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Preschool Weekly Update -Week of 10/17

AUTUMN PRAYER

God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.
We thank you
for the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy,
for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,
for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches,
for the hues of fields that bring peace to our souls,
for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to children,
for the fall harvest which that brings us gratitude for the bounty of our land,
for this change of seasons that reveals the circle of life.
God of all seasons, as you transform the earth, transform us by your Spirit.

Amen

— Rev. Doug Leonhardt, S.J.

Dear Preschool Families,

We hope you are enjoying this cool weekend weather. This week in preschool we will continue our studies of farm life and the letter Ii.

Thank you to the families who brought in their child’s emergency kit. We still have a few who need to bring those in. Keeping your child safe and calm during an emergency or evacuation is our priority and these kits help.

Halloween is quickly approaching and we have a few guidelines to make this day fun. First, please make sure your child can remove their costume to use the toilet. Also, we do not allow play weaponry at school so please keep that part of the costume home. Preschoolers participate in the school parade and each preschooler needs to have a parent or caregiver escort them. On October 31st, we meet in front of the preschool classroom at 8:00am, drop-off backpacks. The parade will meet us there. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for speaking to your child about quiet time. We have seen improvement and the children who do nap are finding it easier to fall asleep. We read a funny book about a bear who wanted quiet time and his friend duck who kept bothering him.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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

  • Oct. 18th– October Birthday Free Dress
  • Oct. 31st– Noon Dismissal-Halloween-Regular Preschool Hours
  • Nov. 1st – All Saints Day-All school mass
  • Nov. 8th – Family Math and Game Night
  • Nov. 10th – End of 1st Trimester
  • Nov. 10th – Information Night @ 7pm
  • Nov. 11th- NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day Holiday
  • Nov. 14th-18th – Scholastic Book Fair- O’Brian Hall
  • Nov. 15th – Free Dress for November Birthdays
  • Nov. 18th – Noon dismissal for Preschool only- No afternoon care
  • Nov. 18th- Report Card Day
  • Nov. 21st – 25th – Thanksgiving Break

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"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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