Children’s Center Chronicle

Arroyo Grande United Methodist Children's Center www.agumcc.com June 2025

AGUMCC Staff Wish List

 Gallon jugs of Water

 Gallon bottles of Bubbles

 5 oz drinking cups

AGUMCC Promotion Program

is Thurs. June 26 at Noon

in the First United Methodist Church.

Come celebrate with use. Each class will sign us a

special song. A social will follow in Criswell Hall

Message from Maddy

As summer approaches, we're preparing for fun outdoor activities! To ensure your child's safety, we kindly ask

you to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. Please note that flip-flops are not considered

safe for school due to their potential to cause slips and falls during active play. We're also planning water play in

the coming days and months, so it's important to check your child’s cubby and ensure an extra change of clothes is

available. In the event that your child doesn't have a change of clothing, we'll contact you to bring one as soon as

possible, understanding that this may not always be convenient.

The Spring Family Survey for 2025 is in. All participating families who completed the survey were either 100%

very satisfied. The families reported that their child enjoys participating in the program, the program promotes

their child’s learning and development, and the staff meet their child's individual needs. Some comments received

were “We are so glad our daughter is in your program.” Suggestions on how to improve our program included: “It

would be nice to have more keepsakes." Family participation is key to the success of our program. We greatly ap-

preciate the support that families give to our program, whether it is attending special events, occasionally taking

home laundry, or donating items they notice on our Wish List. The two main reasons why families choose our pro-

gram is for socialization and the child-to-teacher ratio. We're grateful to the families who have been our ambas-

sadors, sharing their positive experiences of our program. Your word of mouth is the most powerful form of ad-

vertisement, and appreciate your support. If you know someone who could benefit from our high-quality childcare,

low child-to-teacher ratio and our dedicated, educated staff, please let them know we still have openings in our

program for our next session to start July 7th, 2025.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26th. This day is not to be missed! The school will

close at 12 to host the Promotion Program for all the children. This event, held in the Sanctuary, is a significant

milestone for our children and their families. A Social will follow in Criswell Hall. Look for the Sign-Up Sheet to

donate items for the social and help with setup or cleanup.

'Visiting Days' will be from June 23-25. During this time, children will have the opportunity to visit their new

classrooms from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., which will help them prepare for the new school year starting Monday, July 7,

2025.

The school will be closed for Summer Break from June 30 to July 4, 2025. Thank you again for choosing

AGUMCC

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Friday, June 6- STAFF DEVELOPMENT School closes at

3:30

• Sunday, June 15—Fathers Day

• Thursday, June 20– Last Day of School. School closes at

noon.

• Thursday, June 26—Promotion Program at noon

• Friday, June 27- School is Closed for Staff Development.

• June 30— July 4 —School is Closed for Summer Break

• Monday, July 7- First Day of School for 2025-2026

BIBLE STORY TIME

& GOODIE BEAR

9:00 AM ON WED. JUNE 4TH & THURS.

JUNE 5TH IN THE SANCTUARY.

Story: “Mary and Martha”, Luke 10:38

“Fruit of the Spirit”: is “Self Control”.

The bible verse is “For the grace of

God...teaches us … to live self-

controlled, upright and a Godly live.”

~ Titus 2:11-12

Ms. Swati’s TK

I cannot believe it’s June. Time flies. Children

are getting ready to transition into kindergarten.

Some children will be joining us for the summer.

We have learned and grown so much this year.

During May, the children learned about the

lifecycle of butterflies and the body parts of a

butterfly. So, ask your children about the four

stages of a butterfly cycle. The children were

shocked to discover that butterflies taste with

their feet. Many children said, "That's funny,

what if we tasted with our feet?” We learned a

lot about bugs through educational videos and

books, including fun facts about spiders, crick-

ets, ladybugs, and praying mantises. Children ob-

served the preserved bugs using a magnifying

glass and came up with interesting com-

ments. They liked the big bugs matching board.

Children used a variety of blocks to make bug

houses. Children made beautiful flower arrange-

ments from the dramatic play area and decorat-

ed tables for snacks and lunch. They also made

special for were made and we planted seeds as

well.

For June, we will be learning about frogs and

their life cycle. Children will explore camping in

the dramatic area. We will review numbers,

shapes, and letters, such as number recognition

and writing out the numbers, identifying shapes

and sides/ corners, identifying letters/sounds,

and writing the letters. We will also practice our

promotion song to celebrate this special day for

all the TK children transitioning to kindergarten,

and have our Promotion Program on June 26th -

how exciting! ~ Ms. Swati

Ms. Liz Preschool Class

This month, we are preparing for our big Grad-

uation celebration. Children will be practicing

song for Graduation. We have been discussing

the upcoming changes, as children will be tran-

sitioning into Ms. Swati’s classroom and other

school programs. During Welcome Week, chil-

dren will visit their new classroom and become

familiar with the new environment. We are

working on reviewing the alphabet, shapes, col-

ors, and numbers. I want to thank all the fami-

lies for spoiling us with wonderful gifts, cards,

plants, and special notes during Teacher Ap-

preciation Week. It made me feel so special,

and I felt greatly appreciated. Ms. Maddy and

I will be working on tie-dye shirts that chil-

dren will wear on graduation. If any parents

would like to help us this year with tie-dyeing

shirts for a day or two, that would be ex-

tremely helpful!

It has been an incredible year, and it's hard to

believe that the school year is coming to an

end. Our children are all unique and ready to

embark on their Pre-K journey. Some of them

will be moving on to the Transitional Kindergar-

ten with the district. I have cherished and en-

joyed each and every one of them. I want to

extend my heartfelt thanks to all the families

for their unwavering support in every aspect. I

also want to wish all the dads, grandpas, and

uncles a fantastic Father’s Day! "Dad’s are eve-

ry child’s first super hero in disguise." ~ Ms. Liz

Ms. Sibyl and Cindy Bo’s Toddler Class

We hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial

Day Weekend and look forward to our last

month together in our 2024-2025

school year. The toddlers have been

enjoying many play activities and ex-

plorations together. They join as a

group to chase bubbles, search for

butterflies, build sandcastles, hide in boxes,

prepare food for each other, care for baby

dolls, chase each other around the yard, dance

together, and so much more. It brings us such

joy to see them having such a great time at

school and with one another.

This month, we will keep things simple and con-

tinue to reinforce the children’s positive play

experiences and interactions as we share this

month of June and summer fun together.

It is hard to believe that the school year is

coming to an end. Miss Sybil, Miss Shirley, and

I truly appreciate your children’s unique per-

sonalities, forming special bonds with them and

growing closer to you and your families. Most

of our toddlers will be transitioning to the pre-

school class in July. Although it is hard for us

to let go, we know they are ready to move on to

the next phase of their school journey. It is

amazing to think of all the growth and develop-

ment we have witnessed over this past year.

We are thankful that we will still have a chance

to offer a hug in passing or visit with them at

the courtyard window after they have transi-

tioned to their new class. The toddlers have

formed some special friendships, and, along

with that, visiting their new class and teachers

during the “Week of Welcome” will surely help

to make it a smooth transition for them.

Thank you all for the privilege of partnering

with you in your child’s care and learning.

Many blessings! Cindy Bo