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.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Tuesday, March 2nd
Dr. Seuss wrote more than 46 children’s books and stories that have shaped and continue to impact the world of early childhood literature. We will be celebrating him at preschool by reading a few of his books this year. Thank you Dr. Seuss for firing our imaginations, our love of rhyme, and introducing us to the worlds inside of books.
Just for your enjoyment, here are links to two famous Dr. Seuss books that Mr. Tim recorded when we went to distance learning a year ago. Enjoy!
Mr. Tim Reads:
The Cat in the Hat
Green Eggs and Ham
Summer Camp Registration – DUE: Friday, March 12th
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.
With a touch of the blarney, we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year with leprechauns, shamrocks, and so much more. The story of St. Patrick is also a wonderful time to talk about God’s commandment for us to spread the gospel with 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.
We love the month of love and are looking forward to all the exciting things that will happen over the next four weeks!
Snow Days – Thurs., Feb. 4th & Fri., Feb. 5th
We are so excited to announce that our Snow Days are back on the schedule!
Starting on Thursday, February 4th, we are turning the back end of the preschool parking lot into our very own winter wonderland with actual snow! The snow will be provided by an outside company, Arctic Glacier, who specializes 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 and footwear plus sending extra clothes to change into after the event. Each classroom will have a half hour window of time to play in the snow on both Thursday and Friday.
*This event will be postponed if the forecast calls for rain on either of our planned days.
Valentine’s Day Parties – Wed., Feb. 10th & Thurs., Feb 11th
Each classroom will be celebrating the holiday with special festivities in their classrooms on both Wednesday, February 10th and Thursday, February 11th. 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 makes it easier to give to everyone vs. figuring out who comes which day. The classrooms will provide a total head count for each room.
♥Please avoid the “Boy”/”Girl” Valentine trap. Allow your child to select a Valentine’s they wish to give vs. worrying about who is a boy and who is a girl. The kids get more out of reflected diversity of their peers’ interests rather than specific “gender themed” cards.
♥There is no obligation to give out Valentine’s card/treats but you are welcome to participate as you see fit.
Teacher In-service Day – Fri., Feb. 12th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED
Teacher In-service 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.
Presidents’ Day – Mon., Feb. 15th – 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
Handprint Fundraiser – February
We are excited to share that we still have a few tiles available for this school year’s Handprint fundraiser. 2020 will live large in our memories for many reasons but one of the prime reasons, for the preschool, is marking the 20th anniversary of serving our PCS community. You still have a chance to be a part of the amazing legacy of families that comprise our Handprint wall.Leaving an indelible mark on our preschool during a challenging but also truly remarkable year.
All the proceeds of our Handprints go towards offsetting the costs of special events such as our Farm and Snow Days. If you are interested in adding to our wall, please click the link below to see our flyer and Handprint payment form (hard copies available in the preschool office upon request).
If you already participated in the Handprint fundraiser at the beginning of the school year, we wanted to let you now that those tiles have been created, are in process, and soon to be added to the wall.
Happy New Year! We are so happy to be back together at preschool in 2021. Here are a few quick reminders about what we will be looking forward to this month.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mon., Jan. 18th – 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, Jhn. 15:12).
Snow Days – Thurs., Jan. 28th & Fri., Jan. 29th
We wanted to let you know that we have postponed our Snow Days due to the high possibility of rain on both Thursday & Friday this week. Currently, we are hoping to reschedule for next Thursday & Friday, February 4th & 5th. We are praying that the weather improves for us next week as well as that Arctic Glacier, the company providing the snow, will be able to accommodate our new dates. As soon as we have confirmed those new days, we will let everyone know.UPDATED 01/25/2021
We are so excited to announce an on-site field trip for this winter, Snow Days! Starting on Thursday, January 28th, we are turning the back end of the preschool parking lot into our very own winter wonderland with actual snow! The snow will be provided by an outside company, Arctic Glacier, who specializes 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 and footwear plus sending extra clothes to change into after the event. Each classroom will have a half hour window of time to play in the snow on both Thursday and Friday.
*This event will be postponed if the forecast calls for rain on either of our planned days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MOONLIGHT MAGIC REGISTRATION: If you are interested in signing up for Moonlight Magic on February 7th, please click HERE to register. Return your receipt as proof of registration to the preschool office. Please contact BYH to confirm availability if you are hoping to register older siblings as they may be full.
Preschool Re-enrollment 2020-2021 – Thank you for submitting your Intent to Enroll Forms in a timely manner! If you have not submitted your form, please do so this week! Online re-enrollment runs from February 1 – March 1. Registration fees must be paid by March 1 in order to retain your space. Click HERE for the preschool form.
PCS TK / Kindergarten Re-enrollment – If you submitted an intent-to-enroll form for PCS TK/Kindergarten, a Teacher Recommendation Form will be completed on your behalf. Placement in PCS TK or Kindergarten is based on your child’s Teacher Recommendation. You will be notified before February 1 if there are any concerns about your child’s advancement to your requested placement at PCS. If you are not contacted, your online enrollment will be available for the program you requested on February 1 and due March 1. Click HERE for the TK/K form.
Reminder! If you would like a TOUR of our PCS Campus, please attend our final Observation Day on January 16th. Register through the PCS website.
Summer Registration – It is hard to believe, but summer will be here before we know it! Please remember that our summer program requires a separate registration form; registration forms will be emailed out mid-January.
NEWS, NOTES & MORE
Save the date! Spring photos will be taken February 10-12 by Lifetouch. These are “traditional school portraits”. You will be assigned a photo day. “Graduate” photos will be taken of all rising TK/K students on February 12th.
ROOMS 1 & 2 Preschool Promotion Ceremony – May 27 @ 6:00 – The Preschool Promotion Ceremony recognizes our students who are rising from Rooms 1 & 2 into Kindergarten, TK and Room 1. This is a very special event, so please be sure to mark your calendars and tell your families!
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF):
We are halfway through the year! Please remember to complete your 10 hours of service by the end of May! MVP fees will be assessed to your Smart Tuition account in March if you haven’t turned in your book, but the fee will be reversed upon submission.
Volunteer opportunities are available! Check back regularly as events are added as the year progresses. Please follow this link: https://signup.com/group/1186271400029
CLASSROOM TEACHER TREATS:
January 17 – Parents of Room 5
February 28 – Parents of Room 1
March 27 – Parents of Room 2
April 17 – Parents of Room 3
May 15 – Parents of Rooms 4 & 5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEACHERS!!!
January 3 – Ms. Melody
January 16 – Ms. Kristin
January 27 – Ms. Terri
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 6 – School Resumes
January 16 – PCS Observation Day
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – School Closed
February 7 – Moonlight Magic
February 10 – 12 – Spring Photos
February 14 – In-Service Day – PRESCHOOL CLOSED
February 17 – Presidents’ Day Holiday – School Closed
February 21 – 2nd Reports Sent Home
February 24 & 25 – Parent Conferences – by request – school open
March 1 – 4 – ACSI Accreditation Visit – School Open Normal Hours
March 6 – Fun Run Fundraiser
March 6 – Moonlight Magic
March 9 – 13 – PRESCHOOL OPEN; PCS TK – 8th closed for Spring Break
March 24 – Association Meeting – Plan to Attend
March 31 – April 1 – Book Fair
April 9 – Preschool Teacher In-Service – No Students (Preschool)
April 10 – Easter Break – School Closed
April 13 – Easter Break – School Closed
April 24 – Open House @ 6:30 – MINIMUM DAY
April 25 – PCS Gala – Plan to Attend!
May 16 – Preschool Family Picnic – 11:00 – 1:00
May 21 & 22 – End of Year Parties – Pizza Provided
I hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving break! Without a moment to lose, the Christmas season is now in FULL SWING as there is only 2.5 weeks of school until Christmas break! We are busy decorating classrooms, reading all about the Christmas story, creating Christmas treasures and preparing our Christmas songs for Grandparents’ Day and our Happy Birthday Jesus celebration.
There are several BIG events and happenings this month. Please be sure to read about them here to stay in the loop and to ensure you do not miss out on any of the holiday fun! 🙂
DECEMBER CURRICULUM
As you can imagine, December will be filled with everything CHRISTMAS! We will focus on the birth of Christ, family traditions and celebrations, Grandparents, and more!
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! – From gingerbread cookies to Santa hats and hidden elves, there will be a fun activity each day for the children to enjoy! While our primary focus is always the birth of Christ, we A hard copy of the “12 Days” calendar will be in your child’s box or click HERE to download it!
Parent Education Night – December 4th – 6:00 pm – Join us for an evening of learning while your child enjoys babysitting and pizza at the preschool. SIGN UP HERE.
Christmas Breakfast & Kids’ Only Store– December 7th – RSVP Required
This event is a special time for families to enjoy a breakfast together during the holiday season. The kids are especially excited to “shop” for family members (guided by volunteers) at the Kids’ Only store!
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY – Friday, December 13th – Minimum Day
Grandparents’ Day is a special day for Grandparents’ and/or special ‘elder’ friends to enjoy a morning of festivities at the preschool. Invitations with RSVP cards were sent to everyone who requested one.
RSVPs are required for this event. If you did not request an invitation, please fill outthis RSVP form THIS WEEK to rsvp@pcs.school or to the preschool office.
Rooms 1 & 2 – 9:00 – 11:30 – Grandparents will attend the show in the PCS auditorium at 9:00. After the hour-long show, they will enjoy time in the classrooms with their grandchild(ren). Rooms 1 & 2 students will sing a medley of songs in the PCS concert. Students should dress in festive attire and arrive TO THE CLASSROOM NO LATER THAN 8:30am. Grandparents should park on the PCS field.
**IF YOU HAVE PCS SIBLINGS AT THE UPPER CAMPUS, PLEASE TELL YOUR GRANDPARENTS TO VISIT THOSE ROOMS FIRST AFTER THE SHOW, THEN HEAD TO THE PRESCHOOL.
Rooms 3, 4 & 5 – 10:30 – 11:30 – Grandparents will enjoy classroom festivities with their little ones. The students will then sing a selection of songs for their elder friends at 11:00.
If your child will be leaving with his/her grandparent or elder friend, please be sure they are listed on your pick-up list.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS! – Saturday, December 14th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – This is one of our biggest events of the year and will be held on the PCS CAMPUS! You won’t want to miss this one as students perform a selection of songs, enjoy pizza and cake, and get to participate in games, crafts, and more! Invitations will be sent out soon! DRESS IN CASUAL, but FUN & FESTIVE ATTIRE!
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING TO HELP WITH THIS EVENT!
Pajama & Hot Cocoa Days – December 16 & 17 – Students wear their PJs to school and we provide hot cocoa, popcorn, and a special Christmas movie!
NEWS, NOTES & MORE
Intent to Enroll 2020-2021 – To prepare for the 2020-2021 school year re-enrollment period, we will be sending out an Intent to Enroll form on December 6th via email and hard copy in your child’s mailbox. This form reserves your re-enrollment package and confirms your desire to stay at PCS for the following school year. You are guaranteed your current schedule provided you submit your form and complete re-enrollment processes by the deadlines. Desired schedule changes are based on availability and processed in the order they are received.
PCS Observation Day – December 5th @ 9:00 – If you are interested in PCS for your rising TK/Kindergartener, please come to one of our Observation Days. You will hear from Dr. Gray, view classrooms, and see us “in action!” Sign up online!
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF):
Volunteer opportunities are available! Check back regularly as events are added as the year progresses. Please follow this link: https://signup.com/group/1186271400029
CLASSROOM TEACHER TREATS:
December 6 – Parents of Room 4
January 17 – Parents of Room 5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEACHERS!!!
December 14th – Miss Kristen G. (Younger Pod Outdoor Specialist)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 5 – PCS Observation Day – Tell Your Friends OR View the PCS Kindergarten!
December 7 (Sat) – PCS Christmas Breakfast
December 13 – Grandparents’ Day – Minimum Day, Dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
December 14 (Sat) – Preschool Happy Birthday Jesus Party, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
December 16 & 17 – Preschool PJ & Hot Cocoa Day
December 18 – Minimum Day, Dismiss at 12:00 p.m. – Happy Holidays!
December 19 – Jan. 4 – Christmas Holidays – School Closed
January 6 – School Resumes
January 16 – PCS Observation Day
January 21 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – School Closed
February 7 – Moonlight Magic
February 10 – 12 – Spring Photos
February 14 – In-Service Day – PRESCHOOL CLOSED
February 17 – Presidents’ Day Holiday – School Closed
February 21 – 2nd Reports Sent Home
February 24 & 25 – Parent Conferences – by request – school open
Happy fall! I hope everyone is enjoying this nice break in the weather! While it isn’t “looking” much like fall, at least the weather is cooperating! Thank you to all parents who joined our parent-teacher conferences. We enjoyed the opportunity to speak with each of you about your little one! We hope this conference helped set the stage for a great year of learning and growing!
Please glance through the following information so you can be ‘in the loop’ about all the fun we are having at school this month! Scroll waaaay down for the calendar of events including closures, holidays, fun events and more!
NOVEMBER CURRICULUM
Our November curriculum will focus on friendship, farm life, harvest, and Thanksgiving. Our older pod will take a BIG field trip to Underwood Farms and of course, we spend time reading the book Stone Soup to prepare for our annual Stone Soup celebration!
Underwood Family Farms Field Trip (Rooms 3, 2 & 1) – November 15 – The Older Pod will enjoy a day at Underwood Farms! We will enjoy a hay ride, vegetable show/demonstration, picking vegetables, an animal show and petting zoo! Please remember to complete and return your child’s permission form ASAP!
Day on the ‘Preschool’ Farm (Rooms 4 & 5) – November 15 – This is an ONSITE event where the Younger Pod enjoy tricycle ‘hayrides’, farm-oriented games and activities, and an animal show!
Stone Soup Days – November 21 & 22 – Please note the change of date! Stone Soup days are an annual tradition where we read the book, “Stone Soup” and then we all participate in cooking a community pot of vegetable soup. As many of our families travel for Thanksgiving, we have changed the dates of this event to November 21 & 22 so that all students can participate in the fun!
Parent Ed Night: Conscious Parenting – December 4th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Childcare (and pizza for the kids!) provided!Join us for this interactive workshop where you will uncover the motivations for your child’s behaviors and how to respond empathetically to them. Presented by Karen Wu.
Grandparents’ Day – December 13 – This special event is for grandparents or grand-friends only! Please make every Our guests of honor will enjoy time classroom activities and a special presentation of Christmas songs.
Happy Birthday Jesus Party – December 14 – SAVE THE DATE!!!! – This is one of the biggest events of the year…you won’t want to miss it! You will enjoy a presentation of Christmas songs by the children in the PCS auditorium, followed by crafts and games outside on the PCS courts!
NEWS, NOTES & MORE
PCS Observation Days! Looking towards PCS as your school of choice? Sign up for an Observation Day!
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2020-2021: If you have a younger sibling who will be enrolling next school year OR if you have friends interested in our preschool, our applications for 2020-2021 are now open! We love our word of mouth referrals! Note this is only for NEW enrollees…re-enrollment for currently enrolled students will open in February.
Happy fall everyone! While the leaves are still green here in California, fall colors are popping up everywhere in the preschool! Our classrooms and yard are being filled with pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, textures and sizes. The children are enjoying these fall explorations though sensory bins, cooking activities, art, dramatic play centers, and more! We will culminate our fall fun with Apple & Pumpkin Day parties at the end of October and an older pod field trip to the farm in November. While the older pod is away, the younger pod will have their own ‘farm fun’ on site!
OCTOBER CURRICULUM
Fall is one of our most favorite seasons of the year in preschool. From enjoying pumpkins and apples to farm field trips and harvest parties, we love it all! This month, we will dive into the wonderful world of autumn and will investigate: leaves changing colors (bring some in if you happen to find some red or yellow ones!), cooler weather, families, and the harvest season. Click the link below to get a preview of the themes, skills and concepts we will be learning this month. As a reminder, 2’s will play with these concepts, 3’s explore and expand, and 4’s begin mastery.
Classroom Sign-in Logs: Per state licensing, a FULL SIGNATURE is required on our classroom sign-in logs. We can be fined for non-compliance, so please help us stay in compliance by signing your full signature each day.
Drop-Offs: Thank you for continuing to drop off quickly in the mornings, especially during “rush hour” (7:45-9:00). Please be sure to greet the teacher with your child in the morning to ensure the teacher is aware of his/her arrival. Students should never be dropped off to an empty classroom or left on the yard with another classroom.In addition, please do not let your child go ahead of you into a classroom unattended in the morning while you are checking in.
Siblings at School: Just a gentle reminder that if you bring a non-enrolled sibling to school during drop-off and pick-up, please keep them within arms reach at all times. By law, they may not be left unattended on the yard, in the car, or in the classrooms, even if you think you will be “just a second.” We appreciate your cooperation!
Parking Lot: Thank you for your continued “Christian” courtesy in our parking lot…especially when it is busy in the mornings. Drive in slowly, park carefully, and watch out for our precious little ones.
NEWS, NOTES & MORE
PCS Observation Days! If you have friends who are interested in enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year, online applications will be available on the PCS website beginning in October. Please tell your friends to call for a tour or attend an Observation Day, and apply EARLY to get on our applicant list. Be sure they tell us who referred them! We LOVE our word-of-mouth referrals!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Preschool Picture Days – Fall candid/yard photos with Adrea Scheidler Photography will be held October 2 – 4. Teachers will post photo schedules prior to the photography session. Traditional preschool portraits (all students) and “Graduate” photos (rising TK/K) with LifeTouch will be taken in the spring.
Speech Screenings – October 3 – Optional speech screenings will be offered on October 3rd for anyone interested. The cost is $30. More details to follow.
Moonlight Magic is coming soon! Student will enjoy an evening of PJs, PIZZA and FUN while you enjoy an evening out!
Space is limited! Register ASAP to reserve your space! Elementary siblings may enroll through BYH. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Site Work Day – Saturday, October 12 – DOUBLE MVP Hours for “labor” 1 MVP per donated item! CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER! Help us deep clean cubbies, beautify the garden, till the sandbox, haul in our fresh new mulch, and re-organize our preschool library!
Elks Vision Screening – October 17 & 18 – Elks Vision will be here on September 27 & 28 to conduct FREE vision screenings of our students (donations appreciated!). Permission forms will be available in the front office from October 6 – 10.
October 24 – Teacher In-Service Day – No Students
October 25 – Parent Teacher Conferences – No Students – Please note that we require all parents to attend our fall conferences. During this conference, you will receive your child’s first Developmental Profile and will have a chance to discuss your child’s progress with his/her teacher.
October 30 & 31 – Pumpkin & Apple Day! This is a day filled with all things fall! From cooking and art activities to pumpkin ring tosses and apple tasting explorations, the children always enjoy this annual event. Please check with your classroom teacher for details.
Stone Soup Days – November 21 & 22 – Please note the change of date! Stone Soup days are an annual tradition where we read the book, “Stone Soup” and then we all participate in cooking a community pot of vegetable soup. As many of our families travel for Thanksgiving, we have changed the dates of this event to November 21 & 22 so that all students can participate in the fun!
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF):
A HUGE thank you goes out to all of the wonderful parents who volunteered to serve each classroom. Please be on the lookout for emails from your room parents outlining upcoming events, the classroom Meet and Greet event, and more!
MVP Booklets/Hours: If you did not receive an MVP booklet, please stop by the preschool office. All families are required to complete 10 hours by the end of the school year.
TEACHER TREATS:
Our teachers so appreciate these tokens of gratitude! Please watch for emails from your Room Parents regarding your classroom’s Teacher Treat day :-).
September 27 – Parents of Room 1 – THANK YOU! The teachers enjoyed the bagels for breakfast and Baja Fresh lunch! WOW…we were so spoiled!
October 18 – Parents of Room 2
November 22 – Parents of Room 3
December 6 – Parents of Room 4
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer opportunities are available! CLICK HERE to register for all-school events through signup.com!
SITE WORK DAY is right around the corner. WE require LOTS of help on this day. Parents earn DOUBLE hours for volunteering at the event and single hours for food donations.
Classroom opportunities will be sent out by the Room Parents and/or teachers. Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEACHERS!!!
October 4 – Ms. Sarah (Room 1)
October 4 – Mr. Sam (Substitute)
October 5 – Ms. Daisy (Room 2)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
October 2 – 4 – Candid Fall Photos by Adrea Scheidler Photography
October 10 – PCS Observation Day
October 11 – Moonlight Magic, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
October 12 (Sat) – Preschool Site Work Day, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
October 17 & 18 – Elks Vision Screenings
October 24 – Preschool Teacher In-Service Day – No Students; TK-8th Min. Day
October 25 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (1st Report) – No Students
October 30 & 31 – Pumpkin & Apple Day parties (see notices in classrooms)
November 2 (Sat) – PCS Fall Festival – All Welcome!
November 11 – Veteran’s Day Observed – School Closed
November 14 – OB Day / PCS Orchestra Visits Preschool
November 15 – Older Pod Field Trip: Underwood Family Farms – Volunteers Needed!
November 21 & 22 – Stone Soup Days (Lunch Provided) **Please note the NEW dates!**
November 27 – 29 – Thanksgiving Break – School Closed
November 25 – 29 – Note: TK-8 & Business Office Closed
December 5 – PCS Observation Day – Tell Your Friends OR View the PCS Kindergarten!
December 7 (Sat) – PCS Christmas Breakfast
December 13 – Grandparents’ Day – Minimum Day, Dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
December 14 (Sat) – Preschool Happy Birthday Jesus Party, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
December 16 & 17 – Preschool PJ & Hot Cocoa Day
December 19 – Minimum Day, Dismiss at 12:00 p.m. – Happy Holidays!
December 20 – Jan. 4 – Christmas Holidays – School Closed
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