We are excited to join forces with Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child once again this year! Informational flyers have been distributed in the parent mailboxes, and we encourage you to contribute by bringing completed boxes to the Thanksgiving Tree in the preschool lobby. Together, we can share the message of God’s love and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children around the world!

*Preprinted Shoeboxes are available at the preschool front desk while supplies last.

End of Daylight Savings – Sunday, Nov. 2^nd

It’s time to reset our clocks as we “Fall Back” by one hour. This minor adjustment can affect our kids, leading to emotional drop-offs and concerns about how dark it gets while they’re still at school. Classrooms will address the time change, and we are ready to support the children as they adjust to this shift.

As the days grow darker and colder earlier, we will transition from spending afternoons outdoors in the yard and on patios to spending them inside the classrooms.

End of the Day Classrooms:

Older Pod – Rm 1 for Rm 1 & 2

Younger Pod – Rm 5 for Rm 4 & 5 Friends (Rm 3 will remain in their room.)

Toddlers – Toddler A for all our toddler friends.

Preschool Chapel – Friday, Nov. 7^th

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 eagerly await the opportunity to worship and praise God together.

Veterans Day – Tuesday, Nov. 11^th

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, as well as to the families who support them. We will honor their sacrifice and service with the kids on campus.

Special Event: TK/Kindergarten Preview Day – Thursday, Nov. 13^th

Calling all Room 1 & 2 families! Here is your chance to check out the main campus and see the TK and Kindergarten in action. This special Preview Day is exclusively for Pasadena Preschool families. Use the button below for more information and to RSVP.

Farm Day – Friday, Nov. 21^st

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!

Physical copies of our trip information letter and permission slips have been distributed through classroom mailboxes. Parent sign-ups for driving and/or chaperoning are available in the classrooms near the sign-in/out logs.

Younger Pod & Toddlers On-site Field Trip

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

*If you are a Tuesday/Thursday family, you are welcome to join the fun, but please be sure to speak with your classroom teachers and the preschool office so we can include you in our daily counts.

*Parent participation in Farm Day does count toward MVP hours.

Stone Soup Days – Monday, Nov. 24^th & Tuesday, Nov. 25^th  

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 how you can pitch in and be a part of this beautiful preschool annual tradition.

Wednesday, November 26^th  

MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL

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

Thanksgiving Break – Thursday, November 27^th – Friday, November 28^th

PRESCHOOL CLOSED

The preschool will be closed for Thanksgiving Break in the second half of the 4^th 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…

We are thankful for many things, including love, laughter, and the joy that children bring.

For the hugs and tears, and the bumps we encounter along the way, we are grateful for each new day.

We thank the Lord for His unending love and for the gifts we receive from above.

We also thank Him for the gift of you and for all the wonderful things you say and do.

May God bless you on this Thanksgiving Day. We are truly grateful that you chose our preschool and came to play.

Blessings,
Pasadena Christian Preschool

Speech and Language Screenings – TBA

Speech and language pathologists from Jabberdogs will conduct screenings for receptive and expressive language, voice, articulation, and fluency at the preschool. Once we confirm the screening dates, permission slips will be available at the preschool front desk.

Grandparents’ Day – Friday, December 12^th

MINIMUM DAY: NOON DISMISSAL

Rooms 1 and 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. Our toddlers will host special guests and Grandparents in the toddler classrooms and yard. The Grandparents and Special Visitors will also have the opportunity to check out the classrooms and even take their student with them at the end of our event, with parent permission.

Happy Birthday, Jesus! – SATURDAY, December 13^th, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Happy Birthday, Jesus is a SATURDAY MORNING EVENT. This annual tradition will take place at the preschool and at the PCS main campus, in the auditorium.

From 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., we will host craft activities in all of our preschool classrooms and patios. Children and families are welcome to visit each room to make/create a Christmas craft to take.

At 10:45 a.m., all parents and family members will drop off their preschoolers in their classrooms and then proceed to the auditorium to find seats for our “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” performance. Each classroom has been preparing seasonal songs to share with families. Seeing the kiddos perform as we celebrate the season together as a preschool family is such a joy.

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 wonderful year at preschool, and we are excited about what is still to come in the weeks ahead.

Open House – Friday, May 2^nd, MINIMUM DAY 12 NOON DISMISSAL

We are excited to invite you to our Open House at the preschool, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to come by at your convenience and bring the whole family. Each classroom is working hard to prepare for our families’ visits, and we look forward to sharing what’s been happening on our campus.

Additionally, this is a great opportunity to explore our elementary campus, which will be hosting its Open House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including an Art Show in the school auditorium featuring work from all our preschoolers. We hope to see everyone there!

Teacher Appreciation Week – Monday, May 5^th through Friday, May 9^th

The first whole 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 9^th

For May, our Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness. We will explore what occurred after Christ rose from the tomb and how God sent a special helper, the Holy Spirit, to guide us in following Jesus.

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

2025-2026 Preschool Licensing Packets

Get a jump on summer and the upcoming school year by picking up your 2025-2026 Preschool Licensing Packets at the preschool front desk starting the week of May 12^th.

All families must complete and return their 2025-2026 Licensing Packets by the first day of the 2025 summer camp or the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Preschool Family Picnic – Saturday, May 17^th

You’re invited to join us for our annual end-of-the-year picnic! Families will enjoy water play, 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 17^th, 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 14^th
  • Click Here for the PICNIC RSVP Form

Payments can be made in the Preschool Office prior to the event. A limited number of 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 23^rd & Tuesday, May 27^th 

We will celebrate the end of the school year with our traditional classroom Pizza Parties. Of course, 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 share those sign-ups around the middle of May.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 26^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

The preschool will be closed to celebrate and remember all the brave men and women who have and continue to uphold and defend 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 28^th & Thursday, May 29^th – 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 the conclusion of our year with special photo opportunities at drop-off and much more.

Preschool Promotion for Rooms 1 & 2 – Wednesday, May 28^th @ 6PM

This year has been amazing! 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 their education, whether here at PCS or beyond.  

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

Keep your eyes peeled for your invitation, which will include all the details. 

Preschool Closed – Friday, May 30^th through Friday, June 6^th

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

First Day of Fun in the Sun Summer Camp – Monday, June 9^th 

Our first session of Fun in the Sun: Deep Sea Discovery! and Kinder Camp will kick off on Monday, June 9^th. Summers at the preschool are chock-full of good times and new adventures, and we can hardly wait to get started. 

Summer Camp Registration 

Will you join this year’s Fun in the Sun or Kinder Camp? If so, please submit your registration forms as soon as possible. Spaces are filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun at preschool this summer.

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

1. Please drive carefully, keeping an eye on speed and kiddos in the lot.
2. Children should be directed to stay on the sidewalk during pick-up and drop-off except when accessing their vehicles. Little people are very hard to spot between cars.
3. Our lot’s limited spaces make quick drop-offs and pick-ups ideal.

Thanks for helping us keep our little ones safe, healthy, and happy.

May 2^nd – Open House

May 17^th – Preschool Family Picnic

May 26^th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 28^th – Preschool Promotion: MINIMUM DAY

May 29^th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 30^th – June 6^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 9^th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 4^th – CAMP CLOSED

July 31^st – Last Day of Camp

August 1^st – August 19^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 18^th – Back to School Night

August 19^th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 20^th – First Day of School

News & Reminders

It’s hard to believe it’s already the last month of the school year! We feel so blessed to have been together since August and are excited by everything we will do over the next four weeks of May.

End of the Year Pizza Parties – Monday, May 24^th & Tuesday, May 25^th 

The last week of preschool will kick off with our traditional classroom Pizza Parties. Pizza will be provided by the preschool but there will be classroom sign-ups for additional side items such as fruit, paper goods, and even table décor. The classrooms will be sharing those sign-ups towards the middle of May.

Aloha Days! – Wednesday, May 26^th & Thursday, May 27^th – MINIMUM DAYS

For our last two days of preschool this year, we felt that aloha was the perfect sentiment. Hello to summer, goodbye to our year together, and of course I love you. On both Wednesday and Thursday we invite all the kids to dress in their brightest, most tropical, and Hawaiian best. We will be celebrating the conclusion of our year with special photo ops at drop off and much more.

Preschool Promotion – Wednesday, May 26^th 

This year has been amazing! While we did face unprecedented challenges, it has been a truly fantastic year spent together at the preschool. It is a blessing to watch the children grow up and we are excited to celebrate those students who will be moving on to the next phase of school whether that is here at PCS or beyond.  This year, we will be hosting a drive through promotion ceremony. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for your invitation with all the details. 

Preschool Closed – Friday, May 28^th through Friday, June 4^th 

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

First Day of Fun in the Sun Summer Camp – Monday, June 7^th 

Our first session of Fun in the Sun: Sea Sand, and Me! will kick off Monday, June 7^th. Summers at the preschool are chock-full of good times and new adventures, we can hardly wait to get started. 

Summer Camp Registration 

Will you be joining the “Fun in the Sun” summer camp this year? If so, be sure to turn in your summer camp registration forms ASAP. Spaces are filling up fast and we only have a few left. Summer camp is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE so don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the fun at the preschool this summer.

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

1. Please drive with care keeping an eye on speed and kiddos in the lot.
2. Children should be directed to stay on the sidewalk during pick-up and drop-off except when accessing their vehicles. Little people are very hard to spot between cars.
3. Due to limited spaces in our lot, quick drop-offs and pick-ups are ideal.

Thanks for helping us keep our little ones safe, healthy, and happy.

April showers bring May flowers and so much more at preschool! Hello Spring!

Teacher In-Service Day – Thursday, April 1^st STUDENT FREE

It is time for our last 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.

Good Friday – Friday, April 2^nd PRESCHOOL CLOSED

We will be celebrating the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ by taking the day to reflect on the gift that the cross represents for all of us.

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 4^th

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!!

Week of the Young Child – Monday, April 12^th – Friday, April 16^th

Each year we celebrate the wonderful little people we serve and the unique world they inhabit with exciting week long festivities. This year we will be selecting special themed books for each day of the week that will be aligned with activities for our kiddos. This week is a national celebration that focusing on acknowledging this fundamental and transformative period of life. Oh to be a young child.

Preschool Virtual Open House – Friday, April 23^rd MINIMUM DAY

We will be having a Virtual Open House this year at the preschool. Each classroom will be creating a special presentation that will go live on Friday, April 23^rd. We are excited to share the life and happenings of our campus and while we would love to bring everyone in, we will do our best to bridge the gap in new and exciting ways.

Summer Camp Registration

Will you be joining the “Fun in the Sun” summer camp this year? If so, be sure to turn in your summer camp registration forms ASAP. Spaces are filling up fast and we are still limited by our smaller class sizes. Summer camp is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE so don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the fun at the preschool this summer.

Starting in April, we will be opening up any remaining camp spots to outside families.