March Newsletter
Dear SDP Families,
Happy March!
As we begin transitioning from winter into spring, our classrooms continue to be filled with curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. With warmer weather on the horizon, we are excited to spend more time outdoors and explore the changing season with the children. March is also a time to celebrate International Women’s Month, where we recognize the importance of strong and inspiring women in our communities in age-appropriate ways. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. Please take a moment to read below for this month’s themes, important dates, and upcoming updates.
March Themes: Throughout the month, children will explore themes such as:
- Spring and seasonal changes
- Weather and nature exploration
- Rainbows and colors
- Friendship and kindness
- International Women’s Month
- St. Patrick’s Day traditions
Through hands-on activities, play, and daily routines, children will continue building confidence, social skills, and curiosity about the world around them.
Important Dates
- March 2nd – March 6th Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Week Classrooms will have fun activities planned throughout the week inspired by Dr. Seuss books and characters.
- Friday, March 6th Pajama Day Children are welcome to come to school in their pajamas as we wrap up our Dr. Seuss celebration week.
- Tuesday, March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Children are welcome to wear green! We will also have a St. Patrick’s Day classroom party. Families who would like to bring in an item to share are kindly asked to send us a message so we can keep track of what will be brought in. Friday, March 20th School Closed in Observance of Eid Friday,
- March 20th First Day of Spring
- Monday, March 23rd – PTO Meeting 1:00 PM via Google Meets
Families currently on the PTO list will receive the meeting link via email. If any families who are not currently on the PTO list would like to join, please let us know and we will gladly send you the meeting link.
Spring Weather Reminder: We are finally beginning to see some beautiful spring weather after a long winter! As temperatures begin to change, please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for outdoor play.
Please remember to send:
- Weather-appropriate jackets or layers
- Comfortable outdoor shoes
- A full extra change of clothes in your child’s cubby for messy play or accidents
State regulations require children to have at least 30 minutes of outdoor play daily, weather permitting, and we are excited to spend more time outside exploring and playing with the children.
Spring Health Reminder: As the seasons change, we often see an increase in seasonal allergies, runny noses, and mild cold symptoms. We kindly ask families to continue monitoring their children for any signs of illness and to keep them home if they are not feeling well. Helping children practice hand-washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and getting plenty of rest helps keep our school community healthy. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe! 
Parent Resource Outdoor Play & Learning Spending time outdoors supports children’s physical health, creativity, and overall development. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/time-outside-can-improve-readiness-learn
Looking Ahead – Spring Break Just a friendly reminder that Spring Break will take place from April 3rd to April 12th. The center will reopen on Monday, April 13th. We wanted to give families plenty of time to plan. Thank you for being an important part of our Small Discoveries family. We look forward to a wonderful month filled with learning, laughter, and the start of the spring season.
Warmly,
Ms. Jennifer Vera