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Preschool Weekly Update – Week of 3/10

Almighty and ever living God,
you invite us deeper into your world, your people, your Lent.
May this time be one of outward focus;
seeking you in those we often ignore.
Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity, and encounter.
Give us hearts hungry to serve you
and those who need what we have to give.

– Author Unknown

Dear Parents,

Our preschoolers had a very busy week with our Mardi Gras parade, Ash Wednesday Mass and First Friday Adoration. The first week of our desert exploration introduced us to the wild west and western wear. This coming week we will venture to the Sahara Desert.

Lenten Journey: Our Lenten journey has begun. The Good Deeds chart is up, we are fasting from our morning music videos and we are continuing our daily prayers. For another alms giving opportunity, we are sending home the “Rice Bowl” collection project in your family envelope.

Your child’s Preschool report card will go home today. Student’s developmental progress is assessed through a combination of classroom observations, curriculum projects, and peer interactions. We are happy to see their continued growth. 

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS THIS WEEKEND

Have a restful weekend.

Peace, Ms. Grace and Miss Rosie

Reminders

School hours 8:00am – 2:30pm Extended care until 6:00pm

Potty Training Policy

Health, Safety and Well Being

Sick Child Guidelines

Extreme Heat Precaution

Calendar

  • Friday, Mar. 7 – Report Cards Distributed
  • Saturday, Mar. 15 – Annual Auction!
  • Tuesday, Mar. 18 – Free Dress March B-Days
  • Monday, Mar. 31 – Cesar Chavez Day, No School, No Share and Care
  • Saturday, Apr. 5 – Celebration of the Arts
  • Tuesday, Apr. 8 – Free Dress for April Birthdays
  • Friday, Apr. 11 – Mismatch Day! Wear mismatched socks, clothing
  • Thursday, Apr. 17 – Holy Thursday- Noon dismissal- No afternoon preschool
  • Friday, Apr. 18 – Apr. 27- Easter break
  • Monday, Apr. 28 – Classes resume

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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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