Trike-A-Thon!

In support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Holly Tree hosted Trike-A-Thon this past Friday!  Each student raised money for the hospital while learning about riding toy safety for the upcoming summer.  On Friday, everyone brought in their bikes to practice what we learned. The kids had so much fun showing off their incredible, but safe, bike skills and it was such an honor to be involved with a wonderful cause.  We hope you all had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you next year at Trike-A-Thon, 2011!

Hang 10 in 2010

It is always so bitter-sweet when graduation rolls around.  We're always so proud of our students and how far they have come over the years.  Some of them have been attending since they were infants!  But of course, we miss them when they move on to "big school."

Our 2010 graduation was no exception!  The ten children we graduated this year have learned so much!  From asking questions about carbon dioxide to reciting bible verses, they were smiling and proud as they showed off their skills.

Getting our caps and gowns on!

Patiently Waiting

We had to make sure those caps stayed put!

Not pictured: Miranda and Dakota

Singing and Dancing to "Good Morning!"

Congratulations Holly Tree Graduates!  We're so proud of you!

Flooded With Love

Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?"  The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25: 37-40

Holly Tree Christian Preschool in partnership with GraceWorks Ministries and New Song Christian Fellowship are collecting donations to help in the Nashville flood relief effort.  So many families were effected during the recent flooding this May and we would like to do all we can to help.  Holly Tree was blessed with little damage within our families and we would like to spread our blessings to others.  We are collecting non-perishable food items, new sheet sets, new towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and first aid supplies.  All donations can be dropped off in the baskets outside your child's classroom.  Please give what you can to help support and spread love to our neighbors during their time of need. Let's fill up those boxes everybody!  Donations are due by Wednesday May 26.

We love Mom!

The sweetest sounds to mortals given are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven. ~William Goldsmith Brown

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We hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!  Our Mommy and Me Tea was a big hit and we loved seeing all of your smiling faces bright and early friday morning.

Each classroom had a lot of fun making their recipe card holders but my favorite thing they did was the "All about Mommy" questionnaire!  Their answers were just too cute!

Here's an example from one of our 3 year olds: "What is Mommy's favorite food?" - Cheese!

Thank you so much to all our Mom's who give so much love and support here.  We appreciate you! 

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 My mom is a never-ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune.  ~Graycie Harmon