Is it the end of the year already? Where has the time gone? The school year has just flown by and the kids and staff are gearing up for what we know will be a fun and exciting summer!

As we draw to a close, we would like to thank all of you for your support of our program and for the opportunity to be a part of your children’s lives. It has been a wonderful year! We will surely miss all the children who are graduating and/or moving on to new schools.

The end of the school year is a busy time for everyone, so take a minute to mark your calendars with the following dates to remember:

June 4: BIG K GRADUATION!!! NORBECK CLOSED ALL DAY. Graduates should arrive at 12:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church classroom. Invited guests may find a seat in the sanctuary. Graduation will begin at 2:00 p.m.

June 12: THURSDAY - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!! Norbeck closes at
6:00 p.m.

June 16: First day of our summer program!!!! Spaces are still available so get your applications in soon!

August 14: THURSDAY – LAST DAY OF SUMMER PROGRAM

Can you believe that summer is right around the corner? We can’t wait to begin our summer program and welcome back some old familiar faces. How could we forget Sara, Kristen and Kellie? All of these people will be back for the summer fun along with some of the wonderful staff that has been with us throughout the year and some new faces too!

Speaking of summer . . . don’t forget to send your child to school with sunscreen on everyday! The Maryland Health Department prevents us from applying sunscreen to the children throughout the day. Also, please make sure the bottle does not accidentally end up in your child’s backpack. We wouldn’t want another child to get a hold of it unintentionally!

Please be on the lookout for the Norbeck Summer Program t-shirt. If you have registered for camp, your child’s shirt will be sent home during the first week of camp!

As you know, the sun is a major factor in determining whether or not we take the children outside. However, it is not the only factor. We have many children, and staff, who suffer from bad allergies. If the pollen count is very high for the day we may make the decision to keep the children inside to prevent breathing problems for those who suffer. We also pay attention to the ozone air quality forecast. If it is code red or higher we will keep the children inside as well.

For those days that we are outside, we always make sure the children have water readily available to them. Not only does every classroom have a bottled water cooler, but we also take a portable cooler out to the playground filled with bottled water as well! The kids know, but you may want to help us by reminding them, that they are free to get a drink whenever they wish!!!

Just a note: we do seem to have many jackets that have not been claimed. Take a look at the coat rack by the office and see if one of your jackets has found a new home here instead of in your closet at home!

A LOOK AHEAD TO FALL 2008

You will receive more information for the year over the summer (we know you can’t wait and will be eagerly checking your mailbox everyday!) Until then, just remember that the first day of school is August 26th . This is the day for you to “Get Acquainted” with your child’s teacher and classroom. The NEW children should come from 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m and returning students should come from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Remember, this is just a “Get Acquainted” day. The first full day of school will be August 27th. See you then!!!!!

As we say goodbye for the year, we would like to remind you that someone is always in the office to help you. Although the door may be closed, feel free to walk in any time you want. The door is closed not to keep you out, but to keep the noise to a minimum!!! We would love to see you anytime!

Have a wonderful summer. We will see you next year!