MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! As we reflect on all the blessings God has given us during this time of year, we are especially grateful for you and your children. We treasure your precious little ones and rejoice in the special friendships we have formed with each of you.
November was an exciting month of learning to be thankful, interacting with our favorite ventriloquist, Robin Garvin and enjoying a feast at our Thanksgiving parties. Thank you to the parents who were in charge of our parties! They were all so special & we are grateful for you!!!
THANK YOU for your generosity in donating to our trike-a-thon fundraiser. We have already received $10,000 toward our $13,000 goal. We will keep donations open until we reach our goal-we appreciate your consideration. The monies will be going toward new playground and classroom toys, supplies and to replenish our scholarship fund.
During this month, we will be focusing on the story of Jesus’ birth and not on Santa Claus. Daily activities will include lighting a candle on the Advent wreath, placing a figurine on the Advent calendar, practicing our Christmas carols for our programs and making lots of fun Christmas crafts. Please ask your child about the activities we are doing this month and watch for special holiday projects coming home for you to display!
We do not exchange Christmas gifts in the classrooms but encourage you to help your child give a toy for needy children in our community. Thank you!
December Reminders:
*December tuition is due on December 1st. Thank you for your promptness.
*Come join the fun in our P.M. Learn & Play program!! Children in the 5 day class can attend 2, 3 or 5 afternoons (you have to choose the days and stay with those for staffing); 3 day classes can attend 2 or 3 afternoons (choose which 2 days if you want that option and stay with those days for staffing); 2 day classes can attend TTh afternoons (only option). We would love to have more kiddos!!You can begin this month or in January!
*Christmas programs will be on December 11th & 12th. We will have regular morning classes each day. The program will start at 11:30 a.m. and end at noon. We do not have Learn & Play in the afternoon either day. Worship Center doors open @ 11:00 a.m. for guests. Please feel free to invite your family and friends. TK and 5 day students will perform on both days.
*Sunday, December 14th ALL Preschoolers are invited to join the Lighthouse Sunday School kids at the 10:00 a.m. service to sing 3 of our Christmas program songs. Invite your family and friends to attend this special service!!
*Christmas parties will be held on Dec. 17th for the 3 day classes and Dec. 18th for the 2 day and TK classes. We will dismiss at noon on Dec. 18th. Have your child wear green or red the day of the party😊
*Christmas vacation begins on December 18th at noon. No PM Learn & Play on the 18th .
School resumes on January 5th.
*SAVE THE DATES: We will be offering our 4 week “summer camp” again this year from June 22nd to July 17th !! Please watch for more details coming soon!! 😊
*Sign in and out daily –thank you for your diligence in following our state requirements. Please do not allow your child to sign in or out. An adult must sign in using child’s first and last names.
*Raingear is required (boots, raincoats with hoods – no umbrellas, please) for rainy days so children can stay dry when crossing the street. Thanks!
*Lighthouse Community Church meets every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School class offered during the service. Please join us on Dec. 24th for a special Christmas Family service at 5:00 p.m.
*As part of our master plan agreement with the City of Costa Mesa, it is mandatory that all parents and visitors park in the main church parking lot at all times. The parking lot barriers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – our normal business hours. The lot will also be opened for any special activities as needed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. No activities will take place in the parking lot after 11:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. You are required to walk your child through the side door of the worship center and sign him/her in and out on the sheet provided daily. The preschool staff will be there to welcome and dismiss your child to you or an authorized adult. If you arrive early for any session, please keep your child with you in the car until it is time to sign him/her in. Should you arrive late for drop off or plan to pick your child up early from the classroom, please park in the main church parking lot and walk him/her across the street at the designated crosswalk on the corner of Magnolia St. and Santa Ana Ave. only. Please help us in honoring Lil’ Lighthouse Preschool’s agreement with the City of Costa Mesa in following these procedures.
*In case of a black out or emergency disaster, or if you cannot reach us on the landline, we will have the cell phone on for you to contact us. Please note the number and keep it in a convenient place
(949) 209-7114. Please do not leave voicemails on this line. Thanks!
Looking Ahead to January:
January 5th -School resumes.
January 14th – SAVE THE DATE – Parents of eligible age students for TK, come learn about our TK class. We will meet right after drop off/opening at 8:45 in the Worship Center for about 30 minutes.
January 15th – TK Only– Field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific – details coming soon!
January 16th -Jana Alayra Concert @ 8:45 a.m. ALL Preschoolers are invited to attend this concert. For 2 day families, parents must accompany your child but TK and 3 day children will have a regular day after the concert.
January 19th -School closed for Martin Luther King Day.
January 22nd & 23rd –International Foods Day Parties.
February 2nd –Enrollment begins for current and priority families for fall 2026.
Have a blessed, Christ filled holiday. Treasure these years with your little one!!!! Snuggle lots, enjoy popcorn, cocoa and movies by the fireplace, read the Christmas story as a family and sing Christmas carols from your heart over vacation!
Blessings & love,
Mrs. Menashe & Staff