In the Spotlight . . .  

Welcome Mrs. Elaine Carter. . .
as our new Nutrition Teacher!  Born and raised in the Inland Empire, we first met Elaine when she enrolled her daughter Grace
in our program 4 years ago.   Since then Grace has moved into elementary school at Magnolia & “Science Fair Fame” by  winning
a 1st place ribbon & moving on to compete in the district competition.  This year her son Zack is a Lucky Ladybug and having
been with us over a period of time, Elaine has seen the number of food allergies increase significantly.   Exposed first hand to
the life-threatening possibility of a child going into anaphylactic shock, Elaine is a vigorous advocate for the safety of children
dealing with allergic reactions and has done much to educate us as a staff about food sensitivities!  Before children she worked
for nine+ years with Riverside County Department of Social Services who is the preschool’s licensing agency!  What better
prepared teacher to have in control of our food preparation!

Elaine has always been actively involved in her children’s schools and believes preschool is very important for a child’s social
development and the curriculum should reflect an atmosphere of “Play to Learn”.  We feel so lucky to have Elaine and her family
as part of our “FUMPS” family.

Presidents’ Day
Remembering what came before,
we raise old flags in peace, and war.

Remembering their names, their birth-
we fuse stone monuments to earth.

Remembering the brave event, the great,
we mark these days to celebrate.

Remembering that we are free-
we write their lives in history.
Myra Cohn Livingston


Parents Morning Out!  Every Friday!
Parents, Grandparents, care givers, nannies . . .    need a morning to yourself?  Go shopping, out to breakfast or just get some
work done?  Parents Morning Out is available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Fridays for a $10.00 donation.   First United
Methodist Church will provide the childcare.  You bring the snacks, the diapers, etc. that your child will need for their morning
with us.  Tuesday, Thursday preschoolers are welcome, as well as, siblings, neighbors, friends or relatives.  It’s easy . . .  just
sign up in the childcare room every Friday.  

We Celebrate Your Generous & Giving Spirit!

With Much Appreciation to... all the families that generously shared their bounty of delicious California grown citrus with us.  
The children were able to drink and eat their fill of fresh squeezed juice and fruit.  We are truly blessed with families who
asked daily; “Do you have enough?”   “Do you need more?”             

To our teachers who stay for Lunch Bunch on short notice, flex their schedules and plans to accommodate last minute changes,
sub for other teachers and run the program allowing me to attend conferences and participate in meetings that help us stay
current with this rapidly changing profession.

To our Lunch Bunch families whom have kept lunches free from peanut butter and come up with a variety of healthy, nutritious
substitutes.  Good Job!

To long time ago preschool mom Patty Call for all the creative wood pieces she brings us for building, gluing & painting!

Bouncing Bunny . . .  Destiny & family for the large box of goldfish crackers  -  we are lining them up now before we gobble them
down!  To Alyssa & family for the rice krispy treats  -  one of our all time favorites!  
 
Busy Bee . . .  Owen & family for the boxes of yummy ‘Nilla Wafers, bagels & Sunkist Fruit Snacks  -  it didn’t take long for us
to finish them off!  To Kate & family for the healthy, crispy sliced apples  -  so sweet!

Pooh Bear . . . Wyatt, Lucky Ladybug Livi, mom & dad for the BIG jars of apple sauce, boxes of graham & snack crackers  -  a
perfect treat.  To Christian & family for the 2 gallons of apple juice  -  so tasty!
       
Cute Kitten . . . Ainsley & family for the puzzles & craft kits -  so much fun to put together!  To LJ & family for the assortment
of books & puzzles  -  we are really getting good at puzzles & you can never have enough books!  To Juliet & family for the
container of fun foam hearts for our Valentine art projects!   

Lucky Ladybug . . .  Timmy & family for the cars, trucks & blocks to add to our creative play!  To Faith & family for the bags of
string cheese, boxes of goldfish &  offer to get us what we need!!!!!!!!!!!  

The next Goodwill Truck will be here on our parking lot Saturday, March 31st, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  We need lots of
help that day, unloading cars & picking up donations from folks that cannot get to us.  If you can help or know a service group
that needs volunteer hours, please let Mrs. Salmon know.  Items should be packed in bags or boxes (boxes stack better & take
up more space).  The Goodwill accepts electronics (even if they are not working) & furniture with no broken pieces or torn
fabrics.  No baby furniture or car seats.  We are able to take donations now & store them, so go clean out those closets!  
Thanks!   
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