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!

As you can see by our many “love”-ly posts, thoughts and feelings of love, friendship and caring for one another are in the air! Students in all the classrooms have enjoyed Valentine’s themed cooking experiences, art, crafts, stories, songs and more. Of course, the enduring theme is always how God loves us and how we can show His love to others!

In the News:

Though February is half over, here are a few items to note for the remaining weeks:

Donations Needed for the Mom’s Club Preschool Fair: The preschool marketing fair will be held on the PCS campus this year. We are collecting baked goods, water bottles, and cans of soda for the participants. Please drop your items by Friday, Feb. 19th at the preschool office. MVP hours will be awarded.

Auction Baskets: The PTF is collecting auction basket items for the Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction. Items can be anything from gifts cards to local stores/restaurants, gift certificates for local goods/services/attractions, vacation opportunities, etc.

Jog-A-Thon: Join the fun and register for this year’s jog-a-thon! The preschoolers always have such a FUN time running their special track while supporting our school!

Moonlight Magic: We are SO excited about our upcoming Moonlight Magic event! Sign up now to reserve your space. The children will enjoy a pizza dinner, pajama party, and a movie while YOU enjoy a night on the town (or watching NetFlix in YOUR PJs at home!).

Calendar:

February 12 – In-service – No School

February 15^th – Presidents’ Day – No School

February 19^th – Mid-Year Developmental Profiles sent home

February 20th – Spread the word…the Mom’s Club Preschool Fair will be held at PCS this year!

February 26^th – Moonlight Magic – Registrations are open for the next Moonlight Magic! Check the PCS Weekly, the PS front office, or click here for the registration form.

March 5th – Jog a Thon Fundraiser at La Salle…JOIN THE FUN!

March 15 & 16 – Hearing Screenings – Details to follow

March 22 – PTF Association Meeting

January 2016

It was so great to see everyone after our Christmas break. We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! With the holidays over, we can swing back into the routine of things and delve further into our curriculum, fun new themes, and having fun in the cold weather (and even the rain!).

Be sure to check out the PCS Weekly for schoolwide news.

In the News:

Great things have been happening at preschool! Check them out on the blog! Register your email to get instant updates our our preschool fun! www.pasadenachristianpreschool.com

Parking: Just a gentle reminder to keep drop-offs short and sweet and vacate the parking lot quickly during “rush hours” (mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 and evenings from 4:30 – 5:30). Thanks SO MUCH for your cooperation!

Preschool Intent to Enroll Forms: Thank you for submitting your intent to enroll forms so quickly! If you haven’t done so already, please submit your form by January 15^th so we can reserve your desired space in the program.

TK/Kindergarten Intent to Enroll Forms: Just a reminder that TK and Kindergarten Intent to Enroll forms are due by the end of January. The Kindergarten class is filling quickly, so be sure to submit your intent to enroll before we open spaces to the public!

New Applications for 2016-2017 – If you or a friend have a soon-to-be 2 year old and want to enroll for next year, please apply online ASAP as there are only a few spaces remaining in the Younger Pod for 2016-2017!

 Calendar:

January 14 & 28 – PCS Observation Day – Interested in PCS? Our Observation Days are a great way to see the campus and students “in action.” These will be the Observation Days before the intent-to-enroll deadline. Sign up online: http://www.pasadenachristian.org/admissions/observationdayres.cfm

January 18 – MLK – Holiday – No School

February 12^th – Teacher In-Service Day – No School

February 15^th – Presidents’ Day – No School

February 19^th – Mid-Year Developmental Profiles sent home

February 20th – Spread the word…the Mom’s Club Preschool Fair will be held at PCS this year!

February 26^th -(note the corrected date)– Moonlight Magic – Registrations are open for the next Moonlight Magic! Check the PCS Weekly, the PS front office, or click here for the registration form.

December 3 – Last day of preschool toy sale

December 5 @ 9:00 – Christmas Brunch and Kids-only Store – Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with PCS families; during the breakfast, kids can “shop” for family members in the Kids-only shop (younger children will be assisted by volunteers)

December 11 – Grandparents’ Day (Minimum Day, 12:00 Dismissal) – Grandparents and Grand Friends are invited to celebrate the holidays with fun activities and a short program of songs; Rooms 1 & 2 in PCS Auditorium @ 8:30 (this is a combined show with PCS); Rooms 3, 4 & 5 in preschool classrooms @ 10:30

December 12 – Happy Birthday Jesus Party 10:00 – 12:00 – Bring the family and enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, and a short program of songs presented by the preschoolers!

December 18 (open full day) – Hot Cocoa and Pajama Day – Wear your PJs to school!!

December 21 – January 3 – Christmas Holidays – School Closed