April is here, the sun is warm and soon we will witness the miracle of spring. We will spend part of the month discovering the changes in nature as we explore bird nests, plants, butterflies, and insects. As the children come to appreciate the wonders of nature, they will also develop a sense of responsibility to our planet as we begin our unit on Ecology. We will learn about the importance of keeping our land, air, and water clean and specific ways the children can help save the Earth. We will celebrate Easter this month in school with fuzzy bunnies and baskets and we will learn about the customs and traditions of Passover as well. The children will learn about the foods served at a traditional Sedar dinner and have a chance to sample Matzoh for snack.

WML Preschoolers write Letters to Iraq

Dear students and staff,

My soldiers and I am honored to respond to your thoughtful cards and letter. My name is Sergeant First Class Joseph Grimsy, and I am currently serving in Baghdad, Iraq. I am a member of the “Mighty” 118th Military Police Company (Airborne). We have been here for six months now and for some of us this is our second and third time here. I am a Platoon Sergeant responsible for forty two paratroopers. Our duty station is Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the home of the Airborne. We are soldiers who jump from airplanes, which most people think is a crazy thing to do. Baghdad is a very dangerous and unstable part of the world. The fighting man and woman of the United States will continue to serve in dangerous parts of the world to ensure the safety of great Americans such as you. My niece Gabriella Velardi attends White Meadow Lake Preschool, and I miss her and her brothers tremendously. I am a father with two girls of my own ages 4 and 1. My wife and I are expecting our third child and I am trying to get home for the birth of Gabby’s new cousin. I hope your holiday season is a safe, healthy and happy one. Our holiday season will be a little more joyous due to your patriotism. Thank you.

Joseph W. Grimsey, SFC/USA, Platoon Sergeant

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