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.