cross, forget the bad stuff, cherish the good stuff , and
“spring forward” with joy and anticipation for the wonderful plans He has waiting
for us.
Enjoy the blessings and beauty of spring.
Happy Easter!
~ Debbie
Spring Fl ing
2428 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078 // Phone: (678) 430-6010 // www.snellvilleumc.org
Our PTA Board has been working hard at planning this year’s Spring Fling which is set for Tuesday, April 28 from 6:00-8:00pm.
The PTA’s theme this year is Parent Appreciation and they have a lot of activities planned for the evening.
Dinner will be provided at no cost for a family up to 6 people to express our appreciation for partnering with SUMC Preschool &
Kindergarten for your child’s early childhood education. The menu features pizza, salad, and ice cream from Brusters.
An interactive Science Show will be presented to all that attend. Furthermore, Jackie Attaway, our Art Teacher, will host an Art
Show featuring your child’s art work. Lastly, families will get the opportunity to enjoy our Scholastic Book Fair. A large variety
of books for the entire family will be available and they are all “Buy One, Get One Free”! It’s a perfect time to pick up extra
books for summer reading.
Please complete the Spring Fling reservation flyer that will come home after Spring Break to allow us to prepare for enough
pizza and ice cream.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to help with this fabulous event. There are lots of opportunities to
serve dinner, work in the ice cream station, work the Book Fair and Art Show, assist with
clean-up, etc. If you are gifted in any of these areas, we would love to talk with you about
assisting us at the event. For more information, please email Julie Welch at
Campus Activities Page 2
Fall Openings Yearbooks are Still on Sale!
We have limited openings available for Fall 2015. Stop by
the preschool office to reserve your child’s spot or to
place your child’s name on a waiting list. We want every-
one to return, so don’t delay!
Calling all parents!!! We need you to help us spread the
word about our wonderful Preschool & Kindergarten
programs. Since you continue to be our best form of
advertising, we will continue to award your family with a
referral fee of $50.00 for every new family that signs up
and mentions that they were referred by you.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to capture your
child’s precious moments with a wonderful keepsake
yearbook that you will treasure for years to come. All the
year’s memories and more are included in a full size
quality colored yearbook. The cost is $25 per yearbook.
Stop by the office and complete an order form today!
All classes with 100%
participation will receive an
ice cream party sponsored
by the PTA!
Tuesday, April 28
6:00pm—8:00pm
Relay for Li fe 2015 Fundrais ing Week! Apri l 13 - 17
2428 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078 // Phone: (678) 430-6010 // www.snellvilleumc.org
Relay for Life is a national event that benefits the American Cancer Society to bring awareness to this horrible disease that
affects so many. To show our support, our school will be supporting this mission during the month of April. We have a fun-
filled spirit week planned for the children. For a $1.00 per day donation, children have the opportunity to participate in the
following spirit days:
April 13: Hat Day—Wear your favorite hat to school. All types of hats encouraged!
April 14: Tattoo Day—Participating children will receive a temporary tattoo.
April 15: PJ Day—Wear your PJ’s and PJ accessories (robes, sleepers, sleep masks, etc.) to school. Parents, please make sure
you send tennis shoes if your child elects to wear slippers to school this day.
April 16: Popsicle Day-Cool off and enjoy a yummy popsicle with your friends!
April 17: Dress-up/Costume Day—Calling all super heroes and princesses. Wear your favorite costume or dress-up for school.
Friday, May 8, 2015
6:00pm at the Gwinnett Co. Fairgrounds
$10 Registration Fee
Activities Continued Page 3
VBS, Summer Camp, and More
This year, we are offering eight (8) fun-filled weeks of Summer Camp for children who were 2-5 years of age by September 1,
2014. In addition to our preschool camps, the church is offering Vacation Bible School and Music & More Camps for older
children as well. For questions regarding Summer Camp, please call 678-430-6010. For questions regarding church programs,
please contact the church office at 678-430-6000.
VBS: “Everest—Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Powers” June 1-5, 9am-12:30pm. Ages 3 years to 5th Grade.
$20 Registration Fees apply. Registration is on-line.
Summer Camps: June 8-July 31, 9:30am-1:30pm. Full week or 3 day options available. Ages 2-5. Registration and weekly
fees apply.
Music & More Camp: “Back to the Cross” June 22-26, 9am-12pm. Ages Pre-K (completed)- 5th grade. Cost: $50 First
Child (in same family), $30 Second Child (in same family), $25 Third Child (in same family). Registration is on-line.
Thank You
2428 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078 // Phone: (678) 430-6010 // www.snellvilleumc.org
Activities Continued Page 4
4’s & Kindergarten Cafeteria Luncheon
Thanks to everyone who helped make our Spring Consignment
Sale such a huge success! To those who helped with the initial
set-up, checked in sellers, volunteered your time to assure a
pleasant shopping experience for our customers, donated
clothing to the preschool, sorted, cleaned-up, etc. (the list
could go on and on), we thank you!!
Thanks also to our Consignment Sale Board Members who
meet throughout the entire year (10 months out of 12) to plan
and organize this phenomenal fundraising event!!!
On Friday, May 1 our 4’s and Kindergarten classes will experience a cafeteria style
luncheon to prepare them for elementary school. This lunch is provided “free” by
the preschool. Children will be directed by parent volunteers to serve themselves.
The menu is chicken nuggets, carrots, half of a banana, oatmeal raisin cookie, and a
carton of milk or water. We hope that all 4’s and Kindergarten students get to
participate in this great experience!
Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping, please contact the
preschool office at 678-430-6010 or Angel Smith at [email protected].
Holy Week Activities at Snellville United Methodist Church
Prayer Stations: March 29-April 3 - Sunday, 12pm-8pm, Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm, & Friday, 9am-12pm.
Stations will be set-up in the Gathering Room, Sanctuary & Courtyard
Holy Thursday: April 2 at 7pm in the Sanctuary
Good Friday: April 3 at 12pm in the Chapel
Easter Celebration Services: April 5 at 6:45am (Sunrise Service in the Courtyard), 8:30am (Traditional Service
in the Sanctuary), 9:30am (Contemporary Service in the CLC), 11am (Traditional Service in the Sanctuary) , and 12:30pm(Latino Service in
Building J)
Box Tops/LFE
A big thank you goes out to all of the families for sending in
Box Tops and Labels for Education (LFE). Ms. Ashley & Ms.
Kim’s 3 year old class wins our friendly classroom collection
period for the months of January and February. Their class
turned in 389 box tops! They will be rewarded with an ice
cream party on the day of their choosing.
Ms. Julie, Ms. Cynthia, Ms. Karen, and Ms. Elizabeth’s classes
were our winners of LFE for the collection period of Nov - Feb.
These classes received a popcorn party on March 21.
2428 Main Street East, Snellville, GA 30078 // Phone: (678) 430-6010 // www.snellvilleumc.org
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Upcoming
Events
Spring and/or Cap & Gown Pictures
April 1 & 2
School Holiday - Good Friday
April 3
School Closed - Spring Break
April 6-10
Relay for Life
April 13-17
May Tuition Due
April 15
Assembly Chapel
April 23
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 27-May 1
Spring Fling - Parent Appreciation Night
April 28
Scholastic Book Fair - BOGO Promotion
April 29-30
4’s & Kindergarten Cafeteria Luncheon
May 1 T e a c h e r A p p r e c i a t i o n W e e k
S p r i n g B r e a k W e e K ! ! !
Spring Pictures
R e l a y F o r L I f e
School
Holiday
May Tuition
Due
BOGO Scholastic Book 4’s & K
Luncheon
6-8pm
Spring Fling
Assembly
Chapel
Preschool & Kindergarten Program Staff
Debbie McIntosh, Director - [email protected]
Rhonda Fowler, Financial Admin - [email protected]
Julie Welch, Admin Assistant - [email protected]
Preschool & Kindergarten
Office Hours
9:00am—2:00pm (M-F)