Happy Acres Ranch News

There are two exciting upcoming Spring events. On April 14 we will host an Alphabet Carnival.  There will be activities set up by our staff  all over the property to correspond with every letter of the Alphabet.  Come join us and escort your child or man a booth. Ask a Teacher or staff member how you can help with their activity.  May 3 is our annual messy play Spring Picnic. We’ll get wet and messy as we participate in a variety of outdoor art and science activities, as well as fun and games. Make plans to come hang out with us and enjoy a crazy fun day!  We will finish with a picnic lunch outdoors!  Wear your walking shoes, bring lunch and come have fun!

Get ready for fun! VPK to Middle School Age children are going to have a great time at Spring Camp. We will sample our summer camp activities and participate in some that are special for the season. Come dressed for messy outdoor play! Check our calendar for special days and events for Spring Camp. See you soon!

We had the BEST time ever when we made “Florida” snow last week and had a snow ball fight. I think the three years olds had the most fun of anyone. Registration is underway for next year’s VPK program and Summer camp registration starts next month. Ask for applications in the offfice. Watch for our website to be updated soon with new camp dates, applications and info!!! Think snow but stay warm!

Our family tree is decorated with an ornament created by almost every family! Be sure to take your family ornament home for your tree as you leave for the holidays.Tuesday, Santa arrived. He brought every child a book of their very own! Friday, we enjoyed celebrating the first day of Hanakkauh with Ari’s Grandmother. Next Friday, we will continue the celebration with Hanakkauh art and cooking. This Tuesday is our annual holiday sing a long. Holiday parties are this Wednesday Dec 16. Holiday camp starts Dec17. We have a walking Christmas pagent Monday and a special storytime with hot chocolate and Christmas cookies onthe 23rd. Check our calendar for more activities and our closing days. Have a blessed Christmas!

We are excited that Miss Wendy has completed training as a Project Learning Tree educator in conjunction with our nieghborhood school, Holiday Hill. This developmentally appropriate Environmental Education program for Pre K through Grade 8 is a perfect fit with our philosophy and goals. We are commited to providing activities that expose children to the natural world in a fun and safe way.

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and you don’t want to miss Miss. Yvette’s yummy feast. Yes, there is turkey with all the trimmings including Mrs. Scarborough’s traditional home made cranberry sauce. We close early that day (4 pm ) so our staff can get “home” for the holidays! Watch the online calendar for closing dates and holiday plans!

December holidays are sure to be a blast at Happy Acres winter camp. Camp runs Dec 21 – 23 and Dec 28 – 31. The cost is $40 a day or $140 a week, whichever is less. We’ll be fishing, riding horses, celebrating with seasonal activities and crafts, cooking and enjoying a wide range of sports and games. Don’t miss this fun and relaxing time to renew old camp friendships and make some new ones too. Breakfast, lunch and snack are included!
6:15 am – 5:45 pm. Come dressed for plenty of outdoor fun!

On Friday Oct. 30 we will start our parade promptly at 9:00. Children ariving before 8 should bring their costumes. Children arriving later should come in costume and bring a change of clothes. After the parade we will trick or treat around the property. We finish the morning with hay rides and classroom parties. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us. We are asking for donations of trick or treat trinkets, snacks or individually wrapped candy. Please see your child’s teacher to sign up to bring something for the party.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be participatingin the Trike a Thon for St Jude’s Research. See your child’s teacher for the schedule. Children will need a bag lunch for a picnic on their day. Money may be collected through next week adn turned in by Friday Oct 23. Thanks for helping Children with Cancer!!!!!!

On October 8, Happy Acres will be joining children across the country in breaking the record for the most readers of one book in a day! This program is sponsored by Jumpstart. We will begin our celebration with Miss Julie reading The Very Hungry Caterpiller to us in our Media Center. Following the story we will have activities set up to enrich and expand the story experience. Volunteers are welcome. We would also love some caterpillers for display if you can find any!!! Come join us for the fun!