Greenland Hills Preschool

Greenland Hills Newsletter -- May 2, 2024 - 🌈🙌🎉 Celebrate Together this Sunday - Historic LGBTQ+ Bans Removed w/ Worship and Discussion over Cake at 10AM, White Elephant Auction at Noon, Together We Dine May 9th, and Summer Youth and Children's Opportunities

Tuesday, December 19th, was the last day for Greenland Hills Preschool. And while it sad to see the classrooms empty, we know that the work that has been accomplished by dozens of staff, hundreds of volunteers and families, and our children has made a difference over thirteen years.

As we scroll back through our Facebook photos and looked through the classrooms today we see clearly the impact the small, inclusive, and nurturing environment of our school has made in the lives of children, families, and staff.

We want to thank the staff who have served throughout our thirteen years. And we especially want to thank Ashley Beakey, who served as our Director and worked tirelessly to help us try to redevelop after some difficult staffing transitions over the Summer. Qyanha Kolb and Myesha Ellison nurtured and loved our students well during this semester.

While we don’t know what it coming next, a team is at work creatively planning the good we'll be about using our space. This may mean partnering with a high-quality early childhood education partner. Stay tuned!

We hope you’ll look through the Facebook photos and witness the great work that has been accomplished for our children. And pray for our team as we discern the next right steps for our building on a rich legacy of care for children.

-Greenland Hills United Methodist Church Leadership

Correction: Preschool Announcement - https://mailchi.mp/greenlandhills/preschool-announcement-6078128

Preschool Announcement - https://mailchi.mp/greenlandhills/preschool-announcement An important update from church leadership about the Preschool and what is next.

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It’s Children’s Sunday! We celebrate the voices, presence, and leadership of children in the church and around the world. Our Greenland Hills kids are helping lead worship. Drop what you’re doing to come listen to a powerful sermon by Children, Youth, and Families Minister Kristin Klungvedt Mallory!

DISD Families...Bring your children to our Inservice- Holiday Camp on November 7, 2023. The hours are 9a-1:30p. The cost is $50. Go to Greenland Hills Preschool and fill out a contact form. Mrs. Ashley will get back with you.

YES!

It really is that simple 💙

Neighborhood and Beyond....SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29,2023 from 4:30p -6p...Lots of Fun, Spooks, Candy, Hotdogs, Games and Prizes!
At Greenland Hills UMC. Bring all of your lil Goblins and Ghosts. Come rain or shine we will be having some spooky Fun!

Come one...Come All!!!

Claim your Trunk or Treat spot, bake a cake!

There are lots of ways to get in on the fun of Trunk or Treat!

Decorate your trunk!
We have 18 spaces for cars!!! You can reserve a spot, decorate your trunk and be a part of the fun by giving our treats! You can sign up to reserve a spot HERE.

Bake a Cake!
One of the most popular activities at Trunk or Treat is the Cake Walk! You can bake a cake, cupcakes or cookies to give as prizes! Sign up HERE. Bring them on Sunday morning. Please bag the cookies in groups of six, and the cupcakes and cakes in individual bags or wrappings.

Be a sponsor!
Help support one of the fun new activities planned for this year! Contact Kristin, [email protected], or Ashley, [email protected].

Come to Trunk or Treat, October 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The more the merrier, and lots of costumes on kids and adults makes a fun, memorable evening.

- Kristin Mallory, Children & Families Minister, [email protected]

The first day of DISD Schooler Drop-In was a huge Success! The next Drop-In date for DISD is November 7, 2023. Sign up Now!!

Claim your Trunk or Treat spot, bake a cake!

There are lots of ways to get in on the fun of Trunk or Treat!

Decorate your trunk!
We have 18 spaces for cars!!! You can reserve a spot, decorate your trunk and be a part of the fun by giving our treats! You can sign up to reserve a spot HERE.

Bake a Cake!
One of the most popular activities at Trunk or Treat is the Cake Walk! You can bake a cake, cupcakes or cookies to give as prizes! Sign up HERE. Bring them on Sunday morning. Please bag the cookies in groups of six, and the cupcakes and cakes in individual bags or wrappings.

Be a sponsor!
Help support one of the fun new activities planned for this year! Contact Kristin, [email protected], or Ashley, [email protected].

Come to Trunk or Treat, October 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The more the merrier, and lots of costumes on kids and adults makes a fun, memorable evening.

- Kristin Mallory, Children & Families Minister, [email protected]

Greenland Hills Afterschool Program is NOW Enrolling! Come Tour Today!

Greenland Hills Preschool planting... growing... teaching...

Our Money Story 2024 Giving Campaign - https://mailchi.mp/greenlandhills/our-money-story-2024-giving-campaign

See campaign invitation, goals, and artful study resources for your use throughout October.

Today for Wildlife Wednesday we wanted to share the importance that artificial lights have on Migrating Birds…

It’s not possible to eliminate all artificial lighting, but everyone can do something small to help….

Ways to Contribute to Lights Out:
• Turn off exterior decorative lighting
• Extinguish pot and flood-lights
• Substitute strobe lighting wherever possible
• Reduce atrium lighting wherever possible
• Turn off interior lighting especially on higher stories
• Down-shield exterior lighting to eliminate horizontal glare and all light directed upward
• Install automatic motion sensors and controls wherever possible
• When converting to new lighting assess quality and quantity of light needed, avoiding over-lighting with newer, brighter technology

Healthy, physically active kids are more likely to be motivated, alert, and successful. Come tour GHP, Today!!

Greenland Hills Preschool believes early literacy exposure is the backbone to quality education. Come read with us! Contact Ms. Ashley for a tour!

Reading Daily with Children is Important for Their Development and Relationships Visit the post for more.

Greenland Hills Preschool...Come and Tour!!

Greenland Hills Preschool PreK program...Small School...Big Learning!

Greenland Hills Preschool 2023-2024 school year began with a great water play experiment and a visit from Stretch n Grow.

Greenland Hills Preschool invites you to a Pizza Party 5-6PM Tuesday, September 5th to meet you Teacher, Director, and Church Staff! You'll have a chance to introduce your child to their new classroom and help them with classroom transitions. And we'll walk you through drop-off and pick-up procedures for the year.

We'll have pizza for you and your children so you have one fewer thing to worry about that evening. We're so excited to have everyone meet staff and fellow parents.

Welcome to the team, Ms. Qyanha Kolb! Ms. Qyahna brings vibrant energy and care to her PreK 2 and Bridge Classroom.

Qyahna shares this, "My passion for early childhood education was sparked when I began working at an indoor soft play arena. I join the team with three years of experience teaching Pre-Kindergarten. I love watching students master new skills, inspiring them to try new things, and watching them grow as individuals. My Education: I graduated from Winfree Academy Charter School in Lewisville in 2019. Fun Fact: I grew up on a quail farm in Wills Point, Texas. I played volleyball and was a cheerleader for 12 years - all the way into high school. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and spending quality time with my younger cousins."

Come meet Ms. Qyahna at the Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday, September 5th!