Grant Park Cooperative Preschool - GPCP

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙🏮💙

Today our Ladybugs 🐞 class is reading books to learn more about the global holiday that starts today and lasts through the end of March. We wish all who are celebrating a blessed Ramadan!

As we continue to celebrate , we are excited to highlight some of our incredible alumni. Jaden's father shared:

"Those were such formative years for Kerri and I as parents - and Jaden going from a baby to an interactive child. Getting to volunteer many times throughout the year allowed us to watch him discover the world through the atelier, the community farm, Sally, the tree, clearing lunch tables, tactile stations, and his many friends."

Jaden, a proud GPCP alum, is now a fourth grader at ANCS! He's a budding musician, and has a passion for all things sports. Best of all, he still carries the same personable charm and kind heart that made him shine at GPCP. ❤️🎵⚽

Thank you and for sharing your memories with us!

NEXT WEEKEND! Saturday, March 1st, at GPCPs Spring Children's Clothing Swap. Our last one was so successful, we're doing it again! If you have clothes to donate, they can be dropped off in a donation box at GPCP's front door all next week.

Bring your friends! Bring your kids! There will be an indoor play corner, and, of course, the school playground will also be open. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us in celebrating Black History Month by sharing stories, music, and history with your little ones! Let’s inspire the next generation to honor and learn from the past.

We were so proud to see multiple generations of GPCP families and educators come together today for an MLK Day of Service hosted by . Current students and proud graduates joined their Grant Park neighbors to pack thousands of meals for . We ❤️ our community. Happy MLK Day!

GPCP is a strong community of creative, dedicated folks striving to make our little piece of the world better through nurturing equity, inclusivity, cooperation and the strength that comes from diversity.

Through that creativity and dedication, we hope to set a foundation for children that fosters MLKs vision of the Beloved Community that all deserve.

Happy MLK Day!

We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the GPCP family! We have adopted two parakeets. Names will be voted on by the children and our community. Stay tuned! 🦜🐦 They've brought so much joy already. ❤️

Have a warm, safe and FUN snow day! If this is the first time your child is experiencing snow, we hope you relish every moment of the magic! ❄️💙🪄✨

We are excited to announce that open enrollment for GPCP will begin this month! To be considered for enrollment, families must attend our Open House on Saturday, January 18th from 3-5 pm.

Please click the link below for more details and to RSVP.
https://gpcp.org/registration
We look forward to meeting you!

Please email Melissa Freeman at [email protected] with any questions.

We hope you and your loved ones are enjoying this special season. Best wishes from the GPCP family to yours!

BIG NEWS! Need last minute holiday gifts?! We have launched our first merch site!!

Purchase a shirt today to support GPCP and share the magic of the Mud Monster with the world. LINK IN BIO.

The Mud Monster is a symbol that captures the spirit of community, resilience, creativity and the brilliance of children. It is a symbol that embodies what Grant Park Cooperative Preschool is all about.

Over 2 years, starting in the mid-2000s, GPCP's children designed and built the Mud Monster. In 2009 the Mud Monster was STOLEN! This shirt was originally designed as the community was in search of our beloved GPCP guardian. In 2011, with much fanfare, our friend was found and returned to its home. You can visit the Mud Monster outside of GPCP anytime. And now you can spread its story!

Purchase a shirt today, and wear your GPCP Pride!
https://www.bonfire.com/gpcp-pride/ (link in bio)

What story are you making today? Here are some snippets from our Multi-age class during their morning appointments

We are thankful every day for the incredible community of families, educators, staff, neighbors, businesses and more that have made GPCP what we are today. We can't believe we are celebrating 25 years!! 🥳🎉 ❤️ Our hearts are full. Thank you for being a part of our story.

In partnership with we are excited to present a fun-filled childcare event for attendees and GPCP families

The children of GPCP and the Grant Park community are invited to join storytellers and educators on a magical adventure through an Enchanted Forest where plots of our favorite songs invite us into worlds of imagination and awe. This special, once a year event, "Night of Stories," is for young children and families and aims to build connection and community through oral storytelling, while harnessing the magic of the season through the eyes of childhood.

It will take place on December 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and December 15th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A vegetarian dinner will be provided. Read more, and register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49ACA929A5FA7-53283574-gpcp

Educator Exchange Day is coming up November 22nd!

Educator Exchange invites education professionals, and other visitors into Project Infinity schools - schools that promote the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education - to experience the active, ongoing research of children and adults firsthand. These exchanges include presentations of school and classroom stories, self-guided tours, and facilitated discussions that open up the world of Reggio Emilia inspiration and interpretation to the wider community.

Registration link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/educator-exchange-day-for-the-nest-and-gpcp

It's that time of year! Weather is changing. Time to clean out your kiddos summer clothes (because even if they are cute, they won't fit next summer!) and pick out a new wardrobe for the coming year.

Clothing drop-off is happening all next week at GPCP (it's also your chance to say hi 👋🏼 to the Mud Monster!). Swapping will begin at 9 am on Saturday, November 16th. Bring a bag! Bring a friend! Bring your kids and check out our playground. ☺️ We'll see you there!

Yesterday was GPCPs annual Costume Parade and Fall Picnic - and what a special day it was! 👻🦸🏼‍♀️🤖Our families paraded from the school to Grant Park, not just for fun and games (though, OF COURSE, those were included), but to also introduce our adults to the magical world the children of GPCP have created in their local park. 🌳🍄‍🟫

Our Director of Pedagogy, Candace, kicked off our "Season of Stories" by sharing the stories of the children's favorite tree, Sally, the Foggy Forest, the Shoe Fairy Tree, and the Troll Cave.🧚🏼‍♀️🧌 She also provided a fabulous tour of these magic spots. Grant Park plays such an important role in the lives of our students. We were thrilled to share that with our families!

Our Season of Stories is just beginning! Visit us here often to learn more in the coming weeks. AND REMINDER: We still have spots available! Reach out anytime.


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Stop by 501 Grant Street tonight to enjoy candy (nut and gluten free options!) and non-food treats from and - and say hi to our Mudd Monster! GPCP's entrance is on the side of the church off Sydney. If you don't know, Grant Park goes all out on Halloween. Staff and Parents will also be available if you have questions about our school.

We hope everyone that is celebrating today has a safe and spooktacular time. Happy Halloween from GPCP!