Weekly Update 3-20-10

Dear Families,

Thanks to all of you for committing to your re-enrollment choice for next year; we are excited to see so many of our students returning to continue their education at Dragonfly School and wish the best to those of you who have chosen otherwise.

If your family has not yet fulfilled your nine hours of annual service in support of Dragonfly as specified in our parent manual, now is an important time to pick an event or service to commit to. There are many service opportunities to choose from in order to decide which will best fit with your schedule and resources. Participation from our families is an integral part to keeping our school running smoothly. Thanks to the many of you who have volunteered time in our classrooms, on our board or committees and with field trips and events! Your help is invaluable!


Our Equinox Garden Work Party is a way to enjoy activities similar to the real learning children accomplish each day here at Dragonfly…getting dirty, paying close attention to our natural environment and utilizing our resources to create beauty, learning and food for ourselves and others. From carpentry work to plant pruning to moving soil, there is a project here for every age, skill level and job preference. We will work together as a team and share a delicious potluck lunch on Saturday, March 27 from 10AM to 1PM. If this time doesn’t fit in with your schedule, there are many tasks which may be accomplished independently or with a small group at another time. Teachers are also always happy to have your help during classroom time, as well, since  garden work with young children is best supported by more adult assistance and direction.

Our annual Spring Fair will take place on Saturday, May 8. This is an incredibly fun, family-oriented affair which affords something for our larger community while also raising funds to support our school. We will need your help to make this event a great success. Planning committees are forming now –help organizing volunteers, food concessions, auction solicitations, entertainment and games/activities booths is essential. Our next planning meeting will take place at 3:30 on Thursday, March 25. Childcare will be provided. Please attend! We are also currently seeking financial support outside of our school community to make this event an even bigger and better occasion.

Another simple and very helpful way to participate is to offer and/or solicit donations for our silent auction. We are looking for items and services with a $25 value or higher. Think creatively and ask for donations from businesses you frequent. Massages, art, household items,jewelry, restaurant or retail gift certificates, children’s items and entertainment are only a few of the items that have sold well in the past. Items may be lightly used if in great condition. Many businesses are happy to give knowing they are helping our school and will receive a tax-deduction for their donation. We will also be running a used book booth, plant sale and offering small used toys as game prizes and would appreciate any donations of items you may have hanging around.

DATES TO LOOK OUT FOR:

THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 3:30-4:30- SPRING FAIR PLANNING MEETING: Childcare provided with RSVP to Stephanie. Just one hour of your time could help this event get rolling towards success. Please come and see what you can do to help. Speak with Aaron Payne, our board president if you have great ideas or a bit of time to lend.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 10-1:RE-SCHEDULED!!!-EQUINOX GARDEN WORK PARTY-Save the date to come enjoy time in our gardens accomplishing some spring preparation as well as good company and one of the best potlucks around. No experience necessary, just the willingness to participate.We need straw bales to rebuild the compost bins and for mulch. We are hoping that some families will sponsor a bale or two to make it easier for us to get the garden in shape. Each bale costs $5.00. Please let Nancy or Stephanie know, or drop a check in the blue tuition envelope on the office door or your bales at the gate between the garden and the parking lot. If you have your own gloves and/or basic gardening tools, write your name on them and bring them along with a dish to share. Thanks for all that you do!

THURSDAY, MARCH 25: RE-SCHEDULED!!! CRAZY HAIR AND HAT DAY-Dig out that funny old hat or use every barrette in the house. Want to make your hair pink or stick up into points? This is the day!

SATURDAY, MAY 8- ANNUAL SPRING FAIR-We need your help now to get this event up and running! Please contact Aaron Payne at ap@apfineart.com with your input.

Thank you for your constant attention and support!

Stephanie Smith
Preschool Director
Dragonfly School
(505)995-9869
stephanie@dragonflyschool.com



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