Family Events and Program Highlights for 2011-2012

New Family Visiting Day
Thursday, September 1, 2011
An opportunity for GCCNS’s new families to bring their children to play on the playground, meet some of their new friends and parents to meet other parents!

Parent Orientation Night
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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.

"Run Back to School" Fun Run
Saturday, September 24, 2011
A Fun Run for children of all ages from a Diaper Dash all the way to the half mile for the older kids, with lots of different distances in between!

Open House
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Let your child show you around their classroom; see some of the work they have done and meet some of their new friends!

Fall Fun Fair
October 29, 2011
This is a great opportunity for families to come together as the school year gets going. Games, prizes, arts and crafts, and balloons provide an exciting Fall activity.

Wear ORANGE to school week
October 24-31, 2011 In lieu of Halloween costumes, GCCNS prefers to wear the color ORANGE all week to school – how fun is that?!

Dad’s Day
Saturday, November 5, 2011
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
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
This is a time to talk and mutually share thoughts about your child. Conferences last about 15-20 minutes.

OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Families
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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 13-17, 2012
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, everyone wears RED to school all week – how fun is that?!

GCCNS Family Ski Trip
February 2012
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.

Dr. Seuss week
February 27 - March 2, 2012
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Celebrating his birthday all week long.

GCCNS Annual Benefit
February 2012
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!

Wear GREEN to school week
March 12-16, 2012
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, everyone wears GREEN to school all week – how fun is that?!

Family Festivals
April 16-19, 2012
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 2012
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 7-10, 2012
Each class takes a walk to Roosevelt Park to run, jump and play. This event happens during your child's class time.

Class Picnics
May 14-17, 2012
Bring your picnic baskets and lay out your checkered blankets. Each class has its own picnic. All family members are welcome.

Summer Camp
May 29-June 1 and June 5-8, 2012
Summer Camp takes place the first two 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 relaxed 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!

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