A Message From the Principal:

Welcome to a whole new school year at Merryhill Preschool!  This month we will be welcoming many new students to our Merryhill family. I encourage each of you to connect with each other by saying hello to someone that you have never met. This is how lifelong friendships begin.   From the big smiles and giggling voices that have filled our school over the past two months, it is evident that your children enjoyed the exciting summer activities. Thank you all for your participation in all of our fun Summer Events.

The month of September will be filled with many special events including our Grandparent’s Day Musical Celebration, Lifetouch School Pictures and a Princess/Superhero dress up day.

Your children have begun their transitions to their new classrooms and are very excited about all of the fun projects and experiences that their teachers have planned for them. Please take some time to explore your children’s new classroom, meet the teachers and let your child give you a tour, which will boost their self-esteem.

Thank you all for being a very important part of the Merryhill Family!

Sincerely,

Tammy Wells- Principal

Special Events/Theme Days* (Every Tuesday is Merryhill Spirit Day -Wear a Merryhill Shirt**)

• Monday, September 3^rd – Labor Day – School Closed
• Monday, September 10^th – 3:30-4:30 pm – Grandparent’s Day Musical Celebration
• September 10^th, 11^th , 12^th & 13^th – School Picture days (1 volunteer per day needed to assist the photographer & each volunteer will receive1 free photo package)
  • Monday, September 10^th -Infant and Intermediate A Picture Day (1 Volunteer Needed)
  • Tuesday, September 11^th – Intermediate A & Pre-K A Picture Day (1 Volunteer Needed)
  • Wednesday, September 12^th – Intermediate B & Pre-K A Picture Day (1 Volunteer Needed)
  • Thursday, September 13^th – Pre-K C & Pre-K 2 Picture Day (1 Volunteer Needed)

• Thursday, September 27^th – Princess and Superhero Dress Up Day

• Thursday, October 4^th – Wear it Pink Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Wednesday, October 10^th – Wear Red in honor of Fire Prevention Week
• Thursday, October 18^th – STEM Pumpkin Drop Challenge @ 10am (Wear Orange)
• Thursday, October 18^th – Wear Orange Today
• October 22^nd-26^th – Scholastic Book Fair (Volunteers Needed Each Day- various shifts)
• Thursday, October 25^th – National Read for the Record Day (Special Activities)
• Wednesday, October 31^st – Trunk or Treat “Spooktacular” Event 10-11:30 am (Many volunteers needed to decorate your cars or for classroom help!)
• Saturday, November 3^rd – Open House for Future Enrolled Families 10am-1pm. (ask about our referral program!)
• Friday, November 9^th– Wear Red, White and Blue
• Monday, November 12^th – School Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
• Thursday, November 15^th – Classroom “Friendship Feast” Potluck Lunch
• November 22^nd & 23^rd – School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, November 28^th – Wear Red Day
• December 25^th & 26^th – School Closed for Christmas BreakRemindersWe are asking for parent volunteers to decorate the trunks of their cars and give away goodies to the children. (non-nut products for up to 200 children please)Change of Seasons: With the change of seasons please remember to update your child’s clothing in their cubbies. If they have difficulties keeping their jackets on while outside, 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.Enrollment Schedules: Our 5 full day schedule gives your child access to every event at our school, and 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 limited!Annual Activity Fee:  Have you paid your child’s Annual Activity Fee yet?  The Activity Fees help to cover all of the extra special visitors and events that take place at the school throughout the school year.  The fee is $65 per child.  Many of you paid this fee with your 2018-19 Registration Fee. If you would like to check to see if you have already paid the Activity Fee, please ask a member of the Administrative Team and we will be happy to help you.  If you have automatic tuition payments set up and would like for us to charge your account to process automatically we will be happy to do so.Flu Season and our Illness Policy: As you know the flu season seems to be never ending this year. I wanted to remind you of Merryhill’s illness policies as well as some tips and guidance for sick children (and adults of any age). 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.
• 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 year’s inclusive school year dates are July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019. 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.
• Parent’s Night Out: Thank you for your interest and Participation in our Parent’s Night Out events. Our next Parent’s Night Out has not officially been confirmed, but we will keep you posted once we have confirmed a date..  Parent’s Night Out is an opportunity for you to enjoy a night out while the children enjoy a special night with us at school. Dinner, a movie and fun filled activities will be provided. $25 per child / $15 for each additional sibling. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. Advance Payment is requested. 24 hr advance cancellation notice is required.
• 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.
• If you are interested in participating with your car or by helping the teachers in the classroom and on the field trip, please sign up on your classroom door. We will be closing off the parking lot at 9am in order for the trunk decorators to have plenty of time to complete their masterpieces.
• Trunk or Treat Extravaganza: On Wednesday, October 31st, beginning @ 10:00 am we will be going on our Trunk or Treat Field Trip to our Preschool Parking Lot.
• *Events/Visitors will be added as they are confirmed. Please check the online calendar, e-mail reminders and the front window for events.
  ** Merryhill Spirit Shirts are now available for purchase $10 each!

Fall into a Good Book with Your Child

September, 2018   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

Summer is ending soon and fall is right around the corner! Now is a great time to snuggle up with your little one and read books that introduce the seasonal changes to come. Below are some books to get you started. 1. Baby Loves Fall by Karen Katz (ages 0-2[.....]
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