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Preschool Weekly Update – week of 10/3

“Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.”
– Elizabeth Lawrence

Dear. Preschool Parents,

I have always loved this simple quote, it reminds me to slow down and watch nature’s wonder. This past week the children have discovered why leaves change color in the Fall and why pumpkins turn orange. It was a week filled with art projects and a review of our September curriculum.

This coming week we start our October curriculum, “Down on the Farm”. We will explore farm animals, farm structures, planting and harvesting. Our Forest Friend is Bear. Bear will help us learn to be patient. During the month we will introduce the letters, I, L, & E, square, the color blue, 3 & 4 and the ABB pattern.

Today your child went home with their progress report envelope, which is a snapshot of your child’s developmental markers. This coming week is Teacher/Parent Conferences. You will receive a date and time reminder on Monday. Preschool will have after-school hours until 4:00pm, Tuesday-Friday.

This weekend please remind your child about safe lunchtime table manners and being respectful/quiet during rest-time. Thank you for your support.

Have a restful 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. 4th-Blessing of the Animals Prayer Service
  • Oct. 4th-7th– Teacher/Parent Conferences –Noon Dismissal-Preschool hours until 4:00pm
  • Oct. 10thHOLIDAY-NO SCHOOL
  • Oct. 18th– October Birthday Free Dress
  • Oct. 31st– Noon Dismissal-Halloween-Regular Preschool Hours

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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