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Children's Workshop Preschool
2727 Michigan St. NE
(Located within Congregation Ahavas Israel - no religious affiliation)
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 977-0555
cwpreschool1@yahoo.com

Serving Children Ages 2 - 5 years of age
Toddler Room - 2 year olds by Dec. 1, 2011
(yes, we change diapers!)
Tween Room - 2 1/2 to young 3 year olds (yes, we change diapers!)
Preschool 3's and Pre-K
(3 or 4 by Dec. 1st, 2011 and must be potty trained)

School's Back In Session...
but we still have classroom openings for our 2011/2012 school year and will enroll students throughout the school year.  Please call (616.977.0555) or email (cwpreschool1@yahoo.com) to see what classroom openings are available.  Your message will be returned within two business days.

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To be enrolled:  students must have on file a completed enrollment application and a photocopy of their birth certificate; birth certificates are required only for NEW family members who are not currently enrolled. At registration time, you must pay Children's Workshop for one month's tuition (January, 2012 payment) and the $50 non-refundable registration fee ($30 for each additional child in the family).  CHECK ONLY - Children's Workshop does not accept debit/credit cards. 

If you have any questions at all about our programs or registration process, please be sure to email (cwpreschool1@yahoo.com) or call me (616.977.0555) and I would be happy to talk with you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Beth Reid
Director
 
Scholastic Book Clubs
                                Online Ordering Information
                                Web address:
scholastic.com/bookclubs
                                Class Activation Code: GP6GC
  Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!

With online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can place your order on line using your credit card and your books will be sent directly to classroom with NO shipping costs.  

 Here's how it works:
  • SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs.  Or link to Scholastic via our website www.childrensworkshopgr.org On Scholastic's home page, check that you are a parent.  Then, click the "register" button to create an account and enter our 5 digit code:  GP6GC
  • SELECT the books you'd like to order from the fliers sent home and view over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts. 
  • ORDER online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer there will be a collection box at the sign in table.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.

Go to
www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs or visit our link at www.childrensworkshopgr.org and get started.


2011/2012 School Calendar
Sept:
Preschool3’s and Pre-K Parent Meeting                     9/14                     7pm   
Toddler Field Trip w/adult                                              9/29 & 9/30         9:30am
Tween Field Trip w/adult                                                9/30                     1pm
Preschool 3’s and Pre-K Field Trip                              9/29 & 9/30         9:30am
Preschool 3’s and Pre-K Field Trip                              9/30                     1pm
Oct:                                                    
All Sports Day                                                              10/6, 10/7  
School Pictures                                                           10/11 & 10/12       
NO SCHOOL - Staff Training Days                          10/13, 10/14         
Family Fun Night                                                         10/18                    5:30pm
Picture Retakes                                                          10/19
Toddler - Field Trip                                                     10/20 & 10/21    9:30am
Tween - Field Trip                                                       10/21                 1pm
Preschool 3’s and Pre-K Field Trip                          10/20 & 10/21    9:30am
Preschool 3’s and Pre-K Field Trip                          10/21                 1pm
Halloween Parade and Parties                                 10/27                  9:15am
Halloween Parade and Parties                                  10/28                 9:15am;12:45pm
Nov:                       
Preschool 3’s and Pre-K Phone Conferences         week of 11/14
Thanksgiving Feast 3’s & Pre-K                                11/21 & 11/22
Thanksgiving Break                                                     11/23 & 11/27
Dec:
Parent’s Meeting for 2012/2013 school year           12/6 & 12/7           9:15am
3+ yr old Vision / Hearing Screening                         12/8 & 12/9
Holiday Parties                                                            12/15 & 12/16       
Holiday Break                                                             12/17– 1/2/11
Jan:
School Resumes                                                       1/3/2012
Closed Registration for 2012/2013                          1/9                           6pm
Alumni Registration for 2012/2013                         1/10                          9am
Open Registration for 2012/2013                           1/16                          6pm
Pajama Day                                                           1/18 & 1/19
Feb:
Valentine Parties                                                    2/13 & 2/14                   
March:
Reading Week                                                         2/27-3/2                      
Hat Day                                                                 3/1 & 3/2
Parent’s Night                                                         3/1                        5:30pm
Beach Day                                                              3/28 & 3/29
Spring Break                                                         3/30-4/8
April:
School Resumes                                                      4/9
Toddler/Tween Field Trip TBD                               4/13
Preschool 3’s Field Trip TBD                                   4/13
Pre-K Field Trip to Planetarium ALL CLASSES        4/13
May:    
“Spring Sing” Musical                                             5/10 & 5/11
          Tween, Preschool 3’s & Pre-K
Last Day of School : (                                             5/24 & 5/25                           


Here's what some of our parents are saying....

Thank you so much for everything Children's Workshop have done for us over the past four years.  Because of Children's Workshop and the many kind and caring teachers, Laura has had a wonderful preschool experience.  We are confident that her years at Children's Workshop have laid the foundation for what will be a very successful elementary education.  You are all amazing and we will miss you dearly.

It has been an absolute blessing to have been part of the Children's Workshop family for so many years.  Our entire family has benefited tremendously from the guidance and instruction that is the foundation of your school.  We are Children's Workshop fans and always recommend the school to those looking for a traditional preschool staffed with very loving and qualified teachers.  We are forever appreciative of all that Children's Workshop have done to positively shape the minds and hearts of our children and all the amazing children who have come through your doors!

Our family will never forget Children's Workshop!! We are very lucky to have been able to experience it for a couple of years! Ally had such a wonderful time in your classroom... thanks for being such a great teacher Miss Deb!!  When I asked Ally what the most important thing that she learned this past year was, she replied " when Miss Deb taught me to cough into my elbow!"

"Thank you for the independence you have taught Nicolas this year.  He has really blossomed and become much more self-sufficient...a large part of his growing is from you working with him.  Thank you!"  

"I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful approach.  You are one of the reasons your classes fill up so quickly each year!"


 
 

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