Summer 2011 Newsletter

Summer 2011 Newsletter

"Then followed that beautiful season...Summer....

Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape

Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 

Dear Parents,


The last day of school for the Mascenic School District is June 6th - then on to SUMMER!   We eagerly anticipate the season of freedom, adventure and delight!  Here is information on what we need from you.


Supplies:

1. Their very own labeled sunscreen and bug spray.  Children arriving after 8:30 need to have these applied by parents, as we are usually busy getting our plans underway.  It can be done at home or with the products kept here.  We will apply more as needed throughout the day.
2. Shoes for water, muck and hiking - must protect toes - crocs with back straps are fine - NO flip flops.
3. Bathing suits (skip the lighter, easily stained colors) and towel.
4. Freshly filled water bottles each day.  We will refill during the day, and send home at night.
5. Sun hat (optional - but often helpful).
6. Healthy, easily transportable lunch.  Snacks provided by Ebenezer Farm.  No Friday lunch Café  for Summer.
7. Blanket and small pillow for quiet time for every child.  No one is required to sleep, just take a break.
8. Rain gear.
9. Back up supply of clothing, checked and restocked daily.  Include a light jacket or sweatshirt.

Schedules:  The following scheduling info sounds rather stuffy and formal - please understand that we just want to do the very best for your families!  It is frustrating for us and the children to have enthusiastically worked out a plan and then have it discombobulated by changes and interruptions.  We carefully and intentionally plan our activities based on the number of children in attendance at any given time. Of course we understand that there are times when flexibility is required.  If you need to make changes to your previously arranged schedule, we ask that you respectfully inform us as soon as possible and at least a day ahead.
Therefore,….please have all children at Ebenezer Farm by 8:59 am.  
Departure times are in the process of being organized so that we can avoid disruptions throughout the afternoon.  Once all schedules have been submitted, we will group as many as possible together and announce the schedule.  


Please submit your child’s planned vacation days  as soon as possible to assist in our activity planning.
A $25 holding fee and return date is due for children away for will not attend for the Summer.


For part-time attendees:   Your scheduled days are reserved, and all reserved days must be paid for a week prior to attendance.  If your child cannot attend for any reason, unfortunately there are no refunds.  


We are closed on July 4th, and on Labor day September 5th  Mascenic schools begins on Aug 31st.


Warmly,
Caleb and Grace and the fabulous Ebenezer Farm staff!