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Preschool Weekly Update – week of 10/2

Have patience with all things. But, first with yourself.Saint Francis de Sales

Hello preschool parents,

We hope you enjoyed looking through your child’s art portfolio from our September curriculum, “All About Me”. Friday concluded our month long exploration on kindness, our bodies and how to stay healthy and safe.

This week we will begin our October curriculum, “The Seasons and Weather”, one of my favorite subjects. We will explore the science of weather, seasons, changes and storms. Our forrest friend, Bear, will help us learn patience this month. The letters C, N, U, the aabb pattern and triangle will be introduced.

This week on Wednesday, 10/4, will be Blessing of the Animals. Your preschooler is welcome to bring a picture of their pet or stuffed animal to school. They will be blessed by Father Joseph in our yard.

On Friday, the class will make their first visit to church for, First Friday Adoration.

Reminders: Please send in your child’s emergency kit if you have not done so. This is a requirement from Community Care Licensing. The list can be found in the preschool handbook. Return Share & Care forms and any updated immunization records for 4 year olds.

Blessing, 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

  • Oct 3rd-6th – Noon Dismissal Parent-Teacher Conference – Regular Preschool Hours
  • Oct 4th- Feast of St. Francis – Blessing of the Animals
  • Oct. 6th – First Friday Adoration
  • Oct 9th – Indigenous Peoples Day- NO SCHOOL
  • Oct 17th – Frees Dress for October Birthdays
  • Oct 31st – Noon Dismissal- Halloween Parade 8:00am

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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