In honor of World Kindness Day and to share the message of Mister. Fred Rogers, staff at the ECC wore their favorite cardigans today. Mister Rogers was the creator and host of long-time preschool show and is known to say, “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”
Today, members from Boy Scout Troop 82 retired the ECC's flag and replaced it with a new one. The new flag was donated to the ECC in 2019 by MSgt Tina Scobie who was deployed overseas while her child attended the ECC. This flag was flown onboard a B-1B, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve on 2/17/2019. Thank you to Troop 82 and to MSgt Tina Scobie and family.
We received many submissions for our Design the Bee contest! All of the submissions were colorful and creative. I am happy to share that Lily P. in Ms. Laura’s class, had the winning design. This bee will be hung in our hallway at Perry Lane, will be found on the parent newsletters, as well as be printed on t-shirts for staff and students to purchase! Way to go Lily!
The ECC PTO hosted their Spring Fling Wednesday night. Many families came out to talk with Ms. Pam from Agawam Library, play with bubbles and chalk, get their face painted, hear a local children's author read her book and most importantly to enjoy each other's company. Thank you PTO and to our volunteers from Agawam High School.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to ECC's, Ms. Laurie! She is always smiling and ready to assist a parent, student, or teacher. We hope you have a wonderful day!
Ms. Tugba and Ms. Ebru, paraprofessionals at the ECC, shared a story and song about Ramadan with all of the students today. They also treated staff to Turkish coffee and homemade Baklava! Eid Mubarak! (Happy Ramadan!)
Leprechauns and Literacy! Yesterday students at the ECC hunted for mischievous leprechauns around the school, including in the office! Last night 40 parents and children came out to take part in the first Family Literacy Night, where they took part in many activities around the book, Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
Preschool Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year is now available.
Kindergarten Information Night.
Disney Day! Today the ECC had an all school PBIS Spirit Day. We had sure saw a lot of "characters" and smiles!
The ECC at Perry Lane recently had Ms. Pamela from the Agawam Public Library visit to talk to the students about the library and how to take care of books. Earlier this week students were able to visit the new library that Mrs. Polley created for students to practice checking out books. Students chose a book to take home to read with their families and will visit again in the future.
Students and Staff at the ECC celebrated this week with a Spirit Week including Hat Day, Colors of Your Holiday, Candy Cane Day, and ending with Pajama Day! During Pajama Day students sang songs, colored pictures, had a snowball toss and even tried to toss rings onto Mrs. Polley's reindeer antlers! Staff were also treated to coffee and cookies sponsored by our generous PTO.
Students at the ECC had their very own Pre-K Pep Rally where they shared what they were thankful for, sang, danced and had fun waving their pom poms that were borrowed from our very own AHS Cheerleaders! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
The ECC PTO held the first Fall Festival today before the rain came. We had a great turnout of families and everyone spent the afternoon playing games, chalk drawing, dancing, and painting rocks. Thank you to all who came out and thank you to the PTO for a successful event!
The PTO at the Early Childhood Center, surprised staff at both the Perry Lane and Sapelli locations with a Tea Drop from Thank Me Later Nutrition! The perfect pick me up for the middle of the week AND a staff meeting day.
Ms. Melinda’s room decorated the bulletin board in the Perry Lane foyer and remind us to, "Bee Kind," since we are bees at the ECC! We love their handprints, hearts and words of kindness. Great job students!
Students and staff at the Early Childhood Center at both Perry Lane and Sapelli School had a wonderful first day of school!
ECC students and staff recently celebrated "Ocean/Beach Day". Some of our amazing team dressed up as Narwhals. In the photo are ECC team members: Miss Janelis, Miss Lauren and Miss Alicia.
ECC students are having some twinning fun today. Students and staff were invited to dress up as a twin or mismatched. Check out these amazing twins!
Students in the RPS ECC classrooms had a fun day participating in Field Day activities today at Robinson Park School. PE teacher, Mr. LaCroix helped plan the fun.
