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Preschool Weekly Update – Week of 12/4

O come, O come, Emmanuel!

Hello preschool parents,

On Friday the preschoolers took home their rainforest portfolios. They did such a great job recalling some of their favorite lessons! We did keep a couple of art pieces that may be displayed at the Celebration of the Arts in April.

In preparation for the Advent season we have set up our classroom Creche. The children have started to learn about the Christmas tree star and angels and how they relate to the story of Jesus’s birth. In your family envelope we sent home a coloring sheet with an Advent wreath and a weekly prayer. Your child can color the wreath and as a family you can color in the candle flame as we move toward Christmas.

Our curriculum this month is “Winter Wonderland.” We will explore tundra animals, winter shelters and communities that live in cold climates. Our new shape is square, our color is white and Owl will help us learn the importance of honesty.

Blessings, Ms. Grace and Miss Rosie

ADOPT A FAMILY- A St. Philip Neri tradition.

Pre-School, TK and Kindergarten – FOR BUILDING FUTURES

Children (infants to 12 years old, older kids especially need items) 

  • Educational toys
  • Dolls + action figures – (multiracial preferred)
  • Underwear + socks

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

  • Dec. 8th – All School Mass- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
  • Dec. 12th – Free Dress for December birthdays
  • Dec. 14th – Christmas Concert @ 7pm -Does not include preschoolers
  • Dec. 20th – Noon dismissal -Christmas free dress-NO Share & Care or preschool afternoon care.
  • Dec. 21st – Jan. 3rd – Christmas break -NO SCHOOL or Share & Care
  • Jan. 4th – School resumes

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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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