Monday's Tattler

Good Morning!

Welcome back to school. It's been a while, but it's been a great break for teachers. We are all chatting about getting back to school, and that is always good.

January brings a quiet month. We will have a pajama party at the end of this week. Children may wear their pjs and robes to school, but must wear shoes and socks. If we can go out, slippers will be ruined.

Calendars have gone out. Please read them. This is your reminder of what is going on at school.

On January 15, at Noon, we will have our annual International Feast. This is completely voluntary. If you are free at lunch time and would like to spend a half hour or and hour with your child, and you enjoy cooking, please plan to bring a dish from a culture besides America to share. Please bring enough for four adults. Children will choose their meal by smorgasbord. Suggestions include: spaghetti, African rice and peanuts, pizza, Egg rolls, Curry, roast guinea pig, sea cucumbers, swan and anything else that strikes your fancy or your child's ;-}

Snow and Ice!

The Garden School closes when the public schools either in Warrick or Vanderburgh Counties close. We will not be issuing a separate school closing. If counties are on delay, we will be on delay as well. A two hour delay means the Garden School will be open at 9:00. If schools close early, parents will be called to pick up children with the same punctuality as is expected in the public schools.

Ill Children.

Please remember that a child who "doesn't feel well, Mommy" in the morning should not be brought to school at all. If your child needs over the counter "help me feel better quick" medicines in the morning, PLEASE keep him at home. Children left at home for one day will usually get better that day than if they are brought to school. Be smart and cut his bug off at the pass.

As a tip that really works, if you feel that tickle in your throat and think you might be coming down with something, gargle with straight lemon juice three times and you'll be surprised how you seem to ward it off.

Have a great week!