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All Nature School students and families are invited to celebrate the winter solstice together. Winter solstice marks the first day of winter, the shortest day of the year,
and the promise of more light. Communities have celebrated winter solstice since ancient times.
The Guilford Tree Lighting runs on Friday, Dec 6th from 5:45pm to 6:30pm. Stage(s) will be set up near the Town Christmas Tree in front of town hall.
There are a variety of acts, but CNS forms the Nursery School Choir! They perform in the second half of the show and also greet Santa. The children will gather no later than 5:30 - we will be given a meeting spot as it gets closer. The children sing two songs with Dee (the woman who coordinates the tree lighting):
Jingle Bells will be first
When we get ready to bring Santa in they sing: Santa Claus is coming to town with Dee.
At then end they join everyone for We Wish You A Merry Christmas
They ask that there are some adults on stage to supervise but NOT a 1 parent to 1 child ratio.
It should all wrap up by about 6:30!
Please RSVP to abbeauvais11@gmail.com just so I have an idea about how many kids, and maybe three parent volunteers to go up on stage with the kids.
Past, present, and prospective nature families are invited to join us for a Nature School open house on 11/23 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please note this is an adult-only event.
Agenda:
10:30 a.m., Meet at the Barn for a director-led introduction to Nature School at CNS
11:00 a.m. Visit the 3s basecamp for a teacher-led info session about the importance of free explore
11:15 a.m. Travel to 4s basecamp to learn about meeting/circle time
11:30 a.m. Visit Nature K to for an instructor-led overview of emergent curriculum, standards based lessons
11:45 a.m. End your time at CNS with journaling and a tea ceremony
Prospective parents are invited to stay for a Q&A following the tea ceremony.
A group of CNS parents and staff who gather every other month at a local establishment. We’ll pick the book together and come together to chat and hang! This is a great way to get to know your CNS community outside of pickup and drop off.
Email amyjohnsoncns@gmail.com to receive updates & join us!
Next meeting: November 21st @ 7pm
Book: The Silent Patient
On the front playground. Please feel free to bring siblings!
Hi CNS Families!
The first School Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th @ 9:00am-1:00pm. There are 24 family slots available for the first clean-up. If this date/time works for your family please sign up (one slot/family) using this link:
Each family is required to send one parent to one school clean-up this year, unless your co-op job requires extra clean-up attendance. This event is child-friendly, it can be a great opportunity for us to model for our children a community at work. Please keep in mind if you do decide to bring your children that you are responsible for keeping an eye on your child and ensuring their safety during the clean-up!
Thank you!
Matt Hendrix (Sydney's Dad)
If you would like to ask a question, email hendrix04@gmail.com.
We will need a few people to bring leaf blowers.
Mark your calendars! Raise Craze will take place from November 4-17. Stay tuned for more information.
Raise Craze is not just about fundraising; it's also about fostering kindness. Families are encouraged to not only make a donation but also to pay forward an act of kindness. In addition, students will participate in activities that promote kindness both in the classroom and the wider community.
Hear from teachers, the CNS board, and the CNS director about the start of school.
Please join us for food and fun for the CNS Fall Picnic!
Food will be provided. Just bring a blanket!
When: Saturday September 28, 11am-1pm
Where: Jacob's Beach Pavilion and Playground
Please RSVP using the below evite link by Wednesday, September 25.
http://evite.me/FFRwcgXJzy
Raindate will be Sunday September 29, 11am-1pm.
Book is Queens of London. Please email cayg118@gmail.com for location.
Community Nursery School traditionally participates in this annual town event and is looking forward to having our families join us this year. We understand that, due to the timing, some of you who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah may not be able to make it, but we hope as many families as possible can join us for the parade.
Bring your own picnic & help us kick off the year!
Email Ashley Schildwater with questions.
Hello Nature School Families!
We are getting excited for the school year to start! Since your child is enrolled in Nature School, which is a non-traditional program, we thought this year we would spend some time going over important parts of NS handbook together before the start of school. You can find the handbook here. Please take a look at it and gather any questions for the evening of the 28th! Thank you!
Rachel
Hello CNS Families!
I would like to welcome you to our annual Beach Meet-Up at Jacob’s Beach! This event is BYO food and is simply a coordinated time for us to have fun in the sun and sand!
Date: Saturday August 17, 2:00-4:00pm
Dependent on the weather. Raindate options include Saturday or Sunday, Aug 18, 24, or 25 either in the morning from 10:00-Noon or the afternoon from 2:00-4:00, all depending on the weather:) I’ll send a confirmation email the day before.
Hope to see you all there!
Best,
Christina Daly
Bring your own picnic & help us kick off the year!
Email Ashley Schildwater with questions.
Save the date for a work party where CNS community members will tidy the school grounds to prepare for the summer program. Organized by Bonnie Marr: bonnielynnblb@yahoo.com
Since 1956 Community Nursery School has hosted the fair on the historic Guilford Green. The fair transforms the Green into a playground for children and families, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The little ones will be thrilled with the bounce rides, petting zoo with donkey rides, our famous little train, a circus arena and much more. Great fun and food await!
Get ready to give! On May 1-2, visit thegreatgive.org and make a donation to CNS as part of the Greater New Haven Great Give. All giving will end at 8:00PM on May 2, so make sure to get your gift in on time.
We'd like to welcome all current and incoming families to the CNS Spring Picnic!
Please click on the evite link below to RSVP by April 25.
Where: Jacob's Beach Pavilion
When: Saturday April 27, 10:30-12:30
Raindate: Sunday April 28, 2:00-4:00
More Details to follow!
Artwork created with recycled materials will be on display in the outdoor art studio. Check it out during drop-off and/or pick-up!
Help give CNS a fresh start as we welcome warmer weather and more outdoor play!
The CNS board meets virtually on the third Monday of every month from 7:30-9:30pm.
Birthday treats and open play at basecamp. All former and current Nature School families are invited.
Please join us for a fun evening to get to know your fellow CNS parents! Enjoy pizza, connect with other parents, bid on some great silent auction items and enter the 50/50 raffle while sipping some beers at Stony Creek Brewery.
We'd like to invite you to a special Rock Climbing CNS day at Rock Spot Climbing in Wallingford on Sunday, February 25, 10AM-12PM, all ages and families welcome!
For kids ages 3+, they have all of the gear needed to try out the actual climbing walls, with the shoes & harness to borrow at no extra cost.
For kids ages 2 and under, they will set up a fun climbing area and have a wall they can play around on, in addition to a tent, and some balls.
Details
Where: Rock Spot Climbing in Wallingford
340 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Time Slot 1: 10AM-11AM
Time Slot 2: 11AM-12PM
Climber Price: $25 for 3+ (if your child wants to climb on the wall w/the harness & shoes)
Toddler Price: $15 for 2 and under (babies are free)
If you're interested, please reply to, ashley.schildwachter@gmail.com or text 203-241-8165, with the number of climbers and/or toddlers, and the time slot you'd like to come.
The CNS board meets virtually on the third Monday of every month from 7:30-9:30pm.
The CNS board meets virtually on the third Monday of every month from 7:30-9:30pm.
All Nature School students and families are invited to celebrate the winter solstice together.
Interested in getting an event on the calendar? Email theboard@guilfordcns.org.
