St. Michael Preschool May Update
Growing with God...
Dear St. Michael Preschool Families,
As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, we find ourselves already very busy planning for the upcoming school year. Preschool Directors in the Diocese of Raleigh are working to revise curriculum standards, teachers are planning calendar events, and we continue to keep a close eye on the NCDHHS health and safety requirements. Please know, if there are any changes to our current Covid protocols, we will be sure to update you in a timely manner.
In this May Update, please find important information regarding your first Tuition Payment, Auto Draft Options, Orientation Dates, and Student Record Reminders. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.
Michele Lanuti
Preschool Administrative Assistant
ABOUT MY CHILD
PRESCHOOL TUITION
Tuition Payment Schedule
Shortly, you will see your Parish Realm Account populate with the “Preschool Tuition Event.” This event will display your annual tuition balance, giving you the option to pay those fees online.
Tuition is a yearly fee, payable as follows:
- Payment in full by June 5, or
- One-half payment by June 5, and one-half by December 5, or
- Ten monthly payments occurring June through April (no July payment)
2021/2022 Tuition Rates
Transitional Kindergarten or Five-Day 4’s (M-F)
Full tuition: $3595/yr. or $359.50/mo.
Steward Rate: $3235.50/yr. or $323.55/mo.
4-Day Four-Year-Old Program (M-TH)
Full tuition: $2880/yr. or $288.00/mo.
Steward Rate: $2592.00/yr. or $259.20/mo.
4-Day Three-Year-Old Program (M-TH)
Full tuition: $3440/yr. or $344.00/mo.
Steward Rate: $3096.00/yr. or $309.60/mo.
3-Day Three-Year-Old Program (M/W/F)
Full tuition: $2585/yr. or $258.50/mo.
Steward Rate: $2326.50/yr. or $232.65/mo.
2-Day Two-Year-Old Program (M/W or T/TH)
Full tuition: $2040/yr. or $204.00/mo.
Steward Rate: $1836.00/yr. or $183.60/mo.
The Stewardship Tuition Rate is granted by St. Michael Church. Interested parishioners should visit our website to learn more and complete an application.
Tuition Payment Methods
Your first tuition payment is due by June 5 to hold your seat. Tuition can be paid using the following payment methods:
- Log Into Realm
- Then click this Link to the Tuition Payment Event
- Select “Make a Payment”
*See our Spring Update for more information on how to activate your Realm account
- 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
*A hold will be placed on all Autodrafts for the month of July, for no tuition payment is due in July.
Tuition payments are also accepted via personal check payable to St. Michael Preschool. Payment can be mailed to 804 High House Road, Cary NC 27513. Cashier’s checks are accepted in place of cash.
Engage with our St. Michael Preschool community digitally through Realm!
Welcome to Realm!
Activating your Realm Account is important for participation in online classroom communities. Realm will allow classroom families to engage via our online chat feature and account activation is required for online tuition payments and extended day payments. Also, teachers will be sending classroom updates via Realm Newsfeeds.
See our Spring Update regarding Realm details including:
- Introduction to Realm and Realm Privacy Settings
- Account Activation
- Family Profile and Managing Contact Information (including allergy and emergency contact information)
- Realm Groups
- Realm Chat
- Realm App (for Apple and iOS)
If you are unable to Log Into Realm due to an invalid/unknown email, this means your account has not been activated. If this is the case, check spam for an invite from “St. Michael The Archangel <notifications@onrealmmail.com>" or email mlanuti@stmcary.org to request a new activation invitation.
Preview our 3-minute Introduction to Realm Video for more information regarding your Login, Family Profile, Member Groups, Event Registration, and Event/Tuition Payments.
ORIENTATION
Oreintation and Calendar
Classroom/Teacher assignments and detailed Orientation Schedules will be emailed in early August. Plan for Orientation to begin the week of August 23 which will include a virtual parent orientation and in-person meet the teacher/student orientation.
During orientation, we will share important information about your child’s class, teacher, and schedule. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about the preschool and the many ways that you can become involved in our community. For your convenience, we have listed a summary of orientation dates in our "At a Glance Calendar".
Would you like automated reminders of school-wide holidays and events? Sync with our Preschool Google Calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=c3RtaWNoYWVsY2FyeUBnbWFpbC5jb20
Simply go to Menu → Settings → Calendar → Sync with Google Calendar (Android) / Sync with other calendars (iOS). You will be able to activate the sync with Google Calendar here.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS
Early Arrival, Lunch Program & Adventure Camp
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, Wednesday; pick up is at 1:30 pm
- Adventure Camp - available monthly Oct-May
Important Notice: Adventure Camp will only occur when health protocols permit programs to mix age and class groups.
2021/2022 Extended Day Program Registration will be available online later this summer - These programs offer two payment options, the discounted monthly payment schedule or for ultimate flexibility, a daily "drop-in" payment schedule. See our Extended Day Webpage for pricing. Please note COVID procedures apply and are subject to change based on the most current health department regulations.
PARENT RESOURCES
Student Records
Student records are required to be on file with the Preschool Office, for each student, before the first day of school. The preschool office will collect these items now through the first day of school. The documents required are listed below:
Health and Immunization Information: An up-to-date immunization record with a statement of your child’s general health must be on file in the preschool office before your child may attend preschool for the 2021-2022 school year. Children are not permitted to attend school without a current Health and Immunization Record Form on file. These health documents may be submitted hardcopy to the preschool office, emailed to preschool@stmcary.org, or faxed to 919-468-6130.
Allergy/Medical (if applicable)
Please be prepared to submit an Emergency Action Plan (Food Allergy/Anaphylaxis) and/or Doctor Orders for Medication Administration if medications/medical devices will come to school with your child.
A Quick Reminder
St. Michael Preschool will begin hosting in-person tours May 3-18. Click Here for tour details and reservations.
Class Swap opportunities are still available. We are looking for the following swaps:
- One student in the 5-Day 4-year-old program who would prefer the 4-Day program
- One student in the M/W 2-year-old program with a flexible schedule to swap over to the T/TH 2's class
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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