St. Michael Preschool News
Growing with God... Nov. 13, 2022
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philomen 1:3
Dear St. Michael Families & Friends,
On Thursday, December 1, we hope to see you all at our Winter Wonderland Event for a night of holiday family fun! You can look forward to games, crafts, live performances, hot chocolate, donuts, and more treats along with Raffle Baskets, and Silent Auction items, like UNC VS Boston College BASKETBALL Tickets and a Weekend Stay at the Beach! And of course, pictures with our very special guest... Santa Claus! It is sure to be a festive way for us to kick off the Christmas season while supporting St. Michael Preschool! We hope to see you all there!
THANK YOU to all who have so generously donated items from our AMAZON WISH LIST and SIGNUP GENIUS in support of our preschool fundraiser. With your help, we can create amazing RAFFLE BASKETS with 100% of the proceeds going towards our preschool playground renovation.
Please visit the links to see items and Gift Cards that we hope to still have donated, and consider inviting family and friends of St. Michael Preschool to support our fundraiser as well. Or, a FREE-WILL DONATION TO ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL at any time would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your giving hearts!
With gratitude,
Lisa Ciesla
Preschool Director
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
IT IS GOING TO BE COLD THIS WEEK! Please watch the weather and dress your child accordingly. Students will play outside daily when the temperature is above freezing with no precipitation.
As the seasons are changing, please remember to send in a cold-weather change of clothes for your child. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Baskets Food Drive through 11/18
Let's help all families have a bountiful Thanksgiving. With the items below, we can build Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. Please plan to have your child bring in the below food items noted next to your child's class name. Class collection boxes will be located at each classroom door. Thank you for your thoughtful generosity and support!
Food Collection ends on 11/18
Clifford: One (5 pound) bag of sugar and 1 box (13.5 oz) Mashed Potatoes
Tigger: Four (15 ounce) cans of vegetables
Rabbit: Four (15 ounce) cans of fruit
Owl: Four (10 ounce) cans of soup (no cream)
Kanga: Two (6 ounce) bags of stuffing and 2 boxes of mac and cheese
Piglet: Two (26.5 ounce) cans of spaghetti sauce (no glass) and 2 cans of vegetables
Pooh: One (24 ounce) container of vegetable oil and 2 gravy packets (envelopes, not jars)
Gopher: Two cans of Cranberry Sauce and Two (2 pound) bags of rice
Roo1: One (5 pound) bag of flour and two bags of pasta (2 bags or 1 lb)
Roo2: Two (16 ounce) cans cranberry sauce and 1 turkey roasting pan
Roo3: One (1 pound) bag of dried beans and 1 turkey roasting pan
Tuition Payment Methods
Your next tuition payment is due by November 5. If you have not already set up Auto Draft, now is a great time to do so.
- Click this Auto Draft Registration Link
- Enter the amount to draft for "Tuition - Current PS (PS-Preschool)"
- Enter Frequency as Monthly
- Select Continue to enter your personal banking information
Church Morning - 11/14 & 11/17 All are Welcome!
Church Mornings provide the children with an opportunity to go to God’s House and learn church etiquette and more about our Catholic faith in a relaxed setting (no Mass). All are invited to attend!
Church Morning Class Schedule - Beginning at 9:45 am in St. Michael Church
Monday, Nov. 14 - Rabbit, Owl, Piglet, & Kanga
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Clifford, Tigger, Gopher, & Pooh
PICTURE DAY PROOF COMING SOON!
Instill a Love of Reading in Your Kids!
Scholastic Book Club flyers came home this week with your preschooler for you to explore together. Ordering online is fast and easy. Please be sure to use the Class Code below.
*If your order is ever a special gift, please let us know ahead of time so that we can help keep it a surprise rather than sending it home in your child's backpack.
REGISTER at https://clubs.scholastic.com/ or sign in if already registered.
ENTER the Class Activation Code V2K2D. This ensures your order is linked and sent to the preschool.
CHOOSE from thousands of print titles, value packs, and seasonal selections.
SUBMIT the order online by November 16 with a credit card on Scholastic's secure server.
Orders can be delivered directly to your home or to the preschool for distribution.
Thank you for instilling a love of reading in your child and for supporting the preschool. Through your purchase, we are able to earn points towards purchasing books for our classroom libraries. Happy reading!
FREE VISION SCREENING November 16 & 17
Dear Parent:
Good vision is important to your child's education. That's why a special vision screening program, sponsored by Prevent Blindness, is being held at your child's preschool on November 16 and 17. Our vision screening process is non-invasive and requires no physical contact with the child. The screening device takes a photograph of the children’s eyes while they simply watch flashing lights on the camera. This process takes only a few seconds per child.
Vision screening is a preventative service that meets the critical needs of children and is an essential service to eliminate poor vision and eye problems as a barrier to academic success and overall development. This screening allows for early intervention and treatment of many conditions before they cause permanent vision loss, thereby giving a child the opportunity to develop good vision and a lifetime of normal sight.
A report on the results will be sent back to your preschool approximately one week after your child’s eye test. You will receive a copy of your child’s results from your preschool. If any possible problems were found, your child should then see an eye doctor for a complete eye exam. We want your child to be healthy and have the best vision possible, and we are proud to sponsor these vision screenings in your preschool.
If you do not want your child to participate in the screening, please let your director know prior to the screening date above lciesla@stmcary.org. If you have any questions about this terrific program please call us at (919) 755-5044 or 1(800)543-7839, or visit nc.preventblindness.org.
Wishing You the Best,
Prevent Blindness North Carolina
NO SCHOOL - NOV. 22 - 28
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart. Thessalonians 5:18
SAVE THE DATE - PRESCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND FUNDRAISER - DECEMBER 1 - 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Please help us build great raffle baskets for our fundraiser! Visit the following links to select items to support the fundraiser. Orders for AMAZON WISH LIST items will need to be placed by Tuesday, 11/15. Items on the SIGNUP GENIUS will be collected through 11/18.
The Raffle Baskets will be on display at our Preschool Winter Wonderland Fundraiser to be held on Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:00 pm in the Parish Center. Ticket sales are open to the preschool and parish community and will end on December 11, when the winners will be drawn. $1 per Ticket, or $20 for a wingspan.
If you or anyone you know would be willing to donate items towards our Raffle Baskets or Silent Auction, please let us know. OR, are you interested in helping with the event planning or setup, please email lciesla@stmcary.org to learn how you can help!
Preschool Christmas Sing-alongs
2's Programs
IMPORTANT UPDATES & REMINDERS
LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHY!
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME If they develop one or more of the following symptoms: congestion or runny nose, headache, fever or chills, cough, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, diarrhea, or vomiting.
*PRESCHOOL RETURN TO SCHOOL POLICY:
- stay home for 5 days, and return wearing a mask for 5 more days, OR
- get a negative COVID test, which must be submitted to the preschool office (photo of the home test), OR
- get a note of alternate diagnosis from the pediatrician
*REGARDLESS OF A NEGATIVE COVID TEST OR ALTERNATE DIAGNOSIS, ANY REMAINING SYMPTOMS SHOULD NOT BE DISRUPTIVE TO THE CHILD OR CLASS.
COVID GUIDANCE UPDATED – On September 6, the Childcare/Preschool COVID Toolkit was updated.
PLEASE REMEMBER, that by sending a child to school, parents are affirming that their child is in good health and recognize that if there is any doubt, they should keep their child home. We thank you in advance for monitoring your child's health daily and for your understanding as we work to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our entire preschool community.
PLEASE SAVE THE SWEET & SUGARY TREATS FOR HOME
Allergy Sensitive Snacks
- Children will bring their own snack to school. We ask that it be just one or two healthy items that can be easily enjoyed by your child.
- Snacks may NOT contain peanuts/nuts or peanut/nut products. This includes foods that have been produced/processed in a plant with nut products.
- Avoid potential choking hazards - all grapes, cherries, and mini tomatoes need to be cut in half. Popcorn, hard candy, or sugary snacks are not permitted.
3's Programs
MORE TIME TO PRAY, PLAY, & LEARN!
REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY ADVENTURE CAMP IS NOW OPEN!
Miss Tracey and Miss Lynn lead our super fun Adventure Camps. These camps are offered to preschoolers 3 years and older. Camps will occur one Wednesday and Thursday per month. If your child would love extra time playing and learning with friends, REGISTER HERE
Thursday, Jan. 5 - Disney - Let's have some fun with Mickey and friends!
Cost: $13.00 per camp. Send a nut-free lunch with your child. Dismissal: 2:00 pm.
ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN FOR DISCOVERY DAY FRIDAY - REGISTER TODAY!
If your child just can’t get enough preschool fun, and loves to learn, explore, and experience all preschool has to offer, Discovery Day is the program for them!
Led by our incredible Miss Susan, lead teacher and resident licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), Discovery Days are thematic-based units designed to reinforce your child’s love of learning. We encourage students to wonder, explore, problem-solve, and most of all, have fun! The thematic activities will focus on literacy, art, religion, music, math, and science. Teachers will provide an outline of each class including concepts, vocabulary, and discussion questions so there can be a carryover from school to home.
The program runs on Fridays from October through May and is open to children ages 3-5. If seats still remain in January, children in the 2's program may enroll.
Early Arrival & Lunch Program - January - May Dates NOW OPEN
Need some extra time to run errands or get to an appointment? We can help! Check out our Extended Day Programs. Your child will enjoy the extra time to socialize and play!
- Early Arrival - available daily; drop-off begins at 8:15 am
- Lunch Program - available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; pick up is at 1:30 pm
Extended Day Fees:
Early Arrival / Lunch: Monthly Commitment Discounted Rate – $6.00 / per session
Early Arrival / Lunch Daily Drop-in Rate – $8.00 / per session
Important Notes:
Students registered in our 2-Year-Old Program are only eligible to participate in Early Arrival Programming (beginning in August), and Discovery Day (beginning in January, if seats remain).
4's Programs
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Hello, Preschool families!
Hello Families!
As the weather turns cooler, we begin our focus on being thankful, turkeys, and the beautiful bible story of Loaves and Fishes. We will learn to dance the Turkey Tango and sing about being thankful. We will be using our scarves this month for some extra movement. I am very thankful for your funny, sweet, kind children, and savor every moment that I share with them! I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
God Bless you!
Ms. Karen
If Your Thankful and You Know It
Loaves and Fishes (Tune of Ten Little Indians)
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes (one hand up with 5 fingers and 2 fingers on the other hand)
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes
In the little boy's lunch
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes
Five little loaves and 2 little fishes
Jesus fed a bunch!
PARENT RESOURCES
PARISH ATHLETICS
Parents,
Spring Soccer and Baseball registrations are now open on the website.
Apex-Cary Spring Soccer
Grades: Coed, Pre-K (3-year-olds) thru 8th grade.
Dates: March-May.
Practice Locations: Apex or Cary, you pick.
Game Locations: Apex & Cary.
Cost: Pre-K - $60; K thru 1st Grade - $65; 2nd thru 8th grade - $70
Note: Pre-k players have a combined practice/game on Saturdays. Kindergarteners thru 8th graders have one-weekday practice per week and weekend games.
Apex Spring Baseball
Grades: Coed. Pre-K (4-year-olds) thru 4th grade.
Dates: April – June.
Practice/Game Locations: Apex.
Cost: $65
Note: PreK thru Kindergarten plays T-Ball; 1st thru 4th-grade plays machine pitch. Pre-k players have a combined practice/game on Saturdays. Kindergarteners – 4th grade have one-weekday practice per week and games on Saturdays.
Get Outdoors! Get Reading!
Our annual "Squash Hunt & StoryWalk", will run 10/21 - 11/14 at Bond Park's Paw Paw Trail (around the community center) and will feature, "The Green Gourd" by C.W. Hunter. Families can search for hidden squash/pumpkins as they read the story.
This meaningful family experience was organized by our very own St. Michael Preschool mom, Caroline Laski. Thank you, Caroline, for all your enthusiastic efforts to bring this wonderful activity to our community!
PopUp StoryWalk Cary is a fun community program exhibiting recreational reading adventures in our local parks. Enjoy some time outdoors while reading children's stories with your family as you stroll, run, or skip to find each page along a trail. Events typically "pop up" for 3 weeks & frequently feature fresh selections, inspiring families to follow our installations at various locations around town. View our current event below and follow us on Facebook for updates:
“The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.”
PROJECT ENLIGHTENMENT
TK Program
SUPPORT ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL
Scholastic Books
Harris Teeter Rewards
Box Tops for Education
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About Us
Email: preschool@stmcary.org
Website: https://stmichaelpreschool.com
Location: 804 High House Road, Cary, NC, USA
Phone: 919-468-6110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichael.preschool.16
Twitter: @stmpreschoolnc