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Food Drive for Second Harvest
In keeping with the spirit of giving, the Preschool is having a food drive to help those who do not have enough food to feed their families. We would appreciate any non-perishable items that you can donate between now and December 18th. We will place them on our table in the hall and donate them after school on the 18th. In past years the children have loved giving to those in need; and we feel it’s an important value to pass down to them. We hope your family can participate but, we totally understand if you feel you cannot do so at this time.
Merriest of Christmases,
Your preschool Staff
Christmas Music
Dear Parents, Grandparents and Friends,
You are invited to a visit to see your children perform Christmas Music. Program time will be in the Fellowship Hall at the south end of our hallway. There will be no regular classes these days. Please bring your child at their music time only (found listed below) and take them with you when the visit is through.
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 (Tues./Thurs. class)
Friday, December 20, 2024 (Mon/Wed/Fri class)
5 day kids attend both programs
Please bring: ONE DOZEN CHRISTMAS COOKIES or CHRISTMAS TREATS – to be shared with your child’s class. Must be store sealed & packaged!!
PLEASE, REMEMBER: NO NUT PRODUCTS
(this would include peanut butter cookies)
You should arrive, with your child a few minutes before their scheduled time.
(Please, notice possible time difference from other programs)
Mrs. LeCouix 9:00 am to 9:50
Mrs. Armendariz 10:00 am to 10:50
Mrs. Atchison 11:00 am to 11:50
Santa will be on hand following the visit in our Free Play room. Be sure to bring your camera!
The program and Santa will take approximately 40-50 minutes. If you are working and are unable to attend, please find a friend or relative to take your place. It is important that each child have someone there.
Remember: The preschool will be closed for the Christmas season until Monday, January 6, 2025 when we will re-open for the new year.
December/Christmas Unit
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Dec. 19th & Dec. 20th - will be our annual Christmas Programs (with a visit from Santa!)
(notes with further details will be sent home later)
Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025 Preschool will be closed.
We will reopen Monday, Jan. 6, 2025!
About The Unit
Our unit for December is Christmas and other Holiday Customs. We will decorate our own tree, make Christmas gifts, and learn about the caring and sharing that is the Christmas spirit. We will be having a food drive to help spread the message of love and hope. Also, if you are interested, the church has a tree of sharing type donation project going on; please feel free to join in, take an angel home with you, and fulfill someone in need’s Christmas wish. Please note, many of our art projects will stay at school for the season, and go home our last days before winter break.
BOOKS USED IN THIS UNIT
Bah! Humbug by Lorna Bolian. A delightful story about Margie and her brother, Arthur, who says "Santa Claus is a big fat humbug". So they set a trap for Santa but Arthur falls asleep...
The Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo. A beautiful picture book, recalling the 200-year-old folktale, about the warmth and wonder of Christmas and the origin of tinsel on trees that will leave children enchanted with the magical possibilities of the season.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg a wonderful story, many of us are familiar with!
AND
A Wish for Wings That Work An Opus story by Berkeley Breathed
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree a story in verse of a tree that keeps giving
Oh! What a Christmas!
Merry Christmas Splat!
Santa's Secret Helper
Santa's Book of Name
The Christmas Wreath
Mouse's First Christmas
Lola the Elf
Santa's Stuck
The Reindeer Christmas
Bear Stays Up
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON
Your Preschool Staff
A note about snacks:
Snack Time: Children will have snack time at 10:25 each morning. Each child provides their own snack and water bottle. It helps with “picky eaters” and allergy concerns, as well as for any families with specific dietary needs or preferences.
PLEASE, label your child’s water bottles and snack bags, with their first and last names! They get carried room to room and are often accidently left behind and then our staff has trouble getting them back to the right child. We also have several that are similar and that can create confusion.
Even though each child is bringing their own snack, please, do not bring snacks containing any kind of NUT/PEANUT. As careful as we are, the oils can still be spread around and get to any child who may have an allergy. This includes, almond oil, (watch the fruit snacks) and peanut oil. And some cheese crackers have peanut flour in them! Please read ingredient labels! Snacks with labels that say “may contain” or “processed in a facility” are ok.
Snacks should be simple and nutritious.
We suggest:
Vegetable/Fruit (slices), Granola Bars (nut free), Muffins or Sweet breads (watch for nuts & toppings),Crackers, Fruit rollups, Cheese, Fruit Snacks, applesauce cups, yogurt push-ups (like go-gurt). Please: No sweet cookies, cake, candy, or ice cream except for celebrating birthdays.
(stay tuned for updates!)
PRESCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025 a work in progress!
(more dates may be added throughout the school year
and changes may be made)
August 29
Meet your teacher day. Times will be sent with the letter in Aug.
September 3
First Day of school for TTH and 5-day children
September 4
First day of school MWF
September 26/27
Parents music visit (no regular classes these days)
October 17/18
Fall Festival Days -for the students only (not parents)
October 23/24
Individual School Photos
October 31/Nov. 1
Halloween music program (no regular classes these days)
November 11
NO SCHOOL Veteran's Day
November 27/28/29
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
December 19/20
Christmas Music program (no regular classes these days)
December 23 through January 3
NO SCHOOL Christmas/winter break
January 6/7
Back to school
January 20
NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 12/13
Valentine Parties
February 14
NO SCHOOL Snow/Wind Storm Make-up day MWF
February 17
NO SCHOOL President's Day
February 18
NO SCHOOL Snow/Wind Storm Make-up day TTH
March 27/28
Spring Music program for parents (no regular classes these days)
March 31 through April 4th
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
May 20/21
Last days of Classes
May 22/23
End of year PROGRAM AND PARTY (no regular classes these days)
May 26 Memorial Day Have a great summer!
DATES WILL BE ADDED OR CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ETC.
509-328-2002
