News and Reminders 2027

Can you believe we are already in the last month of the school year? Time has flown by since our first week together in August. We have had a fantastic year at preschool, and we are excited about the remaining weeks we have together.

Open House – Friday, May 1st, MINIMUM DAY 12 NOON DISMISSAL

We are hosting our Open House at the preschool from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; this is a drop-by event. Each classroom will be working hard to spruce up and prepare for a visit from all of our families. We are excited to share the life and happenings of our campus and can’t wait to see everyone. This is also an excellent opportunity to visit our elementary campus, too. They will be hosting their Open House from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Preschool – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Elementary & Jr. High – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Teacher Appreciation Week – Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th

The first full week of May is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. Our fantastic teachers and staff do a tremendous job, and we look forward to showing them our gratitude.

Click Here to See the Appreciation Week Schedule

Please take a peek at your teacher’s Favorite Things Pages for inspiration, too.

Click Here to See the Teacher’s Favorite Things Pages

*Participation is entirely optional but greatly appreciated.

Preschool Chapel – Friday, May 8th

Our Fruit of the Spirit for the month of May is Goodness. In this time of reflection, we will discuss what happened after Christ rose from the tomb and how God sent us a special helper, the Holy Spirit, to guide us as we follow Jesus on our daily journeys.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

2026-2027 Preschool Licensing Packets

Get a jump on summer and the coming school year and pick up your 2026-2027 Preschool Licensing Packets at the preschool front desk starting the week of May 4th.

All families are required to complete and submit their 2026-2027 Licensing Packets by the first day of summer camp or the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Preschool Family Picnic – Saturday, May 16th

You’re invited to join us for our annual end-of-the-year picnic! Families will enjoy water play, bubble/foam machines, glitter tattoos, crafts, snow cones, popcorn, spending time with friends, meeting new families, and more. So please join us for all the fun!

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 16th, 11 AM to 1 PM
  • WHERE: PCS Field – Parking: Garfield Lot @ 1492 N. Garfield Ave.
  • COST: $5.00 (per person), includes a hot dog lunch & all activities.
  • RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 13th

Payments can be made in the Preschool Office prior to the event. A few additional tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the picnic. Cash, checks, or FACTs billing are all accepted.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic time together! 

End of the Year Pizza Parties – Friday, May 22nd & Tuesday, May 26th 

We will celebrate the end of the school year with our traditional classroom Pizza Parties. The preschool will provide pizza, but there will be classroom sign-ups for additional side items such as fruit, paper goods, and table décor. The classrooms will be sharing those sign-ups by the middle of May.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 25th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

The preschool will be closed to celebrate and remember all the brave men and women who have upheld and defended our nation here in the United States and around the world. Their service and sacrifice are greatly appreciated and deserve profound recognition and unceasing gratitude.

Thank you for your service.

Aloha Days! – Wednesday, May 27th & Thursday, May 28th – MINIMUM DAYS

We felt that aloha was the perfect sentiment for the last two days of our preschool year. So, hello to summer, goodbye to our year together, and of course, I love you.

We invite all the kids to dress in their brightest, most tropical, and Hawaiian best on Wednesday and Thursday. We will also celebrate our year’s conclusion with special photo ops at drop-off and much more.

Preschool Promotion for Rooms 1 & 2 – Wednesday, May 27th @ 6 p.m.

This year has been marvelous! It is a blessing to watch the children grow, and we are excited to celebrate the students who will be moving on to the next phase of school, whether here at PCS or beyond.

This year, we will host our traditional promotion ceremony in the auditorium on the main campus from 6 to 7 p.m. The kiddos in Rooms 1 and 2 have been rehearsing adorable songs and can hardly wait to share them.

Keep an eye out for your invitation with all the details. 

Preschool Closed – Friday, May 29th through Friday, June 5th

The preschool will be closed to students for cleaning and summer prep. However, the preschool office will be open to answer questions and help with any summer paperwork that may still need to be completed before the start of camp.

First Day of Fun in the Sun Summer Camp – Monday, June 8th 

Our first session of Fun in the Sun: Surfs Up! and Kinder Camp will kick off on Monday, June 8th. Summers at the preschool are chock-full of good times and new adventures, and we can hardly wait to get started. 

Summer Camp Registration 

It is not too late to join this year’s “Fun in the Sun” or “Kinder Camp” summer camps. We’re excited for another incredible summer together and can’t wait to see who will join the fun this year.

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 weeks ahead.

Just a friendly reminder of our Preschool Parking Lot Rules/Requests

As everyone knows, our parking lot, like our children, is small and very active. It requires patience and courtesy to ensure the safety of all our families and little ones. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

  • Busiest Times: The peak drop-off time is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. To avoid traffic, please consider dropping off your child before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:40 a.m.
  • Quick Drop-Offs: We have limited parking and many families, so please keep morning drop-offs quick.
  • Avoid Double Parking: Even if you are in a rush, please do not double-park, as it blocks others in.
  • Street Parking: If possible, consider parking on the street during peak drop-off and pick-up times to help alleviate congestion in the parking lot.
  • Child Safety: Children should stay on the sidewalk during pick-up and drop-off, except when accessing their vehicles. It’s important to remember that little ones can be difficult to see between cars.
  • Set a Good Example: Courtesy counts! We are setting an example for the children, so let’s all work together to model wonderful behavior.

May 1st – Open House (6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.): MINIMUM DAY

May 16th – Preschool Family Picnic (Saturday Event: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

May 25th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 27th – Rms 1 & 2 Preschool Promotion (7 p.m. in the PCS GYM): MINIMUM DAY

May 28th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 29th – June 5th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 8th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 3rd & 6th – CAMP CLOSED (4th of July Weekend)

July 30th – Last Day of Camp

July 31st – August 18th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 17th – Back to School Night

August 18th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 19th – First Day of School

Easter Egg Hunt!

Room 4 had a wonderful time celebrating Easter together with an egg hunt! Our friends raced around the playground, searching under bushes, in the woodchips, and checking every corner for the eggs. It was so fun to see their faces light up and share the excitement with their friends.

In the classroom, we also read about the resurrection from our Bible and reflected on God’s love and the hope it brings us.

A big thank you to our parents for bringing the eggs and helping us hide them. We are so grateful for these sweet moments and for being able to share them together!

News and Reminder 2026

We are excited for an entirely new season of fun at preschool: Hello Spring!

Easter Cross Decorating

Help us celebrate the resurrection and add to the decoration of our preschool throughout April as we observe and honor the significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday by adding a flower to our preschool cross in the parking lot.

Everyone is invited to bring a flower to place on our cross. Please stop by and gently tuck your special floral donation into the ropes that entwine it.

Preschool Chapel – Thursday, April 2nd

Our Fruit of the Spirit for April is Faithfulness. What a perfect fruit to reflect God’s plan and promise through His Son, Jesus Christ. We will read and discuss what transpired on Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Good Friday – Friday, April 3rd – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

As we reflect on the sacrifice and meaning of Good Friday, we remember…

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2

Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 5th

 24On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” 8 Then they remembered his words. Luke 24:1-8

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6

Hallelujah, He is risen!!

Easter Monday – Monday, April 6th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:16-20

Week of the Young Child – Monday, April 6th – Friday, April 10th

Every year, we celebrate the wonderful children we serve and the unique world they inhabit with exciting, week-long festivities. Each day will have its own theme and special events to look forward to. This week is a national celebration that emphasizes the importance of this fundamental and transformative stage of life. Oh, to be a young child! Parents are welcome to participate and volunteer; please check with your class to see how you can get involved.

CLICK HERE for the Week of the Young Child Daily Themes & Events

Summer Camp Registration

Will you join this year’s “Fun in the Sun” or “Kinder Camp” summer camps? We’re excited for another incredible summer together and can’t wait to see who will join the fun this year.

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.

As we cruise toward the end of the year, we wanted to share a few helpful hints, reminders, and requests.

DOORS & KIDS – Many of our kids want to be helpful by opening doors; this is great if a parent or teacher is nearby, but it can be risky if they aren’t. Our goal is to prevent accidents or injuries.

When dropping off or picking up, please make sure you are with your child before they try to open or go through any of our doors, especially those leading to our parking lot.

SIGNING IN – As a state-licensed facility, we are required to obtain physical signatures from parents and guardians at drop-off and pick-up. Please make sure you sign in and out each day. The preschool will be held responsible and may be fined for any missing signatures.

PLAYING AT PICK-UP, CLASSROOM RATIOS, AND TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES – When picking up at the end of the day, please be mindful of the other students and teachers who may still be present in the environment.

Our wonderful staff is legally responsible for the children currently signed in for the day. However, due to ratios and safety concerns, they cannot supervise children who have signed out, especially if they are from a different class. That is why we ask adults to limit their time in classrooms and when passing through our outdoor spaces, patios, and yards.

Additionally, as a licensed facility, we are not allowed to let older or younger siblings who aren’t enrolled in the preschool play in our environment during our normal hours. While siblings can come for drop-off and pick-up, they must always stay with an adult in the preschool.

Families are welcome to spend some time in the lobby to visit the turtles, browse or borrow a book from our lending library, check out the “Zany Zoo” on your way out, or enjoy the swing. When using the swing, please be mindful of the parking lot and cross traffic.

March 31st – Deadline for MVP Hours

April 3rd – Good Friday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 6th – Easter Monday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 6th – 10th – Week of the Young Child

April 6th – 10th – PCS Elementary and Jr High Spring Break

April 7th – 10th – PRESCHOOL OPEN

May 1st – Open House

May 16th – Preschool Family Picnic (Saturday Event: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

May 25th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 27th – Rms 1 & 2 Preschool Promotion (7 p.m. in the PCS GYM): MINIMUM DAY

May 28th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 29th – June 5th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 8th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 3rd & 6th – CAMP CLOSED (4th of July Weekend)

July 30th – Last Day of Camp

July 31st – August 18th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 17th – Back to School Night

August 18th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 19th – First Day of School

Room 4: March Moments

March was a busy and joy-filled month in Room 4! We worked together on puzzles, created colorful kites with Ms. Mariza, experimented with baking soda and white vinegar, and explored different insects inside the classroom! We also have been having fun styling hair in our dramatic play area and reading together after snack time.

Outside, we had so much fun playing in the water with this ongoing heat! Whether they were playing in the mud or hiding in the bushes together, they had a blast staying cool in the beating sun.

Dentists, Water-play, and Ladybugs

Last week, some dentists visited our classroom to teach us how to properly brush, floss, and take care of our precious teeth! Our kids got to participate in some dental related activities, sing, dance, and ask questions.

Some important things for our parents and kids to remember:

1. Always brush before breakfast. Bacteria in our mouths love food as much as we do, and after they’re done feasting, they excrete acid (or leave acid behind, on our teeth), which damages our pearly whites, and can ultimately lead to cavities.

2. Brush in circular motions. Also, up, down, and side to side. See video for reference.

3. Brush for two minutes — no less. Put on your favorite song and brush along to it! It’s important we give the fluoride enough time to eliminate all the germs before we rinse. Another tip: don’t gargle water, just let the fluoride do its thing!

We learned about good and bad foods, or healthy and unhealthy foods. We did an activity to show foods that hurt our teeth, and foods that benefit our teeth. Healthy foods include meat and crunchy vegetables and some not so healthy foods are donuts and ice cream. Soft and sugary foods cause cavities — brush right after consumption!

Outdoor Fun in the Sun

Here are some pictures of water play on the yard, and some fairies, ladybugs, and butterflies also.

Thank you, God, for this blessed weather, the breeze, the happiness of the children, their and our health, and for sunshine! Stay blessed, hydrated, and happy!

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MARCH INTO SPACE

We got our inspiration from our African American History book of Mae Jemison. We also read books about planets written by Stacy McAnulty.

“WHO LOVES THEIR TEETH”
A VISIT FROM DR. Christine Aquino DDS, To celebrate! Pediatric Dentistry.
The story of St. Patrick is also an excellent time to talk about the call to spread the gospel to the world.

Friendly Reminders 2026

Just a friendly reminder of our Preschool Parking Lot Rules/Requests

As everyone knows, our parking lot, like our children, is small and very active. It requires patience and courtesy to ensure the safety of all our families and little ones. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

  • Busiest Times: The peak drop-off time is from 8:00 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. To avoid traffic, please consider dropping off your child before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:40 a.m.
  • Quick Drop-Offs: We have limited parking and many families, so please keep morning drop-offs quick.
  • Avoid Double Parking: Even if you are in a rush, please do not double-park, as it blocks others in and compounds parking issues.
  • Street Parking: If possible, consider parking on the street during peak drop-off and pick-up times to help alleviate congestion in the parking lot.
  • Child Safety: Children should stay on the sidewalk during pick-up and drop-off, except when accessing their vehicles. It’s important to remember that little ones can be difficult to see between cars.
  • Set a Good Example: Courtesy counts! We are setting an example for the children, so let’s all work together to model wonderful behavior.

Thank you for helping us keep our little ones safe, healthy, and happy!

Middle of March Madness

Spring is here! And also summer! LA’s heat wave hit us like a ton of bricks but we’ve got ice packs – literally. While there is a heat warning in effect, you can rest assured we three are extremely mindful of the temperature, monitoring every student’s water intake, and are encouraging them to play in or with water to help them keep cool. Fortunately, the heat breaks on soon — this Friday, March 20. 

Here are some photos of the carefully crafted spaces developed by Ms. Gwen, Ms. Liah, and Ms. Kira, and the kids in action.

Small Group Activities 

This week Ms. Kira curated a host of fun activities for our kiddos, including science projects, journaling, and fine-motor practice worksheets. 


* Turquoise Butterflies *

Ms. Kira discussed the life cycle of plants, and presented images and an activity to really nail it in. 

* Purple Dragons *

Ms. Ray discussed the anatomy of certain bugs, arachnids, and other species. Questions discussed and things deliberated upon, including but not limited to: how many legs does a bug have; what makes a spider different from a bug; what’s invertebrate? Bugs and insects mentioned: ladybugs, spiders, ants, etc.

The next day Ms. Ray did an HEA activity with the students, further discussing Jingles, Poems, and Rhymes.

* Pink Unicorns *

Ms. Alyisa did a Saint Patrick’s Day inspired activity involving tempera paint sticks, markers, and green paper. Many kids opted to draw a rainbow with some treasure at the end. Some discussion about what St. Patty’s Day is truly about took place (evangelism!). 

The next day Ms. Alyisa observed as the kids tried their hand at cutting straight lines up. This activity, along with many other projects we have completed in class, will be available for appraising at the end of the school year, in their portfolios. I must mention, our class has greatly progressed when it comes to cutting, writing, or doing small tasks with their fingers/hands. 

Please, continue to dress your child in porous clothing, put ice in their water bottles, and sunscreen on their faces! Also, the mosquitos are back and biting. If your child does not have their own personal bug spray, please supply us with some – we apply it before going outside each day. 

Stay hydrated!

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