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Preschool Weekly Update

Lord, Lord, Open Unto Me

Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!

– Howard Thurman, from “Meditations of the Heart”

Dear preschool parents,

We had another fun week with our “Health and Fitness” theme. The preschoolers learned about healthy foods and the benefits to our bodies when we eat a “rainbow” of foods. They also learned how those healthy foods make for a healthy heart! We will continue this week with fitness.

Our Lenten season starts on March 2nd with Ash Wednesday. Preschoolers will start “A Stained Glass Window”, a lenten project in class emphasizing acts of kindness and good deeds. We will send a copy of this project home. As a family, you may want to discuss how acts of kindness and friendship can be shown not only at home but also while they are here at school. We are asking for your assistance in guiding your children this Lenten season. Help them learn the Church’s Lenten disciplines in age appropriate ways. Acts of kindness and good deeds are more appropriate than “giving up” something for Lent.

Please remember to register for our Spartan Virtual Auction!!

Have a safe and restful weekend!

Ms. Grace and Ms. Whitney

Reminders

School hours 8:00am – 6:00pm 

All children must be fully potty trained.

Health, Safety and Well Being

2021-22 Covid Safety Plan (CSP)

Extreme Heat Precautions

California’s Fire Season 2021

Daily Health Screening

Calendar

  • Feb. 21st-President’s Day-NO SCHOOL, NO PRESCHOOL
  • Feb. 25th- Spirit Day-Preschool theme TBD
  • Feb. 26th-Auction (neé Crab Feed)
  • Mar. 1st-Burning of the palms
  • Mar. 2nd-Ash Wednesday
  • Mar. 4 -Noon dismissal-Regular preschool hours
  • Mar. 8-9th-WCEA
  • Mar. 10th-Noon dismissal, NO PRESCHOOL AFTERNOON HOURS
  • Mar. 11th-NO SCHOOL-NO PRESCHOOL-Professional Development
  • Mar. 15th-Free Dress March Bdays
  • Mar. 17th-St Patrick’s Day, green and white free dress
  • Mar. 18th-Report Card 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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