Happy Holidays!
I love the Holiday Season. The laughter and expectations of the children, the smell of holiday baking, the bright lights and colorful decorations and most important a time for family gatherings. Here at Merryhill, we celebrate all the beauty of the season. The wonder of the babe in the manger, the flickering of lights in the Menorah, the “ho, ho, ho” of everyone’s favorite jolly old elf, and all the traditions that make the holidays fun, festive and special. December is full of wonderful activities for the children with hands on learning and special events throughout the month. I wish each of you a great holiday season and prosperous New Year. Thank you for being part of the “Family” here at Merryhill!
Sincerely, Stephanie Gill/Principal
Dates to remember in December:
Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa 9:00-11:00 purchase your tickets in advance
Dec. 4 Gingerbread Man/Baby theme starts with a school read-aloud!
Dec. 5 Gingerbread baking & decorating
Dec. 6 Making gingerbread play-doh
Dec. 7 Making our own gingerbread house
Dec. 8 Gingerbread door decorating contest starts!
Dec. 14/15 Class Holiday Parties @ 3:30
Dec. 22 Closed 12:30
Dec. 25 Closed
Dec. 29 Closed 12:30
Jan. 1 Closed
Breakfast with Santa! Join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00-11:00am. We will have breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit), craft making, and a photo opportunity with Santa. *Tickets are on sale now. Please purchase your tickets in advance. Adult-$8 Children-$5…bring your camera!
The Gingerbread Man & Baby! During the week of December 4-8, the children enjoy a week full of gingerbread fun! We will begin the week with a school read-aloud, followed by many fun gingerbread activities throughout the week.
Classroom Holiday Celebrations! Be sure to check with your child’s teacher regarding classroom parties and festivities. Details will be posted outside your child’s classroom door. Each classroom will be doing a Holiday Performance for the parents. Classroom Holiday Parties will be on either Thursday December 14 or Friday December 15 at 3:30.
CHIPS for Kids Toy Drive- Make this Holiday Season special for a less fortunate child. Now until Dec. 7th you can bring in a new, unwrapped toy donation and place it in the CHIP collection box located in the front lobby. You will receive 1 raffle ticket for every toy donated for a chance towards a free week of tuition! If you would like to be a part of our toy drop-off at Cal Expo on Friday Dec 8, please let me know.
From our Education Department:
The holiday season is a time when we celebrate community, diversity, and the universal joy of giving. In the classroom, we introduce children to holiday traditions observed around the world by singing songs, making art, and tasting favorite local seasonal foods, as well as those from other countries. You can continue[.....]
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December Newsletter
Happy Holidays!
I love the Holiday Season. The laughter and expectations of the children, the smell of holiday baking, the bright lights and colorful decorations and most important a time for family gatherings. Here at Merryhill, we celebrate all the beauty of the season. The wonder of the babe in the manger, the flickering of lights in the Menorah, the “ho, ho, ho” of everyone’s favorite jolly old elf, and all the traditions that make the holidays fun, festive and special. December is full of wonderful activities for the children with hands on learning and special events throughout the month. I wish each of you a great holiday season and prosperous New Year. Thank you for being part of the “Family” here at Merryhill!
Sincerely, Stephanie Gill/Principal
Dates to remember in December:
Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa 9:00-11:00 purchase your tickets in advance
Dec. 4 Gingerbread Man/Baby theme starts with a school read-aloud!
Dec. 5 Gingerbread baking & decorating
Dec. 6 Making gingerbread play-doh
Dec. 7 Making our own gingerbread house
Dec. 8 Gingerbread door decorating contest starts!
Dec. 14/15 Class Holiday Parties @ 3:30
Dec. 22 Closed 12:30
Dec. 25 Closed
Dec. 29 Closed 12:30
Jan. 1 Closed
Breakfast with Santa! Join us on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00-11:00am. We will have breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit), craft making, and a photo opportunity with Santa. *Tickets are on sale now. Please purchase your tickets in advance. Adult-$8 Children-$5…bring your camera!
The Gingerbread Man & Baby! During the week of December 4-8, the children enjoy a week full of gingerbread fun! We will begin the week with a school read-aloud, followed by many fun gingerbread activities throughout the week.
Classroom Holiday Celebrations! Be sure to check with your child’s teacher regarding classroom parties and festivities. Details will be posted outside your child’s classroom door. Each classroom will be doing a Holiday Performance for the parents. Classroom Holiday Parties will be on either Thursday December 14 or Friday December 15 at 3:30.
CHIPS for Kids Toy Drive- Make this Holiday Season special for a less fortunate child. Now until Dec. 7th you can bring in a new, unwrapped toy donation and place it in the CHIP collection box located in the front lobby. You will receive 1 raffle ticket for every toy donated for a chance towards a free week of tuition! If you would like to be a part of our toy drop-off at Cal Expo on Friday Dec 8, please let me know.
From our Education Department:
8 Multicultural Holiday Books for Children
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