June Newsletter
Dear Families,
As we say goodbye to a wonderful month of May, we're excited to share all the fun and learning that has been happening at school!
In May, the children explored the rich cultures and geography of South America and Europe. They also learned about the parts of a seed, sparking lots of curiosity about nature and how things grow. We celebrated Cinco de Mayo with festive activities and colorful crafts. One of the sweetest highlights was preparing Mother’s Day gifts — the children poured so much love into each creation. We ended the month with a heartwarming Mother’s Day Tea Party, full of smiles, treats, and special moments.
Now that June is here, we’ve officially kicked off our summer camp! The children have started preparing for our exciting Annual Program, and we can already see their confidence and talents shining through.
We're also filled with pride and joy as we celebrate our Kindergartners who are graduating. It’s a bittersweet milestone, and we are so proud of all they’ve accomplished.
Starting Monday, June 2nd, our Summer Program will begin in full swing! This will be a time for the children to take a break from the regular school routine and dive into new themes and hands-on adventures. We have an exciting lineup of topics and activities planned—please find the details below!
Note: The school schedule will remain the same during the summer months.
We’re looking forward to a fun-filled summer and can’t wait to spend this special time with your children as we explore, create, and grow together.
Summer Camp Themes & Schedule
- June 2 – June 20 : Dance Around the World
- June 23 – July 11: Oceans
- July 14 – August 1: Digging for Dinosaurs
- August 4 – August 6: Simple Machines
- August 7: Carnival – End of Summer Party
Special Summer Activities
- Tuesdays – Water Play for Penguins & Dolphins
- Wednesdays – Water Play for Otters
- Thursdays – Little Chef Day
- Fridays – Pajama Day (bring your favorite plush toy and pillow!)
- Bonus Fun Fridays – Field trips and special guest visits!
Water Play Reminders
Please send your child with the following on their Water Play Day:
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Water shoes
- An extra change of clothes
Students without appropriate gear will not be able to participate. If the weather is too chilly, we may reschedule Water Play for another day.
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📌 Important Reminders for Parents
To ensure a smooth and safe experience for all children at Global Village Montessori, please take note of the following guidelines:
🏷️ Labeling Belongings
Please label all of your child’s items, including lunch boxes, water bottles, and nap sheets. This helps prevent mix-ups and lost belongings.
🚫 Nut-Free Policy
GVM is a strictly nut-free facility.
Please do not pack any nuts or nut-related products in your child’s lunch or snacks.
🥗 Lunch & Snack Guidelines
We encourage healthy eating habits at school.
- Please avoid packing sweet treats (e.g., cookies, gummies, candy).
- No flavored or full-fat milk, please.
Let’s work together to support nutritious choices for our children!
⏱️ Drop-Off & Pick-Up Policies
- Sign-In/Sign-Out is required by law. Please use your Procare code on the iPad or your phone every day.
- A $5 fee will apply for each missed Sign-In/Sign-Out.
- Only authorized individuals may pick up your child. If you need to update your list, please stop by the office.
New pickup contacts must present a valid photo ID the first time.
🌞 Sunblock
- Please apply sunblock before drop-off in the morning.
- If you would like staff to apply sunblock in the afternoon, a signed waiver form is required. Please inform your child’s teacher if this applies.
💤 Nap Bedding
All full-time students are required to bring weekly nap bedding, including:
- One fitted crib sheet
- One small blanket
All items must fit into a 12-quart plastic tub. Bedding will be sent home every Friday for washing and should be returned each Monday.
📧 Parent Email Group
We send newsletters and important updates via email.
If you are not receiving our emails, please contact us at:
📩 director.pleasanton@gvmontessori.com
We’ll make sure you’re added to the parent communication list.
