The Play Schools
Hours of
Operation:
6:30a-6:00p M-F
May 2017 Newsletter
The Play School at
Arbor Village
11501 E 116th Street
Fishers, IN 46037
The Play School at
Saxony Village
13149 E 131st Street
Fishers, IN 46037
The Play School at
Stoney Creek
15575 Stony Creek Way
Noblesville, IN 46060
The Play School at
Legacy
14454 Community Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone:
(317) 841-0647
Fax:
(317) 841-0754
Email:
Monique@theplayschoo
ls.com
Phone:
(317) 776-3330
Fax:
(317) 776-3390
Email:
krista@saxonyplay
school.com
Phone:
(317) 773-7695
Fax:
(317) 773-7665
Email:
keri@theplayschools
.com
Phone:
(317) 810-1760
Fax:
(317) 810-1759
Email:
cassie@theplayschools
.com
Director:
Monique Sharifi
Director:
Krista Roberts
Director:
Keri Mitchell
Director:
Cassie Miller
Contents
Mother’s Day Tea
1
Preschool Graduation
2
Housekeeping Items
3, 4
Lunch Menu
5
Family Resource Corner
6
Other Admins
6
Upcoming
Events!
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Teacher
Appreciation Day
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Mother’s Day Tea
Pre-K Graduation
Closed for
Memorial Day!
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th this year! Please join us on
Thursday, May 11th as we honor our special Moms who help make
the days brighter, the boo-boos hurt less, our books more fun, and
the dark nights less scary. You wear many hats, Moms, so let us
pamper you as we serve you tea and treats! Your personal
invitation has been placed in your child’s cubby in his/her
classroom.
Our Mother’s Day Tea schedule has been spread out so that
mothers of multiples have the opportunity to attend the different
tea times and so that ample parking will be available. Please see
your child’s classroom schedule below:
Infants: 2:00 – 3:00
Toddlers/2s: 3:00 – 4:00
Preschool 3s/ PreK 4s: 4:00-5:00
PreK 5s: 1:30-2:30
We hope to see you there Moms! Please RSVP to your Directors by
May 4th to ensure we have enough treats for all! Happy Mother’s
Day!
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We hope you can join us for our annual graduation ceremony followed by a brief reception. The
ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 so please make sure you arrive 10-15 minutes early to secure
parking and seating so the ceremony can begin on time. Please RSVP to your center director with how
many family members will be in attendance so that we can provide enough refreshments for the
reception.
We look forward to honoring the following Pre-K graduates who have worked so hard on this year’s
program. Congratulations, graduates! We know you will be very successful at Kindergarten next year!
Stoney Creek
05/19/2017
Issac Young
Adam Estes
Easton DeMarco
Nevaeh Coonce
Amelia
Kramer
Anthony Chilcote
Graham DeMarco
Sophia Hesson
Reese Liu
Gavin Bailey
Michael Duiser
Calen Chowning
Kevlyn Ely
Olivia Martin
Quinn Everett
Keagan Bailey
Teagan
Taylor
Colin Burns
Keira Gardner
Jordan Deane
Oliver Nondorf
Hayden Everhart
Alexandra Gibson
Zoey Brown
Hayden
King
Lucas Cook
Jacob Johnson
Kara Kenny
Kinsley
Peterson
Amelia Broussard
Mia Kiernan
Charlotte Brobst
Colette Peterson
Anaiah Parks
Landon King
Haylee Wesley
Layna
Miller
Piper Davis
Quinn Lee
Olivia Bryant
Vivian
McKeon
Liam Maultbay
Emery Lutz
Stella Maxwell
Evelyn Jacoby
Harrison Wenning
Jayden Madding
Jordan Miller
Lucy
Vetter
Audrey Sobczak
Kinley McClain
Colton Kempf
Justice
Clark
Haulani Ponce
Isabelle Meier
Griffin Goodknight
Ronan Dorsey
Emalee Patrick
Valerie Norton
Isaiah Wagner
Cole
Wright
Harper Pitmon
Kendall Poling
Isabelle Wagner
Wilkes
Wright
Azalea Nagel
Eleanor Pratt
Macy Kirk
Jasmine Antony
Presli Evans
Sarah Salguero
Laelyn Whitaker
Xavier Flannery
Emily Chambers
Marie Schoenberg
Kailee Lester
Liam
McNamara
Derrick Humphrey
Maxwell Shields
Olivia Kelley
Parker Moss
Ashlyn Yoxall
Lauren Sloan
Wyatt Smith
Bryce Sobek
Brady McFall
Daniel Smoots
Rilyn Ellis
Jace
Lewandowski
Raelin Semler
Eli Stempel
Hannah Green
Isabelle Kahoush
Jaxon Ecker
Gage Weaver
Parker Green
Dax Rector
Cara Wicks
Harper Bullock
Pierce Young
Cameron Foust
Adyson Conly
Many of these graduates have been with us since the Infant and Toddler age classroom! It is
truly an amazing gift for us at The Play School to be a part of your children’s lives
throughout the years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing The Play School
for your children’s early education and care! We look forward to holding back tears at our
ceremonies this year! We hope you enjoy the ceremony!
Saxony Village
05/16/2017
Arbor Village
05/17/2017
Legacy
05/18/2017
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Housekeeping Items
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
SUMMER WITHDRAWS:
LABELED SUNSCREEN
Let’s get reading! Go to
Scholastic.com, find “The
Reading Club” under the
parent link, create an
account, and happy reading!
Here are your school codes
you will enter:
The Play School requires a two week notice
to withdraw should you be making other
arrangements for care for the summer. Any
unused vacation credits cannot be applied
toward your notice. Please see your center
director to discuss re-enrollment options
for the fall. We would love to see your
family back soon! Have a great summer!
It’s time for you to bring in LABELED
bottles of sunscreen lotions (aerosol
sprays are NOT permitted by
licensing). We appreciate you
applying one layer at home in the
mornings and we will continue to
reapply throughout the day!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
THE PLAY SCHOOL 2017
CLOSURES
The Play Schools will announce and hold
annual school-wide teacher conferences
in June. These dates will be announced
soon. In addition, please know that we
conduct this on request at any time of
the year as well. At The Play School we
strive to create a comfortable and
approachable environment where you
can contact your teachers or your
director at any time should you have
questions, concerns, praises or
feedback. We view all of our families
and staff as an extension of our family
so please let us know how we can help
you and make your experience at The
Play School meaningful.
Please mark your calendars
for the following 2017 Play
School closures:
Arbor Village: P4WBB
Saxony Village: L6Z9Y
Stoney Creek: DY6D4
Legacy: NZWYC
**Please make sure you are
only ordering under your
Director’s name and NOT a
teacher in the school.
Thanks in advance for your
orders as it helps our
schools’ libraries grow!
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Thank you for your
participation in the Week of
the Young Child! We loved
having so many parents in our
classrooms to read the
children’s favorite stories!
The WOYC is our schools’
founder/owner, Ms. Rita’s
favorite preschool week
because it is, “all about the
kids!” We hope you and your
child(ren) felt special and
enjoyed the various treats!
Only 52 more weeks until we
get to do it again!
VACATION CREDITS
Don’t forget your two week vacation
credits will renew in August. If you have
unused credits from the 2016/2017 school
year those will not roll over into the new
school year. All families will have two
credits on their account starting August 7th
for the 2017/2018 school year. There are
vacation request slips located in the front
office of each school; we do ask for a two
week notice for any vacation credits used.
Thank you!
*Monday, May 29th, 2017 ~
Memorial Day 2017
*Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 ~
Independence Day 2017
*Friday, September 1st, 2017 ~
Staff Professional Development
Day
*Monday, September 4th, 2017 ~
Labor Day 2017
*Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 ~
Thanksgiving Day 2017
*Friday, November 24th, 2017 ~
Friday after Thanksgiving 2017
*Monday, December 25th, 2017 ~
Christmas Day 2017
*Monday, January 1st, 2018 ~ New
Year’s Day 2018
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Housekeeping Items (continued)
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Please join us in celebrating our beloved Play School faculty on Tuesday, May 2nd! We are very humbled to be
surrounded by such an amazing staff who go out of their way each and every day to bring joy and comfort to our
Play School children. If you have not already done so please take a moment to fill out an appreciation card for your
child(ren)’s teachers to say, Thank You for all of their hard work. We are looking forward to celebrating our
wonderful team!
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."
-Voltaire
SCHOOL-AGER PARENTS
We have been working on our June field trip calendar and will have these dispersed to parents by mid-May.
Please be patient with us as we finalize reservations and firm up details. We know your summer camp child
is excited to learn about his or her trips so we promise to get this out to you ASAP!
Our deadline to register your child(ren) for our school-ager’s summer camp club was March 24th. We have
since opened any remaining spots that were not registered for to the public. Please contact your director
and provide a tentative last day for your child or see her immediately if you intend to stay on with us for
the summer, but have not yet notified us. Due to state licensing ratios, spots are limited and current Play
School families always take priority. We do have to limit our enrollment, however.
Our 4 Kidz Only Summer Camp keeps your school-ager busy, active, and safe! Our program is staffed with
veteran Play School teachers, most of which are degreed and licensed teachers. Field trips include
bowling, movie theater trips, Conner Prairie, Children’s Museum, Putt-putt golf, splash parks and
swimming, cooking units, the zoo, and more. Join us for all the summer fun at The Play School!
HSE / NOBLESVILLE / CARMEL CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLOSURES
*Hamilton Southeastern: May 25th- Last Day of School
*Noblesville: May 3rd- Early Release, May 29th – No School for Memorial Day, June 1st- Last Day of School
*Carmel Clay: May 24th– Last Day of School
FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18th! Our
annual Father’s Day Celebration will
be held on Thursday, June 15th! More
information and your formal
invitations will be sent out later this
month. We hope to see all of our Play
School dads there!
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What’s Cooking?
Our Lunch Menu
Monday, May 1: Chicken Drumstick, green beans, pears, mashed potatoes, WG bread
slice, milk
Tuesday, May 2: Beef/Cheese Burrito, Lettuce/tomato, applesauce, soft shell, milk
Wednesday, May 3: Hamburger Casserole, tater tots, corn, banana, WG bread slice, milk
Thursday, May 4: Chicken and Noodles, peas/carrots, peaches, milk
Friday, May 5: Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sub Sandwich, lettuce/tomato, diced grapes, hoagie
bun, milk
Monday, May 8: Sloppy Joe Sandwich, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk
Tuesday, May 9: Chicken and Rice Casserole, brown rice, peas/carrots, peaches, milk
Wednesday, May 10: Chicken/Cheese Soft Taco, corn, banana, soft shell, milk
Thursday, May 11: Homemade Sausage Pizza, sausage/cheese, carrot sticks, diced
grapes, milk
Friday, May 12: Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, salsa/diced tomatoes, fresh
fruit, milk
Monday, May 15: Hamburger, WG bun, hamburger patty, peaches, green beans, milk
Tuesday, May 16: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, diced carrots, banana, WG bread,
milk
Wednesday, May 17: Chicken Alfredo, linguini/sauce, salad, fruit cocktail, milk
Thursday, May 18: Turkey/Cheese Roll Up, lettuce/tomato, pears, soft shell, milk
Friday, May 19: Chicken Parmesan with Cheese, chicken patty, peas, diced grapes,
buttered noodles, milk
Monday, May 22: Chicken Patty Sandwich, peas/carrots, applesauce, WG bun, milk
Tuesday, May 23: Homemade Cheese Pizza, carrot stick, fruit cocktail, ranch dressing,
milk
Wednesday, May 24: Fish Sticks, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, diced grapes, milk
Thursday, May 25: Chicken Tenders, green beans, pears, WG bread slice, milk
Friday, May 26: Pizza Burger, hamburger, cheese slice, corn, fresh fruit, English muffin,
milk
Monday, May 29: Chicken Drumstick, green beans, pears, mashed potatoes, WG bread
slice, milk
Tuesday, May 30: Beef/Cheese Burrito, Lettuce/tomato, applesauce, soft shell, milk
Wednesday, May 31: Hamburger Casserole, tater tots, corn, banana, WG bread slice,
milk
**WG = Whole Grain (where seen above)
**Whole grains are served for breads, pastas, cereals, waffles, crackers, etc.
**Canned fruits and vegetables are served at a minimum, replaced as much as possible
with fresh fruits and vegetables
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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CORNER!
As a family owned business we know and understand the importance of having a well-balanced day between
work, school, and home. We pride ourselves in being dedicated to our Play School families as a whole and not just during
school hours. If you have ever found yourself struggling with winter-time utility bills, a child with behavioral issues, or
just wanting to better yourself as a parent below are a few well-known local resources that could be very beneficial to
you! If you would like to know more about these resources or need help attaining information please see your center
Director and she will gladly help you and your family!
Community Resources
Community Involvement Event
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Good Samaritan Network is a program
designed to help at-risk or underserved
families in Hamilton County. GSN’s direct
services involve emergency or crisis
intervention for: housing and utility assistance,
food insecurities, car repairs, medical and
prescription assistance, as well as educational
opportunities for improving individual
independence. Gsnlive.org
Check your local Trustees Office for help with
utility bills and for food pantries.
http://noblesvilletownshiptrustee.com/ OR
http://www.claytwp.org/ OR
http://www.fallcreektownshipoffice.com/
St. Vincent de Paul of Noblesville is a local
food pantry and thrift store that can assist
families in need. http://svdpnoblesville.org/
Grace Care Center is open to extend healing to
the local community and the Grace
congregation. If your family is need of any
supplemental items, please give Grace Care
Center a call at 317.848.2722. The Play Schools
are a corporate sponsor of The Grace Care
Center.
Hope Family Care Center is located in Cicero
and provides services for uninsured,
underinsured, or medically underserved
families. 317.984.3444
www.hopefamilycare.org
Other Administrative Contacts
Amanda McKeon
Director of Operations/Owner
Email: [email protected]
Corinne Baker
Regional Assistant Director
Email: [email protected]
Katie Guerra
Fiscal Director/Owner
Email: [email protected]
Megan McIlwain
Director
Email: [email protected]