A Message from Mrs. Porsch
March brings with it the promise of spring and new growth in our classrooms.
The children have been busy exploring and building friendships, and it is a joy to watch their confidence and curiosity blossom each day.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, March 12th.
These meetings are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher.
It is a time to share your child’s progress and experiences.
If you are not available on that date, please speak with your child’s teacher to arrange another day or time that works for you.
Upcoming Events:
- In-house enrollment for preschool and kindergarten: Now Open
- Camp Registration: Now Open
- Parent-teacher conferences: March 12
- Original Works fundraiser: information coming home in back packs soon
- Yoga Event: March 21 at 3pm
From the Heart:
My new favorite quote is… “I’m not saying I’m the glue of the family, but if the glue was lost, I’d be the only one to find it.”
Why are we, as parents, the keepers of all lost things? I can’t remember half of what I did yesterday, but I can remember where you left your water bottle.
And it gets worse as your kids get older because they spread out in life, and their valuables are actually more valuable. AirPods, phones, wallets, keys… Big responsibilities.
Speaking of responsibilities… I struggle with the boundary of what is their responsibility to remember and what is mine. Ultimately, if it’s important to them, I believe they should keep track of it. But I feel a maternal obligation to help, to not let things slip through the cracks; and there is also the reality that if something does slip through the cracks, the pressure is back on me anyway. I’m not a fan of last-minute projects, so homework reminders, class Valentines, lines for the play, and costumes that need to be ordered, still feel like partially my domain.
And though I get frustrated when they ask in an accusatory manner, “Are you reading the emails the school/my director/dance teacher is sending?”, I am appreciative of the checks and balances system, so shouldn’t I reciprocate?
Oh, how I miss the days when I would become unglued when Doc McStuffins’ hat went missing, or my toy bins got sorted wrong, or a lovey was tucked away in the wrong spot before bedtime. Wait, do I really miss those times?
Lists—I think that’s the key, or post-it notes for everyone... colorful, little, non offensive reminders. Hug your littles, like an organized space, it goes too fast.
