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Preschool Weekly Update – week of 4/3

“Hope” is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops

At all. – Emily Dickinson

Hello preschool parents,

I hope that you are enjoying this lovely weather. Our April curriculum is all about “Birds and Nests.” We will explore birds, bird anatomy, bird habitats and exotic birds. Bird is our new forest friend and will teach us generosity. Some of our class project will be sent home to enjoy over the Easter break.

This week, we will observe Holy Week as a school community with Stations of the Cross, presented by 5th grade, and a Seder Meal, led by Kindergarten and shared in Faith Families. Holy Thursday is a noon dismissal including preschool.

See you soon!

Blessings, Ms. Grace and Ms. Hanen

Reminders

School hours 8:00am – 6:00pm

Potty Training Policy

Preschool Handbook 2022-2023

Health, Safety and Well Being

Extreme Heat Precautions

California’s Fire Season 2021

Daily Health Screening

Calendar

  • April 4th – Stations of the Cross
  • April 5th – Tenebrae
  • April 6th – Seder Meal-Holy Thursday-Noon Dismissal- NO AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL CARE
  • April 7th – Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
  • April 10th-14th – Easter Break – NO SCHOOL
  • April 25th – April birthday free dress
  • April 27th – Spirit Day- Class theme TBD

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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