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Preschool Weekly Update – week of 1/8

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. ” ~ O. Fred Donaldson

Hello parents,

It was great to have the children back in the classroom. They smoothly transitioned back into their daily routine and had fun reconnecting with their friends.

We learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and why we celebrate him with a holiday. The preschoolers colored their MLK posters that now decorate the classroom. We also ended the Christmas season with a lesson on the Three Kings. On Monday, we will start our exploration of dinosaurs with lessons on paleontology. We will also be practicing writing. Some will practice spelling their names out loud.

For families who are interested in having their child move on to TK next year, we recommend that you attended the Information Night this coming Wednesday at 7:00pm. There is also a “Come Play with TK and K” event on January 17th. A parent must be present at this event.

We will see you soon!

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. 10th – Information Night @ 7:00pm
  • 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 TBD
  • Jan. 28th – Catholic School Week Kick-off!- All school 9:00am Mass at SPN. Open House immediately after mass 10:00-11:30am

Please make sure to read our SPN Weekly Newsletter to keep up with school information and events!


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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