Preschool Learns About Community Helpers

Community Helpers are everywhere!  In Preschool 4 & 5 we spent our year inviting some specific helpers to share knowledge about their role in making our lives safer and more enriched. We are so thankful for the teamwork it takes to make our community a better place–including the teamwork of visiting young school children in order to help them grow! 

This past September preschoolers were treated to a school bus ride around our neighborhood. For many  it was their first experience on a big yellow bus–and the excitement and joy was palpable! Our bus driver was the MVP of the day! October allowed for a preschool walk to Fire Station No. 9 where we were given a tour of not only the station but of an engine as well. The firefighters even stopped traffic for us to cross Plainfield Ave. safely. It was a treat! February brought Dr. Frey, who spoke about dental health as well as Mr. Grady who shared his expertise on the many responsibilities of postal workers. March brought Nurse Synhorst and Dr. Synhorst to teach us about caring for our bodies and April brought Dr. Annie who spoke about caring for our pets. Speaking of pets, Farmer Jennie shared with us all it takes to be a farmer–even bringing in a couple of her chicken friends!  In April we also dove into the science of music with Mark Sala. and this month Brett Hurley was here teaching us about tools and building. We are blessed to have so many wonderful community helpers willing to share their time and talents with ASA preschool and in the Grand Rapids community.  Thank you to them, and to our many unsung hero community helpers right here at All Saints Academy!