Dear Parents
Holly Smith
Dear Parents,
It's September again, and you know what that means — back to school time! We're so pleased that you've entrusted the education of your little one to the Church of God the Redeemer Preschool. As the only fully-accredited snake-handling worship center in the tri-state area, we here at CGR understand our unique role in nourishing your child's mind and spirit.
While most school policies are outlined in our recently sent brochure, "There are No Small Sins, Only Small Sinners" (check your mailbox), please keep the following in mind as we prepare for what's sure to be an enlightening, uplifting year:
• Drop off time is 9:30 A.M., with pickup at 2:00 P.M. sharp. Remember: God loathes the habitually tardy!
• Dress code: children are required to wear collared shirts, clean slacks or skirts, and reinforced, knee-high leather boots (no sandals!).
• In addition to safety scissors, Elmer's Glue, and a 64-count box of crayons, please make sure your child's knapsack contains at least one pediatric tourniquet, available at most medical supply stores and the I-34 Wal-Mart.
• We ask that all students bring kleenex for the classroom. Additionally, children whose last names begin with A–M should bring a 64-ounce bottle of Bactine, while those with names N–Z are asked to furnish gauze.
• The Lord loves volunteers, so sign up early! Our fall fiesta is just around the corner, so we expect all you moms and dads to bring in lots of cupcakes, fruit punch, and cookies. Also, anti-venom.
• As announced, we're taking a broader approach to language arts this year. In addition to discussing The Little Golden Book of Sodom and Gomorrah, youngsters will be encouraged to 'think outside the box' by making freeform Play-Doh sculptures of Hell.
• Finally, nothing matters as much to CGR as your child's eternal soul. Through interactive Bible teaching, dramatic play, and the regular taking up of serpents, we intend to nurture God's tiniest henchmen. And if the unworthy walk among us — as they often do — don't worry. We'll know almost immediately.
So let's make this the best school year ever. Get those youngsters to bed early, make sure they drink plenty of milk, and have those liability waivers notarized!
Tetanus boosters couldn't hurt, either.
See you next week!
Yours in God,
Sharon Magdalene
Director, Toddler Program