Welcome to SPRING, families! WINTER has come and gone like that *insert finger snap*. First we want to extend prayers over families and staff who suffered from the fires in any way; and with that, we would like to thank everyone for banding together and surrounding one another in love.
Love is a great segway into our activities in February. We had lots of much-needed fun during the month of love with Valentine’s Day parties, teacher birthday celebrations, and snow days!
During the week of Valentine’s Day, we made strawberry parfaits with the room 3 students and had some help from parents who volunteered with prepping and with reading a story.
Parent volunteers and teachers also teamed up to make heart crowns with the children (art and fine motor) by gluing various sized heart pieces onto a band of paper and taping/stapling the ends together.
Room 3 families blessed us teachers with beautiful custom mugs (literally, with our names on them). This is a good time to thank each and every one of the families in room 3 for our beautiful gifts, we love them!
Lastly, we had SNOW DAYS! Building up to the actual snow days, we read books and sang songs about snowflakes and how to safely have a snowball fight (throw at the legs) so that no one would get hurt (Literature and Comprehension). On the snow days, the children (and even some teachers) enjoyed sled rides down our man-made slope. Meanwhile, others engaged in snowball fights, building snowmen, and making snow angels.
All in all, February was a time of togetherness and fun, which is a reminder that we are all one community under God. Bless you all!
We are springing into spring and can hardly wait to see what hatches around the preschool.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Saturday, March 2nd
Did you know Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham using only 50 words? Published in 1960, the book originated from a wager between Bennett Cerf, Random House’s publisher and co-founder, and Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. “Bennett Cerf bet me I couldn’t write a book with 50 words or fewer, and I wanted to show him that I could,” said Dr. Seuss.
Over the past 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s books and stories have shaped and continue to influence early childhood literature. We will celebrate him and his contributions at preschool by reading several of his books this month. Thank you, Dr. Seuss, for igniting our imaginations and love of rhyme and introducing us to the worlds within books.
MAKE-UP Picture Days – Thursday, March 6th
Did you miss our first picture day, or are you hoping for a redo? Make-up Picture Day will be your final chance to officially capture those preschool smiles. Please let us know if you need your picture taken by stopping by the front desk. On Tuesday and Thursday, friends are also welcome to drop by and take their pictures!
Preschool Chapel – Friday, March 7th
Our Fruit of the Spirit for March is gentleness. We will explore what it means to be gentle and read the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Since it is March, we will also discuss St. Patrick, his ministry, and how he used the clover to illustrate the nature of the Trinity, three in one. Chapel is always a wonderful time spent together in worship, fellowship, and praise of the Lord.
Monday, March 10th and Tuesday, March 11th – PRESCHOOL OPEN
The preschool will not be closed for the PCS Mini Spring Break. We will be open for our regular hours on Monday and Tuesday.
Summer Camp Registration – DUE: Friday, March 15th
Will you join us for our Preschool Fun in the Sun or Kinder Camp this year? If so, be sure to submit your summer camp registration forms as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun at the preschool this summer and to split your summer tuition into two payments.
*Hard copies of our summer registration packets are available in the preschool lobby.
St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17th
With a touch of the blarney, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with leprechauns, shamrocks, and so much more. The story of St. Patrick is also an excellent time to talk about the call to spread the gospel to 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. Ephesians 2:10
Mid-Year Developmental Profiles– Friday, March 21st
Classrooms will email our mid-year reports for all the kiddos this month. Be sure to take a look. Teachers will happily chat with parents who want to discuss the year’s progress and future.
April 7th – 11th – Week of the Young Child
April 9th – 11th – Vision Screenings
April 18th – Good Friday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED
April 21st– Easter Monday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED
April 21st – 25th – PCS Main Campus Spring Break – PRESCHOOL OPEN (April 22nd to 25th)
Our long awaited winter fun has finally come. The day could not have been more beautiful! Room 1 students were so excited we almost ran all the way to the yard.
The sledding hill was the main attraction.
It was so fun on Tuesday we had to do it all again!
Thank you to all the parents who came in to help out! We especially appreciated the help when the snow began to turn into ice.
“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth.”
When you ask the class what month we are in their first answer is Valentines! We then remind them that it is February, but it is when we celebrate Valentines and the many different ways that we can show love to each other.
We had some great parties this year and here are some photos:
We had a Photo Booth and the class really enjoyed taking silly pictures with each other (some friends visited a few times😉).We did everything from decorating our bags to passing out valentines to cooking projects and more. ( we even took a few more silly pictures.)
Ms. Heather and our volunteers made pancakes and they were so good! It was a day full of fun and treats and we are so happy that we got to celebrate together.
Although we can’t make up for lost time, students and teachers are naturals at picking up where we left off.
We’ve been reading new books, exploring new toys and caring for one another.
We have missed small groups and have rushed right back into them. The class asked for them when we first returned.
This week the children have been engaged with marshmallow projects, ice experiments, puzzles, and letters M, N, O, P.
Everyones’ eagerness to return has shown how important preschool is. Moving forward we will continue regular small group routine and keep working towards our skill goals.
We are very grateful for our parents, we had so many request from all of you in this busy time of the year, but you all come through with your family selfie, new Christmas Tree, tree ornament and art provided for our Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration.
Cookie decoration and hot cocoa before our Christmas a
tree decoration.Practice at the auditorium before our big Happy Birthday JESUS event.Lacing, easel painting, arts and craft, all fun activities offered to our little kiddos for the month of December.Pajama day, hot cocoa, and a movie. Fun Day with all our friends.We are watering our garden right before our last day of Christmas break.
It was truly a wonderful experience to have our grandparents here at Pasadena Christian Preschool!! The excitement from the grandchildren was palpable as they eagerly anticipated this special day. Apple Leading up to the event, we enjoyed countless fun rehearsals, practices, and preparations. The children worked so hard, and their dedication shone through as they learned sign language for “Silent Night,” as well as the motions and lyrics for “Oh What a Special Night.” Seeing the joy on everyone’s faces made all the effort worthwhile, and we are so great full for your support in making this event memorable! Thank you for being a part of our preschool community.
This was truly a special event filled with joy and nostalgia! The grandparents had the opportunity to see their grand children’s artwork and class projects. Many grandparents expressed their heartwarming feelings. The mix of emotions tears, laughter, and joy really captured the essence,
“MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025”Moments like these help us foster strong family bonds and creat lasting memories.
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