MECE Newsletter

MECE Preschool and Kindergarten

June News

Thank you for finding the time to attend parent/teacher conferences.

Thank you to all of the End of the Year Picnic parents for your help! Everyone had a great time!!

Mother's Day Teas

Thank you to all the mom's that came out for Mother's Day Teas! The children were so excited to share all their special projects and time with you!

Reptile Show

Everyone had a wonderful time learning all about reptiles from Mr. Roger! We even had some very brave children that touched some of them. We hope your child told you all about it!

Graduation

We are so proud of our Pre-K fours!! They have grown and learned so much this past year. We wish them all the best as they start this chapter in their lives. Come back and visit!!

Leaving Their Mark

It is with great sadness, after 29 years, we found it necessary to close our Kindergarten program. We thank the teachers, who devoted so much of their time, talents and love to make this program so special. We are so proud of children who have gone through our school and all they have accomplished. To mark this event, this year's class "left their mark" by painting their handprints on this beautiful butterfly painting. Thank you to Miss Jillian, MECE graduate 1989 and a past MECE teacher, who donated her time and talent to make this piece possible.

Welcome to the Birthday Book Club!

Penny Mouzakitis and Addie Rasel

Fall Enrollments

Meet the Teacher day is August 26. You will receive an email with more detailed information, and the first invoice mid-June.

Summer Camp

June 17 (full), June 24, July 8, and July 15

from 9 am -2 pm.

The registration fee is $50, tuition is

$200 per week.

Our theme this year is

Let's Go To The Olympics!

Camp is filling up quickly!

We only have a few openings in some groups. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.

Mabel's Labels

DCF (our licensing agency) requires that all items be labeled with a child's first and last name. This means reusable water bottle, lunch box, backpack, towel, etc. This is required for camp and school year. I highly recommend Mabel's Labels for easy labeling of all items. Be sure to indicate you are supporting MECE.

We need more substitutes for the summer and next fall. Background in Early Childhood is a bonus. Heart for young children required. Please let Cathy know if you are interested.

Parents Morning Out (PMO) is open 5 days per week from 9-noon! Get more information and sign up on the church's website.

Please send in old towels, stack-able yogurt cups, and produce trays for art supplies.

Maximus Catino, Claire Diamantas, Ariella Dragutsky, Kayden Finnerty,

Joey Gabriel, Gabrielle Gavin,

Mick Halverson, Mihail Karamalakos,

Dominic Lombardi, Mason McAllister, Hannah Monteleone, Penelope Mouzakitis, Beah Natividad, John Polockow,

Lexi Triantafillou, Miss Stephanie B.,

and Miss Helene

Additional Programs

Early drop begins 8:15, $6

Must be reserved in advance for camp.

Lunch Bunch $11

Enrichments

(during Lunch Bunch during the school year)

Threes and Fours

STEAM on Monday, $100 for half the year

Wiggle and Praise on Tuesday, $100 for

half the year

6 Bricks on Wednesday,

$100 for half the year

Sports on Thursday, $100

for half the year

Art on Friday,

$100 for half the year

Junior Three's and Threes

Little STEAMers on Fridays, $100 for half the year.

Summer Camp

Camp Director:

Lisa Bariso

2024

June 17

June 24

July 8

July 15

Important Dates

June

10 - Camp balance due

17 - First week of Camp MECE

24 - Second week of Camp MECE

28 - Fall invoice due

The purpose of the MECE Parent Association is to build a strong community among our pre-School and kindergarten parents; support the teachers and staff; and to raise funds to support the school. All parents of MECE students are members of the Parent Association. The MECE Parent Association plans numerous events and opportunities for parents to get involved and participate in the MECE Parent Association, thereby directly supporting the school and our children.

Hello MECE Families,

This year has flown right by and the MECE PA is sending all our families a big thank you!! Thank you for volunteering, participating, sending money, coming to meetings, sharing ideas and showing great support!! Our families make MECE the special place that it is! As we enjoy the summer slowdown, please evaluate your commitments for next year and consider helping with our PA. We are in need of

event chairs and are also looking for a vice president this coming school year that would be interested in taking over as president for the following school year (2025-2026). We will work together this year to help transition. Old and new parents welcome!! I am attaching the sign up genius below. Feel free to sign up and/or email if interested in any chair or board positions. Sign up here or email

Meceparents@gmail.com Wishing you all a wonderful summer!! We look forward to next year!

DCF has several flyers for you to view. Click the logos below to learn about childcare facilities, flu prevention and distracted driving.

MECE is eligible for both Step Up for Students and AAA Scholarships! Families will pay MECE and get reimbursed by the scholarship organization.