Monday January 13th-17th Paperpie Book Fair – (in the Lobby)
Friday January 17th, 2024, at 3:00 pm -Build-a-Bear / Pajama Snacknic – (in-class event)
Friday, February 14th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Friendship Celebration Snacknic – fly kites on playground area!
Thursday, March 6th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Read Across America Literacy Event – (in-class event)
Friday, April 11th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – WOTYC Family Friday Snacknic – (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, May 9th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Muffin for Mothers Celebration – (playground area, weather permitting)
Wednesday, June 13th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Father’s Day Barber Shop Snacknic – (in-class event)
Wednesday June 18th at 9:30 am – PreK Graduation – (Pre-K playground)
Closure days 2025:
12/31/2024 New Year’s Eve
1/1/2025 New Year’s Day
1/20/2025 MLK Day
2/17/2025 President’s Day
3/7/2025 Professional Development Day
5/26/2025 Memorial Day
6/19/2025 Juneteenth
6/20/2025 Professional Development Day
Open House Dates 2024-25:
January 9th and 11th , 2025
March 15th, 2025
April 26th, 2025
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Soccer Shots, Gymnastics, 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. 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.
- 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!
January 2025 Newsletter
Dear Merryhill Families,
Dear Merryhill families,
Happy New Year to you all! We can’t wait to spend 2025 with you and your children and to fill the new year with new and fun learning experiences.
I would like to express my profound gratitude to all of you for the warm thoughts and gestures, kind words, loving cards, and thoughtful gifts that the preschool staff received during this holiday season. You and your families have made this holiday season so special. Your constant support and appreciation make us feel like we are succeeding in making a difference in our children’s lives. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve done for the staff at Merryhill.
January is a great time to reflect on the important work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Although we explore diversity and inclusion all year, we have many activities planned this month to celebrate his life specifically. We’ll be reading books, making arts and crafts, discussing the importance of acceptance, and belonging, and much more.
I would like to thank you all who participated in our holiday giving initiative last month. Merryhill Karitsa sponsored 60 children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree this year. Overall, the Salvation Army provided gifts to over many families who don’t have a home or are currently living in shelters. Merryhill parents from Karitsa were able to bring joy to so many this holiday season.
Cheers to the New Year! May it be a memorable one for you and your family!
Yvonne Valenzuela – Principal
Important Dates to remember ….
Monday January 13th-17th Paperpie Book Fair – (in the Lobby)
Friday January 17th, 2024, at 3:00 pm -Build-a-Bear / Pajama Snacknic – (in-class event)
Friday, February 14th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Friendship Celebration Snacknic – fly kites on playground area!
Thursday, March 6th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Read Across America Literacy Event – (in-class event)
Friday, April 11th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – WOTYC Family Friday Snacknic – (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, May 9th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Muffin for Mothers Celebration – (playground area, weather permitting)
Wednesday, June 13th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Father’s Day Barber Shop Snacknic – (in-class event)
Wednesday June 18th at 9:30 am – PreK Graduation – (Pre-K playground)
Closure days 2025:
12/31/2024 New Year’s Eve
1/1/2025 New Year’s Day
1/20/2025 MLK Day
2/17/2025 President’s Day
3/7/2025 Professional Development Day
5/26/2025 Memorial Day
6/19/2025 Juneteenth
6/20/2025 Professional Development Day
Open House Dates 2024-25:
January 9th and 11th , 2025
March 15th, 2025
April 26th, 2025
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Call to (877) 403-1275 to schedule your appointment to learn more about our:
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? Invite them to our Open House on January 20. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
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Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Soccer Shots, Gymnastics, 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. 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!