Author: PCSPreschool

New and Reminders 2024

Can you believe that it’s already March? We are about to spring into spring and can hardly wait to see what hatches around the preschool.

Mid-Year Developmental Profiles

Classrooms have sent out our mid-year reports via email for all the kiddos. Be sure to take a look. Teachers will happily chat with parents who want to discuss the year’s progress and future.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Saturday, March 2nd

Did you know Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham using only 50 words?

Published in 1960, the book originated as a wager between Random House publisher/co-founder Bennett Cerf and Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.  “Bennett Cerf bet me I couldn’t write a book using 50 words or less, and I wanted to show him that I could,” Dr. Seuss.

Over the past 60 years, Dr. Seuss’ books and stories have shaped and continue to impact early childhood literature. We will celebrate him and his contributions at preschool by reading several of his books this year. Thank you, Dr. Seuss, for firing our imaginations and our love of rhyme and introducing us to the worlds inside of books.

MAKE-UP Picture Days – Monday, March 4th

Did you miss our first picture days, or are you hoping for a redo? Make-up Picture Day will be our last chance to capture those preschool smiles officially. Please let us know if you need your picture taken by stopping by the front desk.

*Tuesday/Thursday friends are welcome to drop by and take their pictures, too.

Preschool Chapel – Friday, March 8th

Our Fruit of the Spirit for March is Gentleness. We will explore what it means to be gentle and read the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

As it is March, we will also discuss St. Patrick, his ministry, and how he used the clover to explain the nature of the trinity, three in one. Chapel is always a wonderful time spent together in worship, fellowship, and the praise of the Lord.

Teacher In-Service Day – Monday, March 11th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

Our last Teacher In-service Day of the year. These days are crucial and provide 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 we do in service to the children and families.

The main campus will be CLOSED for their Mini-Spring Break on Monday, March 11th, and Tuesday, March 12th.

PRESCHOOL OPEN – Tuesday, March 12th

Summer Camp Registration – DUE: Friday, March 15th

Will you be joining us for our Preschool Fun in the Sun or Kinder Camp this year?

If so, be sure to turn in your summer camp registration forms ASAP. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the fun at the preschool this summer and to divide your summer tuition into two payments.

Click Here for:

Preschool Fun in the Sun Registration

Kinder Camp

*Hard copies of our summer registration packets are available in the preschool lobby.

St. Patrick’s Day – Sunday, March 17th

With a touch of the blarney, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with leprechauns, shamrocks, and so much more. The story of St. Patrick is also an excellent time to talk about the call to spread the gospel to the world.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

March 29th – Good Friday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 1st – Easter Monday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 1st – 5th – PCS Main Campus Spring Break

April 2nd – 5th – PRESCHOOL OPEN & Week of the Young Child

April 12th – Deadline for MVP Hours

May 10th – Open House

May 11th – PCS Gala

May 18th – Preschool Family Picnic

May 27th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 29th – Preschool Promotion: MINIMUM DAY

May 30th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 31st – June 7th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 10th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 4th & 5th – CAMP CLOSED

August 1st – Last Day of Camp

August 2nd – August 20th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 19th – Back to School Night

August 20th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 21st – First Day of School

News and Reminders 2024

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

FUN RUN – Friday, February 2nd 

The preschool is thrilled to participate in this year’s FUN RUN event!

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 2nd from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

WHERE: The PCS Field or Auditorium

Tuesday/Thursday, friends are welcome to join us, with a parent, for the event itself.

All the kiddos will have a special FUN RUN shirt to wear on the day of the event. To avoid any mishaps with the t-shirts, classrooms will hold onto the T-shirts and put them on the children the day of. Tuesday/Thursday friends will have the option of taking their T-shirts home on Thursday.

Parents are welcome to join us for the FUN RUN by coming to the preschool prior to the event and walking over with the kiddos or by signing in through the main campus front office and meeting us at the field. MVP Hours are available for helping at the FUN RUN.

The children will be encouraged but not required to run/participate. 

Preschool Chapel – Thursday, February 8th

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 the love of God for each of us and our love for Him and each other.

1 John 4:7-12

Valentine’s Day Parties – Tues., Feb. 13th & Wed., Feb 14th 

Each classroom will celebrate the holiday with special festivities on both Tuesday, February 13th, and Wednesday, February 14th. Please be sure to keep a look 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 be a great gift idea.
  • 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 head count for each room.
  • Avoid the “Boy/Girl” Valentine trap. Allow your child to select the Valentine’s they wish to give instead of worrying about how many boys and girls there are. The kids get so much more out of the reflected diversity of their peers’ interests and the things 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.

Teacher In-service Day – Fri., Feb. 16th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

Teacher In-service Days are crucial and provide 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 to the children and families.

Presidents’ Day – Mon., Feb. 19th – 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 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 – Wed., Feb. 21st & Thurs., Feb. 22nd

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 Wednesday, February 21st, and Thursday, February 22nd. Your child will be photographed only on the listed days. 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 purchases the week before Picture Days (February 12th-16th). 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!!

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 displaying any signs or symptoms of potential 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 if your child experiences any of these conditions, they must stay home from school the following day and may return to school the day after. For example, if they have a fever on Monday, the potential first day back would be Wednesday. The same standard holds true if a child is sent home from school with 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, sick children may be cleared by a doctor to return to school but may present 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.

News and Reminders 2024

Happy New Year! We are so excited to be back together at preschool in 2024. Here are a few quick reminders about what we will look forward to this month.

Preschool Chapel – Friday, Jan. 12th

This month’s chapel will focus on the visit of the magi as well as revisiting the details of the nativity story. So often, we see depictions of the magi worshiping Jesus at the stable, but it took them a whole additional year to find him! We can’t wait to explore the story and see what other details we are able to parse out regarding their auspicious arrival and the gifts they bring.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mon., Jan. 15th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

We will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with the rest of the nation, by taking the day to remember and reflect on his service and sacrifice.

At the preschool, we approach the concept of social justice at an age-appropriate level by acknowledging the meaningful contributions of historical figures such as MLK but more specifically by reflecting on the love and nature of God. God teaches us that we are all created in His image (Gen. 1:26), that we are all one in Christ Jesus (Eph. 5:21), that we are called to stand for others (Prob. 31:8-9), and most importantly, to love God and each other. (Matt. 22:37-39, John 15:12).

Moonlight Magic – Fri., Jan. 19th

We are having our first Moonlight Magic event since 2020. This is a chance for parents to have a night out and for the preschoolers to have a pajama party! The event follows our preschool day from 6 to 9 pm.

Information and registration forms were sent out prior to our Christmas break by Mrs. Allen, the director of the BYH. Still, additional forms and information can be found in the preschool lobby.

BYH registration is closed, but the preschool will accept forms until Friday, January 12th. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served.

Snow Days – Thurs., Jan. 25th & Fri., Jan. 26th

We are excited to announce an on-site field trip to the snow this winter! Starting Thursday, January 25th, we are turning the yard into a winter wonderland with snow! The snow will be provided by an outside company, Arctic Glacier, specializing in snow/ice events. Each classroom will have an opportunity to explore the frosty fun as an extension of their classroom’s yard time.

We recommend bundling up your little ones on those days and sending snow-appropriate clothes, footwear, and extra clothes to change into after the event.

*This event will be postponed if the forecast calls for rain on either of our planned days.

Coming soon…

Picture Days – Wednesday, Feb. 21st & Thursday, Feb. 22nd

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 Wednesday, Feb. 21st, and Thursday, Feb. 22nd. Your child will be photographed only on one of the days. Please look out for more information from your child’s teachers about which day has been assigned to your kiddo. 

News and Reminders 2023

Grandparent’s Day – Friday, December 8th – MINIMUM DAY: NOON DISMISSAL

Rooms 1 & 2 will perform with the upper campus in our auditorium, while Rooms 3, 4, & 5 will present at the preschool.

All Grandparents should plan on parking at our Garfield Parking Lot located at 1492 N Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91104.

The preschool parking lot will be reserved for handicapped parking and drop-off/pick-up only.

Rooms 1 & 2 Grandparents

  • Head straight to the auditorium.
  • Auditorium doors open at 9:30 a.m.
  • The program will start at 10:00 a.m.
  • The performance will end at roughly 10:45 a.m., giving grandparents with children in Rooms 3, 4, or 5 the time to walk to the preschool.  
  • Grandparents of our Room 1 & 2 friends will be able to visit with their students in their classrooms at 11 a.m.
  • Grandparents with kiddos in both Rooms 1 or 2 and Rooms 3, 4, or 5, will also have a chance to visit the classrooms post Rooms 3, 4, & 5’s performance at 11:30 a.m.

Rooms 3, 4, & 5 Grandparents

  • Head straight to the preschool.
  • Preschool doors will open at 10:00 a.m. for grandparents to visit the classrooms.
  • The program will start at 11:00 a.m.

This is a MINIMUM DAY; Grandparents are welcome to take students post-performances. If a grandparent or other adult will pick up your kiddo, please use the link below to fill out our Grandparents Day 2023 – Pick Up form. Children will only be released to grandparents or other adults with permission from parents.

CLICK HERE: GRANDPARENT’S DAY 2023 – PICK UP FORM

*Please be sure to complete this form by Wednesday, December 6th.

Tuesday/Thursday students welcome. Please speak to the teachers if you want to participate in the performance.

Happy Birthday, Jesus! – FRIDAY, December 8th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday, Jesus is an EVENING EVENT; this annual preschool tradition will occur on the PCS main campus in the auditorium. Each classroom has been preparing seasonal songs to share with our families.

Event Schedule:

  • 5:30 PM – Students are dropped off to be organized, and auditorium doors open.
    • Rooms 4 & 5 will be dropped off in the auditorium’s lobby.
    • Rooms 1, 2, & 3 will be dropped off in the kindergarten classrooms.
    • Parents continue into the auditorium to find seats.
  • 6:00 PM – Preschool performance.
  • 6:45 PM – Cookie decorating and fellowship time.
  • 7:30 PM – Event ends.

Each classroom will be hosting cookie decorating tables. This is a beautiful way to earn MVP hours. Room Parents will send details of how you can help support by donating supplies, setting up, cleaning up, or helping monitor/host during decorating. (Volunteer MVP hours will be doubled at this event, i.e., working ½ an hour counts as 1 hour.)  

Parking: Garfield Parking Lot located at 1492 N Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91104.

We will also be parking on the PCS field.

Preschool Christmas Chapel – Thursday, December 14th

It is time for our Preschool Christmas chapel! All the classes will gather to worship and experience the Nativity Story with Mr. Tim. This is one of our favorite chapels of the year as we remember the reason for the season.

PJs and Hot Cocoa Days – Tuesday, December 19th & Wednesday, December 20th

One of our beloved Christmas traditions at preschool is 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 an entire class of friends, and it makes for a beautiful time together.

Wednesday, December 20th – MINIMUM DAY: NOON DISMISSAL

Thursday, December 21st through Friday, January 5th

From our preschool family to yours…

May your Christmas season be filled with love, light, and laughter as you gather together with family and friends to enjoy festive traditions, remember those we love, create memories, and celebrate the reason for the season. We pray blessings over everyone during the holiday break and look forward to being together again in the New Year.

In His service and with deep, heartfelt love,

Pasadena Christian Preschool

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2:8-14

Monday, January 8th – Preschool Resumes

Thursday, January 25th & Friday, January 26th – SNOW DAYS!

News and Reminders 2023

End of Daylight Savings – Sunday, Nov. 5th

It is time for us to reset our clocks as we “Fall Back” by one hour. This small change will have an impact on our kiddos, from emotional drop-offs to concerns about how dark it gets while they’re still at school. The classrooms will discuss the time change, and we are prepared to support the children as they adjust.

As it gets darker/colder earlier, we will be transitioning from afternoons spent in the yard and on the patios to inside the classrooms.

End of the Day Classrooms:

Older Pod – Rm 2 for Rm 1 & 2 Friends (Rm 3 will remain in their own room.)

Younger Pod – Rm 4 for Rm 4 & 5 Friends

Preschool Chapel – Friday, Nov. 10th

This month’s chapel will focus on the story of Noah’s Ark. The children adore this story and its emphasis on family, animals, and listening to God. We can hardly wait to worship and praise God together.

Veterans Day – Friday, Nov. 10th

PRESCHOOL OPEN

The preschool will be open for Veterans Day. We are thankful and eternally grateful to all the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and the families that support them. We will be honoring their sacrifice and service with the kiddos on campus.

Fire Station Visit – Tuesday, November 14th

We are having a special visit from our Local Fire Station. They will be making a stop at the preschool with the truck, crew, and a few surprises. We can hardly wait to see it all in person. Hurry, hurry, drive the firetruck!

One of our favorite preschool firefighter songs is Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck.

Click Here for the lyrics.

Farm Days – Friday, Nov. 17th

Older Pod Field Trip to Underwood Family Farms

Mark your calendars! Rooms 1, 2, & 3 will be going on our traditional fall field trip to Underwood Family Farm this year; yay!

Information, permission slips, and parent sign-ups are available at the preschool front desk.

Younger Pod On-site Field Trip

We will continue the Harvest celebration on-site for Rooms 4 & 5 with a visit from a few animal pals.

*If you are a Tuesday/Thursday family, please be sure to speak with your classroom teachers and the preschool office regarding how you can join in our farm day fun.

Stone Soup Days – Monday, Nov. 20th & Tuesday, Nov. 21st  

Stone Soup Days are one of the most significant 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 beautiful preschool annual tradition.

Wednesday, November 22nd

MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL

The day before our Preschool Thanksgiving Break is a Minimum Day. Therefore, the preschool will close promptly at 12 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break – Thursday, November 23rd – Friday, November 24th

PRESCHOOL CLOSED

The preschool will be closed for Thanksgiving Break in the second half of the 4th week of November. We hope and pray that everyone has a fantastic time off, reflecting 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 coming year. Amen.

Speech and Language Screenings – Wednesday, November 29th

Speech and language pathologists from Jabberdogs will provide screenings for receptive and expressive language, voice, articulation, and fluency at the preschool for $35. If you are interested in participating, please complete and return the Permission Slip by Friday, November 17th. (Permission slips are available at the preschool front desk.)

Grandparent’s Day – Friday, December 8th

MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL

The Room 1 & 2 kiddos will perform specially prepared songs along with the upper campus in our auditorium, while Rooms 3, 4, & 5 will present at the preschool. The Grandparents/Special Visitors will also have a chance to check out the classrooms and even take their student with them at the end of our event, with parent permission.

Happy Birthday, Jesus! – FRIDAY, December 8th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday Jesus is an EVENING EVENT; this annual preschool tradition will take place on the PCS main campus in the auditorium. Each classroom will be preparing seasonal songs to share with our families. It is such a treat to see the kiddos perform as we ring in the season together as a preschool family.

News and Reminders 2023

Hello Everyone,

We have so much to do and look forward to in October…

Oh my gosh…we need squash!

We are collecting pumpkins, squash, and gourds of all shapes and sizes in the preschool lobby the week of October 2nd and creating our very own Preschool Pumpkin Patch!

If you would like to contribute, every $20 donation counts towards 1 hour of MVP.

After we refresh the preschool on Parent Site Work Day, Saturday, October 7th, we will redistribute all our squash across the campus from the Outdoor Classroom to Rooms 1 through 5.

Thanks to everyone who has already donated! We can’t wait to see how big our Pumpkin Patch will become.

Preschool Chapel – Thursday, October 5th

Our second chapel of the year is here! For our first chapel together, we focused on the Creation Story. We are now moving on to Adam and Eve and discussing the power of choices, consequences, and God’s love.

Our Chapel Overview

Parent Site Work Day – Saturday, October 7th 

Parent Site Work Day is just around the corner!

Don’t miss out on your chance to help our preschool, build community, and earn those MVP hours.

There are two ways to participate in this year’s event.

  1. Donate materials/supplies. (Every $20 spent is worth 1 hr. of MVP.)
  2. Help at the event. (Psst…volunteering to work at this event is worth double hours. Work 2 and receive 4. 😉) 

We will clean classrooms, power wash the patios, add sand and woodchips, and more. Please use the SignUp.com link below to join in all the fun.

We’re using SignUp.com to organize. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/KLRdmBA  

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.

Teacher In-Service Day – Friday, October 13th 

It is time for a teacher in-service day. These days are crucial and provide 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 we do in service to the children and families.

The Great ShakeOut – Thursday, October 19th

Once again, the main campus and preschool will participate in the Great California ShakeOut. This will be a full earthquake drill involving practicing “Bunnies in the Hole,” aka duck & cover, and a muster onto the main campus for an official headcount.

The elementary/junior high will also be involved in a pantomime of pretend injuries and other disaster-related activities. The preschoolers, however, will muster on the big field grass, where we will read books, sing songs, and possibly have a snack before returning to the preschool campus to resume our day.

Parent-Teacher Conferences – Friday, October 20th

Fall Conferences are here! We will sit down to discuss the kiddos and all we’ve done and plans for the days ahead. Please use the classroom links below to find your classroom information and sign-ups.

Room 1 Click Here

Room 2 Click Here

Room 3 Click Here

Room 4 Click Here

Room 5 Click Here

Childcare will be provided for all our current preschoolers. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accommodate sibling care at this time.

Candid Student Photos – Tues., Oct. 24th & Wed., Oct. 25th

They’re back! We will once again be taking Candid Photos of all the kiddos at the preschool this year. These photos are different from traditional school photos as they are meant to catch the kids in action. Our photographer, Adrea Scheidler, is a PCS mom with many years of experience capturing those adorable preschool smiles. Once photos have been taken, Ms. Adrea will provide families with individual links for viewing and purchasing options.

Apple Pumpkin Days – Monday, October 30th – Tuesday, October 31st

Our annual tradition of Apple Pumpkin Days is just around the corner. We will celebrate this year’s harvest season during the last week of October with unique themed books, activities, and treats. Watch for emails from your classroom teachers or Room Parents about how you can help support this fun-filled fall tradition.

Communication – Emails, phone calls, Procare messages…

We work hard at staying connected and will do our best to respond to parent communications during our regular operation hours from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.

While parents are welcome to send us emails, Procare messages, or leave voicemails at any time, outside of emergencies, our staff will respond once they are on campus.

Volunteering at the Preschool

Will you be volunteering on campus this year?

If you are planning on helping out in the classroom or during a special event, we will need a signed Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement on file for you.

Click Here to view the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement.

Hard copies are available in the Preschool Office.

Older Pod Field Trip to Underwood Family Farms – Friday, Nov. 17th

Mark your calendars! Rooms 1, 2, & 3 will be going on our traditional fall field trip to Underwood Family Farm this year, yay! It has been three years since we have enjoyed this fantastic outing, and we can’t wait. More details will be released throughout the month.

Rooms 4 & 5 will enjoy Farm Days on-site with special farm animal guests.