Salem Christian Day School

Salem Christian Day School
April 2016
1550 Market Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Newsletter
Note from the Director
The Sun is out and flowers are in blossom! Spring is here!
When the days start getting longer, I feel myself turning on the
music, taking walks, cleaning the house and smiling more.
Guess what? In God’s creation every day is SPRING! Listen to what the Bible
Important Dates
April 27
May 3
May 4
says:
May 25
2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the
May 26
May 30
old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.” (NASB)
Colossians 3:10:“… put on the new self who is being renewed to a true
knowledge, according to the image of the One who created him.” (NASB)
2 Corinthians 5:18-20: “The old life is gone; a new life begins! Look at it! All
May 31
Picture Day
Mother’s Day Tea
DC3 & DC4
Mother’s Day Tea
PS4
End of the Year
Celebration
PS Graduation
Memorial Day
Center Closed
End of Fall Program
Visit salemnaz.org/connect/day-school
for more events.
this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him …
God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We’re Christ’s
representatives.” (MSG)
How can we make everyday like spring? Celebrate our salvation. Praise God
everyday with new songs. Be intentional every day to be renewed. Make it a
priority to become deeply acquainted with God, the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit. Learn something new about Him every day! Seeing the glass half
full instead of half empty...is what my mom use to say! :-)
Bird’s Nest
Ingredients:
Chex cereal
Marshmallows
Butter or coconut oil
Egg-shaped candies
Steps:
Melt 2 cups of marshmallows and 2
tbsp of butter. Pour 3 cups of Chex
into a mixing bowl. Mix the
marshmallows and Chex.
Grease a muffin tin and place small
scoops in each spot, pressing down
to make it like a nest.
Let them set in the pan for about 5
minutes, remove and fill with candy
eggs.
“Oh sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth! …
tell of his salvation from day to
day.” Psalm 96:1-2 (ESV)
Frog Month
March Madness Basketball
Throw
Frogs!
April is Frog Month! No doubt you’ve heard frogs starting to
come out, and ribbit to each other! Here are some activities
you can do with your kids to get them hopping, and learn
about God’s green friends!
HOPPING CHALLENGE
This can be played in a circle, a line, or as
a "Froggie Says____ game. Give children a
variety of "hopping" commands such as:
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Hop in one place.
Hop and turn in a circle at the same
time.
Hop on left/right foot.
Hop backwards, sideways; make a
square or circle.
Hop over a line.
Hop with a partner.
FROG HUNT
Print out as many frogs (in what ever
version you prefer) and hide them.
Have the kids search for hidden frogs
around the party room or outside.
PLAY SQUIRMY FROG
It's just like hot potato using a plastic,
plush toy, or rubber frog; pass him quickly
because frogs are squirmy!
FROG HABITAT
For your older kids, take them down to a
FEED THE FROG!
local creek or pond and see if you can find
Draw flies on small
tadpoles! Catch a few, and watch them
balloons or water
grow! You can buy premade habitats, or
balloons and toss them
make your own with an old fish tank or
into a basket or bucket
even a large kitchen dish! If you want to
representing a Frog. (You could draw and raise them, make sure to do your
attach a large frog on the container)
research!
Beanbags or black balloons could also be
used as the ‘flies’.
Hi SCDS families!
Salem First Church has some awesome events coming up and we would
love for you to join us! Here are some upcoming events:
April 9 - Woodburn Aquatic Center SFN Family Event Water fun for the entire family!
Cost is $3.00 per person and you just need to let them know you are apart of Salem
First Church of the Nazarene. We will be swimming and having fun from 1:00 - 5:00pm.
May 20 - PNO (Parent’s Night Out) 6 - 9:30pm Need a date night or shopping time with
out the kids? Bring your kids to PNO! Drop off begins at 5:45pm and pick up is by
9:30pm. Registration will begin the beginning of May. Cost is $5 per child and dinner is
provided.
June 20-24 - Vacation Bible School VBS is for children age 4 through going into 6th
grade. We will be on a Deep Sea Discovery learning that “God is with me wherever I
go!”. VBS is a fun filled week that starts every day at 9:00am and ends every day at
noon. Registration will begin soon and you can register online or with a hardcopy at
SCDS or SFN.
Peace in Christ, Pastor Erika Perry
Family Fun Activities
Egg Carton Caterpillar
What You Need:
Egg Carton
Green paint
Pipe Cleaners
Googly Eyes
Paint half of an egg carton with green paint. Poke holes for the pipe cleaners and add your
antennae. Glue on googly eyes, draw a smile, and you’re done!
Trivia Corner
A shark is the only known fish that can blink with both eyes.
Most people fall asleep in seven minutes.
The Good Samaritan
One day, an expert on the Law of Moses came to Jesus and tried
to trap Him by asking Him what a person must do to live forever.
Jesus first asked him a question; then He went on to tell him a
story to explain what it means to love your neighbor. “There was once a man who
was walking along the road from Jerusalem to Jericho when robbers attacked him.
They stripped off his clothes, beat him and left him half dead beside the road. A
priest happened to be going down the same road. When he saw the wounded man,
he crossed to the other side and walked on. Later a Levite who worked in the Temple came along. He went over and looked at the man. But he too left the wounded
man and carried on walking. Then a Samaritan came along. When he saw the man,
he felt sorry for him. He knelt down, cleaned the man’s wounds and bandaged
them. Then the Samaritan put the man on his donkey and took him to an inn where
he was cared for until he got better.” How can I be a ‘Good Samaritan’? When you
have hurt yourself and someone has helped you, that person has been like the
Good Samaritan to you. Perhaps you would also like to show your kindness by helping someone in need. Why not ask your mom to show you how to clean a graze,
put on a plaster, and tie a bandage. You may not find someone beaten up on the
side of the road, but you won’t have to go far to find someone who has been hurt
in a different way. Some may have been hurt deep inside because of what others
have said or done to them. You can help to make a wounded heart better by being
a loyal friend and by letting God’s healing love flow through you. Verse for today
The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14
-Living Great for God Devotions
For over 45 years, Salem Christian Day School focus on the importance of early childhood
development has had a dramatic impact on the delivery of child development and child
care services for kids from birth to five years old. Salem Christian Day School addresses all
areas of development to prepare children for success in school and in helping children
learn and grow.
Newborn Care: 10 tips for stressed-out parents
By Mayo Clinic Staff
A newborn can bring a whirlwind of activity
and excitement to your life — and plenty of
stress and fatigue, too. Whether you're a first
-time parent or a veteran, consider 10
practical tips to keep stress under control.
1. Take care of yourself
Resist the urge to count caffeine as a major
food group or a substitute for sleep.
Instead, eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of
water and get some fresh air. Sleep when the
baby sleeps — and try to work out a
nighttime schedule with your partner that
allows both of you to rest and care for the
baby. Good habits will help you maintain the
energy you need to care for your newborn.
2. Establish visiting rules
Friends and loved ones might come out of
the woodwork to admire your newborn. Let
them know which days work best and how
much time you have for a visit. Insist that
visitors wash their hands before holding the
baby, and ask anyone who's ill to stay home.
Let trusted visitors care for the baby while
you get some much needed rest.
3. Go with the flow
Allow plenty of time each day for nursing
sessions, naps and crying spells. Keep
scheduled activities to a minimum. When you
need to head out, give yourself extra time to
pack your supplies and make that inevitable
last-minute diaper change.
5. Relax your standards
Leave dust bunnies where they lie for now.
Store clean clothes in the laundry basket —
or in stacks on the floor — until you need
them. Clean the bathroom with a fresh
diaper wipe. Serve cold cereal and peanut
butter toast for dinner when you're too tired
to prepare a more traditional meal.
6. Get out of the house
If you're going stir-crazy with a fussy
newborn, take the baby out for a walk. If you
can, let someone you trust take over for a
while.
7. Accept a helping hand
When friends and loved ones offer to help,
take them up on it. Suggest holding the baby,
folding the laundry or running a few errands
— whatever would help you the most.
8. Nurture other relationships
Your newborn needs your love and attention,
but you won't let your baby down by
spending time with others. If you have other
children, set aside one-on-one time with each
of them. Schedule dates with your partner.
Meet a friend for lunch or a movie.
9. Keep your perspective
The newborn days won't last long. Step back
and appreciate the moment, even amid the
chaos.
10. Know when to seek additional help
Parenting is a challenge, even on a good day.
4. Expect a roller coaster of emotions
If you're depressed or you're having trouble
You might go from adoring your baby and
adjusting to life with a newborn, consult your
marveling at tiny fingers and toes to grieving health care provider or a mental health
your loss of independence and worrying
provider. Learning to handle the new stress
about your ability to care for a newborn, all
in your life can help you enjoy the riches
in the space of an hour. Chances are, you and parenting has to offer.
your partner are both tired and anxious as
well. To help you stay connected, talk about
what's bothering you — such as a strained
budget or difficulty soothing the baby. A
shared laugh might help lighten the mood.