Dear Merryhill Families,

Love is in the air at Merryhill, and it’s extra contagious! We are at one of my favorite points of the year, but it always comes as a bitter sweetness to me. We are already looking at where our students are at and where they need to be developmentally for their next year transition. Yes, I cannot believe this time is already here, but it is definitely an exciting time. We will be sending Parent Reports home via your end of month folders, so please keep an eye out for these folders.

I wanted to reiterate that I have posted the remainder of this school year’s events on our monthly calendar. It has been available for the last 3 months, but I wanted to bring it up again, so that if you haven’t already done so you can access the important dates of events. An example of some important events to mark your calendar for will be upcoming closures, Mother’s Day on May 12th, Father’s Day on June 2nd, and Pre-K graduation will be held on June 15th. Be sure to keep an eye out for specific details closer to these dates.

This month, we will host our annual Valentine’s Day parties. Please be sure to check your child’s classroom for any sign ups and what to bring for the day. Additionally, we will be closed in honor of President’s Day on Monday, February 20th. Upcoming next month, we will be closed on Monday, March 6th for our Professional Development day for our teachers. We welcome back our friends from California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. for our annual FREE vision screening on Tuesday, February 21 & Wednesday, February 22. If you do not want your child to participate, please let me know.

I wanted to highlight a note from last month’s newsletter, as it I have continued to receive comments from families regarding this:

“Additionally, I want to take this time to make a note that the health and safety of our students are our top priority at Merryhill. Now that weather is getting cooler and it is getting darker sooner, a few key points need to be pointed out. Please be sure to send your child with a weather appropriate jacket and clothing for the day. Also, our parking lot is very busy with parents dropping off and picking up at the same time. Please drive at a maximum speed of 5 mph whether there are other cars present or not. When pulling out of parking spaces, please do so being aware that children and parents are walking to cars parked on the streets.  We have had a number of parents make comments that they have felt unsafe, and I am hoping now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed, that we are able to assure a safe environment for students at all times. Last, but not least, I have included the child safety seat laws effective January 2017.”

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about anything regarding the program or Merryhill, please feel free to reach me at your convenience via email or phone at 530-753-9210.

• Priority/Early Registration for our upcoming 2017-2018 school year will begin in February. At this time, we do not have exact registration dates.  We are currently waiting for our new 2017-2018 fee schedules, so we will notify you of the exact due dates when they arrive.  It is very important for you to register early to reserve your child’s spot for next year and by registering early, you will save $50 off the returning registration fee of $140.  Registration will be $90 during the Priority/Early Registration period.  After that time, the returning registration fee will be $140.
  Merryhill is your investment in your child’s future, so register early and save your child’s spot!Our school is consistently full and we want to make sure that all of our existing students have a spot, so I urge you to register as soon as possible. The sooner you turn in your registration materials to us, the sooner your child will be placed on a class list.

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From the Education Department

10 Fun and Interactive Books for Infants and Toddlers

February, 2017   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

You’re probably aware that reading to children at a young age has a profound influence on vocabulary acquisition, speech development and listening skills. If you’re a parent of an infant or toddler, you may have noticed that interactive books are especially likely to hold their attention. Pat the Bunny and[.....]
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