April SOS

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SOS – April 2012

BUS SAFETY – PART 1
APRIL 23-27TH
It is hard to believe that we are most of the way through our SOS Program which means our children are getting closer to their first day of Kindergarten! The children have been enjoying their SOS visits and seem to be more comfortable with their new school. This month, we will host the first of our two-part bus safety program. During this month’s visit, the children will view a kid-friendly bus safety video, complete a bus-related craft, and participate in their fourth and final tour of the school. In addition, each child will be sent home with a bus safety activity book. We encourage you to read through the
booklet with your child to reinforce these safety tips.
Mark your calendar for our final SOS dates: May 14-18. Our May session will feature both curbside and on-the-bus safety demonstrations, followed by the ever-popular bus ride.
We look forward to seeing you in April. Any questions or concerns please contact Judith Grech (judygrech@gmail.com) or Lauren Karp (lakarp@optonline.net).

April Book Club

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There’s plenty of time to get started on April’s book! It’s Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Come out for a break from the kids, a glass of wine and interesting conversation. We’re giving ourselves lots of time. We meet on April 17th at 8pm at Rachel Rosen’s Home.

SOS 2012

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The SOS kindergarten orientation program has been running very smoothly. Along with monthly tours of the school, the children have visited the Art Room and Library. This month we have a special treat in store for our soon-to-be-kindergartners… a visit to the cafeteria, complete with a pass through the lunch line! Please be sure to let us know of any food allergies your child may have when dropping off at this session. The menu for the day is milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, water, apples and pretzels. Your child will complete a craft and tour the school, as well.

As always, we will begin promptly at 3:45 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. the week of March 12th. Your child should attend on the day of the week originally scheduled. In the event of school closing or early dismissal, SOS will be canceled. Log on to the BHPA website (www.bhpa.info) for up-to-date SOS information or the school district’s website (www.byramhills.org). We will contact you if we are able to reschedule any canceled sessions. Any questions or concerns, please contact Judith Grech (judygrech@gmail.com) or Lauren Karp (lakarp@ optonline.net).

Looking Ahead: Mark your calendars for our bus safety program during the week of April 23rd. Our February SOS session is this week! This session focuses on the library with a special visit from the school librarian on most days. The children will gather in Coman Hill’s amphitheater-style reading area and be guided through an interactive story, complete a small craft and tour the school.

April Family Events

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Family-friendly meals that are easy to whip up? It’s every working mom’s
dream! Come join us for an evening of wine and food prepared by Chef Danielle
Fragala-Harper. She will demonstrate three simple, healthy recipes
that you can take home and make yourself.  Space is limited!
Please RSVP by April 18 to Rosanna Dougherty (rdougherty1313@
gmail.com).  $20 Per Person  Wed., April 25  8:00 – 10:00PM  5 Wrights Mill Rd.  Armonk

President’s Message

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May 2012
A little something I read that touched me and I wanted to share:
 
Before I was a mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and teeth everyday.
Before I was a mom, I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a mom I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, or peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a mom, I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests, or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a mom.
Before I was a mom, I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn’t know the bond between mother and child. I didn’t know something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every ten minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a mom. I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a mom.
 
Happy Mothers Day to all!
 
Much love,
Nicole
 
PS: Many thanks and tons of appreciation go out to Heather Hecht, Eva Turney and the entire Fashion Show committee for making this year’s Fashion Show such an incredibly successful and fun event!! xoxoxo

 

First S.O.S.

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Our first School Orientation Session (S.O.S.) for children entering kindergarten in September 2012 will be held Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13 in the Coman Hill Art Room. The children will do a craft and tour the school.