Family – Manassas Park Park & Recreation

six preschool age children run towards the camera in a hallway wearing white capes and orange superhero masks

Sometimes Words Are Our Best Ally – by Jacquelyn Tyre-Perry

Over the years, the number of “squabbles” I have witnessed among my students are countless. However, I’ve found a handful of techniques to not only help resolve any issues, but also give students the tools to come to a resolution on their own in the future. Here is a classic event in the classroom: Jimmy […]

October 1, 2019

Fun Summer Activities for Your Preschooler – by Eliut Morales

Your child may be starting preschool this year, but before they begin to get into that mindset, all they will be thinking about right now is summer fun! Summertime is a perfect opportunity for you to spend quality time with your children and talk to them about what to expect when they start preschool. Here […]

June 4, 2019

Changing Your Scenery – by Kaitlyn Collier

Our annual Kite Festival took place at Signal Hill Park this past weekend, and it was one of the best yet! The weather was great, and even though the wind was a bit dramatic at times, it was a great day to fly kites! I was so happy to see so many people come out […]

May 2, 2019

Bringing Culture to Our Children – by Arely Angel

At the Manassas Park Community Center Preschool, we believe it’s important to make sure everyone is represented. We are always happy to approach holidays from all over the world in fun and respectful ways. Our Easter Egg Hunt was a huge hit! Students had a lot of fun finding eggs with surprises inside. Besides Easter, […]

April 18, 2019

Spring Has Sprung! – by Sue Jurjevic

March 20 was the first day of spring. Even though the weather may not feel very spring-like, it’s never too late to make some plans for the season. If you’re looking for ideas, I have a few tips for you! At the Community Center, we’ve prepared a few special events to help you jumpstart your […]

April 4, 2019

A Sneak Peek into Our Preschool Program – by Eliut Morales

Will you be looking for a preschool program near you this year? If so, you may have some questions in order to decide what program will best suit your children. I sat down with Arely Angel, our Lead Preschool Teacher, and talked about what our preschool program means to her as both a teacher and […]

March 22, 2019

Diversity through Nature – by Tony Thomas

America is one of the most diverse countries in the world. However, places that could benefit greatly from more diversity are our state and federal parks. Diversity was not always widely accepted in parks, and although tremendous strides have been made, there is still much work to be accomplished to break barriers and stigmas regarding […]

February 22, 2019

Make Every Day Valentine’s Day! – by Arely Angel

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and no matter who you’re celebrating it with, you may wonder how to make it special. The first thought that comes to mind is what to give your Valentine as a gift. We tend to think that the bigger the better. I believe that the more thought you put into your […]

February 13, 2019

Our Influence with Words – by Jacquelyn Tyre-Perry

One of the greatest joys of working with kids is knowing that positive influence can make them want to act with manners and politeness. It’s always a joy hearing a child say to their parent, “I want to be just like you!” However, a downside to that is when they notice you not living or […]

January 24, 2019

Member Spotlight: Andreea

Our member spotlight blog series features a Manassas Park Community Center member and their family. We hope that by sharing member stories we continue to work towards building an environment that embraces community. Andreea’s family of four has been a member with us for over four years. Her two daughters, ages three and six, have […]

January 22, 2019

Category Archives: Family