Dear Parents,

What a fabulous start to the school year we have had! Your little ones are doing such a fabulous job acclimating to their new classrooms and are enjoying all the fun activities we have at preschool. We are enjoying happy days, water play, lots of free play, big field (for the older pod), and so much more! We are also very proud of our mommies and daddies who took great strides to make drop-offs short and sweet, despite a few tearful goodbyes. You have done a great job assuring your little ones that you love them and that you will be back, then handing them to the teachers and separating quickly. These short goodbyes actually reduce stress for the children and allow the kiddos to process their emotions so they can gain their confidence and independence to feel secure at school. Well done, Parents!

NEWS, NOTES & MORE

Back to School Night: A huge thank you to all who came out to Back to School Night! We appreciate your time and commitment. If you weren’t able to come, please be sure to get the packet from your child’s teacher so you can stay in the loop!

Tell Your Friends! If you love them, we’ll love them! If you have friends who are interested in enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year, online applications for next school year will be available on the PCS website in the next week or so. We have numerous applications for next year already, so tell your friends to tour, attend an Observation Day, and apply EARLY to get on our applicant list for 2018-2019. Be sure they tell us who referred them! We LOVE our word-of-mouth referrals!

Please read through these very important “housekeeping” items to help us stay safe and run smoothly…

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 of this, so please help us stay in compliance by signing your full signature each day.

Unattended Drop-Offs: Be sure to ONLY leave your child in the care of a teacher when dropping off. 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 younger sibling to school during drop-off and pick-up, please keep them within arms reach at all times. Please do not leave them unattended on the yard, in the lobby, in the car, or in the classrooms, even if you think you will be “just a second.” We appreciate your cooperation!

Parking Lot: In a perfect world, we would have a giant parking lot with ample space for everyone. Unfortunately, our parking lot is small and hard to maneuver. To help us through the morning rush, please drive slowly, park carefully, and keep your morning drop-offs (especially between 7:50-9:00) very short. Avoid parking along the wall when possible. Believe it or not, the parking lot is nearly VACANT until about 7:47am! Come early and avoid the rush!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Preschool Picture Day – We are currently in the process of switching vendors and securing a date for fall preschool photos. We will let you know the date soon. Note that the photo day on Sept. 8th is for the elementary school.

In-Service Day: September 29th – This is a non-student day. In-service days allow time for teacher training, resetting classrooms, school advancement, curriculum building, and so much more. On this day, teachers will be completing the new state-required Mandated Reporter Training and working on your students’ Developmental Profiles. Have a good long weekend with your Little Blessings 🙂

Site Work Day – October 21st. – DOUBLE MVP Hours available! Keep an eye out for the Site Work Day Sign-up! Help us deep clean cubbies, beautify the garden, till the sandbox, and haul in our fresh new mulch.

Moonlight Magic – There will be three Moonlight Magic events this year: Oct. 13, Feb. 2 and March 16. This is YOUR chance to have a night on the town (or in the quiet of your own home watching Netflix!) while your little ones are safe in our care enjoying flashlight parties, pajama dance-offs, pizza and a movie. Registration is required, so sign up early! Elementary-aged siblings may attend the BYH Moonlight Magic on the same night.

PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF):

MVP Booklets/Hours: All families should have received their YELLOW MVP booklet. Please record your volunteer hours in these books. You can have your hours signed off by the office staff, Room Parents, volunteer coordinators of specific events, PTF Reps, etc. Every family is required to complete 10 hours (or 20 hours if you have students at the elem/jr. high) before the end of the school year. You can turn in your book as soon as it is complete!

If you didn’t receive on at Back to School Night or in your mailbox, we have a few at the front desk.

CLASSROOM TEACHER TREATS: 

September 22 – Parents of Room 1

Never expected, but always appreciated, Teacher Treats are a way to show your love and appreciation for our teachers. Each classroom is assigned two Fridays per school year to bring in treats for the preschool staff. Keep an eye out for information from your Room Parents!

ROOM PARENT MEETING: 

A HUGE thank you to all the moms and dads who signed up to be room parents this year! There will be a meeting later this month for all Room Parents. Please plan to attend if you signed up to be a Room Parent. Date/Time TBA.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer opportunities are available! Check back regularly as events are added as the year progresses.  Please follow this link: https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

Upcoming preschool-specific opportunities include: Meal Train for the Atay family (2 hours per meal), Site Work Day on October 21 (DOUBLE hours!!!), Older Pod Field Trip to the Farm (Date TBA), Apple & Pumpkin Day (Oct. 30 & 31), and more!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEACHERS!!!

September 3 – Ms. Wendy

September 19 – Mrs. Silvia

September 26 – Mrs. Thelma

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Thursday, August 31 – Back to School Night – 7:00 – 8:00

Friday, September 1 & Monday, September 4 – Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 14 – Magazine Drive Kick-off

Monday, September 25 & Tuesday, September 26 – Vision Screenings

Thursday, September 28 – PTF Teacher Luncheon – Sign up to help on Signup.com!

Friday, September 29 – Teacher In-Service (No Students)

Thursday, October 12 – Kindergarten/PCS Observation Day – Interested in PCS? Sign up for a tour here to see what all the fabulous fuss is about!

Friday, October 13 – Moonlight Magic! Registration Required.

Tuesday, October 17 & Wednesday, October 18 – Speech Screenings

Thursday, October 19 – Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill – Volunteers Needed

Saturday, October 21 – Site Work Day – DOUBLE MVP hours!

Friday, October 27 – Parent Conferences (No Students)

It feels like spring barely made it here and now we are counting down to summer! We are in the final stretch with less than one month remaining. What a fantastic year it has been working with your little ones. We have enjoyed each and every one of them so much and we thank you for entrusting them with us.

The month of May is packed with excitement and loads of fun activities, so hang on to your hats…it will be a fun ride to the end!
In the News:

Water Bags for Cubbies

The time has come! Please send in a Water Play Bag with your child within the next week or so. Please see attached Water Play Bag Supply List flyer for details.

MVP HOURS – DUE SOON!

MVP hours are due by the last week of school. Many of you noticed that a charge of $150 was added to your account. This charge was placed on all accounts that did not have a completed MVP booklet on file. The charges will be reversed if your booklet is received by May 26^th. Click here for last minute opportunities: https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

Not done? No worries! A few remaining opportunities will include the Preschool Promotion Ceremony, Pizza Parties, and Family Picnic.

Summer Camp Registration

We are nearly to the close of our summer registration. Please register by May 8^th to avoid a $50 late fee. We still have a few spaces available.

For those who registered, summer information such as calendars and supply lists will be emailed out in the next week or so….be on the lookout!

Upcoming Events:

Moonlight Magic – May 5

Our FINAL Moonlight Magic of the year will be held Friday, May 5^th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Don’t let your kids miss out on the fun…sign up soon! We enjoy glow-light dance parties, flashlight tag, pizza, movies, and popcorn while YOU enjoy a night out! Flyers are available at the preschool desk. Spaces are available in preschool. BYH is sold out.

Preschool Family Picnic – May 20

The Preschool Family Picnic is by far one of the most enjoyable events of the year! Families will enjoy bouncy houses, crafts, water play, and a picnic lunch on the PCS field! Save the date…you won’t want to miss it!

Pizza Party Days – May 23 & 24

Each classroom will enjoy pizza parties in their classrooms to celebrate a year of fun. Look for sign-ups for ‘potluck’ side items (MVP hours available!)

Preschool Promotion Ceremony (Rooms 1 & 2) – May 25 @ 7:00 pm

The Preschool Promotion Ceremony is a very special time to recognize our Rooms 1 & 2 students who will be promoting to Kindergarten, TK and Pre-K. This is an event our Rooms 1 & 2 families will not want to miss! Families will enjoy a selection of songs, a slideshow, presentation of certificates, and light refreshments. Invite the whole family and don’t forget the tissues!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Sign up to help here at PCS or the Preschool! https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

Preschool Family Picnic – Look for volunteer sign-ups for the annual preschool family picnic. We always need help with preparation, donations, and working the event at this super-fun picnic party!

Communication:

PLEASE FOLLOW the Preschool Blog for classroom updates: www.pasadenachristianpreschool.com

PCS Weekly: Check your emails for the PCS Weekly! This e-letter features links for volunteer opportunities, the main calendar, and more!

Calendar:

Friday, May 5 – Moonlight Magic – 6:00 – 9:00pm

Saturday, May 20 – Preschool Family Picnic – 11:00 – 1:00

Tuesday, May 23 – Classroom Pizza Parties

Wednesday, May 24 – Classroom Pizza Parties

Thursday, May 25 – Preschool Promotion Ceremony (Rooms 1 & 2) @ 7:00 – Minimum Day

Friday, May 26 – Last Day of School – Minimum Day

May 29 – June 2 – Clean Up Days – School Closed

Monday, June 5 – 1^st Day of Summer Camp (Registration Required)

Looking WAY Ahead…

*Monday, August 21      Classroom Welcome Party (Meet the Teachers and Handprint Party)

Tuesday, August 22         First Day of School!

Dear Parents,

Spring has sprung and we are bounding towards summer! We are on the home stretch! The mood at the preschool has been filled with fun as the warmer weather has allowed for some water play (off an on, anyway!) and sunny days outdoors. Many classrooms are also delving into the wonderful world of insects and you should be seeing caterpillars, silk worms and more making their way into the school. We had our annual Association Meeting last week and we recognized Monica and Joy for their 5 years of service, as well as Pam for her 10 years! Feel free to send a warm thank you their way. Our fabulous parents are one of the many reasons our staff enjoy LONG working tenures at PCS :-). In fact, our 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Gallego, just celebrated 30 years and Dr. Gray was not far behind, with a whopping 25 years at PCS!
In the News:

Water Bags for Cubbies

The time has come! Please send in a Water Play Bag with your child within the next week or so. Please see attached Water Play Bag Supply List flyer for details.

Room 1 Staffing Update

We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Joy will soon be having her first baby! She left on maternity leave this past Friday and we ask that you keep her family in your prayers as they prepare for their little one. Miss Kristen will be leading the classroom and Mr. Sam will be joining the Room 1 teaching team for the remainder of the year.

MVP HOURS – DUE SOON!

MVP hours are due SOON! Please make an effort to fulfill your hours and turn in your booklet as soon as possible to avoid the MVP fee to your account. Don’t have a book? Lost your book? No worries…come to the office and we will replace it for you. Enrolled late to PCS? Plan on completing 1 hour per month of attendance. Sign up to help here! https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

Summer Camp Registration

Thank you to all the families who registered by the March 8^th deadline for summer camp. You should see your first tuition payment posted to your Smart Tuition account for April 1^st. For those who haven’t registered, we have a few spaces left in some of the classrooms, so if you are still looking to enroll your child, please do so asap. Submissions received by April 8^th may be billed to your account; submissions received after May 8^th will be due in full and will incur a $50 late fee.

Upcoming Events :

Easter Parties

Be on the lookout for Easter classroom party information. Each classroom has their own schedule and traditions for how Easter is celebrated, so please look for their information regarding the parties. Just a reminder that PCS celebrates Easter for what it truly is – recognition of Christ’s sacrifice for us. While the “bunny” may play a small part in the fun, please help us in remembering the true meaning of this Christian holiday.

70^th Anniversary Gala & Auction

We hope you can attend our 70^th Anniversary Gala and Auction! This is a very special event and our very first Gala. Enjoy time with PCS families while joining the fun in bidding on amazing auction items and priceless classroom auction baskets! Visit our BidPal Center at http://bidpal.net/70 to register and
purchase tickets today. Event seating is limited. Advanced reservations are required for entry.

Bidding from home will be available through BidPal! Mobile bidding goes live at 9:00AM on April 22^nd.
Watch for our email giving you early access to our event’s Silent Auction!

Week of the Young Child:

Each year we celebrate the Week of the Young child with some daily fun and activities. Join the fun and have your child participate in the following:

Monday, April 24 – Pajama Day – Wear your jammies to school!

Tuesday, April 25 – Color Day – Show your classroom spirit by wearing your class color!

Rm 1- Purple, Rm 2 – Orange, Rm 3 – Green, Rm 4 – Red, Rm 5 – Blue

Wednesday, April 26 – Mismatched Day (we often joke that every day is mismatched in preschool…but on this day…go extra crazy!!)

Thursday, April 27 – Fruit Day – Bring a fruit to share in the classroom Fruit Salad Snack!

Friday, April 28 – Crazy Hat Day – How crazy can you get???

 Moonlight Magic – May 5

Our FINAL Moonlight Magic of the year will be held Friday, May 5^th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Don’t let your kids miss out on the fun…sign up soon! We enjoy glow-light dance parties, flashlight tag, pizza, movies, and popcorn! Flyers are available at the preschool and BYH desks.

Volunteer Opportunities:  

Sign up to help here at PCS or the Preschool! https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

PTF Preschool Teacher Treats: April 21 – Parents of Room 3

Meal Trains – Congratulations to the Williams family on the birth of baby Cameron! Help bless this family with a meal while earning 2 MVP hours! https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6gw20y

Preschool Family Picnic – Look for volunteer sign-ups for the annual preschool family picnic. We always need help with preparation, donations, and working the event at this super-fun picnic party!

Communication:

PLEASE FOLLOW the Preschool Blog for classroom updates: www.pasadenachristianpreschool.com

PCS Weekly: Check your emails for the PCS Weekly! This e-letter features links for volunteer opportunities, the main calendar, and more!

Calendar

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 4 & 5 – Spring Photos on the yard

Friday, April 14^th and Monday, April 17^th – Easter Break – No School

Saturday, April 22^st –  Dinner Gala – NO MOONLIGHT MAGIC

April 24 – 28 – Week of the Young Child

Friday, April 28^th – Open House 6:30 – 8:00 – Minimum Day

Friday, May 5th – Moonlight Magic

Saturday, May 20^th – Preschool Family Picnic

Thursday, May 25^th – Rooms 1 & 2 Preschool Promotion Ceremony – Minimum Day

Friday, May 26^th – Last Day of School – Minimum Day

Monday, June 5^th – 1^st Day of Summer Camp

July 3 & 4 – Holiday – School Closed

June 5 – August 4 – Fun in the Sun Summer Camp

August 7 – August 18 – School Closed

Monday, August 22 – Preschool Classroom Welcome – Details to follow

Tuesday, August 23 – First Day of School 2017 – 2018

Can you believe school has been in session over a month already? We are now “falling” into the autumn season…one of our favorites here at preschool. Though the weather isn’t necessarily cooperating (20-30 degrees cooler would be much more on par with ‘fall’ weather!), all the classrooms are gearing up to study fall, harvest and all that this season brings. Within the next week or so, you will see our Outdoor Classroom transform into a festival of color with pumpkins, gourds, and more adorning the yard.

In the News:

Moonlight Magic: Moonlight Magic is right around the corner (Friday, October 14th). Please sign up by October 10th to reserve your child’s space (flyer attached). You can enjoy an evening out while the children enjoy “Moonlight” yard time (complete with flashlights or glow sticks!), pajama parties, pizza, then popcorn and a movie!

Speech Assessments: Justine Sherman & Associates will be conducting speech screenings on October 11^th & 12^th. These screenings help assess your child’s expressive and receptive language, as well as his/her articulation. These screenings are optional and cost $45. A permission form is required and will be sent out next week. Please discuss with your child’s teacher their recommendation for your child.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held October 28^th. Sign-ups will be available next week. This is a non-student day. Care will be provided for students during your scheduled conference time. Please make every effort to attend these conferences as this is your opportunity to talk with the teachers one-on-one and your teacher will share with you your child’s progress thus far.

Observation Days: PCS offers several formal Observation Days where prospective parents can listen to a short message from Dr. Gray and then tour the campuses. If you are interested in PCS TK or Kindergarten, this is a great opportunity for you to see the school in action. Also, if you have friends who would enjoy PCS, please mention our Observation Days to them! To sign up, visit http://www.pasadenachristian.org/admissions/observationdayres.cfm

Dates available: Thursday October 6, November 3, November 17, December 1, and January 12

Volunteer Opportunities:  

https://signup.com/group/1186271400029

Earn 2 MVP hours for donating to the Qin family’s Meal Train! Click here to sign up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/rv685w

Communication:

PLEASE FOLLOW the Preschool Blog for classroom updates: www.pasadenachristianpreschool.com

PCS Weekly: Check your emails for the PCS Weekly! This e-letter features links for volunteer opportunities, the main calendar, and more!

Calendar

Friday, Oct. 6^th – PCS Observation Day

Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Speech Screenings

Wednesday, Oct. 12 – Speech Screenings

Thursday & Friday, October 13 & 14 – Preschool Individual Photos

Friday, Oct. 14 – MOONLIGHT MAGIC! (aka Parent’s Night Out!) – Don’t forget to sign up!

Thursday, Oct. 20^th – Great Shake Out All-School Earthquake Drill

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Site Work Day – DOUBLE MVP hours!

Friday, Oct. 28 – Parent Teacher Conferences – No School

Thursday, Nov. 3 – Make-up Picture Day

Friday, Nov. 4 – NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)

Saturday, Nov. 12 – PCS Fall Festival! MVP Hours available!

Monday, Nov. 21 & Tuesday, Nov. 22 – Stone Soup Days

November 23 – 25 – Thanksgiving Holidays! No School

As always, if you have any comments, concerns, questions or praises, please feel free to contact me via email, phone, personal visit!

Blessings,

Kristin Perez

Dear Parents,

What a great start to the year! Our little ones have settled in so well and we are so proud of them. We are also extremely pleased by how all of our mommies and daddies have made drop offs “short and sweet.” We know it is so hard to separate from a crying child, but separating with a sincere “I love you” and “I will be back soon” actually makes the transition quicker, smoother, and easier on everyone. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

In the News:

Room Parent Meeting: You are invited to attend our Room Parent meeting on Wednesday, August 31^st at 8:15 a.m. in the PCS Library if you signed up to be a Room Parent, or if you would simply like more information prior to “committing”.

Back to School Night: PLEASE plan to attend Back to School Night on Friday, September 9^th from 7-8:00 p.m. This is a very important evening in which the teachers will share classroom schedules, routines, policies, etc. Adults only please.

Volunteer Opportunities: PCS uses Signup.com to track MVP volunteer hours. While you can volunteer for any PCS event to earn credit, the first preschool event is the Site Work Day in which we deep clean classrooms, freshen the yard, etc. DOUBLE hours are earned for cleaning and yardwork, so this is a great event to kick off the year. Check it out! http://signup.com/go/JYJYGF

Grandparents’ Day: If you would like us to send a personal invitation to your child’s grandparent to attend our annual Grandparents’ Day (event date:December 9th) celebration, please complete and return the attached invitation request form asap. Thanks!

Enrollment at PCS: We love personal referrals! Do you have a friend who would enjoy our school? Pass the word…online applications for NEW students for 2017-2018 open on October 1st. Don’t worry…your space is safe! You will receive an ‘intent to enroll’ form mid-year to confirm your desired program :-).

Calendar

Wednesday, August 31 – 8:15 a.m. – Room Parent Meeting (PCS Library)

Monday, Sept. 5 – Labor Day – No School

Friday, Sept. 9 – Back to School Night – 7:00 pm – Plan to attend.

Thursday, Sept. 15 – Magazine Drive Kick-off

Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 27 & 28 – Elks Vision Screening

Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11 & 12 – Speech Screenings

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 13 & 14 – Preschool Photo Day

Friday, Oct. 14 – MOONLIGHT MAGIC! (aka Parent’s Night Out!)

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Site Work Day

Friday, Oct. 28 – Parent Teacher Conferences – No School

Saturday, November 12th  – Fall Festival! This a FUN family event!!!

*Calendar correction: We will be open October 27^th.

And the countdown begins! With only a month left of school, we are making the most of our time by celebrating Cinco de Mayo, spring, Mother’s Day, and more. We are very excited to show you all we’ve been working on this year at OPEN HOUSE (Friday, May 6^th). Also, we can’t wait to play in the water at the End-of-Year picnic (May 21) and are looking forward to our Pre-K Graduation Ceremony (June 3). This month will definitely be fast and furious…so hang on for the ride!

In the News:

Moonlight Magic and Auction – Thank you to all of you who joined in the fun at Moonlight Magic and the dinner auction. Both events were amazing and we thank you for your participation.

Site Work Day – We had an amazing turn out at our Spring Site Work Day. Parents helped us deep clean the classrooms, fluff up the sand, and so much more! We love you parents!!!

May 6 – Open House @ 6:00 (6:30 for PCS) – 8:00 – MINIMUM DAY – This is a great event to see your child’s classroom and browse through other classrooms to see what is in store for your child down the road. You may also want to check out the baby chicks in kindergarten, the art fair in the auditorium, and the other fun going on across campus.

PRESCHOOL ART SHOW – Please visit the art fair in the auditorium during Open House to view our fabulous display of preschool art.

Preschool Promotion Ceremony – June 2^nd , 7:00 – Children and families in Rooms 1 & 2 are invited to our Preschool Promotion Ceremony in celebration of their upcoming move to Pre-K, TK or Kindergarten! This event will be held in the auditorium and is a time to honor their time at preschool with a presentation of songs, receiving certificates, and a light dessert social. Invitations to follow.

Family Picnic – May 21, 11:00 – 1:00 – We hope you will join us at our annual year end picnic! This event is held on the PCS FIELD and features water play, bouncy houses, crafts, and more. Bring a lunch or purchase one using the order form. See you there!

Birthday Celebrations at School: We love to celebrate your child’s special day. Please help us make this day special by following these simple guidelines:

1. Schedule your child’s special day with your child’s teacher prior to the event
2. Birthdays at school are “recognitions”, not parties; please keep them simple with one small treat per child
3. Treats must be store bought
4. We appreciate treats to be on the healthier side as we have numerous children to recognize throughout the year. This helps us support our Healthy Kids/Sugar Reduced policy. The idea of special recognition and attention is more important to most children than the treat itself.

Calendar:

May 21 – Preschool Family Picnic

May 30- Memorial Day – School Closed

June 2 – 7:00 – Preschool Promotion Ceremony (rising TK/K students) – invitations to follow

June 3 – Last day of school

June 6 – 10 – School Closed

June 13 – First day of summer camp! FUN IN THE SUN!

Spring has definitely sprung at preschool as all classes are now in the throws of studying about flowers, plants, spring weather, and of course, all things creepy crawly! Several classrooms have bug-filled sensory bins (plastic of course!) and all classrooms will be getting LIVE caterpillars in the very near future! It is an exciting season here.

In the News:

Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction: We hope you will join us at this year’s dinner auction (and golf auction for those who golf!). The auction is a fantastic time to meet other PCS parents, celebrate a great year, find some amazing items to purchase, and of course, give back to the school. Registration forms are available in the office or on RenWeb.

Moonlight Magic: Need care during the auction? Leave the kiddos with us for a SUPER FUN evening of glow-tag, flashlight dance parties, pizza and a movie! We will be open 6-10pm for auction attendees, and 6 -9pm for those going out elsewhere. Of course, we DO hope you will be coming to the auction 😉

Preschool Family Picnic – Save the Date! May 21 (*please note the change of date) – Our year end picnic is fast approaching. This is always a wonderful event where our preschool families gather to celebrate a great year with a picnic lunch, water play, bouncy houses, and more. We hope you will join us! Invitations to follow.

Parking – Thank you for continuing to make drop-offs short and sweet. Time is of essence to all in the morning.

Reenrollment: First, let me thank all of you who submitted your online re-enrollment in such a timely fashion. Over 95% submitted ON TIME! Way to go, parents!!! If you did not submit on time, please note that the deadline was extended until THIS FRIDAY (due to Spring Break) to submit without penalty. We are nearly 100% full for next year, so if you were planning/considering a schedule change, please let Kristin know ASAP as changes are only made if available.

Summer Registration: Summer registration is also going strong. Please be sure to register soon to reserve your child’s space in our dynamic FUN IN THE SUN camp! Register by April 8^th to have your camp billed to your account. Register by May 20^th to register without a $50 penalty.

Calendar:

April 11 – 15 – WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD!

Monday – Pajama Day; Tuesday – Crazy Hat s; Wednesday – Mismatched Day: Friday  – Bring ONE fruit

THURSDAY is wear your class color day: Room 1=purple, 2=orange, 3=green, 4=red, 5=blue

April 23 – Site Work Day – 9:00am-12:00 pm – LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

April 29 – Golf/Dinner Auction & Moonlight Magic

May 6 – Open House @ 6:30 – MINIMUM DAY

May 21 –  Preschool Family Picnic

May 3- Memorial Day – School Closed

June 2 – 7:00 – Preschool Promotion Ceremony (rising TK/K students) – invitations to follow

June 3 – Last day of school

June 6 – 10 – School Closed

June 13 – First day of summer camp

What a “Love-ly” February we had celebrating Valentine’s Day and God’s love for us! All of our classrooms enjoyed Valentine’s Parties, heart/love themed cooking experiences, creating heart-felt cards, and more! With spring and Easter just around the corner, March will be just as fun!

In the News:

RE-ENROLLMENT BEGINS MARCH 1! Please be on the lookout for your Online Re-Enrollment email from Betty St. Peter in the admissions department, which will be going out this week. Online re-enrollment is a breeze! Simply click on the link to your personalized enrollment package, update necessary information, and submit payment for the registration and facilities fees. Please be sure your enrollment package correlates to your DESIRED schedule of attendance. If it does not match, please inform us PRIOR to starting so we can fix the error.

New Applications for 2016-2017 – Did you know that your referrals are a primary source of new students? We are SO honored and we can’t thank you enough for the confidence and praise! Please spread the word that applications are now being accepted for next year. The younger pod is already on a waiting list, but there are just a few spaces left in Rooms 1, 2 and 3.

Summer Registration – Just a reminder that summer registration is under way. Reserve now, pay later… please submit by April 8^th to guarantee your spot and to have tuition billed to your statement.

Kinder Camp Registration – Please note that Kinder Camp requires a 1/3 deposit with your registration forms. The remaining 2/3 can be billed in 2 increments.

Drop offs – Want to make your drop-offs quicker, easier and less stressful? Did you know the parking lot is nearly EMPTY at 7:53am, but FULL by 8:02? Backing up your drop off by just a few minutes will allow you to get in and out quickly…AND you will still have time to swing through a Starbucks before your next destination!  😉

Mom’s Club Preschool Fair – PCS had the honor of hosting the Mom’s Club Preschool Fair on our campus on Saturday, February 6^th. Over 45 preschools and other vendors came to market their schools while preschool-seeking families enjoyed a one-stop-preschool-shop! Thanks to all who contributed to the fair by donating water and baked goods!

Calendar:

Saturday, March 5 – Jog-a-thon

Tuesday (15) & Wednesday (16) – Hearing Assessments (permission required)

Tuesday, March 22 – Association Meeting – Please plan to attend this important evening

Wednesday (23) & Thursday (24) – Classroom Easter Parties

Friday, March 25 – Good Friday – NO SCHOOL

March 28 – April 1 – Preschool is OPEN; PCS is closed for Spring Break

April 11 – 15 – Week of the Young Child – Details to follow

Friday, April 29 – Moonlight Magic; Golf Auction

Friday, May 6 – Open House @ 6:30 – MINIMUM Day

Saturday, May 28 – Preschool Family Year End Picnic

Thursday, June 2 – Preschool Promotion Ceremony (rising TK/K students)

Friday, June 3 – Last day of school

Monday, June 13 – Summer camp begins!

As always, keep current with the preschool blog! www.pasadenachristianschool.com and by reading the PCS Weekly!