
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
