I hope everyone was able to enjoy February vacation! We were able to spend some time cleaning after some of the challenging illnesses that have surfaced in the school. We continue our preventative procedures like hand washing at school and ask that all families remember to follow our 24-hour symptom free rule that decreases the spread of germs to the rest of the student body, faculty and other families.
I would also like to welcome a new faculty member to Laurel, Becky Budman. Becky has recently moved back to the Cape with her son Garrett and will be working with Miss Annie in the Toddler classroom. Becky is taking the place of Miss Marci who had to make the difficult decision to part from Laurel due to a health condition and we wish her all the best. We were so fortunate to have had a seamless transition for our toddlers and for Miss Marci as Becky was able to come on board so quickly!
This month is full of wonderful events so please be sure to check out the "Calendar Reminders"! Also, a big warm Thank You for all of the wonderful recent donations from families and to parent volunteer, Justine Coppenrath giving us the "boost" to go green!! We are so excited to have a working Greenhouse again and for an amazing afterschool program for our students!
Here's to a wonderful month of March! Stay well!
Best,
Amy
Calendar Reminders
Monday, March 6th – Ms. Lynn’s Class has Kindergarten Visiting Day
Pre-Kindergarten Students will shadow in Ms. Tara’s Class for the day
Tuesday, March 7th 9:15am – Community Morning Meeting
Ms. Tara’s Kindergarten and First Grade Class will be presenting
Tuesday, March 7th – Ms. Nancy’s Class has Kindergarten Visiting Day
Friday, March 10th – Progress Reports Issued
Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th – Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show at Barnstable High School 10am -5pm both days. We will have a booth set up with fun activities for the kids! This is a great community outreach for us to help promote our amazing non-profit independent school! Come stop by!
Monday, March 20th to Friday, March 24th – Parent Teacher Conference Week
Please sign up for conferences with your child’s teacher, the sign-up sheet will be outside of the classroom.
Monday, March 27th 5:15pm to 7pm - Movie Night at Laurel! We will be watching Moana on the big screen in the Community Room. Siblings and Friends Welcomed! Come in PJ’s and bring snuggly blankets and pillows. We will have popcorn, snacks and drinks. Cost is $10 per child. *Children must be ages 4+ to sign up. (Or be able to sit through an entire movie)Please be advised that this movie is rates PG.
Thursday, March 30th 5pm- 6:30pm - S.T.E.A.M Expo
Please join us for our annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Expo that demonstrates our students’ enthusiasm for discovery, their excitement for integrating these topics and our commitment to 21st Century Learning. This showcases science themes in our Toddler through First Grade and our Second through Six Grade students have created experiments using the scientific method. For our Elementary students they are able to develop their organizational skills, and enhance their writing and oral presentation skills. The science-fair projects have challenged each student to solve a question using the scientific method. This event is designed to encourage the interaction and collaboration between our students and community professionals. Our STEAM Expo generates, interest and excitement for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics for all of our students! We hope to see you all there!
New Greenhouse Club!
We are THRILLED to announce that Justine Coppenrath will be starting a new afterschool enrichment program - Greenhouse Club! This will be offered Wednesdays from 3-5pm starting March 8th. The cost is $20 per day. It is open to Pre-K through Elementary Students. Space is limited, please sign up today by calling or stopping by the front office!
All School Enrollment information is located in the main hallway as well as our website. Please feel free to stop by the office if you have any questions.
Thank you to all the parents that came to and inquired about Step-Up Day!
We are very excited about next year here at Laurel!
Fundraising at Laurel
Sign up today for A+ School Rewards with your Stop & Shop Card. Visit stopandshop.com/aplusor call 1-877-ASK-APLUS to get started. The more family and friends that sign up the more money The Laurel School receives. The cost to sign up is FREE! Our School Code is 08048. Please sign up Today
Volunteering at Laurel
Any Parents, Family Member or Friend of Laurel that is looking to get involved and help our school we are ALWAYS looking for volunteers!
• Door Greeting – In the morning we are always looking for volunteer between the hours of 7:45 – 9:15 to greet families and visitors in the morning
• Parent Testimonials – We are looking for families that would like to give a testimonial about their Laurel experience and add it to our web page for potential families
• Window Repair – Our camp shed has a broken window that needs repairing!
• Library Organization – One of our teachers, Ann Ferro would like help to reorganize our book themed library
• Fundraising Opportunities - Using A+ Rewards Program at Stop n Shop, Box Collections, Amazon Smile
• Box Tops Collection
• Appreciation Week/Teacher Appreciation Day – May 4th
• Brewster in Bloom Weekend – Parade, Vendor Weekend
Laurel Day Camp (LDC)
We offer well-rounded programs and themes which embrace the nature and culture of Cape Cod, with an emphasis on the arts and outdoors.
Campers enjoy Swimming Lessons, Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games, Drama & Movement and much much more!!!
