Denim & Diamonds - SCPC 2014 Auction Program March, 2014 | Page 4

A L etter from the T eachers Dear SCPC Parents, Welcome!! Tonight’s fundraiser promises to be a very exciting evening for everyone! It’s always fun to have an opportunity for parents to get together and a chance to visit with friends and alumni – and ride a mechanical bull! We really appreciate all the hard work you parents do each year to make the school so successful. It is such a pleasure to work in an environment where everyone is committed to making their child’s school such a positive experience. Ann and I are forever impressed with all the countless hours parents put into our school to keep it running smoothly. The idea for SCPC began in 1973 when a group of parents got together to discuss the need for a preschool in the community. The first class was held the following school year and we moved into our present building in 1976. Since that time, SCPC has been a mainstay in the community. Our mantra “Learning through Play” is as true today as it was almost 40 years ago. While society has changed a lot over the last 40 years, a child’s need to explore their environment and nurture relationships has not. Yet SCPC has always been so much more than just a preschool. By creating a co-operative preschool all those years ago, parents have the opportunity to share in their children’s learning experiences and create friendships of their own. Being a parent of a preschooler is a demanding job. It is amazing what the effect of even a ten minute “adult” conversation during drop-off can have on the rest of your day – or better yet, the chance to work in the classroom and watch your child make new friends. I had the same experiences when our children attended SCPC many years ago and still enjoy the friendships we made here. Our children also feel a special connection with their friends from preschool days. Another amazing thing about SCPC is how many parents leave the school and continue to be very active in the community. Whether it’s the P.T.A., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, D.A.A, or any other community group, there are usually SCPC alumni involved. As always, we have enjoyed teaching your children and watching them grow this year. We look forward to their big hugs and smiles each day! Working with young children guarantees that no two days will ever be the same. We hope you all have as much fun at school as we do! We look forward to tonight’s festivities and hope that everyone has a “whale of a time” and as Mr. Campbell always says, “Bid high and bid often!” Love, Miss Barbara and Miss Ann 4