Kathryn “Pat” Danyo of Avondale Estates died Saturday, November 15, 2008 after 70 well-lived years. Mrs. Danyo was a beloved mother and educator committed to developing the talents, skills and curiosity of children. For the last 20 years, she taught at Druid Hills United Methodist Preschool, a community of people very dear to her. Mrs. Danyo had a sharp wit, unique sense of humor and a profound sense of justice rooted in her lifelong love of arts, literature and people. Mrs. Danyo is survived by her husband, John Danyo; son, Stephen Danyo of Washington, DC; daughters, Emily Roman of Avondale Estates, GA and Andrea Kubis of Pittsburgh, PA; two brother and one sister; and one much-loved grandson, Gavin Roman. The family will greet friends on Thursday, November 20 from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2733 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033. Burial will be Friday, November 21 at noon at Mellwood Cemetery, 5170 East Ponce De Leon Avenue. All are invited to a celebration of “Ms. Pat’s” life on Friday, November 21 at 2:00 PM and a reception to follow at Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 1200 Ponce De Leon Avenue. Finger food/appetizers may be dropped off in the fellowship hall at 1:15. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Druid Hills United Methodist Preschool, 1200 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306.www.dhump.org .
Barnes & Noble Book Sale for DHUMP! December 1 & 2 This is a once a year special event for your child to listen to DHUMP teachers read stories. Preschool teachers read or tell stories to the children at Barnes & Noble on the Monday @ 4PM–Ms. Susan, Ms. Pat, Ms. Sarah & Ms. Gail. Remember that both Monday & Tuesday is DHUMP day at the Barnes & Noble Edgewood location. As you make your purchases don’t forget to let the Barnes & Noble folks know that you are with DHUMP and they will donate a percentage to the preschool.
The Community Services committee is proud to sponsor two projects this year, an international project for the Rainbow Primary School in Hyderabad, India, www. rainbowprimaryschool.com and a local project for the Atlanta Day Shelter. We will be sending home information about both projects this month and will have tables at the Fall Fling for more information and to receive donations for both. After the Fling, bins will be located on the first and second floors from November 3 - 22 to collect items for the shelter. Please take a look at http://atlantadayshelter.org/donations.html for additional items needed. Our Rainbow Primary School project will focus on collecting change all year to raise funds to bring electricity to this new school. We are appropriately kicking off the fundraiser during the Indian festival of Diwali - a festival of lights. Please stop by our tables at the Fling to share books, food, and activities about India with your youngster. Thank you for your support! For more information or questions please contact Mary Helen Ramming at maryhelenramming@gmail.com
Click above for Fall Fling slide show.
It is impossible to thank all of the volunteers for Fall Fling or any-other DHUMP event, but special thanks to Sascha Demerjian & Elisa Coker for heading up the committee and it couldn’t be done without all the worker bees. Thank you, thank you, Mark Clement for your hot dog stand & your time. Thanks to Peggy Edwards for doing an awesome job with the bake sale, Sara Newton for getting so much wonderful pizza to feed us and Lee Ann Else for bringing so many great vendors to us. The Fall Fling chairs want to send out a big thank you for all of the Fall Fling donations which raised a total of $693 for DHUMP. This money will go toward: building and playground maintenance, student enrichment, and teacher bonuses. Thanks to everyone for a grand day & to Peter (Luca’s dad) for leading our parade!
Our Lost & Found Over Flows! Click on photo to enlarge There are many beautiful jackets and sweaters without names in the lost and found box. The box is located midway down the hallway on the second floor of the preschool. After Thanksgiving all Items will be donated to In-town Community Assistance (ICA).
A message from the ‘DHUMP Green Team’ Buy used. Recycle and Freecycle both the things you no longer need and the things you want. http://www.freecycle.org/
FYI: If you would like to post flyers for upcoming events that are not preschool or church related please use the community bulletin boards only. The stairwells are for preschool & church business only.
Early arrivals please visit our library to read a book or see the turtles. Our teachers are always very busy preparing for the day at 9:15-9:30 in the classrooms each morning.
A message from Druid Hills United Methodist Church DHUMC
InTown Community Assistance Center DESPERATELY NEEDS Donations! InTown Community Assistance Center has had to turn people away due to lack of food this past week. If you are able, please bring on Sunday, staple food items - peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, vegetables and soups, juices, pastas/rice, etc. They are requesting blankets in addition to food items as well. Remember, ICA serves both families and individuals who are getting back on their feet in apartments as well as homeless individuals for emergency food and clothing items. You may place items in the ICA closet or in the barrel in the office hallway. If you would like a list of urgently needed items, please request it from Jean at jean@druidhillsumc.org. Thank you for giving to those in need!
Classified: Ms. Sarah, Spanish and MWF 3’s teacher will be having a camp at her home on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday November 25. Camp is from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., snack is included, price is $30 for the first child and $15 for each additional child with aftercare available. Please stop by her room or call her at 404.510.9034 with questions. The children will have fun with indoor and outdoor activities in a safe environment.
Classifieds: If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund.
Monday, Nov. 3 If you missed ‘photo day’ our photographer is back–please return the form to your child’s teacher with check attached! Forms on the table in the upstairs hallway. Tuition Due!
FALL FLING - ALL ABOARD
Saturday, November 1st 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.The Fall Fling wheels are turning. Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! The Whistle’s Blowing For You…Parents,Teachers, Everyone! We need volunteers. Please contact Sascha Demerjian at saschawd@gmail.com or Elisa Coker at elisacoker@bellsouth.net.
*Main Attraction: Trackless Train - Free Rides For All
*Costume Parade: Parade your costume one last time at 11:00 A.M.
*Artist Crossing: Fabulous Artist’s Market
*Baker’s Row: Tasty Homemade Treats
*Whistle Stop Cafe: Breakfast & Lunch
*Kid’s Craft Depot: Crafts, Games & Prizes
We need sellers for the Fall Festival Artist Market. We welcome all vendors. Tables are only $30. Contact Lee Ann Else, 404-687-8619 or lee@signaldesign.com.
WE NEED YOUR HAPPY MEAL TOYS
The Fall Fling needs your trinkets from party goody bags, happy meals, etc. Look in your closets and drawers for all those treasures (no small parts please). We will recycle them as prizes at the Fall Fling. Please put your trinkets in the marked box in the hallway on the first floor by the Briarcliff entrance.
Calling All Bakers. We need donated baked goods for the Fall Fling bake sale. If you are interested, please complete the forms located outside your child’s classroom. You do not need to attend the Fall Fling to donate baked goods.
If you have any questions about the bake sale, please contact Peggy Edwards at pegke@mac.com. Packaging and drop off instructions will be emailed to those volunteering baked goods.
Start your holiday shopping early! This year the DHUMP artist Market has 15 great artisans selling handmade and boutique items. Bring your wallets and support these fine local creative businesses!
Boutique graphic tees, recycled denim skirts
Handmade Jewelry
Cards, calendars, and magnets
Discovery toys
Coasters
Hand-dyed childrens clothing and Eeboo learning toys
Acrylic on canvas
Couture little girl dresses
Felted ponchos and clothing
Vintage handmade accessories
Children’s dress-up costumes
We need sellers for the Fall Festival Artist Market. We welcome all vendors. Tables are only $30. Contact Lee Ann Else, 404-687-8619 or lee@signaldesign.com.
Rich’s did it. Prince did it. Wachovia will do it, and so will we. The PTA is now the PTC.The DHUMP Board instructed the PTA to change its name to avoid confusion with the national organization, pronto.In order to remain familiar, we are changing just one word so that it is the Parent Teacher Connection.Thank you for your flexibility in this ever-changing world.
Barnes & Noble Book Sale for DHUMP! December 1 & 2–Please Come! Preschool teachers will be reading to the children at Barnes & Noble on the Monday @ 4PM–Ms. Susan, Ms. Pat, Ms. Sarah & Ms. Gail. Both Monday & Tuesday is DHUMP day at the Barnes & Noble Edgewood location. Don’t forget to let them know that you are with DHUMP and they will donate a percentage to the preschool.
The Community Services committee is proud to sponsor two projects this year, an international project for the Rainbow Primary School in Hyderabad, India, www. rainbowprimaryschool.com and a local project for the Atlanta Day Shelter. We will be sending home information about both projects this month and will have tables at the Fall Fling for more information and to receive donations for both. After the Fling, bins will be located on the first and second floors from November 3 - 22 to collect items for the shelter. Please take a look at http://atlantadayshelter.org/donations.html for additional items needed. Our Rainbow Primary School project will focus on collecting change all year to raise funds to bring electricity to this new school. We are appropriately kicking off the fundraiser during the Indian festival of Diwali - a festival of lights. Please stop by our tables at the Fling to share books, food, and activities about India with your youngster. Thank you for your support! For more information or questions please contact Mary Helen Ramming at maryhelenramming@gmail.com
Thanks again to all the parents and teachers who have joined the Parent Teacher Connection (PTC, formerly the PTA).Membership is now 72%! This cool, sunny fall weather is the perfect time for an ice cream party. Classes that reach 100% membership by Friday, November 7 get a free ice cream party, hosted by the PTC. Congratulations to Ms. Bhavana and Nicole’s T/TH Explorer class for already reaching that goal!
Joining the PTC is easy — pick up a membership form on the second floor table next to the tuition drop off box. Questions? Email Stacey Howard at staceywhoward@yahoo.com
PTC Memberships Per Class
Discovery (Edith, Laura, Cathy) - 8 out of 9 families Discovery II (Rita, Hashi) - 14 out of 20 families
M- F Explorer (Juanita, Lisa) - 11 out of 12 families
M, W, F Explorer (Lisa, Ashley) - 9 out of 13 families
M, W, F Explorer (Nicole, Bhavana) - 10 out of 12 families
T, TH Explorer (Bhavana, Nicole) - 12 out of 12 families
T, TH Explorer (Ashley, Lisa) - 10 out of 13 families
M- F Adventure (Monica, Ariana) - 9 out of 13 families
M- F Adventure (Alice, Erin) -10 out of 14 families
M, W, F Adventure (Sarah, Jennifer) - 8 out of 13 families
M, W, F Adventure (Mia, Heather) - 8 out of 14 families
Pre- K (Melissa, JoAnna) - 11 out of 16 families
Pre-K (Pat, Nancy) - 10 out of 16 families
Pre-K (Gail, Roberta, Kelly) - 11 out of 17 families Kindergarten (Susan, Archana) - 9 out of 12 families
7 wheelbarrows
5 gallons coffee
3 dump trucks of mulch
2 pairs shears
1 dump truck of sand
1 chainsaw
Equals… Extreme Makeover: DHUMP Edition!
Trees were pruned, mulch was spread, sand was dumped, and the children’s garden area got a sprucing up thanks to the terrific teachers and parents who volunteered Saturday, October 18. THANK YOUparents, thank you teachers, and thank you Starbucks and Einsteins for donating the coffee and bagles!
Did you miss the fun? We’ll be back in the Spring, so you’ll get a second chance. Join us next time!!
Classifieds: If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund.
Poncey-Highland Neighborhood Playground committee is raising $$ to build a playground at the Southeast corner of Freedom Parkway and North Avenue. Whole Foods has awarded us a 5% donation day on Nov. 5th, meaning 5% of net proceeds will be donated to the playground fund. Please shop at Whole Foods that day.
Learn a Language Together!!!
Here is your chance to get in on the fun and grow together as a family! Due to the overwhelming response for the Italian language program here at DHUMP, Arianna and Monica have decided it would be great to do an after-school program for kids and a Beginning Italian Language class for adults as well. (not at DHUMP)
For any information about the Italian Afterschool for Kids, please contact Arianna @ 678.698.3934 or email ariannasom@yahoo.it
For any information regarding the Beginning Italian Language Adult Class, please contact Monica @ 404.822.2249 or email monicamusu@comcast.net
Mug and Muffin/This Thursday
OCTOBER 16th, from 9:30 on after drop off in the Quinlin Room
Pam Galenkamp author of the blog:Cooking for Monkeys
Will share creative, fun, and easy ways to introduce healthy and nutritious foods for your child’s school lunch…
With light snacks and Coffee generously donated by Aurora Coffee
Mug and Muffin is brought to you by the DHUMP PTC
Jenny Robinson Hartley and Leslie Penley
Extreme Makeover: DHUMP Edition–THIS SATURDAY! Grab your shovels, rakes and work gloves and join us for Parent Teacher Connection’s Fall Workday!!!
Meet parents, teachers and other volunteers on Saturday, October 18th from 9:00AM until 1:00PM; we’ll be giving the playground, picnic area and children’s garden a much-needed makeover. DHUMP will provide childcare so the grownups can get busy weeding, cleaning, spreading mulch and sand, planting and making other improvements to polish things up for our kids. In order to make the workday a success, WE NEED YOUR HELP, so please contact Norris Nelson (Helen’s mom) at norrisboardman@yahoo.com or 678-429-6396 to volunteer. Please include the names and contact information of volunteers. If you require childcare, please also tell us the names and ages of the children you’ll bring. Sign-up sheets will also be posted outside of each classroom. We’re looking forward to an exciting fall morning of bonding with new friends and old, so buckle up your overalls and join us for some fun!
Who: YOU, and any other friends or family members you can bring
What: DHUMP Parent Teacher Connection’s Fall Workday
When: Saturday, October 18th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: DHUMP Playground
Why: We need your help, it’ll be fun and we’ll watch your kids for free!
The Fall Fling wheels are turning. Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! The Whistle’s Blowing For You…Parents,Teachers, Everyone! We need volunteers. Please contact Sascha Demerjian at saschawd@gmail.com or Elisa Coker at elisacoker@bellsouth.net.
*Main Attraction: Trackless Train - Free Rides For All
*Costume Parade: Parade your costume one last time at 11:00 A.M.
*Artist Crossing: Fabulous Artist’s Market
*Baker’s Row: Tasty Homemade Treats
*Whistle Stop Cafe: Breakfast & Lunch
*Kid’s Craft Depot: Crafts, Games & Prizes
We need sellers for the Fall Festival Artist Market. We welcome all vendors. Tables are only $35. Contact Lee Ann Else, 404-687-8619 or lee@signaldesign.com.
Calling All Bakers. We need donated baked goods for the Fall Fling bake sale. If you are interested, please complete the forms located outside your child’s classroom. You do not need to attend the Fall Fling to donate baked goods.
If you have any questions about the bake sale, please contact Peggy Edwards at pegke@mac.com. Packaging and drop off instructions will be emailed to those volunteering baked goods.
WE NEED YOUR HAPPY MEAL TOYS The Fall Fling needs your trinkets from party goody bags, happy meals, etc.
Look in your closets and drawers for all those treasures (no small parts please).We will recycle them as prizes at the Fall Fling.
Please put your trinkets in the marked box in the hallway on the first floor by the Briarcliff entrance.
The Community Services committee is proud to sponsor two projects this year, an international project for the Rainbow Primary School in Hyderabad, India, www. rainbowprimaryschool.com and a local project for the Atlanta Day Shelter. We will be sending home information about both projects this month and will have tables at the Fall Fling for more information and to receive donations for both. After the Fling, bins will be located on the first and second floors from November 3 - 22 to collect items for the shelter. Please take a look at http://atlantadayshelter.org/donations.html for additional items needed. Our Rainbow Primary School project will focus on collecting change all year to raise funds to bring electricity to this new school. We are appropriately kicking off the fundraiser during the Indian festival of Diwali - a festival of lights. Please stop by our tables at the Fling to share books, food, and activities about India with your youngster. Thank you for your support! For more information or questions please contact Mary Helen Ramming at maryhelenramming@gmail.com
We dined on yummy eats, did some juggling with Barry & got to play the trumpet with Sarah Mathison. A special thanks for those that helped: Jen & Barry, Christina & Andrew, Katie Hartley, Linda Green, Sarah Mathison, Ms Nicole and Stacey Howard and Mr. Mario.
Classifieds:If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund.
Here is your chance to get in on the fun and grow together as a family! Due to the overwhelming response for the Italian language program here at DHUMP, Arianna and Monica have decided it would be great to do an after-school program for kids and a Beginning Italian Language class for adults as well. (not at DHUMP)
For any information about the Italian Afterschool for Kids, please contact Arianna @ 678.698.3934 or email ariannasom@yahoo.it
For any information regarding the Beginning Italian Language Adult Class, please contact Monica @ 404.822.2249 or email monicamusu@comcast.net Ciao!
Stokke Sleepi (Mini & Sleepi) Bassinet and Crib set (0-3 yrs) available in December. Gently used. Beechwood. Stokke is a high-end company based in The Netherlands. This system is oval-shaped and has different sizes and positions for mattress height etc. Comes with two different mattresses, their covers and even sheets. Brand new with mattresses etc costs more than $1500. Will sell for: $800. Come check it out anytime. We’re in Midtown across from park entrance on Piedmont. 404.815.7149
Check out our new and improved teaching garden and outdoor classroom space. Our new Adventure teacher, Erin Pagliaro, brought in the tree stumps and Ms. Alice and Erin’s class decorated the area with recycled materials. They painted hubcaps, disassembled and decorated an old ceiling fan. Parents have donated bird feeders, bird seed, and soil. Every morning Ms. Erin and Ms. Alice’s class have been weeding, digging, collecting bugs, but have sited Cardinals and other birds as well. This summer Ms. Gail had all the summer campers participate in painting and decorating the picnic tables. Ms. Erin, Ms. Archie, and Ms. Ashley have formed a teacher Gardening Club and made plans for the teaching garden. Many of the classes are working on planting a winter vegetable garden as well as planting bulbs for the spring. Also, in the works are plans for a school wide Scarecrow project to decorate the outdoor space for Fall. As you can see there’s a lot happening in the Garden. Recently the Kindergarten class painstakingly planted beet seeds to return the next day and discover they had all been dug up. Please help us maintain the garden area by adhering to the following rules with your children:
1. Always have adult supervision if your child is in this area after hours. Much time and energy have gone into the digging and planting and the children are anxiously waiting to see their seeds grow.
2. Do not remove the toys from the sand table.
3. Please do not pick the flowers.
Children LOVE to be outside and they need lots of time to explore outdoors. Also, happening in the outdoor area at DHUMP - not only the playground, garden, and outdoor classroom, but every Monday teacher, David Epstein, supervises children at play in the riding toy area. The children love having their choice of a tractor, sports car or just pretending to fill the car with gas. See the slideshow below:
Calling all Grant Writers! If you have experience in grant writing DHUMP would love some help! Contact Mary Stouffer at mrs30306@bellsouth.net for more detailed information.
Fall Fling–All Aboard! DHUMP Parents, Art and creative handmade items wanted! We need sellers for Craft Crossing at the Fall Festival, DHUMP Train. If anyone is interested in renting a table to sell their handmade items, please contact Lee Ann Else by Friday, 10/17 to reserve a space. Tables are only $35 and checks can be made payable to DHUMP PTA (there’s a collection envelope in the office). Tell your friends and family, we will welcome all vendors. All Aboard! Contact: Lee Ann Else 404-687-8619 or lee@signaldesign. Festival Date: Saturday, November 1st -10:00am-2:00pm Table Rental: $35 (If you bring your own table, $25)
Thank you, thank you parents and teachers who joined the DHUMP PTA! 53% of our families have joined so far. Your membership funds wonderful monthly in-house cultural arts presentations for the children, classroom supplies, Fall Fest, Workdays, the Bloomin’ Bash and building maintenance/renovations. Your participation also helps create the fantastic community that makes our school so special.
It’s not too late to join! PTA forms are on the second floor in the temporary DHUMP office/teachers lounge. Thank you! Stacey Howard, PTA Membership, staceywhoward@yahoo.com
Green Tip of the Month:What is “really” green? The following link discusses the idea of Green-washing and offers tips for greener purchasing. Green-wash (green’wash’, -wôsh’) - verb: the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.
LATE PICK UP A late fee of $1.00 per child will be assessed for every minute past 1:35 p.m. your child has not been picked up. If your child’s teacher has left for the day you will need to pick your child up from the preschool office. The late fee will be billed to your account.
Classifieds: If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund.
Stokke Sleepi (Mini & Sleepi) Bassinet and Crib set (0-3 yrs) available in December. Gently used. Beechwood. Stokke is a high-end company based in The Netherlands. This system is oval-shaped and has different sizes and positions for mattress height etc. Comes with two different mattresses, their covers and even sheets. Brand new with mattresses etc costs more than $1500. Will sell for: $800. Come check it out anytime. We’re in Midtown across from park entrance on Piedmont. 404.815.7149
Come celebrate the start of school and welcome our new children to DHUMP at our first PTA Ice Cream Social!
September 12th - 1:30pm on the DHUMP Playground Bruster’s will be serving Ice Cream and Sherbet.
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Join DHUMP’s PTA!
Our membership is off to a great start. Help us get all of our fun events and programs rolling with your participation. PTA forms are available in the DHUMP office and will soon be on the website (watch the Crawl) under “PTA Information.” Please return your completed forms and funds to the office.
Thank you!
Cathy Robinson
PTA President
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Going Green With the DHUMP “Green Team”
Each issue of News & Views will feature links to some helpful,environmentally friendly information and products you might find useful.This issue the topic is school lunches, creating as little waste as possible.
DHUMP T-shirts are for sale in a variety of sizes and styles. There is a sample T-shirt on display on the bulletin board in the 2nd floor hall. To order a shirt, contact Laura Edison or 404-285-4095. You can also leave your order in Audrey’s cubby in Ms. Gail’s Pre-K classroom. Please include the following information: Style, Size, Quantity, Child’s name and Class (teachers). You can put a check in the DHUMP PTA box, please write T-shirts in the memo line. The shirt will be delivered to your child’sclassroom cubby.
Check appropriate size on form.
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September 15-19 Crocs & Athletic Shoes Recycling
Add a new element of recycling into your family’s lives by donating worn out Crocs (or Crocs look a likes) and athletic shoes (any brand) to DHUMP so they can be recycled into new products. Look for a box in the hallway. By doing so you will:
divert waste from our landfill
save resources
teach our kids the importance of helping our environment & helping others less fortunate
To learn more about Croc’s click on SolesUnited and NIKE’s Reuse-A-Shoe recycling programs. Please NO cleats or dress shoes.
Mary R. Stouffer
404.897.3571 (h)
404.310.4586 (c)
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Scholastic Book Sale!
The Scholastic Book Sale begins on Friday, October 3 and ends on Thursday October 9
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Preschool Tip of the Month
Please have your child arrive in their classroom on time. Class begins at 9:30. This helps reduce the crying and encourages a smooth transition for everyone. If your child cries during drop off we recommend a hug, a kiss and reassurance that you will pick them up later–then make a quick exit. We will contact you if there is a problem.
If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund.
Thursday Evening, August 28th
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
We will begin with a large group meeting in the church sanctuary. There you will meet the Preschool staff, PTA presidents and other important members of our preschool community.
Next we will break-up and move to your child’s classroom where you will meet your child’s teachers and have a chance to ask questions at this adults only meeting. Class lists will be posted in the hallways. We do not publicize class lists prior to parent orientation.
Teachers Meet and Greet for the Children
Friday Morning, August 29th
10:00- 10:45 a.m. MWF, M-F class groups
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. T/Th class groups
The Meet and Greet is a great opportunity to introduce your child to his or her teachers and new classroom. Parents remain with their children during the Meet and Greet. Please remember that this is a time for the children and not an appropriate time for parent meetings with the teacher. If you have special concerns that you would like to discuss with the teacher you should bring them up at Parent Orientation on Thursday evening, August 30th or make arrangements through the preschool office for an alternative meeting time with your child’s teacher.
Tuesday, September 2nd first day of school for T/Th and M-F classes
Wednesday, September 3rd first day of school for MWF classes
Your child’s September tuition payment is due the first week of school. You may utilize our online payment or mail your September payment to DHUMP, 1200 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. Please make sure checks submitted by your bank’s online bill pay read DHUMP or Druid Hills UM Preschool. Checks made out to Druid Hills United Methodist are often misidentified as Church payments or donations.
Beginning a new school year is a fun and exciting time. In addition to bringing your child to the Meet and Greet you may want to plan a morning outing with your child to visit our playground and have a snack at the picnic tables. Visiting the classroom area is not recommended since we are “under construction” in preparation for the new school year. If you have any special, or not so special questions or inquiries please email mwaterbury@dhump.org.
We look forward to seeing all of you at Parent Orientation and getting our school year off to a great start!
Druid Hills United Methodist Preschool May, 2008 A bi-weekly Newsletter Issue 17
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 21~Last Day of School. End of Year Performance at 12:45 for Adventure, Pre-k & Kindergarten in the Sanctuary. The ice cream truck will be on the playground for everyone to enjoy at 1:30. Sponsored by the DHUMP PTA.
Have a great summer and don’t forget that the first day of Summer Camp I is June 2, 2008.
There are so many people to thank each year for all the time & energy that they put in to our preschool. We can’t thank everyone enough! Dhump wouldn’t be what it is today without all the wonderful parents who make it work.
Thank-you, thank-you to everyone who helped Heather Kerwin put together the awesome teacher luncheon at Katie Hartley’s beautiful home.The food, drink, company & lovely necklaces were all wonderful and made up feel very special.
Massage Envy donated neck massages to the staff.
DHUMP PTA Below is the list of positions that have been filled for next year. Please email out-going PTA president, Cari Felski, (who has done an incredible job managing as PTA president for two years in a row along with Katie Hartley as VP) if you are interested in any of the remaining open positions, please email: carifelske@gmail.com
Thank-you to all the parents who have committed to the positions below!
President -Cathy Robinson VP - Susan Ledbetter Volunteer Coordinator - Laurie Whitehead Bloomin Bash Co-Chairs - Tracy Queen & Lisa Milko Fall Fling Co-Chairs - Sascha Demerjian & Elisa Coker Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Monica Smith Pizza - Kasey Gryboski Community Service - Mary Helen Ramming T-shirts - Laura Edison Scholastic Book Fairs - Kelly Brooks Welcoming Committee - Lee Ann Else Barnes & Noble Book Sale - Peter Demerjian Library Rep - Christen McClain Green Team - Katie Hartley Hospitality - JoAnn Davis Cultural Arts - Meghan Riley Parham
Bash Positions: Bloomin Bash Children’s Art - Peggy Edwards Bloomin Bash Technology - Joel Markwell Bloomin Bash Entertainment - Shannon Goines Bloomin Bash Volunteer - Marti Wolf
Positions to be filled: Treasurer: Workdays Chairperson: PTA Membership Chairperson: Mug N Muffin Chairperson: Quarterly Newsletter (DHUMP dish) publisher/editor:
Cari Felske PTA President carifelske@gmail.com Harry Norman Realtors Cell: 404-326-2862
Don’t forget to spread the word about DHUMP’s awesome kindergarten!
Classifieds
Corina Brito Violin Studio @ Druid Hills United Methodist Church Now accepting beginning students as young as three years old and previously trained Suzuki students. Check the web site: www.corinabrito.com Call (678) 485-4665
Druid Hills United Methodist Church BEACH PARTY 2008.. Surfin’ Through the Scriptures! July 23-25, 9am-Noon. Children ages 3-8 are invited to join us for a beach party Vacation Bible School this summer! Our theme is “Surfin’ Through the Scriptures” to discover the many ways God loves us and invites us to love one another! Children will experience the message of God’s love through scripture, song, games, crafts, with excited and loving adult and youth leaders! Registration cost is $12 per child; or, for multiple children the cost is $12 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. Register through the church office, 404-377-6481. Registration begins May 12! Sign up now!
Hello ~ You met Bubbles & Sandwich at the Bloomin Bash this March. Now come and meet the rest of the gang at our workshop! We are located just around the corner from DHUMP on Virginia & Rosedale. Blabla Kids is about hand made gifts and clothing for kids that are soft and creative. Come by and meet us or check out our web site for a glimpse. Dhump parents get 10% off. See Jack & Harry’s mom Joann for more details.
If you would like to place a few lines in the on-line News & Views we are happy to mention your personal business and only request a donation to our scholarship fund. Email Linda at lgreen@dhump.org.
Last Friday, April 25–Was the last day to withdraw from summer camp in order to receive a full refund.
Wednesday, April 30–Fellini Pizza Day & Ruby the Clown performs in the Fellowship Hall @ 10:30
Thursday, May 1–May 2009 Tuition Due & Fellini Pizza Day for T/Th Explorers
Saturday, May 3–Indoor/Outdoor workday
May 5-8–Scholastic Book Fair & Book Drive/Buy one get one free!!
May 7, 8 & 9–Class Picture Day
Wednesday & Tuesday, May 14 & 15–Fellini Pizza Day
Fri, May 16-Teacher Appreciation Luncheon/School Closes at Noon!
Wednesday, May 21–Last Day of School. End of Year Performance at 12:45 for Adventure, Pre-k & Kindergarten in the Fellowship Hall. The icecream truck will be on the playground for everyone to enjoy at 1:30–sponsored by our PTA.
Saturday, May 3–Indoor/Outdoor Work Day Preschool parents Jennifer & John O’Connell are heading up this work day. Please come volunteer from 9:30-1:30. Childcare will be available. Email Margaret Waterbury if you will need childcare. mwaterbury@dhump.org
Monday-Thursday, May 5-8–Scholastic Book Sale takes place outside the preschool office before and after school. Volunteers are needed.
Book drive for the Atlanta Children’s Shelter The DHUMP Community Service team is collecting new pre-school age books for the Atlanta Children’s Shelter. There will be a box for donations set up at the Scholastic Book Fair (May 5-8). Since the spring book fair is buy-one, get one free it is a great, easy way to donate to the kids in need. There will also be a box set up for gently used books - so clean out those bookshelves and pass along the books your children have outgrown. For more information contact Katie Hartley: katie@tyro.org. For more information about the Atlanta Children’s Shelter visit: http://www.atlantachildrensshelter.com.
The DHUMP Green Team is forming. Parents & Teachers, if you are interested in helping DHUMP “go green” please email Katie Hartley at katie@tyro.org or drop a note in Susan Gilbreath’s mailbox. They will be gathering names and will set up an initial meeting to discuss a greener school for next year.
Wednesday-Friday, May 7-9–Classroom Picture Day The cost is $10 for a classroom photo. If you would like an individual photo ($25 extra) check that on the form (total $35 for both). Make check payable to John Hancock. The forms and checks need to be turned in by Tuesday, May 6 or Wednesday, May 7 to your child’s classroom teacher. Photos will be delivered Monday, May 19 & Tuesday, May 20.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room, our awesome sponsor of the delicious food at the Bloomin Bash, cordially invites you to visit their restaurant and receive a 10% discount from your total bill (less tax) when you mention “Bloomin Bash”! We are located at 1100 Peachtree NW (corner of 12th and Peachtree), complimentary valet parking, please call 404.475.2277 for reservations. Chef/Partner is a DHUMP dad! Offer valid through May 15, 2008. (click above for menu)
FYIs Please check your child’s car booster seats to see if Stanley’s name is on the back. Someone mistakenly took the red & black car seat after last weeks pre-k & kindergarten field trip. stoshbennett@comcast.net
We ask everyone to please drop by the lost and found box outside the preschool office to see what your child has lost All left behind clothing will be donated elswhere on the last day of school.
Don’t forget to spread the word about DHUMP’s awesome kindergarten!
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Hello ~ You met Bubbles & Sandwich at the Bloomin Bash this March. Now come and meet the rest of the gang at our workshop! We are located just around the corner from DHUMP on Virginia & Rosedale. Blabla Kids is about hand made gifts and clothing for kids that are soft and creative. Come by and meet us or check out our website for a glimpse. Dhump parents get 10% off. See Jack & Harry’s mom Joann for more details.
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