Ashland Preschool Update

Hello Preschool Families!

We were so excited to welcome students back to school on Wednesday after our extended February break! Even though it was a short week, it was filled with fun and excitement. We kicked off our new Construction theme, and the students have been eager to dive in. They’ve been busy practicing their building skills using blocks, playdough, straws, and a variety of tools, exploring what they can design and create.

Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete our survey about the February family event, we truly appreciate your feedback! If you haven’t had a chance to fill it out yet, we are still welcoming responses. Please take a minute or two to complete our quick Winter Olympics survey using the link below and share your thoughts about your overall experience, your child’s engagement, and any ideas you may have for future Pittaway family events.

Pittaway Winter Olympics Survey

📚 Celebrate Reading 📚

Next week we will have some fun theme days to celebrate Read Across America Week

March 2 – March 6

🧦 Monday: Fox in Socks — Wear funny or mismatched socks!

🎩 Tuesday: The Cat in the Hat — Wear your favorite hat!

🔴🔵 Wednesday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish — Wear something red or blue!

💚 Thursday: Green Eggs & Ham — Wear the color green!

🧸 Friday: The Sleep Book — Bring your favorite stuffed animal to snuggle up with for a cozy day of reading!

We’re excited to celebrate a joyful week of reading together! Participation is optional, but we hope these fun themes spark conversations about books at home. Thank you for supporting a love of reading!

Thank you for being an essential part of our Pittaway community. Your partnership and ongoing support mean so much to us.

Best,

Amanda

We currently have a waitlist for all our classes for the 26/27 school year, except for our 4-day 3-year-old AM class. If you are interested in signing up for this option, please send your application to Donna Pederson dpederson@ashland.k12.ma.us

If your child receives a placement through Special Education, the Teams will be making recommendations during upcoming IEP meetings and will communicate that with you.

Visit the website for registration details. Updated Registration form is available on the website.

Prospective Families Information Session Presentation

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 19th, and join us at Ashland Ale House! A portion of all in-person and takeout food orders placed throughout the day will be donated back to the Pittaway PTO. It’s a delicious way to support our school community.

Thank you for helping make a difference!

March 3: Mindfulness Day - More details to follow

March 10: Pumpernickel Puppets

March 20: No School - Eid al Fitr

March 24-26: Early Release Before Lunch for Conferences

April 2: Early Release After Lunch

April 3: No School - Good Friday

April 15: Open House 4pm

April 20-24: No School - April Break

Questions? We’re here to help!

• For day-to-day operations, curriculum and assessment, community events, and general communication, please contact Amanda Curley at acurley@ashland.k12.ma.us

• For questions related to evaluations, team meetings, or IEP development, reach out to Sara Davidson at sdavidson@ashland.k12.ma.us

Looking for something to do in and around our community? Check out our Community Bulletin Board at ashland.k12.ma.us/flyers. From teen trivia nights to musicals to concerts, there's something for everyone!

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