Dear Merryhill Parents,
It is with such excitement that I welcome you to our new school year! This year is certain to be filled with new milestones and experiences for your child.
Through this journey, you can count on us to keep you informed about your child’s day and about the special events and activities taking place at our school. Make sure to read the school monthly newsletter, check out our school website, and the Bulletin Board’s Activity Descriptors and of course, keep up our daily conversations when you drop off or pick up your child. You can also contact us directly at the school at (916)575-9603 #2 or by email at 1042adminteam@nlcinc.com
I believe that the best way for our students to thrive in a school environment is through forming strong relationships between staff, parents, and administration. We are always available to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to either call, stop by, or email us anytime.
Our school mission is to provide every child under our care with a fun, safe, and educational environment. I know the importance of having one’s child in a place where you know your needs are being met and where they are being loved and cared for. Please let the teachers know of any information or changes that will help us transition your child to their new class environment.
Thanks again for entrusting us with your child’s care and education. We look forward to another successful and rewarding year together!
Warm regards,
Yvonne Valenzuela – Principal
Important Dates to remember for the 23-24 School Year
Event’s Days:
September 20/21 – Lifetouch pictures
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
June 20 – Last Day of 23-24 school year –
Family Gathering Days:|
July 21st at 3pm – Welcome Snack-nic
Aug 18th at 3pm – Summer snack-nic
Sept 15th at 3pm – Grandparent snack-nic
Oct TBD – Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat –
November 17th TBD – Gratitude Event
Dec 8th 9:00 am – Ugly Sweater Breakfast
Jan 26th 3pm – Hot Cocoa, Warm Hugs
Feb 16th 3pm – Merryhill Friendship snack-nic
March 29th 3pm – Spring Egg Hunt
April 22nd 3pm – Earth Day— Bug release
May 10th at 3pm – Mommy’s Muffins snack-nic
***Snack-nic = not a full picnic but fancier than a regular snack…it’s a SNACK-NIC!
***These family events are “outside snack time” for the parents to come, spend time with the children, and get to know one another.
Closure days:
July 4 – School closed in Honor of Independence Day
September 4 – School closed in honor of Labor Day
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
November 10 – School closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
November 23/24 – School close for Thanksgiving
December 22/25 -School closed for Christmas
December 29 – School closes at 12:00 pm
2024
January 1 – School closed for New Years Day
January 15 – School closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day
February 19 – School closed in honor of President’s Day
March 8 – School closed for Staff Professional Development
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
School 27 – School Closed for Memorial Day
June 19 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 21 – School closed for teacher-in-service-day
News From our Education Department
June, 2023
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Topics: Mathematics
Summer is a wonderful time for children to discover the hidden mathematical wonders that surround them. In our classrooms, teachers aid in cultivating math skills by incorporating them into daily routines and engaging activities. They encourage students to observe and discuss patterns found on the playground, graph their favorite vacation[.....]
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:
- 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!
July 2023 Newsletter
Dear Merryhill Families
Dear Merryhill Parents,
It is with such excitement that I welcome you to our new school year! This year is certain to be filled with new milestones and experiences for your child.
Through this journey, you can count on us to keep you informed about your child’s day and about the special events and activities taking place at our school. Make sure to read the school monthly newsletter, check out our school website, and the Bulletin Board’s Activity Descriptors and of course, keep up our daily conversations when you drop off or pick up your child. You can also contact us directly at the school at (916)575-9603 #2 or by email at 1042adminteam@nlcinc.com
I believe that the best way for our students to thrive in a school environment is through forming strong relationships between staff, parents, and administration. We are always available to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to either call, stop by, or email us anytime.
Our school mission is to provide every child under our care with a fun, safe, and educational environment. I know the importance of having one’s child in a place where you know your needs are being met and where they are being loved and cared for. Please let the teachers know of any information or changes that will help us transition your child to their new class environment.
Thanks again for entrusting us with your child’s care and education. We look forward to another successful and rewarding year together!
Warm regards,
Yvonne Valenzuela – Principal
Important Dates to remember for the 23-24 School Year
Event’s Days:
September 20/21 – Lifetouch pictures
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
June 20 – Last Day of 23-24 school year –
Family Gathering Days:|
July 21st at 3pm – Welcome Snack-nic
Aug 18th at 3pm – Summer snack-nic
Sept 15th at 3pm – Grandparent snack-nic
Oct TBD – Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat –
November 17th TBD – Gratitude Event
Dec 8th 9:00 am – Ugly Sweater Breakfast
Jan 26th 3pm – Hot Cocoa, Warm Hugs
Feb 16th 3pm – Merryhill Friendship snack-nic
March 29th 3pm – Spring Egg Hunt
April 22nd 3pm – Earth Day— Bug release
May 10th at 3pm – Mommy’s Muffins snack-nic
***Snack-nic = not a full picnic but fancier than a regular snack…it’s a SNACK-NIC!
***These family events are “outside snack time” for the parents to come, spend time with the children, and get to know one another.
Closure days:
July 4 – School closed in Honor of Independence Day
September 4 – School closed in honor of Labor Day
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
November 10 – School closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
November 23/24 – School close for Thanksgiving
December 22/25 -School closed for Christmas
December 29 – School closes at 12:00 pm
2024
January 1 – School closed for New Years Day
January 15 – School closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day
February 19 – School closed in honor of President’s Day
March 8 – School closed for Staff Professional Development
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
School 27 – School Closed for Memorial Day
June 19 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 21 – School closed for teacher-in-service-day
News From our Education Department
Math on the Move: Vacation Activities to Sharpen Early Math Skills
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!