October was another incredible, fun-filled month for our preschoolers! They enjoyed learning about fall, family, bones from Captain Carl , celebrating Harvest Time at our Pumpkin Patch and enthusiastically participating in our annual Trike-a-thon Fundraiser. Thank you for your generosity in donating to our fundraiser! It is never too late to give a financial contribution to help support our preschool!
The focus for November is being thankful for all we have! The children will be encouraged to talk about things they are grateful for and challenged to think about having a thankful heart every day. We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving parties! Check the calendar for those dates.
November Reminders:
*Tuition is due November 1- thank you for your promptness.
*Thursday, November 6th – Picture Make Up day for anyone who missed picture day or wants to have a retake
*Friday, November 7th – ALL SCHOOL ventriloquist presentation in the Worship Center at 8:45 a.m. The fee for this event has been paid for in your child’s activity fee. TTh classes are to join us with their parents. TK and MWF parents do not have to stay for this event since we will have regular class afterwards.
*(Younger siblings can attend with a parent for this event.)
*School will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans’ Day as well as Monday-Friday, November 24-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
*Share days will be on November 13th and 14th . Please check the monthly curriculum and help your child choose an appropriate share item.
*Thanksgiving Party Days are November 20th (2 day classes) & 21st (3 day & TK classes). Check with your Room Mom to see if you are signed up for this party.
*We still have space available in our afternoon learn& play program for all classes. Please let us know if you want to join us for fun-filled activities. We have 2 afternoons, 3 afternoons and 5 afternoons available.
*We are practicing our Christmas songs every morning for our special programs on December 11 (2 day & TK classes) and December 12 (3 day & TK classes) at 11:30 a.m. (NO p.m. session either day). These are the songs we are performing if you want to play them at home for your child to help with learning:
Away in a Manger, Angels We Have Heard on High, O Come All Ye Faithful, The Little Drummer Boy, Joy To The World, Come On Ring Those Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Please mark your calendar for the program and feel free to invite your family and friends.
*Please remember to send your child daily with an extra labeled set of clothes (undies, socks, pants and a shirt) in case of an accident.
*We hope you are enjoying the classroom Instagram posts. If you have not given us your handle yet, please email us with that information so you can see your kiddo and enjoy the amazing pictures.
*Reminder for sign out- Please sign your child in and out daily. This is a state requirement for the safety of your child. There is a $10 per day fee if you forget to sign out and do not return to sign the sheet. Thank you for your diligence in signing out daily-be sure to let others know who may not be familiar with the procedure if they are helping with pick up.
*Raingear is required (boots, raincoats with hoods – no umbrellas, please) for rainy days so the children can stay dry when crossing the street. Thanks!
*Lighthouse Community Church meets every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School is provided during the service. We would love for you to visit!
*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.
Looking Ahead to December:
Dec. 2nd – 5th TK ONLY- Parent Conferences
Dec. 11th & 12th Christmas Programs @ 11:30 a.m. We will have regular classes both days from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is NO afternoon learn & play class either day.
Dec. 14th Preschoolers are invited to sing 3 of our Christmas songs at the 10:00 a.m. church service. Please join us for the service and Sunday School!
Dec. 17th MWF Christmas party.
Dec. 18th TTH and TK Christmas parties –dismissal at noon NO afternoon learn & play class.
Dec. 19th Christmas vacation begins.
Jan. 5th Christmas vacation ends. Preschool classes resume.
Have a terrific November-we are thankful for all of you!!!! Bountiful blessings for a wonderful holiday!!!
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” Psalm 100:4
Blessings and hugs,
Marge Menashe