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Litchfield Park



                                            Preschool Newsletter






                                                                                                   May 2018 Issue
                                         News


                                         Zoo Field Trip
                                         We’re going to the Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, the
                                         week of May 14, 2018! Pack your sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and lunch! Parents
                                         will drop off and pick up from the zoo entrance. The Wednesday ABC PM class will
                                         meet in the morning due to the rising afternoon temperatures.
                                         Class field trip times and dates:
                                           Monday, May 14, 8:45 to 11:45am for ABC Explorers AM
                                           Tuesday, May 15, 8:45 to 11:45am for Adventures in Learning
                                           Wednesday, May 16, 8:45 to 11:45am for ABC Explorers PM
                                         The preschool will be purchasing tickets for every preschooler. Parents will be asked
                                         to sign in and out at the table set up just west of the zoo main entrance. Chilled water
                                         will be available for the kids and all lunches will be kept in iced coolers. If you would
                                         like to participate in the field trip, you are invited to stay. The zoo has agreed to
                                         discount the adult tickets to $20 per person. Refer to the field trip handout for
                                         additional details. Thank you to our financial sponsor, Friends of the Rec.
                                         Graduation
                                         Graduation for ABC Explorers will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 9:30am, Rose
                                         Park, 580 W. Village Parkway. We need all graduates to arrive at 9am. P lease don’t
                                         be late.  W  e are encouraging carpooling since parking is limited. The
                                         amphitheater seating is outdoors so you may want to bring a cushion, stadium chair,
                                         or blanket. Questions may be directed to Ms. Seye or Ms. Rita.

                                         Priority Enrollment
                                         Register by Friday, May 4, 2018, at 8pm to reserve your child’s place in the 2018-19
                                         preschool year. The non-refundable deposit includes 50% of September’s tuition, the
                                         $30 one-time materials fee and the $20 annual registration fee. The balance of the
                                         first month of tuition will be due on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
                                         Reminders



                                         Limit the SUN, not the fun!
                                            Wear a wide-brimmed hat and lip balm to protect your scalp, ears, face, and
                                            neck.
                                            Wear sunglasses to reduce sun exposure that can damage your eyes.
                                            Limit time in the midday sun, 10am to 4pm, when the UV rays are strongest and
                                            most damaging.
                                            Cover UP with light & loose long sleeves and pants, if possible, to protect your
                                            skin from sun burns & tans; tight weaves provide the most protection.
                                            Take cover under a ramada, an umbrella, a shade tree, or find an indoor activity
                                            such as a gym or library during peak UV hours.
                                            Use sunscreen every day, even on cloudy days, as the sun’s rays can damage
                                            your skin. Wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
                                            Check the daily UV index at azdhs.gov/phs/sunwise to see how intense the sun is
                                            on the day your going to be outside. The scale is from 1 to 10 with 10 being the
                                            most intense.
                                         Water Safety
                                         Keep your children safe around the pool by registering your child for swim lessons
                                         with Litchfield Park Recreation Center (LPRC), the west valley’s American Red Cross
                                         Learn to Swim Facility.
                                         Access LPRC swim lessons online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/
                                         litchfieldpark/Home. Questions? 623-935-9040.
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