Nursery School News
Park United Methodist Church
___________Severna_____
March 2017
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new
is here!
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2 Corinthians 5:17
Think Spring!
It’s time to look forward to warming weather and blooming daffodils. Our students will be looking for
signs of spring throughout the coming few weeks, and you can enjoy doing that with them at home, too. This
month, we’ll be learning about travel, transportation, and things that move.
Our registration for next year is off to a great start, and we’re delighted that so many of you will be
back for the 2017-2018 school year. We still have some seats available, so if you have neighbors, friends, or
family who are looking for a preschool, please have them give us a call. Our best advertising comes from
families like yours!
Remember to send your student to school with clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather, and
please continue to help your child develop independence in zipping or buttoning his/her jacket.
Project Cutters
Many thanks to Amber Fortney and all the parents
who help with Project Cutters. The next
gathering of the Project Cutters will be Monday,
March 6th at 9:00 in room 114. Come join us for
some conversation and help the school at the same
time. Little ones are always welcome!
Backpack Buddies
Thank you for your generous donations to
Backpack Buddies! You continue to make
an immeasurable difference in
the lives of needy children!
This month, we’ll be collecting individual
fruit cups/ applesauce cups.
Info and Reminders:
TAX INFO: The Nursery School Tax ID number is 52-0897890. If you need documentation for your
taxes, please email our treasurer, Mary Richardson: [email protected]
DISMISSAL is at 11:30 for the morning session and 2:45 for the afternoon session. Please arrive on time
to pick up your children, as it’s upsetting to them if they’re left behind after everyone else has been
picked up.
--- HELP WANTED --Parents of 3-year-olds: We need four more volunteers (two each evening) to help with the 4-year-old end of
year programs, which are scheduled for the evenings Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 23rd. Please go to
sign-up genius (see the Parents’ Group Page for the link) to volunteer. Remember, next year someone will be
doing this for you to enjoy the evening. Thank you in advance for your help! 
Parents of 4-year-olds: We still need two Field Day chairs, one for the AM session and one for the PM
session, to work with Mrs. Taflan and coordinate volunteers for field day, scheduled for Friday, May 19 th.
This is an entirely parent-run event, please consider helping so our students can enjoy this fun and memorable
event.
Next Year’s Parents: We’re looking for three or four parents to help with Parent Orientation the evening of
August 30th. Please go to sign-up genius (see the Parents’ Group page for the link) or contact Shannon
Pearson if you can help. This is a wonderful way to help kick off the new school year!
3-Year-Old News
This month, we’ll celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and learn about things that move.
We’ll continue to develop writing skills and begin to look for signs of Spring. Each
three-year-old class will have an opportunity to learn about being a good neighbor by
helping pack bags for Backpack Buddies.
GREEN in the color of the month. Students will wear green on Thursday, March 2 nd.
Save the Date: 3-Year-Old Field Trip to API
Please plan to meet us at API in Crofton on Thursday, May 4th for a fun
event full of active play. The morning class will meet at API at 9:30 and the
afternoon class at 12:30 for about an hour and a half of fun and fitness. The children
will participate in several different activities supervised by the API staff, and there
will be an area for parents to play with younger siblings at the same time. The fee
is $7.00 per student. Watch for more information in April.
4-Year-Old News
This month, our 4-year-olds will be studying things that move. The unit will include
travel and transportation, mysterious movers (such as wind and the ocean), and
animals. We’ll continue to help the children learn to write their names with capital
and lower case letters, and we’ll have a special visit by a school bus, learn about bus
safety, and take a ride around the parking lot.
Registration for AACPS Kindergarten begins April 19 th
To register, you will need to bring your child’s birth certificate to his/her school, and you
will also need to show two proof of residency documents (one must be a mortgage
statement or lease and the other must be something like a phone or electric bill showing
your name and address). An immunization certificate is required prior to the first day of
school. For more information on registering or on completing the Kindergarten waiver
form (if you choose to defer your child for a year), contact your elementary school or visit
the AACPS website.
FIELD DAY FOR THE 4-YEAR-OLDS
Field Day is coming! Clear your calendar for this fun-filled event which will be held on Friday, May 19 th ,
rain or shine. This is a non-competitive activity organized and run entirely by parent volunteers. We
need two coordinators: one for the morning and one for the afternoon. The coordinators will work with
Heidi to plan the event. Parents, grandparents, friends, and other family members are invited to help run
the games, act as team leaders to walk the children to each event, and keep things moving. Please see
Heidi to volunteer.
Parent Group News
USO Book Drive – United Through Reading
Thank you very much for the books you donated to the “United Through
Reading” program in February, and to the Rollin family for delivering them to the
USO at BWI airport, where they’ll make many families very happy. What
generous families we have!!
Many thanks to our volunteers who helped put away tables and chairs when we had to
cancel our last Family Fun Night due to a water main repair. And thank you to the
families that drove over to the school to pick up your pizza orders. We were disappointed
to have to cancel and were not able to reschedule with the church’s calendar.
Family Fun Night:
Eco Adventures presents
Animal Super Powers
Friday, March 31st, 5:30-7:30
p.m.
Eco Adventures is coming to SPUMCNS for our Spring Family Fun Night!!
You’re probably familiar with Super heroes like Superman, Mr. Incredible,
Wonder Woman, and the Incredible Hulk, who use their super powers to fight off
super villains. They all have very special abilities that they use to survive, just like
many animals in the wild. That’s right: many animals you might be familiar with
also have SUPER POWERS! EcoAdventures will be introducing children to the
most amazing Super heroes in the animal Kingdom!! Which animal has the
strongest bite? Can climb walls, or virtually disappear, or even can stretch like a
rubber band? Spectators beware: are you brave enough to volunteer and let a
tarantula crawl up your belly, wrestle a giant snake or a gator? Get all the
answers in this fascinating exploration of the super powers of some of nature’s
most amazing animals. Live animals will be on hand to demonstrate their super
powers up close and personal. NOTE: Super Villains unwelcome at this
presentation! Capes are optional. 
The Parent Group will provide drinks, munchies and dessert. You may order a
pizza to enjoy before the program if you’d like. Look for fliers to come out later
this month.
We need volunteers to help with set up and clean up. We can’t have these
awesome events without parent volunteers. Please visit the Sign Up Genius to
volunteer.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0548acab29a3f58-spumc
Yummy Food Fundraisers
Our past Chick-fil-A and Froyo House fundraisers have been so fun and
successful that we’ve scheduled a few more for the year! Mark your calendars
and join other SPUMCNS families for food and fun while helping to support our
Parent Group.
Froyo House – Wednesday, March 8th
Chick-fil-A – Thursday, April 6th
Froyo House – Wednesday, May 10th
Family Day at the Ballpark
Bowie Baysox Stadium
Sunday, April 30th
Game starts at 2:05 p.m.
Look for more information to come out later this month
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SPUMC’s Activities for Families and Children:
Everyone is Welcome!
Moms Connect helps moms realize parenting is an adventure full of both wonderful, exciting
moments as well as uncertainty and risks. All moms are welcome. The group gathers the first
and third Thursdays of each month. Childcare is provided. For more information
contact [email protected].
Upcoming Moms Connect Topics:
March 2: How to trust God with your children
March 5- 12: BOOK FAIR Shop faith-filled children’s books at a great discount. Table will
set-up in school entrance.
March 16: The Family that plays together stays together
April 6: The Blessing of Sleep and how to get some
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join us Saturday, April 15th from 9-11 for an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games,
and snacks! Rain or shine. Bring a friend, Bring a basket! To help, contact
Erica Benjamin at [email protected].