FAMILY EVENTS and PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS for 2010


New Family Playground Day
September 2, Thursday, 9:15am-10:15am
New families meet and greet on the playground at GCCNS. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other parents and for your child(ren) to be introduced to some of their classmates before school begins.

Run Back to School Fun Run
September 25, Saturday
A Fun Run for children of all ages from a Diaper Dash all the way to the ½ mile for the older kids, with lots of different distances in between!

Parent Orientation Night
September 15, Wednesday
An important night for parents to learn from the Director about the importance of Play-based/Developmental learning and learn from their child’s classroom Teachers the expectations for the new school year.

Parent/Teacher Talks
September 22, Wednesday
Parent Talks are designed for this specific purpose – the Parent sharing with the Teacher “everything the Teacher needs and wants to know” about your child! This is not a conference; it is purely your opportunity to share with your child’s teacher.

Open House
October 13, Wednesday
Let your child show you around their classroom; see some of the work they have done and meet some of their new friends!


Wear ORANGE to school week
October 25-29, Mon - Fri
In lieu of Halloween costumes, GCCNS prefers to wear the color ORANGE all week to school - how fun is that!

Dad’s Day
November 6, Saturday
A wonderful opportunity for Dad’s (Grandpa’s or Uncles) to experience the classroom with their child. Held on a Saturday morning.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 16, Tuesday
This is a time to talk and mutually share thoughts about your child. Conferences last about 15-20 minutes.

Holiday Family Sing-a-Long
December
Our very own Music teacher, Mrs. Berg leads your child’s class in a FAMILY Holiday Sing-a-long!

OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Families
January 19, Wednesday
An opportunity for Families looking for a great Preschool to visit the GCCNS classrooms; meet our wonderful teachers and meet members of our GCCNS Parent Board.

Mom’s Day
February 5, Saturday
Mom’s (Grandma’s or Aunts) spend a morning in your child’s classroom working together on a project, sing songs and listen to a story together! Held on a Saturday morning.

Wear RED to school week
February 7-14, Mon-Fri
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, everyone wears RED to school all week – how fun is that !

GCCNS Family Ski Trip
February 26, Saturday
A terrific opportunity to get away for the day at the Grand Geneva Ski Slope. Enroll your 4 or 5 year old in “Snow Cubs: and hit the slopes yourself or take lesson, ski or snowboard. GCCNS takes care of all the arrangements.

GCCNS Annual Benefit
February
The Benefit is the one Adults-only event sponsored by the school. We hope to be able to have as many families gather together to get to know each other and get a chance to meet the parents who may not be familiar faces. Also, the Benefit is the largest source of fundraising monies for the school. These additional funds are used to enhance and improve our school each year. Attending the Benefit will prove to be a night to be remembered!

Dr. Suess week
Feb 28 - March 4, Mon-Fri
Happy Birthday Dr. Suess! Celebrating his birthday all week long.

Wear GREEN to school week
March 14-18, Mon-Fri
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, everyone wears GREEN to school all week – how fun is that!

Family Festivals
April 11-14, Mon-Thurs
A GCCNS tradition for over 50 years! Students and their families are invited to the school for a Pizza Dinner, mingling, and entertainment by your children! Each class has their very own Family Festival!

Spring Boutique
April 27, Wednesday
Come and shop at GCCNS very own Boutique featuring over 20 venders! Merchandise from jewelry, accessories, make-up, clothes, food, and child’s clothing/accessories. Just in time for Mother’s Day and End-of-the-year Teacher gifts!

Senior’s Bus Day
May
Senior’s opportunity to take a ride around Glenview on a school bus and learn school bus safety!

Park Days
May 9-12, Mon-Thurs
Each class takes a walk to Roosevelt Park to run, jump and play. This event happens during your child's classtime.

Class Picnics
May 16-19, Mon-Thurs
Bring your picnic baskets and lay out your checkered blankets. Each class has its own picnic. All family members are welcome.

Summer Camp
June
Summer Camp takes place the 3 weeks after the regular school year. Enrollment in Summer Camp takes place in March. The playground becomes the classroom! Children transition to their “new playground” in a very relax learning environment using nature as the main theme!

Summer Park Days
June
A fun way to stay connected to your GCCNS friends! Meet at various designated park on various dates/times. A very casual and fun event to attend only if your schedule allows - throughout the summer!