Welcome to the Blog of the Robin’s Nest Preschool
Welcome to The Robin’s Nest blog! We hope this will be a good way to keep our parents and prospective parents updated on what’s happening in our little preschool here in Palm Harbor. We’ll add our monthly newsletters here, as well as updates on the special happenings that are always happening here at the Robin’s Nest. Add our blog to your blog reader, or sign up for email updates and we will send you an email whenever we post something new. Enjoy!
NEWS FROM THE NEST – APRIL NEWSLETTER
SPRING BASKET FUNDRAISER
Get in on the fun and excitement with our Spring Basket Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be online using Snowball Fundraising, more details to come. The baskets will be in the Robin’s Nest hallway from Tuesday, April 19th to Friday, April 22nd. Don’t let your favorite basket walk away with someone else! The fundraiser begins April 19th and ends promptly April 22nd at 10:30 am.
LAST PAC MEETING!
Don’t miss out on our April PAC meeting! Plans and preparations will begin for Robin’s Nest 2022-2023 school year. Our parent volunteers play a big role in supporting our preschool program. PAC needs your support. There are many opportunities to serve. Please come join us on April 7th or 8th or email us at robinsnestpac@gmail.com. Children welcome!
CHURCH SERVICE SUNDAY APRIL 10TH
The Robin’s Nest children are invited to join Palm Harbor United Methodist Church in the Palm Sunday celebration. The children will join the PHUMC Children’s choir as they kick off the 9 a.m. service. They will walk into the sanctuary waving palms and, later in the service, join the children’s choir on stage to sing “Hosanna”. Mrs. Terrio, who also leads the PHUMC Children’s Choir, and Robin’s Nest staff will be supervising the children during this event. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m.
EASTER PARTIES
Easter Parties will be on April 13th and 14th. Please be on the lookout for an Easter Party sign-up list outside of your child’s classroom.
April 13th – 3 day 2’s, 3 day 3’s
April 14th – 2 day 2’s, 2 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s, and all VPK classes
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR MOTHER’S DAY TEA
We will have a special Under the Sea Mother’s Day Tea for all of our Mom’s. Our students have been working hard to learn some special Mother’s Day songs in music class. We will send an invitation to personally invite you to our tea party. (If Mom cannot make it, then please feel free to send a
Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, etc. instead.)
Thursday, May 5th at 11:30 – 2 day 2’s, 2 day 3’s, VPK- Martz/Menke and Bombar/Glass
Friday, May 6th 11:30 – 3 day 2’s, 3 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s and VPK – Dorsett/Lilly and Alvarez/Probst
VPK GRADUATION
The VPK classes will be participating in a graduation celebration on Thursday, May 19 at 11:00 am. Please make sure your child is here by 9:00 a.m. that day as we will have a rehearsal and photos will be taken that morning. The graduation celebration will take place in the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church sanctuary. Remember that your VPK child must attend school on May 19th in order to be listed with the state of Florida as having completed the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program.
SAFETY FIRST
Please remember to hold your child’s hand when walking to and from the parking lot. Also, make sure your child avoids the bushes and climbing or jumping in the landscape areas. These areas are not safe play areas.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 7th and 8th PAC Meeting @ 9:15 a.m.
April 15th and 18th NO SCHOOL – Easter Holidays
April 19th – 22nd Spring Basket Fundraiser
May 5th and 6th Mother’s Day Tea
May 9th – 13th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 17th Last day of school for 2-day classes
May 18th Last day of school for all 3-day and 5-day 3’s classes
May 19th VPK Graduation at 11:00 am – No Extended Day or Lunch Bunch
BACK TO SCHOOL DATES
Back to school dates for the 2022 -2023 school year are as follows:
Monday, August 15th Parent Open House at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, August 16th Meet and Greet for ALL students (by appointment)
Wednesday, August 17th First day of school 3-day classes, 5-day classes and VPK
Thursday, August 18th First Day 2 day classes
NEWS FROM THE NEST – MARCH NEWSLETTER
SILENT AUCTION: BASKET FUNDRAISER
PAC is sponsoring a spring basket fundraiser! Room mothers from every class will make a basket for the silent auction from items donated by the parents. The room mothers will send you an email with your class theme and important information about the fundraiser. If you or someone you know owns a business or runs a home business and would like to donate to our fundraiser, please feel free to stop by the office for more details. The auction will be online via Snowball Fundraising. You can place your bids online and view pictures and descriptions of all the items. If you would like to view the items in person they will be displayed in the Robin’s Nest hallway. The basket auction begins on April 19th and ends on April 22nd at 10:30 a.m. sharp for the last bid posted.
CAMP CUBBER 2022
Registration is coming soon! Camp CUBBER offers rising K – 8th graders a fun-filled exciting summer in a family-friendly safe environment. Current Robin’s Nest families will have priority registration. Please go to www.cubber.org for more information.
This summer’s theme is SUMMER PERFECT, loosely based on everyone’s favorite “Dudes” (Dude Perfect) as seen on both T.V. and social media. This summer camp will feature tons of great challenges, fun adventures, wacky games, and even a few trick shots! Each week will feature one exciting field trip (done in a super safe way), one fun onsite special activity, and a can’t miss spirit day. Weekly camp tuition will include all of that plus a pizza lunch every Friday! The camp activity day is from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with free extended care from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Summer camp runs weekly from June 6 – July 29. You can sign up for the whole summer or just a few weeks (minimum of 3 weeks required this summer). For more information about Camp CUBBER, including more information about our safety protocols and keeping campers safe on field trips please visit the camp’s website at www.cubber.org.
Safety Reminder
Please remember to hold your child’s hand when walking to and from the parking lot. The parking lot is very busy at drop-off and pick-up times. Please do not linger in the parking lot area at pick-up time, as this is not a safe play area. Perhaps a nearby park would be a better option.
Graduation and Class Pictures
Class pictures will be taken March 8th and 9th. We will also be taking Graduation pictures of our VPK students. Please make sure you are on time the day of your pictures as we are unable to wait for tardiness due to the photographer’s schedule.
Tuesday, March 8th
Class pictures for 2 day 2’s, 2 day 3’s VPK Dorset/Terrio and VPK Alvarez/Probst Also, we will take graduation pictures for VPK Dorsett/Lilly and VPK Alvarez/Probst
Wednesday, March 9th
Class pictures for 3 day 2’s, 3 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s, VPK Martz/Menke and VPK Bombar/Glass
Also, we will take graduation pictures for VPK Martz/Menke and VPK Bombar/Glass
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 3 & 4 PAC meeting 9:15 a.m.
March 5 Donuts with Dad 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
March 8 & 9 Graduation and Class Pictures
March 14 – 21 No school; spring break
March 22 Classes resume
March 28 Special Chapel 3- day 2’s
March 29 Special Chapel 2-day 2’s
April 13 &14 Easter Parties
April 15 & 18 No school; Good Friday and Easter Monday
April 19 – 22 Spring Basket Fundraiser
NEWS FROM THE NEST – FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
REGISTRATION TIME IS HERE! Robin’s Nest is excited to start registering for the 2022-23 school year. Our existing families receive priority registration. Please check your email and for the SignUp Genius link to take advantage of your priority registration time. We have open registration on Friday, February 11th. Typically, when we open to the public the school is full that day. Please make sure you sign up quickly to enroll your child for next year.
Important: Forms are available on our website or in the office. EVERY line on the forms must be filled out. VPK vouchers are due no later than May 15th, 2022. Download our REGISTRATION CHECKLIST to make sure you are prepared! We will have a notary available at registration.
Note: A check for the registration fee ($150) and activity fee ($100) are required for registration. VPK students are not required to pay registration or activity fees but are asked to make a voluntary donation of $250 at registration. This is to cover the cost of extra enrichment activities that are not covered by the amount that we receive from the State of Florida.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – The book fair will be held Monday, February 28th through Friday, March 4th in the lobby area by the sanctuary. Followed by a special shopping event for Dad’s on Saturday, March 5th. Money raised will be used to enhance our preschool literacy program. We will need volunteers for this event, so please keep an eye out for upcoming information on how to sign up to help!
DONUTS WITH DAD! Robin’s Nest has a special EVENT planned for our Dad’s. We will continue the book fair outside the morning of Saturday, March 5th. Our Dad’s and children will show up between 9:00 – 11:00. They can shop for books at our book fair and even grab a yummy treat for breakfast. If Dad is not available, grandpas, uncles, or other adult male friends are welcome. Watch for an invitation with details coming home soon.
COLD AND FLU SEASON IS HERE! COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies, and the flu (influenza) cause similar symptoms. As a reminder, the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) include the following:
- Elevated fever
- Loss of taste and/or sense of smell
- Headache
- Unexplained cough
- Congestion
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Unexplained rash
- Muscle aches
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
If your child has any of these symptoms, we implore you not to bring them on campus and to contact us. It is best to monitor and see if symptoms improve before returning to campus.
SPRING BASKET AUCTION – Can you believe it? We have already begun thinking about our Spring Basket Auction in April! With your help, each class will create a unique class art project and put together a fun-filled basket based on a designated theme. A list of the themed baskets will be on the PAC bulletin board in the Robin’s Nest hallway soon.
In addition to the class baskets, we often get generous donations from local businesses. Our auction usually has over 100 items to bid on!
If you know of any businesses that would like to donate – or you would like to donate yourself- please let your room mom, PAC Officer Brittany Proefke or the Robin’s Nest office know. We can provide any needed paperwork.
The Spring Basket Auction will be held the week of April 19th – 22nd.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 1 – Feb. 11 … Registration
Feb. 3 & 4 … PAC meeting – 9:15 a.m.
Feb 17 … Conferences for the 2- day 2’s and 2 day 3’s
No School for 2 day 2’s and 2 day 3’s -ONLY
Please note 3 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s and all VPK will have school
Feb 18 … School closed – Conferences 3-day, 5-day and VPK classes
Feb. 21 … School closed – President’s Day
Feb. 28 – March 4 … Scholastic Book Fair
Feb. 28 … Special Chapel for 3 day 3’s
March 1 … Special Chapel for 2 day 3’s
March 5 … Donuts with Dad’s at The Robin’s Nest 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
NEWS FROM THE NEST – JANUARY NEWSLETTER
We hope you enjoyed the holidays! We’re excited to have all of your wonderful children back in school! We thank all of you who have volunteered at The Robin’s Nest and especially during the busy holiday season. Parent participation is very important to the school and the children love it too!
The children enjoyed a very busy and exciting holiday season at The Robin’s Nest!
December 6th through the 15th our annual Santa Shop was opened serving shoppers from Robin’s Nest, Westlake Christian, Stars and Comets, PHUMC HisKidz, LIFT families and Kid’s Day Out. We had over 500 shoppers!
On December 6th and 7th we hosted our Christmas Chapels that included the story of Christmas and a toy drive collection to support PHUMC, Metropolitan Ministries and FEAST.
On December 11th families enjoyed The Robin’s Nest Christmas Caravan and Breakfast ‘from’ Santa.
And of course the sweet sounds of Christmas were enjoyed by all on December 14th at The Robin’s Nest Christmas program presented by Mrs. Cindy Terrio and our Robin’s Nest Children. The program was adorable, and the children had so much fun singing for their families.
The children enjoyed visiting Santa and celebrating the season with their teachers and classmates as we finished out the season with festive classroom Christmas parties and even a school pajama day.
What an exciting and busy month!
SANTA SHOP
We wanted to take a minute and give a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Santa Shop volunteers. We had help with organizing the inventory, wrapping the gifts, shopping for supplies and staffing the Santa Shop. Volunteers decorated, restocked the tables and helped our precious little shoppers pick out items to ensure they shopped for everyone on their Christmas list. A BIG THANK YOU to Brittany Proefke, Amy Luben, Kristin Wollett and Mary Knellinger for going above and beyond as coordinators of the Santa Shop. We could not have done it without you.
ROBIN’S NEST REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration begins on Tuesday February 1st! To register for next year’s program, all parents are required to complete a new set of application forms. Forms will be available online and in The Robin’s Nest office by January 15th. Please be sure to fill out the application completely, every line. When filling out the registration forms, please do not skip any lines or information requested. Two checks will be needed at the time of registration, one check for the registration/activity fee, and a voided check for payments through electronic funds transfer. It is not necessary to get new health and immunization forms unless your current forms are expired.
Registration Appointments for Currently Enrolled Robin’s Nest Families: A SignUpGenius link will be sent out by email one week prior to your registration date, please make sure you sign up for a time to register!
Feb. 1 … VPK registration for currently enrolled 3”s
Feb. 2 … VPK registration for currently enrolled 3’s
Feb. 3 … 3’s registration for currently enrolled 2’s
Feb. 4 … 3’s registration for currently enrolled 2’s
Feb. 9 … Registration for all siblings of Robin’s Nest, Westlake Christian, Stars and Comets
Feb. 10 … Registration for all PHUMC members and previously enrolled familieFeb. 11th … Open registration for all ages
ILLNESSES
Our school takes the health of our students and teachers very seriously and takes many precautions to control the spread of illnesses. Please monitor your children for any symptoms of illness, not limited to but including the following:
– Elevated temperature
– Headache
– Cough
– Congestion/ runny nose
– Sore throat
– Unexplained rash
– Muscle aches
– Diarrhea
– Vomiting
If your child exhibits any of the above symptoms, please keep them home and consult your health care
provider. Please report all illnesses and absences to The Robin’s Nest office.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 6 & 7 … PAC meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Jan. 17 … School closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 20 … DooDad’s Lab Show
Jan. 25 … Special Chapel 5-day 3’s
Feb. 1 – 11 … Registration for the 2022-2023 school year
Feb. 17 … Conferences for the 2-day 2’s and 2-day 3’s classes
No School for 2-day 2’s and 2-day 3’s
Please note 5-day 3’s and 4’s (VPK) will have class!
Feb. 18 …Conferences for the 3-day 2’s, 3-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, and 4’s
NO SCHOOL for all children
Feb. 21 … School closed – President’s Day
Feb. 28 … Special Chapel 3 day 3’s
Mar. 1 … Special Chapel 2 day 3’s
NEWS FROM THE NEST – DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
What a wonderful time of year! We are so busy spreading Christmas cheer and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Please mark your calendars accordingly as you will notice we have a lot going on.
PAC MEETINGS
Calling all volunteers!!! Please join us for our last PAC meeting before Santa Shop opens. Help us get ready for the fun and festive shopping days at the Robin’s Nest! Dec 2nd & 3rd at 9:15 a.m. upstairs in room 205-206.
SANTA’S HELPERS ARE NEEDED!
Help us make this Christmas even merrier for our students. December 5 – 15. Volunteer opportunities are available for Santa’s Helpers! Spend time with our students as they pick out the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Use the QR code to the right to sign up for your spot today!
THE SANTA SHOP IS ALMOST HERE!
The Robin’s Nest annual Santa Shop will be open Dec. 6th – 15th! This is a special store for children to shop for gifts for everyone in their family. All items are priced at $5. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the joy of shopping on their own for their family and friends.
Please make sure your child’s shopping list has been turned in to their teacher. Unfortunately, if a shopping list with the enclosed payment is not turned in, your child will be unable to shop. If you have more than one child shopping, they must have their own shopping list to be able to shop with their class. Additional forms are available outside the Robin’s Nest office.
CHRISTMAS CHAPEL
We invite you to join us for our Christmas chapel. The Robin’s Nest is participating in a toy drive for Metropolitan Ministries. Please help your child choose a toy gift to bring to the sanctuary and place on the stage. The gift should be new, in the range of $5 – $10 and for a preschool-aged child. Please do not wrap the gift. This is a great opportunity to help teach your children the joy of giving.
All classes will attend one of the following days:
Monday, Dec. 6th at 11:30 am: 3-day 2’s, 3-day 3’s, room 110 and room 104
Tuesday, Dec. 7th at 11:30 am: 2-day 2’s, 2-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, room 114 and room 116
CHRISTMAS CARAVAN AND BREAKFAST FROM SANTA
Come join us for a festive Christmas drive-through breakfast on December 11th! Tickets are $8 and are on sale now through December 4th in the Robin’s Nest office. The Robin’s Nest teachers will be handing out goodies to each participant as they drive through our Christmas caravan making their way toward Santa! A To-Go breakfast will include pancakes with syrup & butter, sausage, and juice.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
On Tuesday, Dec. 14th AT 6:30 pm in the sanctuary, The Robin’s Nest will be presenting the Candy Cane Christmas program. Cindy Terrio and the classroom teachers are working with the children to prepare for this special musical presentation. Please drop your children off promptly at 6:15 pm in their classroom. For our 2-year-old classes, please drop your children off in the music room at 6:15 pm.
CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Wednesday, December 15th
3-day-2’s, 3-day 3’s, VPK – Matrz/Menke and VPK Bombar/Glass,
Thursday, December 16th
2-day 2’s, 2-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, VPK – Alvarez/Probst and VPK – Dorsett/Lilly
THURSDAY DISMISSAL!
All Robin’s Nest students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. on Thursday, Dec. 16th. There will be no Extended Care offered that afternoon. The school will be closed for the Holidays from Friday, Dec. 17th through January 3rd. School resumes Tuesday, Jan. 4th, 2022!
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 2 & 3 … PAC Meetings 9:15 a.m.
December 6 & 7 … Christmas Chapel
December 6-15 … Santa Shop
December 11 … Christmas Caravan & Breakfast from Santa 9:00
December 14 … Christmas Program 6:30 p.m.
December 15 & 16 … Classroom Christmas parties
December 16 … 12:15 p.m. dismissal for all students (no extended day)
December 17 – Jan. 3 … Christmas holidays – school closed
January 4 … School re-opens, classes resume
THE ROBIN’S NEST STAFF WISHES YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH PEACE AND JOY!
NEWS FROM THE NEST – OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
PARENT ADVOCATE CLUB (PAC)
Thank you to everyone that attended our first PAC meetings in September. Our PAC officers for the 2021-2022 school year are Brittany Proefke, Kristin Wollett, Sara Zuger, and Amy Luben. The Robin’s Nest PAC is open to all parents and members of PHUMC who wish to actively support our school. PAC meetings are generally the first Thursday and Friday of the month upstairs at 9:15 a.m. Come join a committee and make new friends. Siblings are welcome!
FALL FUNDRAISER
Raise Craze fundraiser is going to end on October 4th. This fundraiser has encouraged the children to live a life full of compassion, empathy, gratitude and to give back to others! It has been so fun to see them spread kindness in our community. Thank you to all who have participated and there are a few days left for anyone who wants to join our fundraiser. We appreciate the support you give the Robin’s Nest!
FALL MISSION
Operation Christmas Child is our fall mission. We could not be happier to take part in this amazing cause. Let the packing of shoeboxes begin! Every shoebox gift delivered by Operation Christmas Child is a tangible expression of God’s amazing love. Flyers will go out October 11th and12th with important details.
NOAH’S ARK PARADE
Calling all animals to the ark! The Robin’s Nest 3 and 4-year-old classes will parade around the sanctuary in their animal costumes and sing some songs about Noah and his Ark. Parents are asked to bring their child to school dressed in an animal costume (no costume masks or accessories; shoes are required) the morning of their event. Please also bring a change of clothes in a labeled bag. Everyone is invited to come and watch the Noah’s Ark Parade at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Adults are asked to wear masks and please social distance at all times in the sanctuary.
- Thursday, Oct. 28th: Parent/Terrio, Martz/Menke, Bombar/Glass
- Friday, Oct. 29th: Dominie/Raborn, Parent/Terrio, Dorsett/Lilly, Alvarez/Probst
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
CONGRATULATIONS – Our list of community partners is growing, 29 adoptions and counting! We are happy to inform you that the following businesses and/or families have adopted a classroom/school:
The Terrio Family
The Proefke Family
The Kriever Family
The Popa Family
The Knelligner Family (VPK)
The Knellinger Family (5 day 3’s)
The Bou-Sliman Family
The Nollmann Family
The Turner Family
The McCoy Family
Burn Boot Camp Westchase
One Family Insurance, LLC
The Doherty Family
The Palma Family (VPK)
The Palma Family (Music)
The Palma Family (School)
Loren and Brittany Shumard
The Schmidt Family
The Fazzini Family
Skyway Architects and Assoc.
Myers Healthcare Consulting
The Kalil Family
Hawkeye Consturction of South Florida, Inc.
The Savor Family
Rashael Stasney
Dr and Mrs. Kerry E. Chamberlain (2 day2’s)
Dr and Mrs. Kerry E. Chamberlain (Music)
Southwest Pool Finshers, Inc.
The Barnaky Family
A big thank you goes to all who have participated in the adoption program. Adoption forms are located on the table outside the office!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 PAC meetings 9:15 a.m.
Oct. 4 & 5 Firetruck Visit
Oct. 13 DunnDee Farms
Oct. 18 Special Chapel Alvarez/Probst
Oct. 19 Special Chapel Bombar/Glass
Oct. 6 Conferences for the 3-day 2’s and 3-day 3’s classes
No School for 3-day 2’s and 3-day 3’s
Please note 5-day 3’s and 4’s (VPK) will have class!
Oct. 7 Conferences for the 2-day 2’s, 2-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, and all VPK
NO SCHOOL for all children
Oct. 8 NO SCHOOL
Oct. 28 Noah’s Ark Parade at 9:30 a.m. – rooms 108, 114, 116
Oct. 29 Noah’s Ark Parade at 9:30 a.m. – rooms 102, 104, 108, 110
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NEWS FROM THE NEST – SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
PARENT ADVOCATE CLUB – Everyone is Welcome! (Including younger siblings)
When: Thursday, September 2nd at 9:15am OR Friday, September 3rd at 9:15am
Where: Upstairs in room 205 – 206
Why: We will be discussing this year’s activities as well as volunteer opportunities.
Face masks and social distancing are required at the meeting.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES – Picture Perfect Images is our amazing school photographer. School pictures will be taken September 15th, 16th, and 17th. This year all ordering is done online! After picture days if you pre-register and opt to get text notifications you will be notified via text when your gallery is up and active. Parents will be able to view and place their order online. Your order will then be mailed to you directly. Look for a flyer sent home with your child for instructions. The flyer you will get will have your child’s PERSONALIZED CODE on it so be on the lookout and don’t lose it!!!
FALL FUNDRAISER – COMING SEPT. 20th – OCT 4th! The Robin’s Nest is excited to partner with Raise Craze for our fall fundraiser this year. Students will be collecting pledges and completing random acts of kindness at our school, at home and in our community. They will be serving instead of selling! More information will be provided during our September PAC meeting. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to playground improvements. We appreciate all of the support you give the Robin’s Nest.
SNACK and LUNCH reminder – The Robin’s Nest is a PEANUT/TREE NUT FREE school. Please read the snack notice carefully when it is your child’s turn to be snack helper. Also please do not send peanut/tree nut products in your child’s lunch. If you have any questions, feel free to ask your child’s teacher or the office.
EMAIL CONTACT – You should be receiving information from the Robin’s Nest office and your child’s teacher. If you have not heard from us we may not have your correct e-mail address, so please send a message to us at office@robinsnestpalmharbor.org.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM – ADOPT A CLASS – The Robin’s Nest 2021-2022 Community Partnership Program has begun. Individuals, families or businesses may adopt a class, music program or the school by making a $150 tax deductible donation. 100% of your donation goes directly to your child’s classroom. Teachers may purchase classroom materials such as furniture, carpets, manipulatives, books, toys, games, and any curriculum materials. If you are interested in adopting a class or would like more information please ask your teacher or stop by the office for a blue form located just outside the office door. We greatly appreciate all the wonderful individuals and businesses who generously adopted so far this year. Let’s keep it going!
The Terrio Family Rashael Stasney
The Proefke Family The Kriever Family
The Knelligner Family (VPK) The Popa Family
The Knellinger Family (5 day 3’s) The Bou-Sliman Family
The Nollmann Family The Turner Family
The McCoy Family Burn Boot Camp Westchase
One Family Insurance, LLC The Doherty Family
The Palma Family (VPK) Loren and Brittany Shumard
The Palma Family (Music) The Schmidt Family
The Palma Family (School) The Fazzini Family
Skyway Architects and Assoc. Myers Healthcare Consulting
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sept 2 & 3 PAC Meeting – 9:15, Rm. 205
Sept. 6 Labor Day – school closed
Sept. 15, 16, 17 Picture Days!
Sept. 20 Fall Fundraiser Begins – Raise Craze
Sept 23 Mr. Brad’s Music Show
Sept. 27 Special Chapel for Mrs. Dorsett & Mrs. Lilly’s class
Sept. 28 Special Chapel for Mrs. Martz & Mrs. Menke’s class
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 PAC Meeting – 9:15, Rm. 205
Oct 4 & 5 Firetruck Visit
Oct. 6 Parent/Teacher conferences for 3-day classes
Oct. 7 Parent/Teacher conferences for 2-day, 5-day and VPK
(No school for all students)
Oct. 8 No school
Oct 13 DunnDee Farms – Farm Experience
Oct. 18 Special Chapel for Mrs. Alvarez & Mrs. Probst’ class
Oct. 19 Special Chapel for Mrs. Bombar & Mrs. Glass’ class
Oct 28 & 29 Noah’s Ark Parade 9:30
NEWS FROM THE NEST – MAY NEWSLETTER
It’s hard to believe that the school year is almost over. It has been a joy to watch your children grow this year. We are all so happy that we could be open during this challenging time. We are thankful for all of your patience and understanding to help make this school year a success for all of us.
GRADUATION – WOW! Graduation is almost here!
Graduation is on May 25th at either 9:30 or 11:30 in the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church sanctuary. In efforts to keep everyone seated and social distanced we will take photos of your child receiving their diploma in rehearsal prior to graduation. For your part we are asking that you simply sit back and enjoy the graduation program. You may still take a photo from your seat but please do not walk up front in the sanctuary. The children and the teachers have worked hard and we want to honor their efforts by not interrupting the program with unnecessary distractions and staying social distanced for safety reasons. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
VPK LAST DAY ATTENDANCE – VPK students are required to attend the last day of school on May 25th. Any VPK child not present on the last day will be listed with the Early Learning Coalition as not having completed the VPK program. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
EARLY DISMISSAL ON MAY 25th – Please note the two and three year old classes will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on May 25th. Also there will be no extended day program, VPK students will be dismissed following their graduation ceremony.
End of the year Ice Cream Party – We will have an end of the year classroom ice cream party on May 24th and May 25th. Our 3 day classes and all VPK classes will have their party on Monday, May 24th and the rest of the classes will have their end of the year ice cream parties on Tuesday, May 25th.
TUITION 2021-22 REMINDER – If your child is enrolled for the 2021-22 school year, your first installment payment will be drawn on August 1, 2021. Parents of VPK students, we thank you for your voluntary donation!
ADOPT-A-CLASS – As the year begins to wind down, we would like to give a great big thank you to all who so generously donated to our Adopt-A-Class program this school year. Your donations were greatly received and used directly by your child’s teachers to purchase many needed materials and supplies for their classrooms. Here is a short list of some of the wonderful ways your generous donations were used to enhance your child’s classroom experience:
Magic boards, light boards, translucent blocks, puzzles, Wikki sticks, Kinetic sand, classroom carpet, dry erase lap boards, magnetic gears, ant farm, shape sorting games, science specimen kits, classroom furniture, floor cushions and much more. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 3 Mother’s Day Chapel
PHUMC Sanctuary at 11:30 a.m.
3-day 2’s, 3-day 3’s, VPK Alvarez/Probst, VPK Dorsett/Terrio
May 4 Mother’s Day Chapel:
PHUMC Sanctuary at 11:30 a.m.
2-day 2’s, 2-day 3’s,5-day 3’s, VPK Martz/Menke, VPK Bombar/Glass
May 10-14 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 24 Last day of school for 3-day classes
May 25 Last day of school for all 2-day and 5-day classes
All 2’s and 3’s will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
VPK will be dismissed after their graduation ceremony.
May 25 4’s Graduation 9:30 a.m. and 11:30
9:30 – VPK Alvarez/Probst and Dorsett/Terrio
11:30 – VPK Bombar/Glass and Martz/Menke
No Extended on Last Day!
URGENT! VPK CERTIFICATES FOR NEXT YEAR ARE DUE – Please get your signed VPK Certificate of Eligibility to us as soon as possible, your child is NOT officially registered until we have all of the required paperwork. Your child can not be enrolled into a class without their certificate unless you are planning to private pay.
HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL SUMMER!
The Robin’s Nest is a ministry of the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church.
NEWS FROM THE NEST – APRIL NEWSLETTER
SPRING BASKET FUNDRAISER
Get in on the fun and excitement with our Spring Basket Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be online using Snowball Fundraising with a sneak peak in the church lobby on Monday 12th and Tuesday the 13th. Don’t let your favorite basket walk away with someone else! Fundraiser begins April 12th and ends promptly April 16th at 10:30am.
LAST PAC MEETING!
Don’t miss out on our April PAC meeting! Plans and preparations will begin for Robin’s Nest 2021-2022 school year. Our parent volunteers play a big role in supporting our preschool program. PAC needs your support. There are many opportunities to serve. Please come join us on April 8th or 9th or email us at robinsnestpac@gmail.com. Children welcome!
Mother’s Day Chapel
We will have a special Mother’s Day chapel for all of our Mom’s. Our students have been working hard to learn some special Mother’s Day songs in music class. We will send an invitation to personally invite you to Mother’s Day chapel. If you cannot make it, then please feel free to send a Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, etc. in your place.
May 3rd at 11:30 3 day 2’s, 3 day 3’s and VPK – Alvarez/Probst and Dorsett/Terrio
May 4th 11:30 2 day 2’s, 2 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s and VPK – Martz/Menke and Bombar/Glass
GRADUATION CELEBRATION
The 4’s classes will be participating in a graduation celebration on Tuesday, May 25. The graduation celebration will take place in the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church sanctuary. We will be sending home an invitation with your child’s graduation details. This ceremony is for immediate family only. Remember that your VPK child must attend school on May 25th in order to be listed with the state of Florida as having completed the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program.
Pizza Party
Our April Pizza Party will be on Wednesday, April 14th. Forms will go home with our 3 and 4 year old classes to sign up for the party. Sign up forms are due by Monday, April 12th.
SAFETY FIRST
Please remember to hold your child’s hand when walking to and from the parking lot. Also make sure your child avoids the bushes and climbing or jumping in the landscape areas. These areas are not safe play areas.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 1 and 2nd NO SCHOOL
April 8th and 9th PAC Meeting @ 9:15 a.m.
April 12th – 16th Spring Basket Fundraiser
May 3rd and 4th Mother’s Day Chapel
May 10th – 14h Teacher Appreciation Week
May 24th Last day of school for 3-day classes
May 25th Last day of school for all 2-day and 5-day classes and VPK Graduation
No Extended on Last Day!
Early Dismissal 10:45 for all 2’s and 3’s classes and 12:00 for all VPK
BACK TO SCHOOL DATES:
Back to school dates for the 2021 -2022 school year are as follows:
Monday, August 16th Parent Open House
Tuesday, August 17th Meet and Greet for ALL Students (by appointment)
Wednesday, August 18th First day of school 3 day classes, 5 day classes and VPK
Thursday, August 19th First Day 2 day classes
NEWS FROM THE NEST – MARCH NEWSLETTER
SILENT AUCTION: BASKET FUNDRAISER – PAC is sponsoring a basket fundraiser. Room mothers from every class will make a basket for the silent auction from the items donated by the parents. The room mothers will send you an email with your class theme and important information about the fundraiser. If you or someone you know owns a business or runs a home business and would like to donate to our fundraiser, please feel free to stop by the office for more details. The auction will be online via our PHUMC The Robin’s Nest Facebook page. Make sure you follow our page so you can participate in the auction. We will post pictures and descriptions of the auction items and you will be able to bid in the comments. The basket auction begins on April 12th and ends on April 16th at 10:30 a.m. sharp for the last bid posted.
CAMP CUBBER 2021 – Registration is coming soon! Current Robin’s Nest families will have priority registration days from March 24 – 31 by appointment only. Camp CUBBER offers your rising K – 8th graders a fun filled exciting summer in a family-friendly safe environment.
This summer’s theme is “The Greatest Outdoors”. Each week will focus on a different fun aspect of the great outdoors, including the big open sky, life on the water, amazing wildlife, and much more! Summer 2021 seems like the perfect time to celebrate and spend more time outside! Each week will feature one exciting field trip (done in super safe way), one fun onsite special activity, and a can’t miss spirit day. Weekly camp tuition will includes all of that plus a pizza lunch every Friday! The camp activity day is from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with free extended care from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Summer camp runs Weekly from June 14 – July 30. You can sign up for the whole summer or just a few weeks (minimum of 3 weeks required this summer). For more information about Camp CUBBER, including more information about our safety protocols and keeping campers safe on field trips please visit the camp’s website at www.cubber.org. Don’t miss it!
Safety Reminder– Please remember to hold your child’s hand when walking to and from the parking lot. The parking lot is very busy at drop off and pick up times. Please do not linger in the parking lot at pick up as this is not a safe play area.
Graduation and Class Pictures-
We will have class pictures for everyone on March 9th and 10th and we will also be taking Gradation pictures of our VPK classes. Please make sure you are on time the date of
your pictures as we are unable to wait for tardiness due to the photographer’s schedule.
March 9th
Class pictures for 3 day 2’s, 3 day 3’s, 5 day 3’s, VPK Dorset/Terrio and VPK Alvarez/Probst. Also we will take graduation pictures for VPK Dorsett/Terrio and VPK Alvarez/Probst
March 10th
Class pictures for 2 day 2’s, 2 day 3’s VPK Martz/Menke and VPK Bombar/Glass
Also we will take graduation pictures for VPK Martz/Menke and VPK Bombar/Glass
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 4 & 5 PAC meeting 9:15 a.m.
March 8 Special Chapel 3- day 2’s
March 9 Special Chapel 2-day 2’s
March 9 & 10 Graduation and Class Pictures
March 15 – 19 No school; spring break
March 30 & 31 Easter Parties
April 1 & 2 No school; Good Friday
April 12 – 16 Spring baskets Auction