My children and their cousins enjoying summer at Grandpa and Grandma's farm.
Welcome to preschool! The transition from summer to fall is always bitter sweet for me as a mom and a teacher. As a mom, I love the relaxed schedule and extra time with my own family that summer brings, but also know my kiddos can't wait to be back with their friends, activities, and challenged by everything school offers. As a teacher, summer allows me to reflect on the growth, fun, and amazing relationships built with "my kids" last year. When fall comes around, I admit that I get a little nervous and excited, spending the wee hours of the morning wondering about this new class and what they will bring to my life. The first day of school is significant. It marks a place and time in our children's lives...a new step, a new journey. We turn them over to new teachers, new friends, and new experiences, with the hope that they will thrive, be happy, and loved deeply. My promise to you is that we will always remember how important your little one is and work hard every day to see them as "our kids" too. Enjoy the last few days of summer. Mrs. Sebetka My children and their cousins enjoying summer at Grandpa and Grandma's farm.
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As a mom, I know these are the same questions my own babies have as they head to school this week. I would guess they are the same questions spinning through your head as you send your little one off to school. Be assured, we will walk along side them and help them as much or as little as needed. Our goal is for every child to feel welcomed and safe and to experience preschool as a place of joy! I look forward to meeting each of you. If you see me in the hall (or community) looking a little lost, feel free to offer directions. I'm learning. |
Mrs. Sebetka
18+ years working with little people have given me an appreciation for the finer things in life: giggles, wide eyes, high fives and a good book. All signs of a great day! Archives
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