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Preschool Weekly Update-week of 11/6

“Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Teresa

Hello Preschool Parents,

What an amazing week! Here in preschool we had the Halloween parade, our first full mass, a birthday, First Friday Adoration and our friend, Brodie, join our class. Miss Rosie and I were very proud of how reverent the preschoolers were during Adoration and how warmly they welcomed Brodie. We also started a four week, sprout experiment. The children will record their weekly observations on the growth of their sweet potato vine. This coming week we will be exploring the “understory” layer of the rainforest.

Our Service Learning Project continues through November 8th. The project is a school wide sock drive for veterans in need. We will collect new men and women’s socks. The socks will be delivered to the Palo Alto/Menlo Park VA.

On personal note, I would like to thank you all for the wonderful birthday gifts. I have already placed the stepping stone outside my garden studio. The greatest gift are your children. It was so joyful to share a birthday with the class.

Sunday, November 5, 2023, FALL BACK, turn clocks one hour back to Standard Time

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

  • Oct. 30th-Nov. 8th – Preschool SLP-Veterans Sock Drive
  • Nov. 9th – End of First Trimester
  • Nov. 10th– Veteran’s Day- No School- No Share & Care
  • Nov. 13th – Scholastic Book Fair
  • Nov. 14th – Free Dress for November B-Days
  • Nov 15th – Noon Dismissal- PD for Teachers- Regular Preschool Hours
  • Nov. 16th – Catholic Principal Appreciation Day
  • Nov. 17th – Report Card Day
  • Nov. 20th-24th– Thanksgiving Break – No School- No Share & Care
  • Nov. 30th – Spirit Day- Pajama Day- Free Dress rules apply

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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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