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