🌸 May Highlights – Welcome, Spring! 🌸
Hello Green Thumb families,
Welcome to May! After April’s unpredictable weather—sunny one day and chilly the next—we’re finally enjoying all that spring has to offer: sunshine, green trees, and yes… plenty of pollen!
📚 Curriculum Highlights
We’ve made it to the end of the alphabet! Over the past nine months, your children have blossomed in so many ways. Here’s what we’re focusing on this month:
Numbers: 10 (plus a review of 1–10)
Letters:Â X, Y & ZÂ (Note: Different classrooms may move at slightly different paces.)
Color:Â Color Review
Shape:Â Shape Review
Students will continue participating in both independent and group learning activities as we wrap up an incredible preschool year. Be on the lookout for messages from teachers about fun activities and end-of-year celebrations!
To those moving on after this school year: we’ll miss you dearly. Best of luck wherever September takes you! For those staying with us this summer—get ready for a season packed with fun!
đź“…Â Upcoming Closures
Please note the following closure dates:
- Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day
- Friday, July 4, 2025 – Independance day
- Friday, August 29, 2025 – Staff Prep Day
- Monday, September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
⚽ Soccer Shots – Spring Season Update
Our Soccer Shots program is going strong! The final session will be on Wednesday, May 21, with an extra week reserved in case of a weather cancellation.
🗓️ End of Year & Summer Transition
The Fall/Spring program ends Friday, June 6, 2025.
Some students will remain with us until Friday, June 20—please inform the office of your child’s last day for billing purposes.
Our Summer Program officially kicks off on Monday, June 23, 2025, and runs through Thursday, August 25 for year-round students.
The last day for students not returning in the fall will be Friday, August 22, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendars and make necessary arrangements.
📢 Summer & Fall Program Reminders
Summer Program is currently full. If you missed enrollment, please contact the office to be added to the waitlist. Calendars will be shared this month!
Many of our Fall classrooms have closed enrollment. If you haven’t secured a spot, contact us as soon as possible.
If your child will need busing in the fall, don’t forget to complete the Barnegat Bus Request Form, available in the office.
As always, if you have any questions or need help, please feel free to contact our office.
We wish you a fun-filled and sunny May!
 Warmly,
The Green Thumb Team 🌱