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Play on/with equipment, such as swings, slides, scooters, balls, balance beams, tumbling mats, tricycles, mini trampoline, and much more. Each week we feature new and exciting things to try! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/1552962498374-PUUW29ZG8UK7OO6HA870/berries-diet-eating-46174.jpg A Typical Day - Snack At this time we thank God for our blessings. This is a time to enjoy one another and become refreshed. Children learn table manners and the art of conversation. Our snack time provides an excellent opportunity to develop a positive attitude toward healthy foods. We will serve water and crackers/cookies. For variety, we ask parents to provide a nutritious snack for the class, twice each semester. We will be collecting "snack needs" at Parent Orientation held prior to the beginning of preschool. 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She has been part of our preschool, in one way or another, since 2001. Her own two children attended First Presbyterian Preschool. As a parent, she served on the Preschool Board and taught Music with Mar classes at First Presbyterian Preschool for six years. In 2008, she was hired as a teacher in the Sunshine Room. Since then, she has had the opportunity to teach our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Prior to preschool, Liz was an elementary school teacher, Reading Specialist, and was in Staff Development. Her bachelor’s degree is in Psychology, and she is certified in Elementary Education, K-6. Her Master’s Degree is in the Teaching of Reading, Nursery -12. Liz has extensive training in early literacy, including Reading Recovery. Liz was hired as Preschool Director in 2019 and currently serves as director and also teaches the 4/5 class. She says her classroom is one of her “happy places.” Liz and her husband, Brian, reside in East Aurora with their two adult children. https://www.fppreschool.com/ellen-metz daily 0.75 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/25f17f62-6bdf-4422-8fa2-ea3886bb5f8c/DSC_6706.jpg Ellen Metz - Ellen Metz Hello FPP Families! My name is Ellen Metz and I’m so excited to be here at FPP! My husband and I moved here to Marilla last June to be closer to two of our four kids, and his family. Brian is our oldest and is a pilot with Delta Airlines, Kelly lives outside Charlotte, NC with her husband and works for the Charlotte Parks Department. Erin and Emily are twins. Erin and her husband live in Hamburg. She teaches French at the Amherst Middle School, and Emily works for Citi as an Assistant Vice Manager. I am so happy to become part of the FPP family. Prior to our move, I spent 17 years teaching 3- and 4-year-old children at Cornerstone Christian Preschool in OH. I’ve also taught in NYC, NJ, PA, and had a home daycare when we lived in TX. I look forward to getting to know you and your child. We are going to have an awesome year! Blessings, Ellen https://www.fppreschool.com/hannah-halsey daily 0.75 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/6028b68f-ba16-4860-9278-bff3ff37a8e4/IMG_7948a.jpg Hannah Halsey - Hannah Halsey Hi! My name is Hannah Halsey- but you can call me Ms Hannah! I will be working with Ellen Metz, the lead teacher- Ms Ellen. I come from a line of educators and I have been a 1-1 TA for 5 years. I have been in a multitude of different classrooms including Pre K, Kindergarten classrooms, 1st grade, 2nd grade and in the Special Ed rooms. I specialize in behavioral kiddos and I tend to bond with them the best! I have never been in a private school until recently but I can adapt to anything new. I love fun ideas and being creative! I am equipped with new and modern use of teaching, but I also refer back to old school ways as well. I love and advocate for all the fun holiday activities because those are just my favorite! I am 100% willing to grow and learn with you, as we go along! I grew up in East Aurora and just recently moved back and I’m very happy to be a part of the community again. I come from a big family, being the oldest of 5. My siblings are my best friends and I love animals. I have 4 cats who are my babies. I’m a very family and friend oriented person. 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Other roles include: In School Suspension Supervisor, French Club Sponsor, Textbook Coordinator, Swiss Exchange Program, Student Leadership Johns Creek Sponsor, Leadership Johns Creek (Class of 2018) and more! Dedication, passion and drive have provided me with an Educational Leadership Tier I Certification, an M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology, and a B.S. in French Education. As an educator, I fully understand the importance of using technology and differentiation to actively engage my students. I have a strong passion for teaching, empowering students’ minds, exploring multiple languages and helping students realize their full potential. I currently live in East Aurora with my husband Daniel and our two daughter's Evelyn and Eloise. I enjoy reading a good book, writing stories and spending time with family and friends. https://www.fppreschool.com/summer-camps daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/eea38877-e7de-465a-987c-10fbd61cc377/Ocean+Camp+FPP+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29%281%29.jpeg Summer Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/b4d13e1d-8dd5-4892-971f-b5afb5eaea95/Ocean+Camp+FPP+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29%282%29.jpeg Summer Camps https://www.fppreschool.com/sue-maraszek daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/08c6eeac-327b-47a1-a0da-91f410580616/Sue+M.JPG Sue Maraszek - Sue Maraszek We are pleased to announce that Sue Maraszek is returning to the First Presbyterian Preschool team. Sue brings over 18 years of preschool teaching experience in East Aurora, along with a degree in Occupational Therapy from SUNY-Buffalo. She has also worked extensively with children with disabilities for more than 8 years. In addition, Sue has served families in our community through her work at the Aurora Town Public Library for the past 11 years. She lives in East Aurora with her husband, two adult daughters, a cat, and two large dogs. In her free time, Sue enjoys reading, crafts, and family walks in Knox Park. We are delighted to welcome Sue back to our FPP family! https://www.fppreschool.com/megan-parshall daily 0.75 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c75f159e4afe92e50786446/efbd520a-7fb4-42a9-802b-3ba92bef2ade/DSC_6874.jpg Megan Parshall - Megan Parshall We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Megan to the FPP family as the Assistant Preschool Teacher in the Sunshine Room! With a strong passion for early childhood education, Megan brings warmth, creativity, and a deep understanding of preschool learning. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from E.C.C. and has four years of experience teaching children ages 3–5. Ms. Megan is not only a dedicated educator but also a proud FPP parent—both of her children attended our preschool. Her firsthand experience with the nurturing and fun environment here inspired her to become part of the teaching team. She is excited to help your child grow, learn, and thrive. 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