News and Reminders 2025

March showers bring April flowers and so much more to preschool! Hello Spring!

Easter Cross Decorating

Help us enhance the decoration of our preschool over the next few weeks as we celebrate and commemorate the significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Everyone is invited to bring a flower to add to our cross. Please stop by the cross and tuck your special floral donation into the ropes that twine its entire breadth and width.

Week of the Young Child – Monday, April 7^th – Friday, April 11^th

Every year, we celebrate the wonderful children we serve and the unique world they inhabit with exciting, week-long festivities. Each day will have its particular theme and events to look forward to. This week is a national celebration highlighting the significance of this fundamental and transformative period of life. Oh, to be a young child! Parents are welcome to participate and volunteer; please check with your class to see how you can get involved.

CLICK HERE for the Week of the Young Child Daily Themes & Events

Elks Vision Screening – Wed, April 9^th, Thurs, April 10^th, & Fri, April 11^th

The Elks Vision Screening is a free service provided to preschool children throughout California and Hawaii. This screening will take place on campus, in the Art Studio, as a special event for our students. Teachers will help facilitate the screening by guiding students and assisting during the screening process. If you are interested in participating in this program, please fill out a vision screening form with the Front Desk at either drop-off or pick-up. Children need a Vision Screening Form to participate. Hard copies will be available at the preschool.

Easter Egg Hunts – Wednesday, April 16^th and Thursday, April 17^th

We will host Egg Hunts on the two days leading up to Good Friday. Each classroom will sponsor and organize our Wednesday egg hunt, while the PCS Admissions Department will sponsor our Thursday event.

We look forward to both days and celebrating the season with this fantastic annual tradition. Parents are welcome to sign up to participate in each event. Please see your individual classroom teachers for more details.

Preschool Chapel – Thursday, April 17^th

Our Fruit of the Spirit for April is Faithfulness. What a perfect fruit to reflect God’s plan and promise through His son Jesus Christ. We will read and discuss what transpired on Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

⁴⁵For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Good Friday and Easter Monday– Fri., April 18^th & Mon., Apr. 21^st, PRESCHOOL CLOSED

We will celebrate the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ by reflecting on the gift that the cross represents for all of us.

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2

Easter Sunday – Sunday, April 20^th

²⁴On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. ²They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, ³but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ⁴While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. ⁵In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? ⁶He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ⁷‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” ⁸Then they remembered his words. Luke 24:1-8

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:5-6

Hallelujah, He is risen!!

Summer Camp Registration

Will you join this year’s “Fun in the Sun” summer camp? If so, please ensure that you submit your registration forms promptly. Spaces are filling up fast! Summer camp is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, including outside families, so don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the fun at the preschool this summer.

CLICK HERE for the Preschool Summer Registration Packet

CLICK HERE for the Kinder Camp Registration Packet

If you have already signed up, look for more camp-specific information over the months ahead.

As we cruise toward the end of the year, we wanted to share a few helpful hints, reminders, and requests.

DOORS & KIDS – Many of our kiddos want to be helpful and open doors; this is great if a parent or a teacher is present, but potentially dangerous if they aren’t. We want to avoid accidents or injuries.

When dropping off or picking up, please ensure you are with your child before they attempt to open or pass through any of our doors, especially those leading to our parking lot.

SIGNING IN – As a state-licensed facility, we are required to have physical signatures for children upon drop-off and pick-up. Please ensure you sign in and out each day. The preschool will be held responsible and potentially fined for every missing signature.

PLAYING AT PICK-UP, CLASSROOM RATIOS, AND TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES – When picking up at the end of the day, please be mindful of the other students and teachers who may still be present in the environment.

Our fantastic staff is legally responsible for the children who are still signed in for the day but, due to ratios and other concerns, cannot watch children who have been signed out, especially if they are from another class. That is why we ask adults to limit the time spent in classrooms and passing through our outdoor spaces, patios, and yards.

Additionally, as a licensed facility, we are prohibited from allowing older and younger siblings who aren’t enrolled in the preschool to play in our environment during our regular hours of operation. While siblings are welcome to come for drop-off and pick-up, they must always stay with their adults while in the preschool.

Families are welcome to take a moment in the lobby to visit the turtles, look at or borrow a book from our lending library, check out the “Zany Zoo” on your way out, or enjoy the swing. When enjoying the swing, please be mindful of the parking lot and the cross traffic.

April 7^th – Deadline for MVP Hours

April 7^th-11^th – Week of the Young Child

April 9^th-11^th – Elks Vision Screening

April 18^th – Good Friday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 21^st – Easter Monday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 21^st – 25^th – PCS Main Campus Spring Break

April 22^nd – 25^th – PRESCHOOL OPEN

May 2^nd – Open House

May 17^th – Preschool Family Picnic

May 26^th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 28^th – Preschool Promotion (Rooms 1 & 2): MINIMUM DAY

May 29^th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 30^th – June 6^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 9^th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 4^th – CAMP CLOSED

July 31^st – Last Day of Camp

August 1^st – August 19^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 18^th – Back to School Night

August 19^th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 20^th – First Day of School

March fun with toddler A

March was a fun month learning friendships and colors.

Jesus is always the reason for the season.

Dr. Seuss month was amazing, we explored some of his stories and had fun with silly art.

Bible this month reminds us that Gods love is s so big that we are never forgotten.

February Fun

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!

News and Reminders 2025

We are springing into spring and can hardly wait to see what hatches around the preschool.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Saturday, March 2^nd

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 6^th

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 7^th

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 10^th and Tuesday, March 11^th – 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 15^th

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.

Click Here for:

Preschool Fun in the Sun Registration

Kinder Camp Registration

*Hard copies of our summer registration packets are available in the preschool lobby.

St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17^th

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 7^th – 11^th – Week of the Young Child

April 9^th – 11^th – Vision Screenings

April 18^th – Good Friday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 21^st – Easter Monday: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

April 21^st – 25^th – PCS Main Campus Spring Break – PRESCHOOL OPEN (April 22^nd to 25^th)

May 2^nd – Open House

May 17^th – Preschool Family Picnic

May 26^th – Memorial Day: PRESCHOOL CLOSED

May 28^th – Preschool Promotion: MINIMUM DAY

May 29^th – Last Day of Preschool: MINIMUM DAY

May 30^th – June 6^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

June 9^th – First Day of Summer Camp

July 4^th – CAMP CLOSED

July 31^st – Last Day of Camp

August 1^st – August 19^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

August 18^th – Back to School Night

August 19^th – Preschool Meet & Greet

August 20^th – First Day of School

Snow Day at last!

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.”

Isaiah 55:10

❤️🧡💛 Valentines Parties💚💙💜

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.

Welcome back room 1

We are so happy to be back in action!

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.

News and Reminders 2025

We adore the month of love and look forward to all the exciting things happening as we celebrate!

Preschool Chapel – Tuesday, February 11^th

Since it is the month of love, we will focus on where love comes from for chapel. After all, G.O.D. is L.O.V.E. We look forward to coming together to worship and celebrate God’s love for each of us and our love for Him and each other.

1 John 4:7-12

Valentine’s Day Parties – Thur., Feb. 13^th & Fri, Feb 14^th

Each classroom will celebrate the holiday with special festivities on Thursday, February 13th, and Friday, February 14th. Please be sure to look for classroom-specific details about what they’ll be doing, including 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 great gifts.
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 is easier to give to everyone than to figure out who comes on which day. The classrooms will provide a total head count for each room.
Avoid the “Boy/Girl” Valentine trap. Allow your child to select the Valentine’s they wish to give instead of worrying about how many boys and girls there are. The kids get so much more out of the reflected diversity of their peers’ interests and the things they want to give.
You are not obligated to give out Valentine’s cards or treats, but you are welcome to participate as you see fit.

Presidents’ Day – Mon., Feb. 17^th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

While we don’t typically study American history or civics deeply as 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

Snow Days – Tues., Feb. 18^th & Wed., Feb. 19^th (AT LONG LAST!)

We are excited to announce an on-site field trip to the snow this winter! Starting Tuesday, February 18^th, we are turning the yard into a winter wonderland with snow! Arctic Glacier, an outside company specializing in snow/ice events, will provide the snow. 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, footwear, and extra clothes to change into after the event.

*This event will be postponed if the forecast calls for rain on either of our planned days.

Picture Days – Thurs., Feb. 20^th & Fri, Feb. 21^st

It is time to capture those adorable preschool smiles once again! Preschool Picture Days have arrived.

The preschool will host School Pictures from Julie Lilly Photography on Thursday, February 20^th, and Friday, February 21^st. Please look out for more information from your child’s teachers about which day has been assigned to you.

Families will receive an envelope for their child’s picture purchase the week prior to Picture Days (February 10^th-14^th). Please complete it and return it to the preschool office on or before Picture Day.

Please let us know if you have any questions; we are happy to help!!

Staying Healthy at Preschool

We want to thank all of our families for their support and understanding as we navigate the winter months and the challenges of keeping our preschool healthy and safe. A few things to keep in mind…

If you notice your child is under the weather or displaying any signs or symptoms of potential illness, please exercise caution, keep them home, and monitor their condition. While most preschool illnesses are common and pass quickly, some are much more concerning, such as RSV.

State regulations also remind us that children may not attend school if they have had a fever, vomited, or had diarrhea in the last 24 hours. This means if your child experiences any of these conditions, they must stay home from school the following day and may return to school the day after. For example, if they have a fever on Monday, the potential first day back would be Wednesday. The same standard holds true if a child is sent home from school with any of these issues.

Please know that our team will be monitoring our kiddos, and we will contact families if we spot signs or symptoms while they’re on campus. Conversely, we appreciate parent support in our staff’s discernment regarding a child’s presence at school. Often, sick children may be cleared by a doctor to return to school but may present minor symptoms such as a lingering cough or runny nose.

Our team greatly appreciates parent notification when their child is out due to illness. It’s essential for tracking, informing other families if needed, and potentially preventing further spread. Those notifications also give us peace of mind and allow us to keep you in our prayers.

“MERRY CHRISTMAS IN 2024”

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.

GRANDPARENTS DAY 2024

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.