It is hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from the end of this academic school year! We are so excited that most children will be making their way into their new class on June 20th!
There are many celebrations in the month of May from Cinco De Mayo to Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Memorial Day. Our teachers have planned activities and will hold special events to educate students on the historical significance of the Mexican culture.
One of the most important celebrations in the month of May is Mother’s Day. Our children are already working on special cards and treats to make this special day memorable for of our wonderful moms!
Memorial Day is also celebrated this month, a United States Federal holiday that commemorates U.S. men and women who gave their lives while in military service for their country. Our school will be closed in honor of Memorial Day on Monday May 29th.
We will also be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 8 to 12. I hope you join us in celebrating the wonderful teachers here at Merryhill Karitsa!
We hope everyone takes advantage of the many opportunities this month to celebrate with their family and enjoy the lovely spring weather.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Valenzuela – Principal
Important Dates to remember:
22-23 School Year
May 24-25 – Lifetouch picture day
May 29 – School Closed – Memorial Day
June 15- Last day of 22-23 School Year
June 15 – Pre-K Graduation celebration (Pre-K classes only)
June 16 – School Closed for In-Service-Day
June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday – School Closed
June 20 – First Day of the 23-24 School Year
News From our Education Department
April, 2023
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Keep in mind…. *
Home-Based Symptom Screening:
All children MUST be pre-screened at home for cold symptoms prior to attending school.
Extra Clothing Reminder
If you’ve not already done so, please send in an extra set of weather appropriate clothes for your child. Extra clothing must be brought to school in a ziplock bag. No loose items can be stored in your child’s cubby.
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter, the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always informed. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Hip Hop dance class, and Music Matt music class are in full swing now here at Karitsa! Information regarding the sign up for these classes is available at the front desk.
A few friendly reminders …….
Illness Policy Reminder:
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. Children may not attend school until they have been symptom free for 72 hours if they display any of the following:
Please refer to our Merryhill Family Hanbood for details about our Illness and Medication Policy
Parking Lot Safety
Because the safety of our children is of paramount concern to us, we require all parents to adhere to the following rules of the road while on campus:
- There is a 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while on school property.
- Park in designated parking spaces only.
- While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
- Vehicle ignitions MUST be turned off, and the keys removed, while parked on school grounds.
- Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for any reason.
- Do not to leave any valuables in your car when entering our building or any other location.
Tuition Policy Reminder:
Tuition is due no later than Friday prior to the week of attendance. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Monday. A $25 late fee charge will be assessed at that time and should be included in your payment. Tuition is continuous throughout the year. There are no deductions in tuition for absences, illness, or the holidays that are observed throughout the year. Each child is entitled to one week of vacation credit for each school year after attending school for six months. Requests for vacation credit must be presented in writing to the office at least two weeks in advance.
- A charge of $1 per minute will be assessed for children picked-up after 12:00 PM for half-day students, and 6:00 PM for full-day students.
- Sign up for our Automatic Payment Program and avoid late fee charges via your parent portal, ALMA! You can also use this portal to submit payments via credit card.
- We encourage you all parents to sign into your parent portal, ALMA, to view your account, print statements, make payments, and update contact information. ALMA is an online platform that can be reached from this website from the “For Parents” tab. Please see an administrative staff member if you need help setting up your account or a password reset.
Additional Reminders:
- Please make sure that your child has a crib-sized fitted sheet to cover his/her mat, a blanket, and at least two spare set of clothing in his/her cubby. On Fridays, you must take blankets and sheets home to be laundered and return them on Mondays. Please check your child’s cubby everyday for soiled clothing or other items that may need to be taken home. Please also make sure all items are clearly marked with your child’s name (clothing, sheets, blankets, sweaters and jackets, towels and bathing suits, etc.).
- We ask that your child wear appropriate shoes to School in order to protect them for potential injuries. Flip Flops are not permitted at school.
- Merryhill School is a NUT FREE environment, we ask that you not bring any food items into the school that contain nut products.
Love Our School? Review Us!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. Just a reminder that you can find our school on Facebook, Google, Yelp and other online directories. We’d love more families like yours, so please consider spreading the word about our school!
May 2023 Newsletter
Dear Merryhill Families
It is hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from the end of this academic school year! We are so excited that most children will be making their way into their new class on June 20th!
There are many celebrations in the month of May from Cinco De Mayo to Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Memorial Day. Our teachers have planned activities and will hold special events to educate students on the historical significance of the Mexican culture.
One of the most important celebrations in the month of May is Mother’s Day. Our children are already working on special cards and treats to make this special day memorable for of our wonderful moms!
Memorial Day is also celebrated this month, a United States Federal holiday that commemorates U.S. men and women who gave their lives while in military service for their country. Our school will be closed in honor of Memorial Day on Monday May 29th.
We will also be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 8 to 12. I hope you join us in celebrating the wonderful teachers here at Merryhill Karitsa!
We hope everyone takes advantage of the many opportunities this month to celebrate with their family and enjoy the lovely spring weather.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Valenzuela – Principal
Important Dates to remember:
22-23 School Year
May 24-25 – Lifetouch picture day
May 29 – School Closed – Memorial Day
June 15- Last day of 22-23 School Year
June 15 – Pre-K Graduation celebration (Pre-K classes only)
June 16 – School Closed for In-Service-Day
June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday – School Closed
June 20 – First Day of the 23-24 School Year
News From our Education Department
Little Social Butterflies: Tips for Raising a Socially Savvy Preschooler
Read More »
Keep in mind…. *
Home-Based Symptom Screening:
All children MUST be pre-screened at home for cold symptoms prior to attending school.
Extra Clothing Reminder
If you’ve not already done so, please send in an extra set of weather appropriate clothes for your child. Extra clothing must be brought to school in a ziplock bag. No loose items can be stored in your child’s cubby.
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter, the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always informed. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Hip Hop dance class, and Music Matt music class are in full swing now here at Karitsa! Information regarding the sign up for these classes is available at the front desk.
A few friendly reminders …….
Illness Policy Reminder:
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. Children may not attend school until they have been symptom free for 72 hours if they display any of the following:
Please refer to our Merryhill Family Hanbood for details about our Illness and Medication Policy
Parking Lot Safety
Because the safety of our children is of paramount concern to us, we require all parents to adhere to the following rules of the road while on campus:
Tuition Policy Reminder:
Tuition is due no later than Friday prior to the week of attendance. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Monday. A $25 late fee charge will be assessed at that time and should be included in your payment. Tuition is continuous throughout the year. There are no deductions in tuition for absences, illness, or the holidays that are observed throughout the year. Each child is entitled to one week of vacation credit for each school year after attending school for six months. Requests for vacation credit must be presented in writing to the office at least two weeks in advance.
Additional Reminders:
Love Our School? Review Us!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. Just a reminder that you can find our school on Facebook, Google, Yelp and other online directories. We’d love more families like yours, so please consider spreading the word about our school!