This Week's Theme

This Week's Theme is If You Just Believe!

The past two days, the students have had a blast making reindeer hats and reading about magical elves.

Tomorrow Santa is coming to town and Thursday our holiday parties will take place!!!

REMINDER: We close on Christmas Eve at 1:00PM & will re-open on Monday, January 3rd!

Santa's Coming to Town!

On Wednesday, December 22nd Santa Claus is Coming to Goddard!

He will be here from 9:30 to 11:30. We will have our camera ready, so be sure to check our Bunk1.com to see all of the kids sitting on his lap.

Reminder: Holiday Parties are Thursday, December 23, and we close at 1PM on Friday (Christmas Eve).

Happy Holidays!

This Week's Themes

We're Spreading the Cheer this week!

Today is dedicated to gingerbread men. Tomorrow we will be making ornaments and Wednesday is art with wrapping paper. Jingle Bell Rock is Thursday and Friday is Poinsetta Plants.

Santa is coming next week on the 22nd and the 23rd is our holiday parties!

Happy Holidays!

This week is Different Traditions, One World.

The past two days have been all about Christmas and menorahs. The next few days will be all about Feliz Navidad Fun, Kwanza, and Christmas Wreaths.

Mr. Scott the Music Man will also be here this Thursday from     9-11am. Feel free to stop in for the show!

This Week's Themes

It's officially December!

Today the kids are learning about Christmas for today's theme.

Tomorrow they will be having fun with our Dozens of Dreidels theme, and Friday is O' Christmas Tree.

We have also started our Toys for Tots collection!

The bucket is in the school's foyer. Please donate any unwrapped and unused toys you can.

Thank you for the support!

Toys for Tots

We are holding our Annual Tots for Toys drive.

Please drop off any unwrapped and unused toys in the can in our foyer.

We did an amazing job collecting food for the Monmouth Food Bank and donated 147 pounds of food. Please help us make this drive just as great!

The Next Few Days

Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving feast!

If you have not done so already, please RSVP.

We are closed on Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

Also, our canned food drive is still going on. There is a can and box in our foyer to drop off any food.

Our Toys for Tots collection is going to be during the month of December. Donating any new and unwrapped toys would make a huge difference. 

This Week's Themes

It's the Havrvest of Fun Week!

Yesterday, the students made crazy scarecrows using all of our art supplies.

Today is Pumpkin Pies day! Each class is going to enjoy pumpkin pie and vanilla ice cream as a special snack for the day.

The rest of the week is dedicated to cornucopias, apples baskets, and leaves. We will be creating pictures and talknig about the colors associated with each topic.

Our November calendar was sent out at the beginning of the month, but if you need an extra one please stop in for one. You can also visit our website to view the the calendar online.

Thanksgiving Feasts

Our Thanksgiving Feasts are coming up.

Since every classroom will be holding their feasts at different times, please check with your child's teachers for times and food/utensils that can be contributed.

We are only allowing ONE parent per child to the feast.

Thank you for for your cooperation.

Canned Food Drive

During the entire month of November we are having a

CANNED FOOD DRIVE.

There is a can provided in the foyer of our main building for any cans of food you would like to donate. Everyone is welcome to stop in the school to donate, so PLEASE let everyone know how they can help support the cause.

November Themes

November is here, and it's all about food.

We will be discussing the food pyramid, different types of food, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy food.

On November 9th Mr. Scott the Music Man will visit us from 9am-11am, and Gymboree is coming the 22nd. Everyone is welcome to stop in to join the fun. 

The school's Thanksgiving feast is on the 24th.

Only one parent per child please.

Our school will also be closed on November 4th and 5th for the holiday.

Our November schedule is out, so feel free to take an extra one if you want to see each day's theme. All of this is also available on our online schedule.



THINK PINK!

Goddard is celebrating Breast Cancer Awarness Month!

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 28th, our school will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for every student who wears PINK.

Help us support the great cause!

Air Conditioning

We have recently replaced the air conditioning unit in the Annex (Baby) Building with new heppa filters. These specific types of filters are built to reduce 99% of germs which will reduce the amount of air borne sicknesses.

This Week

This week's theme is Signs of Fall. So far, each class has been exploring the season's leaves, the changes in weather, and the different colors we see during the Fall season. 

Tomorrow, Friday, October 22nd Gymboree is visiting our school to do some cool activities with the kids! They will be here from 9AM-11AM. If you are interested in what the students will be doing or if you are thinking about starting at Gymboree please feel free to join the fun!

Upcomng Events:

Monday, October 25th

Picture Day for Infants, First Steps, Toddlers, and Get Set

Tuesday, October 26th

Picture Day for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Friday, October 29th

Halloween Parade and Parties!

The parade will start at 3:30.

Check with your child's teachers for the time of their classroom's party.

Halloween Parade

Halloween is approaching quickly!

Our parade is going to be done a lot different than previous years. We are asking all parents to bring their children's costumes in a labeled bag on the day of the parade (Friday, October 29th). The parade will start at 3:30 and will last about 15 minutes.

PLEASE NO "PROPS" OR TREAT BAGS!!!

Toddlers, Get Set, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten will be participating in the parade.

Infants and First Steps will have a mini party in their classrooms.

We are having extra staff on hand to ensure every student has their costume on and ready for the parade.

Please wait outside for the parade to start.

We will walk the students down the sidewalk into the Annex parking lot which will be roped off.

PLEASE DO NOT take your child out of line.

Every child will be signed in and accounted for before exiting the building for safety reasons. If you plan on taking your child home after the parade,

please wait until ALL of the children are back inside their classrooms.

There will be a lot of parents and other family members here to see their children in the parade, so we are asking that only ONE parent per child come into the building to pick them up.

We appreciate everyone following the rules to make sure all of the children have a fun and safe parade.

We can't wait to see everyone in their costumes!!!!

This Week's Themes

This week is all about Old McGoddard's Farm.

Our Hay Maze was set up on Monday, and it will be available until Thursday for our Pumpkin Picking Day! Our themes for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday are Silly Scarecrows, One Little Piggy, and The Farmer in the Dell.

Everyone is welcome to join us for our pumpkin picking, but please RSVP for all non-Goddard children to ensure we have enough pumpkins for everyone.

Old Mill's Fall Event

In support of our local Goddard School, we will be attending the Sea Girt Harvest Craft Fair. This Saturday from 10am-4pm, there will be pumpkin painting, face painting, a bounce house, sand art, tons of food and beverages, and much more. Look for members of our staff handing out free hand sanitizer!

If you would like to join the fun, stop by the Sea Girt Goddard at 2119 Old Mill Road. Everyone is welcome!!!

Fall Activities!

On Monday, October 11th we are having a hay maze at our school! All parents and children are welcome to come in to join the fun!

On Thursday, October 14th we are having pumpkin picking in our backyard! Again, all parents and children are welcome but you MUST R.S.V.P. so that there are enough pumpkins for all of the children. 

It's Fire Safety Week

This week is all about fire safety and prevention!

We had a great time learning about fire safety and prevention from the Wall Township firemen.

Tomorrow, we will be teaching about fire drills and what to do in case of a fire at school.

Wednesday is all about hot and cold. Thursday and Friday will focus on when to call 9-1-1 and how to stop, drop, and roll.

Talk to your kids about what they learn every day about fire safety and prevention, and practice, practice, practice!!!

The Firemen are Coming!

Next week is fire safety week. On Monday, October 4th, firemen from the Wall Township Fire Department will be visiting our school at 9:30 to teach the students about fire safety and awareness. All are welcome to join!

October

Our Fall Fun Festival is tomorrow (Friday, October 1st). It is from 5-8pm, and everyone is welcome to join us. Check our previous posts about the events and activities.

Halloween is also around the corner. Ms. Samantha sent out an e-mail with important information about costumes, parties, and the parade. Please read her e-mail carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

This Week's Theme

This week our students will be learning about Shapes and Sizes. Today is all about circles, and Tuesday will be dedicated to comparing tall and small items. Next, the classrooms will discuss Itsy Bitsy Inches, and on Thursday, squares will be the theme. Last, Friday is all about horizontal and vertical items. Next week's theme is Fire Safety which you can look at more in depth by visiting our online calendar on our website. You can also stop in the office for an extra calendar which every student will receive.

All About Apples!

This week's theme is All About Apples.

Each classroom will be talking about and exploring the different colors, smells, and tastes of apples.

There will be circle time under our apple tree, books about apples, and learning about the letter "A".

Check our September schedule for the day-to-day themes.

Born to Dance!

The Wee Can Dance classes started this week, and the kids loved it! There are two separate classes, tap and ballet, for the kids to join. It's a great way for your children to get moving,  work on motor skills, and have some fun! We still have purple sign up sheets in the office. Join the fun today!

Fall Fun Festival/Open House

It's our Fall Fun Festival!

We are having our festival on October 1st from 5pm-8pm. It's an Open House, so everyone is invited to join the fun!

We have tons planned for everyone to enjoy. There will be pony rides, a hay maze, hot dogs, and apple cider. Various local vendors will also be here to give away free merchandise!

All Goddard families are encouraged to come as well as anyone interested in our school. We will be giving tours of the school throughout the night, too.

Hope to see you there!

Back to School Night

Back to School Night is tonight!

Come in to meet the teachers, staff, and your child's classmates and their parents. There will be food and beverages provided as well as a chance to win 2 gift certificates to Legends in Wall.

See you there!

Wee Can Dance

Wee Can Dance is coming today at 2:00 for a special free trial!

If your kids enjoy dancing with the Wee Can Dance staff, we will have paper work in our office to sign them up to continue.

Back to School Night

Everyone had a great first day of school yesterday. The kids are becoming more comfortable with the school and their new classmates. Now it's time for the parents to become involved.

Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 14th

from 7pm-8pm.

Come in to become more familiar with your child's teachers and the rest of the staff. We will also be going over some helpful information for ways to stay aware of the special events and activities going on at the school.

September is Here!

The new school year has started!

We have a full schedule planned for the students this year. September's theme is "Getting to Know You". The teachers and staff will be helping the kids become familiar with the school and their classmates. Towards the end of the month, they will begin to learn about shapes, colors, and sizes.

Check our Goddard website for the full schedule. There are also events such as the CPR and First Aide Training (9/11) and Back to School Night (9/14) listed online.

Our Fall Fun Festival!

We are having a Mini Block Party on Friday, October 1st from 5pm to 8pm.

We will have pony rides, a hay maze, a giant game of Simon Says, tons of food, and apple cider.

There will also be various local vendors handing out free merchandise.

Everyone is invited to join the fun!

Feel free to call or stop in for more information.

Labor Day Schedule

Tomorrow (Thursday, September 2nd)  is the last day of summer camp. We are off Friday for a teachers' in-service day and Monday for the holiday.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

First Aid and CPR Training

We are having a First Aid and CPR Training Day Saturday, September 11th from 9am - 11:30am. All are welcome to come and learn the correct procedures for emergency situations. You MUST R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, September 1st. There is also a fee of $50 that must be handed in. Feel free to call for more information.

PONY RIDES!

It's the last week of the summer, and our theme for the week is Back at the Barnyard. Tomorrow we are having pony rides at the school! All kids are invited to take a turn, so stop in for some end of the summer fun! While you're here, ask for our September school schedule.

Summer is Almost Over

The summer is coming to an end. Even though today was our last water day of the season, the kids had a great time in the sprinklers. Tomorrow the Amazing Athletes will be here for Lots-O-Legs soccer.

September 1st is our first day of school. Make sure your kids are enrolled for the year. We also have our September schedule ready, so stop in to get one if you haven't already!

This Week

This week's theme is inspired by the book Instinctable Insects. Dennis the Insect Guy was here yesterday, and he will be back tomorrow for an exciting Insect Magic Show! Anyone is welcome to stop in from 9am to 11am to join the fun. Then Friday, the Amazing Athletes will be here to play Lots-O-Legs Soccer with the kids. Next week is the last week of summer camp, so make sure your kids are enrolled for the Fall!

Under the Sea Week

The kids are having a blast so far this week! We had a special jello snack on Monday, played with sand art yesterday, and are loving the water slide today. The water slide will be here tomorrow, too. Then, the Amazing Athletes will be back on Friday to play soccer.

Next week's theme is the Land of the Dinosaurs! We have lots of activities planned and a special Pre-Historic Party. There are still schedules for our summer events available if you don't have one already.

August is Almost Here!

We had an amazing July! The kids had a blast with the water slides, moon bounces, and sno-cone machine. We also had an amazing Day at the Zoo theme with our special guest who put on a magic show for us! And of course we the Amazing Athletes visited every Friday.

August is right around the corner, and it's going to be just as exciting! We have more water slides coming, sand art activities, and a Pre-Historic Party. Dennis the Insect Guy is coming twice this month. He will be bringing in the insects one day and then putting on a Magical Insect Show another day. There will also be one whole day for pony rides! All kids are invited to stop in for a turn.

As you can tell, we're going to be very busy this month, and you are always welcome to come in to join the fun. To stay up-to-date with the events you can follow our twitter and facebook. We also have our summer schedule if you do not already have one.

Join us for the School Year!

We are now enrolling students for this September. Feel free to call or stop in for any information.

REMEMBER!

Anytime you refer a family to our school and they enroll their child/children, you receive $250 off your tuition!

A Day at the Zoo!

This Monday, July 26th we are having A Day at the Zoo! Stop in from 9am-11am for some popcorn and candy. Everyone is invited!

Also, anyone who enrolls during this time will receive 50% off their tuition in September.

FREE Trial Day

This Friday, July 23rd we will be having a FREE Trial Day from 9am to 6pm.

We will provide lunch and t-shirts, and the Amazing Athletes will be here!

Anyone who enrolls their child/children Friday will receive 50% off their tuition in September.

Feel free to call or stop in for any questions.

Open House and Blood Drive Tomorrow!

Tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20th) we are having an Open House and Blood Drive.

The Open House is from 5pm-7pm. Stop in for some sno-cones and fun activities, and get to know our teachers. Remember, you receive $250 towards your child’s tuition for referrals.

The Blood Drive is from 4pm-8pm. Please come help Goddard and The Blood Center of New Jersey support this great cause.

Amazing Athlete's Owl Olympics

The Amazing Athletes are here today for the Owl Olympics! The kids are having a great time. They are playing all different sports and events with the instructors.

The Amazing Athletes have a large range of sports during the year (once a week). The instructors work with children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old and provide instruction for the following sports: baseball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, football, golf, and tennis. Stop in for an Amazing Athletes brochure for more details.

Today's Update

Due to the rain, we weren't able to have the water slide yesterday. However, the kids are having a great time on it today!

Just a reminder:

The Amazing Athletes will be here tomorrow for the Owl Olympics!

Reminder

We will be holding a Winter Wonderland Open House on Tuesday, July 20th from 5pm-7pm. There are flyers that will be going home with your children over the next few days. You will also receive a coupon that could be good for $250 towards tuition.

Also, we are having a Blood Drive the same day (July 20th) from 4pm-8pm. It will be set up in our parking lot. Please come support the cause.

We had a great time with Dennis the Reptile Guy yesterday! The kids loved learning about the different animals and interacting with them.

Tomorrow the Amazing Athletes will be here! Stop in for a brochure about the program and different activities your children can get involved with.

The Reptile Guy is Coming!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weeked.

Now that we're back to the swing of things here at camp, Dennis the Reptile Guy is coming to see us!

He will be here tomorrow Wednesday, July 7th from 9am to 11 pm. Come in and join the fun!

Schedule Reminder

REMINDER! Due to the holiday weekend, we will be closing at 1pm tomorrow (Friday, July 2nd).

We will also be CLOSED on Monday, July 5th.

Have a great 4th of July!

The Reptile Guy

Our theme for summer camp next week is Forest Full of Friends which means Dennis the Reptile Guy is coming! He will be at our school from 9 am to 11 am on Wednesday, July 7th. Feel free to come in and join the fun.

Reminder for All Parents!

The 4th of July is right around the corner, so please note our schedule changes for the holiday weekend.

On Friday, July 2nd, we will be closing at 1pm.

On Monday, July 5th, we are CLOSED.

We apologize for any inconvenience.