Dearest Merryhill families,
November is a time to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives! We here at Merryhill School are very thankful for our children and families that we educate each day. Since the busy holiday season in November and December are quickly approaching, we would like to give back a small portion to our local community. Starting November 30th, we will be collecting toys for “Toys for Tots” safely. Once the toy drive is over, we will have our local Marine department come out to the parking lot and collect the toys from outside of the school. This will be a great “giving” and learning experience for the children and something we take pride in every year! More details will come once we get closer to the “Giving” Event.
I want to send out a special thank you to our amazing parents who made Halloween so special with Spirit “dress-up days” and bringing your child to school in their cute costumes!! We are so thankful for you and so proud of all your hard work this past week making it special and fun for all of us.
We have the most SPOOKTACULAR time here at Merryhill Preschool! Thanks for being part of our Merryhill community!
There are 2 great parent communication tools that some of you may not be taking advantage of. I want to share with you just in case you have not added these helpful tools to your tool belt.
First there is “Alma”. The Alma portal will allow you to manage your account quickly and easily online. Functions include the ability to:
- Pay tuition and other school-related expenses
- Manage payment methods
- Set up automatic payments
- Update your contact information
- Manage your child’s authorized pick-up individuals
- View/print account statements
Here is the information on how to log into the portal:
The website is nlci1072.getalma.com. Your username will be “your first name dot last name ex: Heather.Bilbro ” then you can click the “forgot password” link. If your “first name dot last name” does not work, try your spouse’s. It is only under one parent name. If neither one works, email us and we can look it up for you.
The second great parent communication piece is “Links 2 Home” powered by Tadpoles, the leader in preschool communications, but is tailored specifically to tie with our Links to Learning curriculum. Links 2 Home has a mobile app that you can download to get started. The app gives you the ability to easily view photos, notes and daily reports from teachers, as well as the ability to easily notify us of special drop-off information or absences.
Download “Links 2 Home” at the itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/links-2-home/id1081483198?mt=8 ) or Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nobellearning.links2home&hl=en ) store and create an account using the email address that is on file with our school. Both parents can create accounts.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback as we strive to continuously improve our communications with you, our valued families.
Important Note for future Kindergartners:
For our children who are graduating to Kindergarten in the new school year, reach out to the Elementary front office for information on how to reserve your spot! This weekend, November 7th between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm there will be an Open House next door by appointment only. This will give you an opportunity to see our Kindergarten classrooms and meet the Principal. There will also be a Kindergarten Orientation at the Elementary School in January some time. We will keep you posted on those dates and how we will conduct the Kindergarten Orientation safely at that time. This would be the perfect time to learn more about the program too. Keep an eye out for the Elementary School Principal, Joan Sousae’s emails. If you cannot make it to either event, or you want to see the Elementary School another time, you can always schedule a personal tour with Ms. Sousae (Principal) or Ms. Christine (Admissions Coordinator.) Their contact number is 408-254-1282. You can also email them at joan.sousae@merryhillschool.com, and Christine.Van@merryhillschool.com.
As always if you have any questions or concerns my door is always open. We are here to help you and “our” children in any way we can. Everyone at Merryhill is special and important to us. Let us continue to make this a great school year!
Warmest regards,
Heather Bilbro Palmer
Merryhill Preschool Principal
“All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds we sow today.”
______________________________________
Calendar of Events
*November 1st – Day Light Savings Time: Turn Clocks back one hour
*November 2nd – Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school today!
*November 4 th – Virtual Open House 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
*November 9th – Progress Reports sent home to parents
*November 11th – School Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
*November 20th – Thanksgiving Feast with friends! 11:45 am – 12:30 pm (the teachers will decorate the classroom and have some fun for their lunch time)
*November 25th, 26th, 27th – School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday!
*November 30th – “Toys for Tots” Begins: Our Giving Event (bring in a new toy to place under the Holiday Tree and the US Marines will donate to the needy children in the bay area!)
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
| December 7th– Beginner Room Holiday Performance recorded in the classroom and sent to parents. |
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| December 8th– Intermediate B Room Holiday Performance recorded in the classroom and sent to parents. |
| December 9th– Intermediate A Room Holiday Performance recorded in the classroom and sent to parents. |
| December 10th– Pre-K A Room Holiday Performance recorded in the classroom and sent to parents. |
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| December 11th– Pre-K B Room Holiday Performance recorded in the classroom and sent to parents. |
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*December 14th- Toy Drive Ends…This week we will have the Marines come and pick up your donations safely!
*December 18 – @ 9:15 am Santa Claus comes to visit Merryhill Preschool! *It will be Ms. Heather in costume…don’t worry* 😊 I will only pass out the presents and not have the children sit on my lap. Safety first, but keeping our traditions ALIVE! Merryhill School traditions are what makes us extra special!
*December 18 – School Closed at NOON!
*December 23, 24, 25 – School Closed for Holiday!
*December 31 & January 1– School Closed for Holiday!
*January 15 – @ 9:30 am Snow Day at Merryhill Preschool! Yes, real snow will be dumped in the back yard for all to enjoy! We will send pictures to you through Links2Home.
*January 18 – School Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday!
**Look on our website to see all events and closure dates for the entire school year** http://capitol.merryhillschool.com
________________________________________
Extra-Curricular Activities **Postponed at this time**
Tuff Tumblers Class – Held on Wednesday now… For more information go to http://tufftumblers.com or call 925-551-8900
| Tuff Tumbers – Gymnastics, Sports, Soccer Classes for Children
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers, established in 1989, offers gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up. It is our purpose to introduce exciting gross motor development classes to children in a setting that is safe, age appropriate, and fun! |
MiniSoccer – **Postponed at this time** Held on Tuesdays For more information go to this link: https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=76592
Merryhill San Jose is proud to offer Challenger Sports NEW MiniKickers Program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy.
Amazing Athletes– **Postponed at this time** This educational Sports Program is amazing! To get more information go to www.amazingathletes.com/Southbay or you can reach the owner at nicolette@amazingathletes.com and by phone at 408-799-7014, ask for Nicolette.
________________________________________
Parent Referral Program:
If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes.
When friends ask you about your child’s experiences at Merryhill School, what type of success stories do you share? Do you mention the personal and educational discoveries your child is making thanks to our advanced curriculum? Do you talk about the new levels of self and social confidence your child has gained thanks to our encouraging atmosphere?
*For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for three months, you’ll receive one FREE week of tuition for your child*.
It is our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Merryhill School difference!
________________________________________
PARENT INFO
*Participate in our new Automatic Payment Program
Tired of having to remember weekly tuition payments? Save time and avoid late fees with this program. Contact your school principal for more information on how to join.
________________________________________
From the Education Department
October, 2020
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Topics: Social Emotional
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November Newsletter
Dearest Merryhill families,
November is a time to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives! We here at Merryhill School are very thankful for our children and families that we educate each day. Since the busy holiday season in November and December are quickly approaching, we would like to give back a small portion to our local community. Starting November 30th, we will be collecting toys for “Toys for Tots” safely. Once the toy drive is over, we will have our local Marine department come out to the parking lot and collect the toys from outside of the school. This will be a great “giving” and learning experience for the children and something we take pride in every year! More details will come once we get closer to the “Giving” Event.
I want to send out a special thank you to our amazing parents who made Halloween so special with Spirit “dress-up days” and bringing your child to school in their cute costumes!! We are so thankful for you and so proud of all your hard work this past week making it special and fun for all of us.
We have the most SPOOKTACULAR time here at Merryhill Preschool! Thanks for being part of our Merryhill community!
There are 2 great parent communication tools that some of you may not be taking advantage of. I want to share with you just in case you have not added these helpful tools to your tool belt.
First there is “Alma”. The Alma portal will allow you to manage your account quickly and easily online. Functions include the ability to:
Here is the information on how to log into the portal:
The website is nlci1072.getalma.com. Your username will be “your first name dot last name ex: Heather.Bilbro ” then you can click the “forgot password” link. If your “first name dot last name” does not work, try your spouse’s. It is only under one parent name. If neither one works, email us and we can look it up for you.
The second great parent communication piece is “Links 2 Home” powered by Tadpoles, the leader in preschool communications, but is tailored specifically to tie with our Links to Learning curriculum. Links 2 Home has a mobile app that you can download to get started. The app gives you the ability to easily view photos, notes and daily reports from teachers, as well as the ability to easily notify us of special drop-off information or absences.
Download “Links 2 Home” at the itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/links-2-home/id1081483198?mt=8 ) or Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nobellearning.links2home&hl=en ) store and create an account using the email address that is on file with our school. Both parents can create accounts.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback as we strive to continuously improve our communications with you, our valued families.
Important Note for future Kindergartners:
For our children who are graduating to Kindergarten in the new school year, reach out to the Elementary front office for information on how to reserve your spot! This weekend, November 7th between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm there will be an Open House next door by appointment only. This will give you an opportunity to see our Kindergarten classrooms and meet the Principal. There will also be a Kindergarten Orientation at the Elementary School in January some time. We will keep you posted on those dates and how we will conduct the Kindergarten Orientation safely at that time. This would be the perfect time to learn more about the program too. Keep an eye out for the Elementary School Principal, Joan Sousae’s emails. If you cannot make it to either event, or you want to see the Elementary School another time, you can always schedule a personal tour with Ms. Sousae (Principal) or Ms. Christine (Admissions Coordinator.) Their contact number is 408-254-1282. You can also email them at joan.sousae@merryhillschool.com, and Christine.Van@merryhillschool.com.
As always if you have any questions or concerns my door is always open. We are here to help you and “our” children in any way we can. Everyone at Merryhill is special and important to us. Let us continue to make this a great school year!
Warmest regards,
Heather Bilbro Palmer
Merryhill Preschool Principal
“All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds we sow today.”
______________________________________
Calendar of Events
*November 1st – Day Light Savings Time: Turn Clocks back one hour
*November 2nd – Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school today!
*November 4 th – Virtual Open House 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
*November 9th – Progress Reports sent home to parents
*November 11th – School Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
*November 20th – Thanksgiving Feast with friends! 11:45 am – 12:30 pm (the teachers will decorate the classroom and have some fun for their lunch time)
*November 25th, 26th, 27th – School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday!
*November 30th – “Toys for Tots” Begins: Our Giving Event (bring in a new toy to place under the Holiday Tree and the US Marines will donate to the needy children in the bay area!)
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
*December 14th- Toy Drive Ends…This week we will have the Marines come and pick up your donations safely!
*December 18 – @ 9:15 am Santa Claus comes to visit Merryhill Preschool! *It will be Ms. Heather in costume…don’t worry* 😊 I will only pass out the presents and not have the children sit on my lap. Safety first, but keeping our traditions ALIVE! Merryhill School traditions are what makes us extra special!
*December 18 – School Closed at NOON!
*December 23, 24, 25 – School Closed for Holiday!
*December 31 & January 1– School Closed for Holiday!
*January 15 – @ 9:30 am Snow Day at Merryhill Preschool! Yes, real snow will be dumped in the back yard for all to enjoy! We will send pictures to you through Links2Home.
*January 18 – School Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday!
**Look on our website to see all events and closure dates for the entire school year** http://capitol.merryhillschool.com
________________________________________
Extra-Curricular Activities **Postponed at this time**
Tuff Tumblers Class – Held on Wednesday now… For more information go to http://tufftumblers.com or call 925-551-8900
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers, established in 1989, offers gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up. It is our purpose to introduce exciting gross motor development classes to children in a setting that is safe, age appropriate, and fun!
MiniSoccer – **Postponed at this time** Held on Tuesdays For more information go to this link: https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=76592
Merryhill San Jose is proud to offer Challenger Sports NEW MiniKickers Program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy.
Amazing Athletes– **Postponed at this time** This educational Sports Program is amazing! To get more information go to www.amazingathletes.com/Southbay or you can reach the owner at nicolette@amazingathletes.com and by phone at 408-799-7014, ask for Nicolette.
________________________________________
Parent Referral Program:
If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes.
When friends ask you about your child’s experiences at Merryhill School, what type of success stories do you share? Do you mention the personal and educational discoveries your child is making thanks to our advanced curriculum? Do you talk about the new levels of self and social confidence your child has gained thanks to our encouraging atmosphere?
*For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for three months, you’ll receive one FREE week of tuition for your child*.
It is our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Merryhill School difference!
________________________________________
PARENT INFO
*Participate in our new Automatic Payment Program
Tired of having to remember weekly tuition payments? Save time and avoid late fees with this program. Contact your school principal for more information on how to join.
________________________________________
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