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Preschool Weekly Update – Week of 1/15

“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”  Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear Preschool Parents,

We had fun learning about fossils, volcanos and prehistoric animals. We will continue this coming week with types of dinosaurs. The children will explore geography with these lessons. We are working on writing and identifying our letters.

January is a busy month here at SPN. Transitional-Kindergarten registration is open now Applications need to be completed by January 31st. here is a link to the application process. Please turn in the “Recommendation Form” to me as soon as possible. https://www.spnalameda.org/admissions/how-to-apply/

January 25th is a Spirit Day/Class Theme. Preschool has chosen “Monochromatic Free Dress.” Each preschooler can choose a single color and dress completely in that color! We are so excited to see all the different colors the children choose.

Unfortunately, our classroom is experiencing another round of runny noses, sneezing and coughing. Please monitor your child over the four day break. If they are still experiencing symptoms on Tuesday please keep them home. Also, perform a Covid test and send us a photo. Thank you for keeping our staff and preschool families safe.

Have a restful weekend.

Blessings, Ms. Grace and Miss Rosie

Reminders

School hours 8:00am – 6:00pm

Potty Training Policy

Preschool Handbook 2023-2024

Health, Safety and Well Being

Sick Child Guidelines

Extreme Heat Precaution

Calendar

  • Jan. 12th – NO SCHOOL- Elementary Staff Day – No Share & Care
  • Jan. 15th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL-No Share & Care
  • Jan. 17th – Come Play in TK and K, for prospective families
  • Jan. 23rd – Free Dress for January birthdays
  • Jan. 24th – Noon dismissal-Teacher Professional Development – Regular Preschool hours
  • Jan. 25th – Spirit Day – Class Theme – Monochromatic Dress
  • Jan. 28th – Catholic School Week Kick-off!- All school 9:00am Mass at SPN. Open House immediately after mass 10:00-11:30am
  • Jan. 29th – Celebrate Community
  • Jan 30th – Celebrate Students-Student Appreciation -Free dress, movies and treats in the classroom
  • Jan 31st – Celebrate SPN Families
  • Feb. 1st – Celebrate Academic Excellence – Oratorical Fest 1:00pm-2:00pm in the church
  • Feb. 2nd – Celebrate Faculty and Staff – Noon dismissal – No Share and Care or Preschool afternoon care

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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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