December ’24
Director’s Desk
The days are shorter and there is a hint of anticipation in the air…it must be December! This is a very exciting and busy month for us all. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and to indulge! While we aren’t fanatic about “no sugar” at the Manor Schools, we have learned to be cautious. Please try to limit sugar intake at breakfast. Children are better able to settle into learning with protein and fruit.
This past fall has been productive and rewarding for our teachers. GMS students have enjoyed themselves while absorbing a wealth of information. We hope you have seen the great strides in your child’s growth! We will close for winter break at the end of the day on Friday, December 20th. We look forward to restarting on Monday, January 6th.
2025-2026 school year registration will come home soon. Those who will return next fall should plan to turn in the registration form as soon as we return from winter break. Current GMS families have priority registration for the month of January. Registration opens to the public February 1st. If you are wondering about placement for next year, please see Jackie or Elizabeth.
With warm holiday wishes, Jackie
Reminders
- Fall registration opens for current families upon our return to school January 6th, 2025
- Please visit our Lost & Found looking for anything you are missing! It always helps us if you label your child’s items.
- Manor School special announcements (school closings, late openings and early dismissals) will be posted on our website www.manorschools.com . Your teacher will also notify you of any changes. We generally follow Chesapeake Public Schools for inclement weather.
- December tuition is a full month
- We are busy scheduling tours for prospective families who would like to start in the fall of 2025! Know anyone? Please share our contact information! 757-548-9292 or greenbriermanor@manorschools.com
Holiday Programs
Parents/special guests are invited to meet us in the parking lot behind the school to hear the classes sing songs. Afterwards, we will come inside and have a special snack in the classroom.
Monday, December 9th
9:15: Ms Adrieen, Ms Cindi
Tuesday, December 10th
9:15: Ms Alicia, Ms Kelly and Ms Tracy Garlow
Wednesday December 11th
9:15 Ms Mickey, Ms Meg and Ms Michelle
Holiday Classroom Parties
We will have a special snack in the classroom and we will take pictures to share with the parents! We have found that, for this age child, seeing parents during school time creates a difficult transition back to class.
Thursday, December 12th
10:00 Ms Erika and Ms Karen’s Holiday Party
You can access your
tax information on
Brightwheel!
GMS Tax ID: 87-3864717
What we are learning
2’s, 3’s, 4’s, PreK and Kindergarten classes devote the month of December to holiday preparations, both Christmas and Hanukkah. All the children will make crafts and sing songs appropriate for each celebration. In addition to letters and numbers, this month’s activities will include making and wrapping their gifts for you, baking and preparing for holiday parties. Kindergarten will add in the study of orchestra instruments. This is designed to help them appreciate the music they will hear throughout the holiday season. If any of you want to share your expertise in this area, please let us know!
Save the Date
- December 9-12….………………Holiday Programs/Parties
- December 23-January 3…………..Winter Break – School Closed
- January 6…………..………..….School resumes
- January 20……………….….… MLK Day, School Closed
- January 27…………..……….…Teacher In-service, School Closed
- February 17….………..…….….Presidents Day, School Closed
- April 14-18……………………..Spring Break, School Closed
- May….………………………….Conference Day, No classes (Open for all-day care only)
- May 26………………………….Memorial Day, School Closed
- June 5……………………………Kindergarten Graduation
- June 13……….………………….Last Day of School
- June 23-Aug 15…………………..Summer programs..
