Hello families,

Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome in a new year at Calvary, and for all of the fun and learning headed our way.

December was a quick and busy month at preschool. Classes explored themes like hibernation, seasonal changes, and holiday traditions, all while celebrating the Christmas season with class parties and festivities. We collected new toys for Chester County families through the Prepared to Thrive organization. We ended with our annual school-wide Christmas program. Thank you to all families for celebrating with us!

In January, we will welcome the arrival of Winter while exploring our curriculum theme, "snowy science." We'll learn about how animals behave in winter both in our own backyard, and far away in polar climates. Through our character focus, "courage," we will practice ways to show courage and be brave in our daily lives. As we move toward the end of the month, we will also learn about healthy habits and keeping our bodies and minds healthy and safe. To introduce the arrival of dental health month in February, we will enjoy a visit from Miss Gina the dental hygienist, who will teach students about keeping their teeth healthy and strong.

Healthy Teeth Drive: In honor of the National Day of Service for MLK Day, our students will collect, sort, and organize new (in package) toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouth wash for the West Chester Food Cupboard. They will create artwork and cards to be sent with our contribution! the collection will run from January 21st-27th.

Martin Luther King Day School Closure: Calvary Lutheran Preschool will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th, for MLK Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21st.

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for our current families will be January 6th-10th. After that time, registration for new families will begin. To ensure your child's enrollment and schedule for the 2025-2026 school year, it is important to submit your registration information, registration fee, and first tuition payment at the start of the registration window. All slots are available on a first come, first served basis. If you need additional copies of the registration packet, or have specific questions, please just ask!

Below please find the following:

-January playground pick up information

-January lunch bunch and early drop off sign ups

-Information on Calvary's tax ID number for tax-related purposes

Happy New Year!

Heather

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Tuition payment #5 is due during the first week of January. Please be sure to place your check in an envelope labeled with your child's first and last name and "preschool tuition, attention Heather Truitt." There are 9 total payments for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you!

January birthdays!

Ethan C., 1/8

Brody B., 1/17

Riley W., 1/23

Lillie D., 1/24

January's playground pick up dates (weather permitting):

Wednesday, January 15th- pre-kindergarten classes, 11:40am or 3:00pm

Thursday, January 16th- EPS/PS classes, 11:30am or 3:00pm

On playground pick up day, please park in our Rosedale Ave. lot and meet your child's class on the playground at their scheduled pickup time. After signing out your child on the teacher's sign out sheet, families are invited to stay and play with their children as their schedule allows. This is a great opportunity to meet the families of your child's classmates! We will see you there.

Please save Calvary's Tax ID number for your records: EIN 23-157-7458