Springtime!

Last week was spring break and the kids had an absolute blast! The week started with a craft extravaganza and a whole lot of paint. The kids had plenty of projects to choose from and did a great job creating great master pieces of art. On Tuesday we took all the kids to Bielenberg Sport Center where we had the whole field house to ourselves. The kids had complete freedom and control of what they wanted to do while spending their time there. The ultimate high light was when 3 high school boys showed up and the agreed to play soccer with the trailblazers. They kindergarten boys decided it should be the 3 boys versus all of Footprints. Footprints did a great job and won 5-3, the looks on many of the kids faces was priceless. On Wednesday that fun continued with a card tournament. The kids separated into their own groups and had a chance to play different games. The kids played spoons, go fish, crazy eights, speed, and war. I know you were jealous you couldn't make it so you should ask your son or daughter to play a game with you or even better have them teach you one of our games. On Thursday the kids had a chance to go to Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy. We had some students that were hesitant about the whole gymnastics thing but I can tell you that once they got there they all had smiles on their faces. When we arrived we all met on the floor to do a large group warm up. After that they were split into 3 groups so they all could make it to every station. One group was the trampolines, one was the foam block pit, and one group was at an obstacle course that they had created for us. The kids did a great job and had a great time. Finally on Friday we could tell that the students had a long week and needed a day to relax and prepare them for school to start on Monday. We decided it was a great day for a movie so we watched "Meet the Robinsons" and let the kids have some time to lounge around.

We hope that you had a great spring break. If you didn't hang out with us let us know what you did on your break...we would love to hear!

Just a few reminders...

1. ALL PROGRAMS CLOSED FRIDAY APRIL 3rd

2. Basketball Club sign ups are up on the gym door

3. Mad Science is Monday March 30th

4. If your child attends district 833 we WILL NOT be having care available the week of the 30th.

5. Please continue to bring in your child's boots because as the weather gets nicer our playground gets a little messy.

March is here!

Where has the time gone? I feel like just yesterday I was writing a blog welcoming Mr. Corey and now it is March and everything is on a roll. The kids had a blast Friday at Maggie Moos. Each group had a chance to see how they make their cakes, ice cream, and even had a chance to decorate their own cupcakes. I would have to say that Cotton Candy ice cream seemed to be a strong favorite due to the large amounts of blue mouths! They were all very excited to eat their ice cream and come back and have their cupcakes for snack.

Please remember that spring break is next week and we still have a lot of blank spots next to students names. We have many things planned for next week and we hope we get to see everyones smiling faces! Also Rising Stars permission slips are out and we are asking that you turn them in by WEDNESDAY MARCH 11th.

Basketball Club is in the final works of preparation and will begin Tuesday April 7th. This club will meet Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm. The cost is $15.00 and the students will alternate days; Tuesdays K-2 and Thursdays 3-6. Sign ups will be posted on the overlook doors as well as the gym doors. Running club is also in the works and will beginning sometime after spring break. It was a huge success this fall and I know the Footprints teachers are very excited to do it again.

One last thing....SUMMER CAMP, SUMMER CAMP, SUMMER CAMP!!! Just in case you forgot!