The new year is fast approaching.  I am so excited to join the ASA at St. Rose family.  Just a reminder that school begins on Monday, August 12th.  Both Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th are half days with no aftercare.  Full days and aftercare begin on Wednesday, August 14th.  The first days of preschool are exciting and stressful for children and parents.  Be sure to help your child have the best possible start by getting a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and staying positive.  If you need to cry the entire first day, that's alright; but do not let your child see you cry sad or happy tears.  Believe me, they are going to have a lot of fun making new friends, learning, and playing.  I look forward to meeting all my new parents on Wednesday, August 7th at 7 p.m at the new parent orientation.  God bless you all.