Hello preschool artist! I wanted to share this package filled with art projects, stories and songs you can do and explore over winter break. Wishing you a safe and wonderful Merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see you in the New Year 2021. –Ms. Monica
“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.”
Anni Albers
Christmas Time is here!!! We are very excited for all that will happen over the three weeks we are together in December. Here are a few quick reminders about what we will be looking forward too.
Grandparent’s Day – December 11th – FULL DAY of PRESCHOOL
This year we aren’t able to celebrate our grandparents as we normally would be inviting them to visit us on campus but we will be working on a special surprise to share with them. Since our esteemed elders won’t be on campus to visit and take the children with them, we have opted to extend our day to a normal full day of preschool. Next year, Lord willing, we will return to the customary minimum day that permits grandparents to visit and take students as well as allow staff to setup for Happy Birthday Jesus the following day.
Happy Birthday Jesus! – Wednesday, December 9th & Thursday, December 10th
We will be celebrating Happy Birthday Jesus with student only school festivities this season. As always, each classroom has selected a couple of holiday songs to present but this year we will be sharing them by means of virtual performance. The children will perform their songs here at the preschool, we will record each classroom, and share their special Christmas jingles via the Preschool Blog.
It is our prayer that by this time next year, we will all be together again for our usual Saturday, full family, event.
PJs and Hot Cocoa Days – Thursday, December 17th & Friday, December 18th
One of our favorite Christmas traditions at preschool are our PJs and Hot Cocoa Days! We love getting cozy and watching a classic Christmas short such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas or Charlie Brown’s Christmas Special. Add a little popcorn, a warm cup of cocoa, and a class full of friends and it makes for a wonderful time together.
Preschool Christmas Chapel – Friday, December 18th
On our last day together prior to the Christmas break, we will celebrate the reason for the season in our traditional preschool Christmas chapel. The classes will each enjoy an individual chapel time with me, Mr. Tim.
Friday, December 18th – MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL
Monday, December 21st through Monday, January 4th
From our preschool family to yours…
We wish you a bright and merry Christmas break, may your time away be blessed and full of seasonal family fun! We can’t wait to see everyone again in the New Year.
Tuesday, January 5th – Preschool Resumes
Dear Friends and Families,
This year has brought challenges like we have never seen before but even in the midst of them, we give thanks. We are thankful for everyone who calls Pasadena Christian Preschool home. We are thankful for being able to be together within our individual classrooms. We are thankful for traditions like Stone Soup Days. We are thankful for God’s continued blessings and protection. Above all though, we are thankful for God’s presence on our campus.
We pray that however your family celebrates this Thanksgiving, that you would be blessed with love, comfort, and protection now and in the year to come. Thank you for being a part of our Pasadena Christian Preschool family. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Break and we can’t wait to see everyone on Monday, November 30th!
Blessings,
Mr. Tim
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalms 118:1
Preschool Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Nov. 23rd to Friday, Nov. 27th
For those of who are still trying to find ways to deal with the ongoing mosquito issue, please check out this information shared with us by the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control in the link below.
Vector Control recently visited our site as well as the surrounding houses/apartment buildings. While they didn’t find any breading hot spots, that doesn’t mean that mosquitoes don’t continue to be a nuisance and issue for many of us. For more information and resources you can visit www.SGVmosquito.org/about-repellents.
November is full of so many things from autumn leaves, squash, farm fun, concepts of gratitude/thankfulness as well as times spent with family and loved ones. It is the family theme that inspires this months Bible focus on Noah’s Ark. Noah’s Ark is the prefect story for preschool to discuss the concepts of talking/listening to God, family, and of course animals. The children had a wonderful time singing “Rise & Shine” and “This is the Day” along with reading from our children’s rhyming Bible.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2
Stay in the know and don’t miss out on the amazing things happening on campus this month.
Farm Days – Wednesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 12th
We will be continuing the Harvest celebration with on-site farm themed activities for all the children over these two days. Songs, stories, games, and possibly some special animal visitors.
Veteran’s Day – Friday, November 13th
SCHOOL CLOSED
Veteran’s Day falls on Wednesday, November 11th this year so the preschool has elected to observe it on Friday, November 13th. We are so thankful and eternally grateful to all the men and women who have served our country and look forward to honoring both their sacrifice and service.
Stone Soup Days – Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th
Stone Soup Days are one of the biggest preschool events of the year. Based on the beloved children’s book, Stone Soup, each child brings a vegetable/food item to class to contribute to the community/class pot of soup. Your classroom teachers or Room Parents will let you know the details of how you can pitch-in and be a part of this wonderful preschool annual tradition.
Thanksgiving Break – Monday, Nov. 23rd to Friday, Nov. 27th
SCHOOL CLOSED
The preschool will be closed for Thanksgiving Break on the 4th week of November. We hope and pray that everyone has a fantastic time off reflecting, even during these difficult times, on what they are thankful for.
From our preschool family to yours’…
May God continue to bless, protect, guide, and grace you all with His presence, mercy, and love now and in the year to come, Amen.
We have been so blessed to have special guests virtually visit our classroom over the last couple days. The children have loved hearing stories read to us by our classroom families. Apple Pumpkin Days are the best!
Room 3 is having a fantastic time exploring the Autumn season with fun filled songs, poems, and books that revolve around the seasons most notable symbols, leaves and squash.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Everywhere you look in our Outdoor Classroom, you can’t deny that the Autumn season is upon us. The children are having a fantastic time exploring all the various squash as well as utilizing fall themed colors in art.
11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so.
Genesis 1:11
Stay in the know and don’t miss out on any of the exciting things happening on campus this month.
Parent – Teacher Conferences – Friday, October 30th
Have you signed-up for your Parent – Teacher Conference? If you haven’t, it’s not too late to do so via our SignUp.com classroom pages. Mr. Tim will be happy email you the link to your specific classroom page upon request.
Scholastic Book Orders – DUE: Wednesday, October 28th
We are very happy to announce that we will be continuing with our Scholastic Book orders this year! This past week we sent home a paper flyer in “backpack mail” with details of how you can be a part of the program but just in case you missed it, I’m attaching a PDF version of the form below.
All orders will be made online this year a shipped directly to your home. What fun! Keep an eye out for teacher wish lists as we love to replenish our well-loved preschool library too.
Hand Print Fundraiser – October 2020
It’s not too late to leave your mark on our preschool! Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary by adding to the beautiful mosaic of families who have come before and left their indelible mark on our preschool. Handprint Tiles are still available for purchase through the Preschool Front Desk.
Apple Pumpkin Days – Monday, October 26Th – Wednesday, October 28th
Our annual tradition of Apple Pumpkin Days is just around the corner. We will be celebrating this year’s harvest season during the last week of October with special themed books, activities, and treats. Be sure to watch for emails from your classroom teachers or Room Parents about how you can help support this fun filled fall tradition.
Teacher In-Service Day – Thursday, October 29th
It is time for our first teacher in-service day of the school year. These days are crucial and provided us the much needed time for training, planning, preparation, and cleaning that can’t be achieved while the children are on campus. We are grateful for these opportunities to grow and improve all that we do in service of the children and families.
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