Welcome to the merry month of March!
February may be the shortest month of the year, but at Merryhill Preschool it was certainly one of our busiest months! Our students had the opportunity to participate in many activities and projects with special focus on Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Dental Awareness Month, President’s Day and Valentine’s Day.
In anticipation of spring, our teachers are busy planning meaningful learning activities that will help students gain an appreciation for the changing seasons.
We will be hosting our Scholastic Book Fair the week of March 7th. We will be having and the books will be displayed in the lobby, available for purchase on site. As a direct result of your Book Fair purchases, each classroom will be given a budget to shop directly from the Book Fair to enrich their classroom libraries.
At Merryhill Preschool we are so proud of the fact that we are a true family. This is because of our partnership with all of you. Your participation is greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Priority Registration has begun. Thank you to those of you who have already reserved your child’s space for the 2022-2023 School Year! Are you planning on re-enrolling for the next school year? We hope so! Re-enroll by March 4th and receive 50% off registration. Look for further communication on this throughout the month. Our administrative team is available to address any questions or concerns you have.
Please read below for more information regarding upcoming events and themed dress up days
Thank you for being a very important part of the Merryhill Family!
Sincerely,
Tammy Wells- Principal
Special Events/Theme Days
- March 1st – Mardi Gras
- March 2nd – Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
- March 3rd – Wear red, white 7 Blue for National Anthem Day
- March 4th – School closed for Staff Professional development Day
- March 7th – Scholastic Book Fair Begins
- March 9th – Storybook Character Day (Dress as your favorite story book character)
- March 11th- Scholastic Book Fair ends at 9am
- March 13th – Spring Forward – Daylight Savings begins
- March 17th – Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 19th – Open House for Future Enrolled Families
- March 20th – First Day of Spring
- March 23rd – Western Day- Dress up in your western wear
- March 31st – National Crayon Day -Wear your favorite color
Reminders:
Parent Survey: Our enrolled parent survey launches March 16th. The survey provides the opportunity for you to give us feedback anonymously on our strengths and areas we can work on. Please keep an eye out!
Priority Re-Enrollment: As a reminder, priority re-enrollment for next school year is ending soon. Please let us know if you have any questions.
- 50% off registration fee if registered and paid by 3/4/22 ($70)
- 25% off registration fee if registered and paid by 3/18/22 ($105)
Tuition Adjustment: To continue our high standards, our tuition increase started January 30, 2022 as noted on the new fee schedule. We also recognize that you are being impacted by inflation, rising gas prices, and food prices. Therefore, we are offering discounted registration fees to those families who commit to us for the 2022-2023 school year. You will receive a 50% discount on registration fees when you register by March 4, 2022. During this discounted period registration will be $70.
Vacation Policy: I would like to take a moment to remind you of our Vacation Time Request Policy. We offer 1 week of Vacation Credit per school year. This week is inclusive/reflective of your child’s schedule. We require 30 days advance notice to process the Vacation Request, which includes auditing the records to make sure a previous Vacation Credit has not been issued this school year. Please submit all vacation requests in writing or via e-mail a minimum of 30 days prior to your requested Vacation Time. Your child must be enrolled a minimum of 6 months to qualify for the Vacation Credit.
Enrollment Schedules: Our 5 full day schedule gives your child access to every project and event at our school. We encourage our students to attend school on a 5 day a week program to gain the highest benefit from our Links to Learning curriculum. Switching days, so your child may participate in special activities or events may not always be accommodated. If you have previously signed up for a part time schedule and would like to increase your schedule, please notify the office as soon as possible. Spaces are extremely limited!
Links 2 Home App Usage
We know that summer is a busy time for our families and want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows to you communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read teacher and administrative notes in detail.
If you’re not a current app user, we encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for Alma. Please let us know if you have issues logging into Links 2 Home!
Change of Seasons: With the change of seasons please remember to update your child’s back up clothing supply. Many children have difficulties keeping their jackets on while outside. If your child is one that always seems to be searching for their jacket after school, we recommend bringing a pullover sweatshirt or sweater. Also, please label all of their items so lost items can be returned to their owners. All children are required to have a fitted sheet for their nap mats as well as a blanket. The sheets and blankets must be taken home each Friday and laundered and then returned on Monday.
Safety First: We would like to remind you of a few security measures that we need your assistance with in regards to school safety.
- If you know in advance that someone other than your normal approved designated pick up person will be picking up, please complete a Pick Up Notification Form at the front desk or call/e-mail us to notify us of the change.
- If you change your cell phone number, please update this on your child’s Emergency Card.
Parking Lot Safety: Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. Please do not leave anything of value or that resembles a purse or bag in plain view in your car, for any amount of time! This includes your children!
Illnesses: As you know there are a lot of illnesses in the community right now. I would like to remind you to please follow Merryhill’s illness policies. Please help us by notifying us when your child or a member of your household has been diagnosed or has symptoms of an illness so we can be aware and pro-active on our end. Thank you for working with us to keep everyone in our Merryhill Community safe and healthy! We are being vigilant about our cleaning and disinfection practices in every classroom and all common areas.
On Time Tuition Payments / Late Payment Fees / Payment Options: I would like to thank all of you for paying your Tuition each week in advance. As you are all aware, Tuition payments are due at the beginning of each week. Any payments received after your child’s first day of attendance each week will be charged an additional late fee of $25. To save you time and the headache of having to remember your checkbook every Monday, it is now possible to set up an automatic payment program. This can be set up online through ALMA or through us. Please speak with Ms. Tammy or Ms. Pauline and they will assist you in registering for this convenient program.
We Are a Nut-Free School: Please do not send your child to school with items that contain nuts. We will have to return the items to you at the end of the day. Thank you for being considerate of our children who have nut allergies and working with us to keep our school safe for everyone.
February, 2022
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Merryhill March News
Welcome to the merry month of March!
February may be the shortest month of the year, but at Merryhill Preschool it was certainly one of our busiest months! Our students had the opportunity to participate in many activities and projects with special focus on Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Dental Awareness Month, President’s Day and Valentine’s Day.
In anticipation of spring, our teachers are busy planning meaningful learning activities that will help students gain an appreciation for the changing seasons.
We will be hosting our Scholastic Book Fair the week of March 7th. We will be having and the books will be displayed in the lobby, available for purchase on site. As a direct result of your Book Fair purchases, each classroom will be given a budget to shop directly from the Book Fair to enrich their classroom libraries.
At Merryhill Preschool we are so proud of the fact that we are a true family. This is because of our partnership with all of you. Your participation is greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Priority Registration has begun. Thank you to those of you who have already reserved your child’s space for the 2022-2023 School Year! Are you planning on re-enrolling for the next school year? We hope so! Re-enroll by March 4th and receive 50% off registration. Look for further communication on this throughout the month. Our administrative team is available to address any questions or concerns you have.
Please read below for more information regarding upcoming events and themed dress up days
Thank you for being a very important part of the Merryhill Family!
Sincerely,
Tammy Wells- Principal
Special Events/Theme Days
March 19th – Open House for Future Enrolled Families
Reminders:
Parent Survey: Our enrolled parent survey launches March 16th. The survey provides the opportunity for you to give us feedback anonymously on our strengths and areas we can work on. Please keep an eye out!
Priority Re-Enrollment: As a reminder, priority re-enrollment for next school year is ending soon. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Tuition Adjustment: To continue our high standards, our tuition increase started January 30, 2022 as noted on the new fee schedule. We also recognize that you are being impacted by inflation, rising gas prices, and food prices. Therefore, we are offering discounted registration fees to those families who commit to us for the 2022-2023 school year. You will receive a 50% discount on registration fees when you register by March 4, 2022. During this discounted period registration will be $70.
Vacation Policy: I would like to take a moment to remind you of our Vacation Time Request Policy. We offer 1 week of Vacation Credit per school year. This week is inclusive/reflective of your child’s schedule. We require 30 days advance notice to process the Vacation Request, which includes auditing the records to make sure a previous Vacation Credit has not been issued this school year. Please submit all vacation requests in writing or via e-mail a minimum of 30 days prior to your requested Vacation Time. Your child must be enrolled a minimum of 6 months to qualify for the Vacation Credit.
Enrollment Schedules: Our 5 full day schedule gives your child access to every project and event at our school. We encourage our students to attend school on a 5 day a week program to gain the highest benefit from our Links to Learning curriculum. Switching days, so your child may participate in special activities or events may not always be accommodated. If you have previously signed up for a part time schedule and would like to increase your schedule, please notify the office as soon as possible. Spaces are extremely limited!
Links 2 Home App Usage
We know that summer is a busy time for our families and want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows to you communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read teacher and administrative notes in detail.
If you’re not a current app user, we encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for Alma. Please let us know if you have issues logging into Links 2 Home!
Change of Seasons: With the change of seasons please remember to update your child’s back up clothing supply. Many children have difficulties keeping their jackets on while outside. If your child is one that always seems to be searching for their jacket after school, we recommend bringing a pullover sweatshirt or sweater. Also, please label all of their items so lost items can be returned to their owners. All children are required to have a fitted sheet for their nap mats as well as a blanket. The sheets and blankets must be taken home each Friday and laundered and then returned on Monday.
Safety First: We would like to remind you of a few security measures that we need your assistance with in regards to school safety.
Parking Lot Safety: Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. Please do not leave anything of value or that resembles a purse or bag in plain view in your car, for any amount of time! This includes your children!
Illnesses: As you know there are a lot of illnesses in the community right now. I would like to remind you to please follow Merryhill’s illness policies. Please help us by notifying us when your child or a member of your household has been diagnosed or has symptoms of an illness so we can be aware and pro-active on our end. Thank you for working with us to keep everyone in our Merryhill Community safe and healthy! We are being vigilant about our cleaning and disinfection practices in every classroom and all common areas.
On Time Tuition Payments / Late Payment Fees / Payment Options: I would like to thank all of you for paying your Tuition each week in advance. As you are all aware, Tuition payments are due at the beginning of each week. Any payments received after your child’s first day of attendance each week will be charged an additional late fee of $25. To save you time and the headache of having to remember your checkbook every Monday, it is now possible to set up an automatic payment program. This can be set up online through ALMA or through us. Please speak with Ms. Tammy or Ms. Pauline and they will assist you in registering for this convenient program.
We Are a Nut-Free School: Please do not send your child to school with items that contain nuts. We will have to return the items to you at the end of the day. Thank you for being considerate of our children who have nut allergies and working with us to keep our school safe for everyone.
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