Warrenton Manor visit is Next Tuesday 02/07/2012

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Greetings to PreK Parents,

Our annual Valentine’s Day field trip is scheduled for Tuesday February 14th. That’s one week from today. Warrenton Manor has requested that we be at their building at 11:30. This is a student, parent and teacher event.

The purpose of this annual event is to teach our students that Valentine’s Day is for showing love to others. The residents at the Warrenton Manor are always appreciative of our visits. Every year they tell me how much they enjoyed watching the children sing their songs. It provides a bright spot in their day. It is humbling to notice how such a small visit brings them joy.

Warrenton Manor is located behind Safeway; Warrenton Manor LLC. 663 Hastings Ln, Warrenton, VA 20186. 540) 349-1353. This is not a nursing home but is an assisted living facility. We will be singing, handing out home-made (made in class) Valentines and general visiting with the elderly. We will be reviewing the importance of visiting elderly people with our students in our classrooms and how this shows the love of God to others. If your child is not comfortable meeting new people then we recommend not pushing them to do something that is outside of their comfort zone. Just be a good example, be calm and carry on.

You can help prepare your child for this event by reviewing the polite custom of hand-shaking, saying hello, smiling and kind words. Our classroom song says “….Put out your right hand and look them in the eye, put a smile on your face, then you say hi….”

Our plan is to receive children at the normal drop-off time. We will have class time until about 11:00. Parents will need to pick up their child at 11:00 to 11:15 and accompany them to the Manor. Parents may leave the event with their child at any time. Since we will be blessed with numerous parents we will enjoy the extra sets of eyes to keep out students safe.

If you will need assistance in transportation then please let us know. We may need to arrange car pool rides for some. Younger siblings are welcome to attend.

As always, if your child is sick or contagious they will be at home in bed and in our prayers.

Please let me know if you have any questions or insights.

Blessings to all,

Becca Lotane

 

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