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Preschool Weekly Update

Dear Preschool Parents,

We had a beautiful week in preschool. This week we welcomed our new preschooler, Xavi. It was so lovely to watch our older preschoolers take Xaxi under their wings and help him out. We focused a lot on friendships and kindness. As the world changes outside our preschool doors we want the children to feel safe and loved. In an age appropriate conversation we talked about the words war and peace, unkind and kindness. In our daily meditation we added “peace” to our “love” that we share with the world. The children loved the music video, “Down by the Riverside” and asked to watch it a few times.

This coming week will be busy! On Tuesday (Fat Tuesday), the preschoolers at 9:00am will parade around the big school, down High St. to Central Ave. and back to the classroom. They have made Mardi Gras crowns and will have small instruments and streamers. On Ash Wednesday we will go to mass. The preschoolers will be watching the mass from the side annex room. This is a perfect spot to watch the mass in a safe environment.

Please join us Saturday, for our annual Spartan Virtual Auction! Our beautiful watercolor collage, inspired by our morning meditation, is up for auction! We hope to see you and the kids on the dance party!

Peaceful blessings,

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. 26th-Auction & Virtual Dance Party (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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