We adore the month of love and look forward to all the exciting things that will happen over the next four weeks!

Preschool Chapel – Thursday, February 5^th

It is the month of love, and we focus on where love comes from. After all, G.O.D. is L.O.V.E. We look forward to coming together to worship and celebrate God’s love for each of us and our love for Him and for each other.

1 John 4:7-12

BOOK CLUBS – Help our readers grow.

This February, during the month of love, we warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our passion and love for literature!

We are thrilled to announce another exciting opportunity for all members of our community to enhance their home libraries as we expand our preschool collection.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for families to check in with their own teachers and ask what books they believe will enrich the learning experience of the young minds in their classrooms. This collaborative effort helps foster a lifelong love for reading in all our children.

Don’t miss out on discovering new stories and resources that will not only delight but also inspire curiosity and creativity. Plus, when you shop through our Clubs, you support our school because your orders earn points redeemable for books and other preschool classroom supplies.

Orders due date: Friday, February 13^th, 2026

Shop our preschool page: https://orders.scholastic.com/32N3RM

Happy reading!

Valentine’s Day Parties – Thursday, Feb. 12^th & Friday, Feb 13^th 

Each classroom will celebrate the holiday with special festivities on both Thursday, February 12^th, and Friday, February 13^th. Please keep an eye out for classroom-specific details about what they’ll be doing. This includes how each classroom will handle Valentine’s Day favors. 

Here are a few quick suggestions…

• Avoid edible treats. Instead, themed pencils, crayons, erasers, stickers, or other small items would make a great gift.
• Simple and small is always best.
• On the cards, sign – To: My Friend         From: Your Child’s Name
• Due to flux schedules, not all the kids know each other, but it is easier to give to everyone than to figure out who comes on which day. The classrooms will provide a total headcount for each room.
• Avoid the “Boy/Girl” Valentine trap. Allow your child to choose the Valentins they wish to give, rather than worrying about how many boys and girls there are. The kids get so much more from the reflected diversity of their peers’ interests and what they want to give.
• There is no obligation to give out Valentine’s cards/treats, but you are welcome to participate as you see fit.

Presidents’ Day – Mon., Feb. 16^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

While we don’t typically do a deep study of American history or civics as a part of the preschool experience, we are happy to celebrate two of our nation’s most influential leaders and the role presidents play in shaping and guiding our country.

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God. – George Washington

My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right. – Abraham Lincoln

Picture Days – Thurs., Feb. 20^th & Fri, Feb. 21^st

It is time to capture those adorable preschool smiles once again! Preschool Picture Days have arrived.

The preschool will host School Pictures from Julie Lilly Photography on Thursday, February 19^th, and Friday, February 20^th.  Please look out for more information from your child’s teachers about which day has been assigned to you. 

Families will receive an envelope for their child’s picture purchase the week prior to Picture Days (February 9^th-13^th). Please complete and return to the preschool office on or before Picture Day.   

Please let us know if you have any questions; we are happy to help!!

Elks Vision Screening – Tuesday, Feb. 24^th & Wednesday, Feb. 25^th

The Elks Vision Screening is a free service offered to preschool children across California and Hawaii. The screening will be held on campus, in the Art Studio, as a special event for our students. Teachers will help by guiding students and assisting throughout the process. If you want to participate in this program, please fill out a vision screening form at drop-off or pick-up at the Front Desk. Children need a Vision Screening Form to take part. Hard copies are available at the preschool.

Vision Screen Forms will be available at the preschool front desk the week of February 16th.

PCS Orchestra Visit – Thursday, Feb. 26^th

The “Big Kids” will be visiting the preschool to perform a special concert just for us! We’re always so excited to host the PCS Orchestra students, listen to their performances, and learn about their instruments. Especially since some of them used to be our preschoolers, too. From preschoolers to instrumentalists—something for our current kiddos to look forward to as they prepare to move up to the elementary campus one day.

Staying Healthy at Preschool

We want to thank all of our families for their support and understanding as we navigate the winter months and the challenges of keeping our preschool healthy and safe. A few things to keep in mind…

If you notice your child is under the weather or showing signs of illness, please exercise caution, keep them home, and monitor their condition. While most preschool illnesses are common and pass quickly, some are much more concerning, such as RSV.

State regulations also remind us that children may not attend school if they have had a fever, vomited, or had diarrhea in the last 24 hours. This means that if your child experiences any of these conditions, they must stay home from school the following day and may return the day after. For example, if they have a fever on Monday, the potential first day back would be Wednesday. The same standard applies if a child is sent home from school for any of these issues.

Please know that our team will be monitoring our kiddos, and we will contact families if we spot signs or symptoms while they’re on campus. Conversely, we appreciate parent support in our staff’s discernment regarding a child’s presence at school. Often, a doctor may clear a sick child to return to school, but they may still have minor symptoms, such as a lingering cough or runny nose.

Our team greatly appreciates parent notification when their child is out due to illness. It’s essential for tracking, informing other families if needed, and potentially preventing further spread. Those notifications also give us peace of mind and allow us to keep you in our prayers.

Summer Camp Registration

We are already thinking about those fun, sun-filled summer days, even as we enjoy all that winter (in Southern California) has to offer.

Will you join this year’s “Fun in the Sun” summer camp? If so, registration packets are now available for Preschool, Kinder Camp, and the Big Yellow House. You can use the links below to access digital copies of the Preschool and Kinder Camp Registration packets or pick up a hard copy in the preschool front office.

We look forward to the rest of the school year and the summer ahead.

CLICK HERE for the Preschool Summer Registration Packet

CLICK HERE for the Kinder Camp Registration Packet

If you have already signed up, look for more camp-specific information over the months ahead.

March 13^th – Staff In-Service PRESCHOOL CLOSED

March 24^th – PCS Association Meeting

April 3^rd – Good Friday PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 6^th – Easter Monday PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 7^th-10^th – Week of the Young Child PRESCHOOL OPENED

May 1^st – Open House MINIMUM DAY

May 4^th – 8^th – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 25^th – Memorial Day PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 27^th – Preschool Promotion (Rms 1 & 2) MINIMUM DAY

May 28^th – Last Day of School MINIMUM DAY

June 9^th – First Day of Summer Camp