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5/17/2016

THANK YOU!

The privilege of being a teacher for past 46+ years has brought me more joy than I can express. A most special place in my heart is reserved for my Melody Lane Preschool Kids, whom I have taught since 1981. Their eagerness to learn, excitement at new things, emerging language and social skills are a wonder to behold. When I think of where each child began 9 months ago and watch them today, my heart wants to burst. What an incredible time of life, with so much purity, love, joy at being alive. There is nothing sweeter than seeing their faces, enjoying their hugs and watching the growth in these enchanting little ones. I have spent the last several weeks looking into their eyes and trying to capture forever these moments and the intensity of love I feel for them. Thank you parents, for trusting me and sharing these precious children.

Thank you to my extraordinary teachers for adding magic and delight into every single moment, and for showing heroic portions of love and patience. You have all been a gift, directly from heaven. Thank you ALL!

Love, Laurie

It will be a difficult year without them, but keep your eye on the blog a year from fall for more info about Melody Lane in the future.

ONE MORE GRADUATION REMINDER



Our Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday 19.  All children will come at their regular times for a rehearsal and preparation for graduation.  Parents will join us one hour later. The program will be about 30 minutes, after which we will have refreshments and a photo booth outside. We are so proud of your children and we're excited to join you in celebrating their amazing accomplishments at Melody Lane this year.

Here are exact times:

4-5 year old morning class Wednesday, May 18   
   9:00 AM  Children arrive
  10:00 AM Parents and guests arrive

4-5 year old afternoon class Wednesday May 18
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents and guests arrive

3-4 year old morning class Thursday May 19
   9:00 AM Children arrive
  10:00AM Parents and guest arrive

3-4 year old afternoon class Thursday May 19
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents arrive

TEDDY BEAR WEEK WAS GRRRRReat!

Click here for some fun with Teddy Bears! We practiced ALL our skills this week!

Favorites week and Teddy Bear Picnic

Click here to join some of our friends for Teddy Bear Picnic and Favorites Week.

FAVORITES WEEK

Click here to see our Melody Lane kids reenact their favorite activities from this year

5/16/2016

GRADUATION CELEBRATION


Our Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday 19.  All children will come at their regular times for a rehearsal and preparation for graduation.  Parents will join us one hour later. The program will be about 30 minutes, after which we will have refreshments and a photo booth outside. We are so proud of your children and we're excited to join you in celebrating their amazing accomplishments at Melody Lane this year.

Here are exact times:

4-5 year old morning class Wednesday, May 18   
   9:00 AM  Children arrive
  10:00 AM Parents and guests arrive

4-5 year old afternoon class Wednesday May 18
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents and guests arrive

3-4 year old morning class Thursday May 19
   9:00 AM Children arrive
  10:00AM Parents and guest arrive

3-4 year old afternoon class Thursday May 19
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents arrive

5/11/2016

The Fish have a home!

Thanks to Josie from our three year old class, our fish now have a home! Thanks to others who offered to adopt them!

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC !

Our Teddy Bear picnic will be held during regular preschool classes on THURSDAY May 12 and FRIDAY May 13.  Each child is invited to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal, and we will provide the picnic.   If you don't have a stuffed animal we have a few here they can use.

5/06/2016

Our Wonderful Mother's Picnic 2016

click here to see photos of our picnic

Photos of our exciting April and May

Click here for photos from April/May activities

Melody Lane Preschool Graduation Reminder

Our Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday 19.  All children will come at their regular times for a rehearsal and preparation for graduation.  Parents will join us one hour later. The program will be about 30 minutes, after which we will have refreshments and a photo booth outside. We are so proud of your children and we're excited to join you in celebrating their amazing accomplishments at Melody Lane this year.

Here are exact times:

4-5 year old morning class Wednesday, May 18   
   9:00 AM  Children arrive
  10:00 AM Parents and guests arrive

4-5 year old afternoon class Wednesday May 18
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents and guests arrive

3-4 year old morning class Thursday May 19
   9:00 AM Children arrive
  10:00AM Parents and guest arrive

3-4 year old afternoon class Thursday May 19
   1:00 PM Children arrive
   2:00 PM Parents arrive


 

4/25/2016

Our Wonderful Melody Lane Graduation Photos

On Friday April 29 and Tuesday. May 3, Biggs photography will be taking individual and class photos at preschool.  You will be receiving flyers soon with details about these special photos.

4/20/2016

REMINDER OF TEACHER WORK DAY TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Just a reminder from our Calendar that Tuesday April 26 is a teacher work day, and there will be no school.

4/12/2016

GETTING READY FOR CHICKS!

Another new way to practice names

We never get tired of Blocks!

Working together

Hardhat babysitter

Finding the fuzzy chicks

Exploring new textures and techniuqes making chicks

Making chick feathers with forks

The incubator is ready and we are busy preparing

FUN WITH BABY ANIMALS WEEK

Milking the cow

In Tandem






Just like the farmer does





4/04/2016

THIS WEEK IS BABIES AND BABY ANIMAL WEEK

Please have your child bring a baby picture of themselves (between 0-2 years) this week.  We are celebrating how they have grown and all they have learned!

3/26/2016

BLUE THE BUNNY and other EASTER JOYS

Take home bag..great to decorate a cupcake or easter card

Easter Bunny Chocolate pudding


What's more fun than the Easter Bunny? When he turns into chocolate pudding!


















The beginning of our spontaneous read-a-thon


We LOVE a good book!!!

Nothing says love like snuggling up to a good book




Funny stories


Friends sharing a story


The ability to express
Show and Tell builds confidence





To share


Add caption


And even surprise teachers with amazing gadgets





Outside at Last!









Hooray for sunshine




Easter chicks in birdseed
Dominoes matching game

Letter recognition and name writing





Thinking of new ways to play the game

Reviewing Bunny handling techniques




He loved us

And we loved him