BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
September 2023 Newsletter
Dear Preschool Families,
John McDonald, Principal
Jane Helgestad, Coordinator
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OPEN HOUSE and PRESCHOOL START DATES
Open House is September 5 or 6
Preschool Start Dates:
T/Th AM classes, M-Th PM classes and T/Th All Day classes begin on Thursday, September 7.
M/W/F AM classes begin on Friday, September 8.
M/W All Day classes begin on Monday, September 11.
About Us
AM Pick Up: 10:15 AM
PM Drop Off: 11:30 AM
PM/ALL Day Pick Up: 2:00 PM
Website: https://www.stma.k12.mn.us/Domain/15
Location: 5386 Main Avenue Northeast, Albertville, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2688
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057140872970
SCHOLARSHIP/TUITION HELP
To qualify for tuition assistance, the first step is to complete the free/reduced lunch application. Once qualification is determined, please supply Jane Helgestad with the district letter.
See the website for additional information at:
https://www.stma.k12.mn.us/domain/2426
NOTICE ON PAYMENTS: All electronic payments (including ACH and all credit cards) are subject to a 3.69% processing/program fee through ELEYO. This is a district wide procedure for all online payments, which includes Bright Beginnings Preschool payments. If you have auto payment turned on through ELEYO, you can remove it on your account, if you prefer. Checks, money orders, and cash are accepted on site. Checks are payable to ISD #885 and in the memo line, write your child's name or account number and BB. There is a late fee assessed if payments are made after the 5th of the month. You will be directed at Open House where to deposit the checks safely. Please reach out to Jane Helgestad at janeh@mstma.org with any questions.
Please Update Your Information in ELEYO
Make sure to update all information at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com
3 emergency names and numbers along with pick-up information must be listed.
All health and medical information should be updated.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 7: First Day of Preschool for T/Th All Day, T/Th AM, and M-Th PM preschool sessions
September 8: First Day of Preschool for M/W/F AM preschool sessions
September 11: First Day of Preschool for M/W All Day preschool sessions
September 15: Constitution Day - students wear red, white, and blue!
Character Strong Curriculum
Be Kind. Be Strong. Be Well.
Monthly Character Traits and colors for students to wear are as follows:
September: Respect (students wear Yellow on Thursday, September 28)
October: Responsibility (students wear Orange on Thursday, October 26)
November: Gratitude (students wear Teal on Thursday, November 30)
December: Courage (students wear Red on Thursday, December 21)
January: Empathy (students wear Purple on Thursday, January 25)
February: Perseverance (students wear Pink on Thursday, February 29)
March: Honesty (students wear Dark Blue on Thursday, March 21)
April: Cooperation (students wear Green on Thursday, April 25)
May: Creativity (students wear Light Blue on Thursday, May 23)
"Click" the link below to download the Character Strong Respect Newsletter for this month.