Welcome to College Park Preschool

Thank you to all our families for a fabulous Pot Luck Luncheon! You all did so much! You donated items, helped create the baskets, brought a dish to share, and bid on the baskets.

Winners of the Basket Fundraiser are posted on Mrs. Oliver’s office door. Thank you to everyone for your generous support of this wonderful fundraiser. Congratulations to all our winners!

On May 2nd, Parent Questionnaires will be sent home. Please return them by May 11th. Parents are asked each year to evaluate the program. Your feedback is important to the staff and the preschool board. Results will be shared at the end of May. Your comments are confidential.

On May 3rd school closes at 12:45 PM for Staff Professional Growth.

On May 4th Firefighter Rob (who is Elle’s uncle) will share about being a firefighter with the children at 9:45 AM in Faith Center.

On May 6th families are invited to a Sunday CPPPG Fundraiser at Mountain Mikes.

A Parent Group Meeting will be held on May 9th at 9:15 AM at the preschool.

Mom’s Mornings are on May 10th and 11th! Mrs. Beisigl and Mrs. Cook’s class is scheduled for 10:55 to 11:55 AM and the preschool classes are scheduled for 9:00 to 10:00 AM. All our moms are invited to a fun-filled morning with their child in their child’s class. Activities are planned as well as art and circle time for the moms and children.

School will be closed May 28th for Memorial Day Holiday.

On May 29th and 30th, an Animal Show will be held in Room 2 upstairs from 11:15 a.m. – 12 noon
Each 45 minute program is educational and entertaining! Animals come to school in cages wrapped up like presents. The animal comes out of the packages once the children guess what the animal is using clues and rhymes. Each program shares 5 animals that children usually don’t get to see up close and personal.

On June 2nd, CPPPG invites all our families to a Saturday Breakfast Social from 8 to 10 a.m. The playground is set up with tables and decorations and families enjoy a delicious breakfast.

June 4th and 5th are the last days for Playball until next year.

June 6th and 7th are the Last Days of School! Families are invited to be a part of special parties and celebrations the last 30 minutes of the day in each of the classrooms, 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. June aftercare is due on the last day of school. A table is set up outside Mrs. Oliver’s office with fee statements. Please pay by check. School closes at 12 noon on the last days of school.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE on MONDAY, APRIL 16th! The city will have the preschool’s water shutoff due to construction in the area.

School is closed April 2 – 6.

On April 9th and 10th, Free Elks Vision Screening will be offered to children 3 years and older.

A Parent Group Meeting will be held on April 11th at 9:15 AM at the preschool.

School closes at 12:45 PM on April 12th for Staff Development.

Summer Fun Sign-ups begin on April 16th and end on May 11th!

NATURE SPACE WORK PARTY on Saturday, April 21st from 9 AM to 12 noon is CANCELLED!

Grandma Marilyn will read to the classes on April 24th and 25th.

Potluck Luncheons and a Children’s Singing Program and a Raffle Basket Fundraiser will be held on April 26th and April 27th in Faith Family Center.

On May 2nd, Parent Questionnaires will be sent home. Please return them by May 11th.

A Parent Group Meeting will be held on May 2nd at 9:15 AM at the preschool.

On May 3rd school closes at 12:45 PM for Staff Professional Growth.

May 6 Sunday CPPPG Fundraiser at Mountain Mikes

Mom’s Mornings are on May 10th and 11th! Mrs. Beisigl’s and Mrs. Cook’s class is scheduled for 10:55 to 11:55 AM and the preschool classes are scheduled for 9:00 to 10:00 AM. All our moms are invited to a fun-filled morning with their child in their child’s class. Activities are planned as well as art and circle time for the moms and children.

School will be closed May 28th for Memorial Day Holiday.

May 29, 30 11:15 a.m. – 12 noon “Zooprize” Animal Show
Each 45 minute program is educational and entertaining! Animals come to school in cages wrapped up like presents. The animal comes out of the packages once the children guess what the animal is using clues and rhymes. Each program shares 5 animals that children usually don’t get to see up close and personal.

Children in the Butterfly Class shared what they want to be when they grow up. The children want to be a captain of an aircraft carrier, an astronaut, an orthopedic surgeon, a doctor, a veterinarian, a ballet teacher, a ballerina, a park ranger, an illustrator, and a dolphin trainer, to name a few.

We are delighted to share that Jenny B will serve as the next Parent Representative on the Preschool Board from March 2012 to August 2013. Thank you Jenny!

Work will begin on the Nature Space in early March. A recycled concrete wall will create a Secret Space for the children. A Digging Area and Worm Bin will then be added as well as new plants for the Butterfly Garden and Pumpkin Patch.

School closes at 12:45 PM on March 1st for Staff Development. Late fees begin at 12:45 PM.

Tuition is due from March 1st through March 12th. Late fees apply beginning March 13th

A Parent Group Meeting will be held on March 7th at 9:15 AM at CPP.

2012-13 Registration for returning CPP families begins on March 1st and ends on March 15th. Registration for alumni families and new families begins on March 19th.

School will be closed for Teacher-Parent Conferences on Thursday, March 8th and Friday, March 9th.

Wild Animal Show, Wednesday, March 14, 11:15 AM to 12 noon

The Wild Animal Show will be held on Wednesday, March 14th in Faith Family Center. Children in the Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes will participate during class time. Children in the Tuesday-Thursday classes are invited to the show with their parent. Animals that children usually don’t get to see up close and personal will come for a visit. These animal ambassadors will teach the children about the important role that animals play in the planet we share. And of course it’s just plain fun! Thank you to the Godinho family for their generous gift to the preschool.

Grandma Marilyn will visit with the classes on March 13th and 28th.

School will be closed on Friday, March 16th for Staff Professional Growth. Staff will attend the CAEYC conference in San Diego for Early Childhood Professionals.

School will be closed for Spring Vacation: April 2-6

Our Royal Ball was enjoyed by one and all!

A huge thank you goes to Matina for organizing the event!

Thank you to DJ Jerry for the music, bubbles, and fog!

Thank you to Darin and our photographers and the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater for the photo booth with costumes and props!

Thank you to everyone who helped set up, decorated, fixed dinner, made dessert, kept the events running smoothly, and finally helped clean up.

It was a fabulous night! Thank you to everyone for making it happen!

FEBRUARY EVENTS

A Parent Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 PM at the home of the Miller family.

School closes at 12:45 PM on Thursday, February 2nd for Staff Development. Late fees begin at 12:45 PM.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Come to the Royal Ball on Friday, February 3rd at 5:30 to 7:30 in the evening! All our families are invited to a CHICKEN DINNER and DANCING at Faith Family Center. Please wear your royal attire to celebrate. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive family.

A police officer will visit the classes on Wednesday, February 8th and Thursday, February 9th. Children will learn about traffic safety, see the police car’s lights, and hear the siren.

Valentine Exchanges and Snacks are February 13th and 14th

School will be closed on February 17th and February 20th for Abraham Lincoln’s Holiday and President’s Day Holiday.

Picture Days are on February 21st and 22nd! Class pictures will be taken as well as individual children’s portraits.

Grandma Marilyn will read to the classes on February 23 and 24.

School will be closed for Teacher-Parent Conferences on March 8th and 9th. Sign up for your conference time on your classroom cart.

2012-13 Registration for returning families is March 1st through March 16th. A registration flyer with any changes for the 2012-13 school year will be sent home February 1st. Registration Cards will be sent home on March 1st.

This month dads were invited to visit the classrooms and enjoy a fun-filled evening with their children at Dad’s Night. Dads and children created special mementos, went on a scavenger hunt in the classroom, and enjoyed special circle times planned with dad in mind. One class traced daddy’s shoes, other classes made frames for a picture of Dad’s Night, stories were told about what is special about dad, dads danced with their children, and a volcano erupted. It was a wonderful night!

Upcoming Events for February:
A Royal Ball with dinner, dancing, and a photo booth on February 3rd.
Police Officer Visits are on February 9th and 10th.
Valentine’s Day Exchanges will be held on February 13th and 14th.
Picture Days are on February 21st and 22th.

School is closed on January 2nd for New Year’s Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Tuition Statements will be sent via email on January 1st. Tuition is due by the 10th.

The Parent Group will meet on Wednesday, January 4th at 9:15 AM in Room 2 (2nd floor of preschool building).

Thank you to Marie M for putting together a nature project for all the classes. Children will be making “seed balls” to throw into the nature space and playground.

A new session of Playball will begin on Monday and Tuesday, January 9th and 10th from 1:10 to 1:55 P.M.

Dad’s Night is on Tuesday, January 10th and Wednesday, January 11th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. All our dads are invited to a fun-filled evening with their child in their child’s class. Activities are planned as well as art and circle time in each class. See you there!

School is closed on January 16th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Firefighter visits are rescheduled for May. Police officer visits are scheduled for February 9th and 10th.

Grandma Marilyn reads to the preschool classes on January 11 and 26.

Our Nature Space is closed due to safety concerns. The Nature Space Committee are meeting with landscape gardeners to plan what to do about the erosion on the hillsides. Upcoming February Events:

College Park Preschool is having a Royal Ball! Families are invited to a dinner and dance in Faith Center on Friday, February 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

A police officer will visit the classrooms on February 9th and 10th. Classes then go outside and see the lights, hear the siren, and sit in the back of the police car.

Valentine’s Day Exchanges will be held on February 13th and 14th.

School will be closed on February 17th and 20th for Abraham Lincoln and President’s Day Holidays.

Picture Days are on February 21st and 22nd. Each class picture is taken as well as individual portraits. Order forms will be sent home in late January.

December filled the senses as children made various holiday treats. Christmas songs were sung with jingle bells and musical instruments. Sensory experiences from scented playdough to snow to glitter pinecones delighted the children. Holiday art and ornaments were created in the classrooms and the art studio as well as a Christmas tree for the children to decorate. Grandma Marilyn read stories of Jesus’ birth to the children. Families visited the classrooms and shared their holiday traditions. Parents and grandparents helped the children make ornaments, read Christmas stories, and brought musical instruments to play. One class enjoyed dancing “the Conga”! One class even mailed a letter to Santa. It was a busy and fun-filled month. Children made special gifts for mom and dad, and wrapped them quickly so they would be a surprise. School will be closed for the families and staff from December 19th to January 2nd. We wish everyone a joyful and blessed Christmas and a truly happy New Year!

Tuition statements will be sent by email on December 1st. Tuition is due by December 10th.

School closes at 12:45 PM on Thursday, December 1st! Late fees begin at 12:45 PM!

Scholastic Book Orders are due by Friday, December 2nd.

A Parent Group Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th at 7 PM at Jenn Fenelli’s home.

Grandma Marilyn reads to the preschool classes on December 13 and December 14.

School will be closed at 12 PM on Friday, December 16th for Staff Fellowship.

School will be closed from December 19th to January 2nd. Children return on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Playball begins a new session in January from 1:15 to 2 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays in Faith Center.
Flyers will be sent home. Children already enrolled in Playball will given priority registration.

Wishing you all the merriest Christmas and happiest New Year!

Throughout November, the children learned about what it means to give thanks and celebrated Thanksgiving through stories, art, and music. Families in two classes met in Faith Center for a Thanksgiving Feast. Children in the other classrooms made special snacks such as Apple Crisp, Lasagna Rollups, Stone Soup, and Pumpkin Muffins. The youngest class had a Teddy Bear Picnic.

We are so very grateful for all the loving and caring support from everyone. Thank you all! We wish everyone an enjoyable and blessed Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.