Hi Calabash Parents!
I'm excited to welcome your families to our summer playdates for our incoming TK and Kindergarten students. We have three playdates scheduled throughout the summer with details below. One will be at the beach, and two at a local park. You are welcome to join in any or all of them that fit your schedule. These playdates are a great opportunity to meet other Calabash families, ask any questions you may have, and give your child a soft transition into school. At the park, we'll have some organized ice-breaker games for the kids as well. Please see the schedule below! A few notes:
Due to the expected heat wave that will peak this weekend, we are adjusting the start time of this playdate to 9:00AM to stay a little cooler. Grape Arbor is well shaded, but be sure to pack water and dress accordingly.
We have an amazing Calabash dad, Eric Grindler, who owns the MyGyms in Encino and Woodland Hills and is also Calabash's weekly P.E. provider, coming to lead some games for the kids. You'll discover quickly why all our kids (and families) adore him. We are also excited to let you know that barring any schedule changes, we expect all of our TK/Kinder teachers, as well as our Principal to be in attendance at this first playdate for our families to meet.
The PTO will be at all the playdates, wearing our red Calabash shirts.
If your kids have red shirts, it would be great if they could wear them so we can easily identify our group. We will also be selling our Calabash Spirit Wear shirts at the park. Most of the kids end up wanting to change into them right away, and it brings a wonderful sense of instant school spirit to the playdates.
When you arrive for the park playdates, we'll give the kids name tags to wear so we can all start to learn names.
Siblings welcome -- these playdates are for the entire family.
Be sure to pack drinks and snacks for your family so you can stay and play as long as you want.
Additionally, I am happy to share that TK/KINDER ORIENTATION for all incoming TK/Kinder students and their parents will be on Friday, August 11th @ 1:00PM at Calabash. This is where students will learn who their teacher is, get to tour their new classrooms, and see our Kinder yard from the inside. More details about Orientation will come from the school and PTO as it approaches. The first day of school will be Monday, August 14th.
We're looking forward to meeting all of our new (and returning) Calabash families this summer! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Kate Eisenberg
Calabash PTO President
Sunday, July 16th @ 9:00AM - at the Park - RVSP for Location
Saturday, August 5th @ 10:00AM - at the Park - RVSP for Location
Sunday, August 13th @ 10:30AM - at the Beach - RVSP for Location
