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Preschool Weekly Update-week of 9/25

AUTUMN PRAYER

God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.
We thank you
for the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy,
for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,
for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches,
for the hues of fields that bring peace to our souls,
for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to children,
for the fall harvest which that brings us gratitude for the bounty of our land,
for this change of seasons that reveals the circle of life.
God of all seasons, as you transform the earth, transform us by your Spirit. Amen. – Rev. Doug Leonhardt, S.J.

Dear Parents,

We continued our “All About Me” theme with clothing. Our Mystery Science study was “Why do we wear clothes?” There were some very clever answers. The children watched a video on how shoes are made and learned the importance of wearing hats. The children are working hard learning transitions and fair play.

The preschoolers had their first all school emergency drill. They should be proud of themselves they did a great job.

I have some exciting news! Miss Rosie Saxton, a St. Philip Neri alum, will be joining our preschool classroom as our Assistant Teacher! Miss Rosie has a degree in Child Development and is excited to be back at SPN. She met the children today and will start on Monday. Welcome home Miss Rosie.

Have fun at the Fun Fair!

Blessings, Ms. Grace

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

  • Sept 27th – Noon Dismissal for Teacher Development – Regular Preschool Hours
  • Sept 27th- 8th grade fundraiser “Jeans Day” $5 donation. Uniform shirt and shoes required
  • Oct 3rd-6th – Noon Dismissal Parent-Teacher Conference – Regular Preschool Hours
  • Oct 4th- Feast of St. Francis – Blessing of the Animals
  • 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

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