As Mack is due any day now this will probably be my last newsletter update until September. Robin will be filling in for me while I am on maternity leave and Sara will be her back-up. Please feel free to see them with any questions, comments, or concerns as they are here to help you in any way they can. This month is going to be busy as we are kicking off the summer with trips to the park, vacations, and spending more time outside exploring. We also have Fun Fitness Week at Kendal this week and are participating in events with the residents. You are more than welcome to join us if you are available during this time. Due to possible construction with the pool, this will also be our last month swimming until August or until the construction is done. I hope you all have a great month and enjoy the summer. Please keep in mind if your child’s schedule changes or you are taking vacations to let your child’s teacher know. Have a great month! Jeni Upcoming Dates: June 7 th – Birds Library Trip June 11 th – Tuition Payments Due June 13 th – Kendal Wide Picnic June 13 th – Giraffes Swim 3-4 pm June 15 th – Giraffes Library Trip June 18 th – Fun Fitness Week June 25 th – Tuition Payments Due June 27 th – Giraffes Swim 3-4 pm July 4 th – Closed for holiday June 2012 Newsletter Intergenerational News The children enjoyed playing with some of their grandfriends to celebrate Never Too Old to Play Day. They really enjoyed coloring, playing games, and putting together puzzles with them. The children also value the time they get to play with Janet. They love playing “ring around the rosy” with her and also reading stories. Wednesdays are a favorite as we go to the care center to play with our grandfriends. A favorite right now is for the children to play “doctor” with the grandfriends. The grandfriends love the diagnoses that the children give them. The Giraffes continue to enjoy the musical talents of Helen Taylor as she plays her piano. On a recent trip Helen played the piano as Jara read The Wizard of Oz. The children really enjoyed the sound effects. Alex was extremely happy because she and Jara did a duet of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. We have also been busy planting the gardens in the new extension with our Kendal grandfriends. Birthdays This Month: June 18 th – Matthew turns 4! June 22 nd – Madeline turns 3! Happy, Happy Birthday to You!