AmeriMont Academy
Preschool Newsletter--May 2018
Monthly Themes
Virtue: Helpfulness
Country: Mexico
Safety: Allergies
Science: Life Cycles
Artist: Frida Kahlo
Author: Eric Carle
Important Dates
5/1 Make Up Graduation Photos: YORBA LINDA 8am-10am
5/3 Make Up Graduation Photos: ANAHEIM HILLS: 8am-10am
5/4 Cinco De Mayo Celebration
5/11 Celebration Of Mothers @ 10:00am
5/11 Anaheim Hills Date Night
5/18 Yorba Linda Date Night
5/25 Salute To Our Military
5/28 Memorial Day--School is Closed
Printable Documents
Anaheim Hills
Yorba Linda
Staff Appreciation Week
Graduation Picture Make-Up Day
Yorba Linda Preschool - May 1st, 8am-10am
Anaheim Hills Preschool - May 3rd, 8am-10am
Cinco de Mayo Classroom Fiesta--ONLINE POTLUCK SIGN-UP
Friday, May 4th will be our annual Cinco de Mayo Classroom Fiesta! We will be busy dancing to the sounds of Mariachi music and creating colorful Mexican art. This is a FREE DRESS DAY so if you have an authentic Mexican outfit please be sure to wear it or consider wearing red, white and green. If you have a souvenir from Mexico, please bring it for share day. Students will learn about cultural traditions, celebrations, and regional foods. If you are interested in bringing something for the party, please see the sign-ups below. Gracias!
Anaheim Hills Campus
Mandatory AMA App
We want to ensure that all of our families have downloaded our mandatory FREE school app and that they have enabled push notifications. This important tool allows the schools to send instant notifications to our parents and proved to be very successful in the past.
If you already have the app, but are not receiving notifications directly to your phone that pop-up like text messages, please follow these steps to ensure your notification settings are correct (pictures below as well):
1) Open the app and click the three lines in the top corner (left for Android and right for iPhone)
2) Scroll to the bottom and click "My Alerts"
3) Make sure "Enable Push Notifications" is turned ON (the slider button will be green if they are on)
4) If you would like to receive notices for only your child's campus, you may turn off the other two campuses, but make sure to leave the weekly and daily notices on so you receive school calendar reminders.
CLICK HERE from your phone or tablet to download the app today!
Allergy Awareness at AMA
Food allergies are becoming more common among infants and young children. Allergic reactions can range from mild skin rashes to severe, life-threatening reactions with breathing difficulties. It is important to reduce the likelihood that these reactions will take place while the child is at AmeriMont Academy. At this time, we are requesting that all families update their child's allergy information/medication.
Although AMA has been a peanut free school in the past, going forward, we will no longer be a peanut free school. AmeriMont Academy is allergy aware and concerned about ALL allergies.
AMA Allergy Aware Practices
-Handwashing before and after handling or consuming food
-General training for all staff regarding allergies
-Allergy lists are updated regularly so all staff are aware
-Allergy medications are stored securely in convenient locations are ound campus
If you have any questions, please see your site's director.
Transitional Kindergarten at AMA Elementary
Transitional Kindergarten at AmeriMont Academy fosters a positive self-image, productive social and working relationships with peers, and a strong academic foundation. During TK (Transitional Kindergarten) our students:
- Develop self-direction and a willingness to take responsibility for themselves and their environment.
- Advance by a full grade level in reading, mathematics, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking and memory skills through kindergarten level curriculum and activities.
- Develop enthusiasm for learning and are challenged in an environment that nurtures individual growth.
AmeriMont Academy offers a comparison of our Transitional Kindergarten and Public Schools Preppy K (below). Please reach out to Ms. Ford at KFord@amacademy.com, if we can answer any further questions or discuss the enrollment process. AMA is the right place for your child!
Please click here to view the comparison AmeriMont Academy Transitional Kindergarten
Dash Through The Decades Summer Camp
Pre-K Graduates
As graduation draws near, the AmeriMont Academy Elementary School is anxiously awaiting the arrival of your child for summer camp! Whether you will be joining us at AMA Elementary School in the fall or attending another school, all graduates who are in need of care during the summer months, will attend the elementary summer camp program.Preschool Campuses
Although our preschools run on a year-round program, we offer exciting, themed weeks and activities from June - August. This year our students will
"Dash Through The Decades". This is in addition to our normal educational summer and is included at no charge with the regular tuition.
Scholastic Book Orders: Due May 9th
Scholastic Book Club is a great way to build your child's library at home as well as their classroom libraries. For each book purchased, AmeriMont Academy earns points to redeem for classroom materials, media, and books. Don’t forget that you can order online!
Anaheim Hills: QQ8ZZ
Yorba Linda: P6C33
Celebration of Mothers
Please join us May 11th for our annual Celebration of Mothers! We will be serving bagels and cream cheese, along with orange juice. Each class will have something special prepared to honor all the WONDERFUL things that Mom’s do for us each day. AmeriMont Academy wishes you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve. Our Celebration of Mothers will begin at 10:00am at each of the preschool campuses. Please reach out to Miss Maltas if you have any questions.
Date Night
Do you need an evening out of the house, or possibly a few extra hours for holiday shopping? Bring the children to date night!! Join us from 6:30pm to 10:00pm for a night of fun, food, and adventure! Children may come dressed in their pajamas and bring a small blanket or sleeping bag. Reserve your spot today!
Anaheim Hills-5/11
Yorba Linda-5/18
Salute To Our Military
Memorial Day: SCHOOL IS CLOSED
Looking Ahead
6/4-6/8 Parent Teacher Conferences
6/8 Anaheim Hills Date Night
6/11-6/15 Spirit Week at the preschool campuses
6/15 Donuts with Dad: 10:00am
6/15 Yorba Linda Date Night
6/22 Preschool Campuses are CLOSED
6/22 End of the year Concert, Carnival and Graduation
6/25 Dash Through the Decades Summer Camp begins!
Catertots
Please update your child's account with their current classroom assignment.
Order Deadlines
New order: by 9:00am the business day prior to service
Change/Cancel: by 9:00am the business day prior to service for full credit
Same-day illness: by 9:00am for half credit via email or voicemail.
Uniform Monkey
Students are required to wear a complete school uniform daily.
Uniforms are required for students enrolled in the Explorers, Pioneers, Eagles, Liberties and Patriots classrooms. Uniforms are not required during Summer Camp, daycare weeks, or free dress days.
Uniform purchases must be made through the uniform company Uniform Monkey.When placing an order, please use school code UM400AMA. Shoes should be closed toed, without heels, look nice with the uniform and may be purchased anywhere. Samples are available in the uniform kiosk, please see your Campus Director if you have any questions.
All exchanges and returns will need to be completed online. Please go to Uniform Monkey: Exchanges and Returns.
Contact Information
Anaheim Hills Toddler - Preschool Campus
Director: Ms. Juliana Tahan
490 Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
email: jtahan@amacademy.com phone: 714-974-4664
Yorba Linda Infant - Preschool Campus
Director: Ms. Kristi Bernhardt
5360 Stonehaven Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
email: kbernhardt@amacademy.com phone:714-693-7700
T.K. & Elementary
Head Of Schools and Elementary School Principal:
Ms. Kimberly Ford
160 S. Old Springs Road, Ste. 150, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
email: KFord@amacademy.com phone: 714-855-3329
Director of Facilities and Events
Ms. Chelsea Maltas
160 S. Old Springs Road, Ste. 150, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808
email: CMaltas@amacademy.com phone: 714-855-3329
Central Office Manager
Ms. Victoria DeBellis
email: VDebellis@amacademy.com phone: 714-252-4978