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FIRST CIRCLE’S SEASONAL BULLETIN • SPRING 2025
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upcoming events

lexington art show

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
5:30–7:00 P.M.

butterfly

spring fling 2025

NEEDHAM

May 16 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.

FRAMINGHAM

May 23 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.

LEXINGTON

May 30 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.

STOUGHTON

May 30 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.

prekindergarten graduation

First Circle Lexington

lexington

JUNE 5 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

framingham

JUNE 12 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

first circle needham

needham

NURSERY SCHOOL PRE-K
JUNE 13 | 11:00 a.m.–NOON

K-PREP
JUNE 13 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.

PRE-K
JUNE 18 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.

stoughton

JUNE 13 | 5:15–6:00 p.m.

upcoming holidays

MEMORIAL DAY

MONDAY, MAY 26

JUNETEENTH

THURSDAY, JUN 19

INDEPENDENCE DAY

FRIDAY, JUL 4

LABOR DAY

FRIDAY, AUG 29
MONDAY, SEP 1

FULL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

REREGISTRATION

We are required by licensing to have families re-enroll annually. Please keep a lookout in the coming weeks for our re-registration materials and 2025/2026 tuition rates.

summer at first circle

summer at First Circle
Each week of our Summer 2025 Program centers around a unique theme—from building and engineering, science and nature, to movement, sensory play, and imaginative art—featuring hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and support discovery through play.
brick by brick

brick by brick
WEEK 1 | JUN 23 – JUN 27

• building with blocks
• building with playdough
• building with recycled materials

up in the aire

up in the air
WEEK 2 | JUN 30 – JUL 4

• parachutes
• wind measurement
• windmills

down on the ground

down on the ground
WEEK 3 | JUL 7 – JUL 11

• recycled plastic flowers
• nature collections
• sorting and classifying rocks

under the sea

under the sea
WEEK 4 | JUL 14 – JUL 18

• balloon powered sponge boats
• sink or float experiments
• water play

out of this world

out of this world
WEEK 5 | JUL 21 – JUL 25

• moon sand
• sun print art
• sun dials

moving parts

moving parts
WEEK 6 | JUL 28 – AUG 1

• wagon wheel pasta gear trains
• pool noodle sculptures
• roll, bounce, spin, and slide activities

sunny days

sunny days
WEEK 7 | AUG 4 – AUG 8

• snow storm jars
• walking rainbows
• umbrella counting and color sorting

artful adventures

artful adventures
WEEK 8 | AUG 11– AUG 15

• instrument exploration
• Mondrian inspired playdough art
• sensory bottles

mad science

mad science
WEEK 9 | AUG 18 – AUG 22

• light and shadow exploration
• recycled can telephones
• dancing popcorn

Children will enjoy a summer filled with water play, STEM-based activities, creative projects, and nature-inspired learning. They’ll spend plenty of time outdoors and can bring home their creations to share what they’ve learned with their family.

We look forward to a summer filled with exploration, creativity, and fun!

summer reminders

sun + heat

During the summer, we go outside at least once a day, provided the “real feel” temperature (temperature with wind-chill) is not above 90°.

summer clothing

  • bathing suit for water play
  • water shoes
  • sun hat
  • extra clothing to change into including socks + shoes if clothing gets wet

Please take a moment to check that your child’s clothing and bedding are appropriate for the warmer weather, and don’t forget to label everything!

sunscreen + insect repellent

Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to arriving at First Circle (it’s best to apply sunscreen before getting them dressed in the morning to ensure thorough coverage). First Circle teachers apply sunscreen to each child for afternoon playground time. For more than two decades, we have used Rocky Mountain Sunscreen and have been very happy with it. “Rocky Mountain Sunscreen SPF 30 for Kids” meets all the FDA Final Rule testing standards for Broad Spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection and water resistance (80 minutes). It is moisturizing, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores). For more information, please visit their website:
  • First Circle does not supply insect repellant. If you choose to provide your own sunscreen and/or insect repellant, you must complete a

tick checks

Tick season is here! Be sure to check your child for ticks every day at bath time.

shoes

With the warmer weather approaching, it is very important that children wear appropriate footwear for the playgrounds for their safety. Please be sure all shoes are closed with a back for them to climb and run safely. Rubber boots and crocs are not safe footwear for the children to climb on the climber on the playground.

exclusions from care summary

guidelines for when your child must stay home