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Preschool Weekly Update – Week of 1/6

Happy New Year!

Hello Preschool Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break! I enjoyed quiet time with my family and friends. Thank you again for the lovely Christmas cards and gifts. I will be asking for a couple of recipes for the delicious treats you gifted me. 😉

When we return to the classroom we will start our January curriculum, “Going on Safari” The children will also be learning about our “Jubilee Year 2025. Below is a brief description of this special year.

The 2025 Jubilee is a Catholic holy year that will take place from Christmas Eve, 2024 to Epiphany, 2026. The theme of the year is “Pilgrims of Hope” and is intended to be a time for renewal, forgiveness, and a stronger connection to faith.

Here is a list to help you and the children transition back into school.

  • Pack a lunch and morning snack in separate containers
  • WE ARE A NUT FREE CLASSROOM
  • Water bottle
  • Nap/rest time small blanket
  • Dress for the cold weather. We are outside in the morning.
  • 2 packs of baby wipes.

We are excited to welcome our two new friends, Quinn and Santi!

Enjoy the rest of this Christmas season! I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, January 6th!

Peace, Ms. Grace and Miss Rosie

Reminders

School hours 8:00am – 2:30pm Extended care until 6:00pm

Potty Training Policy

Health, Safety and Well Being

Sick Child Guidelines

Extreme Heat Precaution

Calendar

  • Monday, Jan. 6 – Students return to school
  • Friday, Jan. 17 – No school for students; Staff Work Day
  • Monday, Jan. 20 – No school – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Free dress January birthdays
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Noon dismissal, Teacher Professional Development – Regular Preschool hours
  • Sunday, Jan. 26 – Catholic Schools Week kick-off with All School Mass, 9:00 am at SPN; Open House immediately following Mass, 10:00-11:30
  • Friday, Jan. 31 – Noon dismissal; NO AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL – No Share and Care; Teacher Appreciation Day

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What Our Families are Saying

"The supportive teachers at SPN played a big role in preparing me for high school and helping me understand what to expect. They encouraged me to ask questions and seek help when needed, which made me more confident in my learning. Thanks to them, I entered freshman year already familiar with many concepts and effective study habits that have helped me stay on top of my work. SPN also taught me valuable life skills that I still use today, helping me succeed academically, build strong friendships, and maintain my overall well-being."
— Tibby Horvath, SPN Class of 2022
"We are very satisfied with the SPN community, something that is important to our family. My children feel safe and comfortable with SPN. Our family feels connected with the SPN community from parents and families to the staff and faculty. My children and we as parents have made healthy and positive relationships with other families from school. We share time outside of school with other families which brings a level of connectedness I don't know if we would have elsewhere"
— SPN Parent
"My children are experiencing community in other ways than just friends and playdates. Faith Families is an example of community, interacting with students from all grade levels, and learning and creating for others outside of SPN. Field trips to Kids Against Hunger or the Alameda Food Bank where they work and see firsthand how their efforts help others less fortunate, for those who are in need of support. Community is not just our SPN ‘bubble,’ and that is what SPN demonstrates and provides– opportunity to explore a bigger community."
— SPN Parent since 2016

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