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Big steps for First Steps preschoolers
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First Steps Preschool had special visitors during a recent four-day camp for 3- and 4-year-olds. Above, the Rincon Police Department visited the preschoolers to talk about safety, particularly car seats,guns and strangers. - photo by Photo provided

First Steps Preschool recently had a four-day camp for 3- and 4-year-old children. The week was filled with special visitors, crafts, games and music that corresponded to the theme of the day.

On the first day the children learned the parable of the wise and foolish man, and they made stepping stones out of cement and polished rocks.

The second day they learned the story of the Good Samaritan and a nurse taught them about proper hand washing, wound care and nutrition. The students also made get well cards for members of the community.

The Rincon Police also visited and spoke with the children about car seat, gun, and stranger safety.

On the third day the children learned the parable of Jesus feeding the multitudes with five loaves of bread and two fish. They enjoyed rolls for snack to correspond with the story.

On the fourth day the children climbed into a pretend boat and learned the story of Jesus calming the waters. They enjoyed making wind noises out of plastic bags and having real water squirted on them.

The Department of Natural Resources also visited bringing their real boat and taught the children all about boating and water safety.

The camp ended with the children swimming and having a pizza party.

First Steps Preschool is a ministry of the Rincon First Christian Church, located at 5835 Highway 21 South in Rincon. For fall registration information, call 826-9738.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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