Dear Merryhill families,
Tick-tock…tick-tock…tick-tock…
The countdown to the Holidays begins!
Things will be getting busier and busier as the holidays approach. Please remember to read the notes we send home, check the news board in front of the preschool door, and check our website capitol.merryhillschool.com to mark important dates on your calendars.
Our annual “Giving” event that we host every year is the “Toys for Tots” toy drive. This event kicked off already. We have our Holiday Tree up and ready to receive the unwrapped new toys. Please bring in an unwrapped new toy for “a child in need” and your child will receive their name on a star for our Holiday Tree. The due date for the unwrapped toys is Friday, December 14th! We will have the US Marines come out some time the week of December 17th to say hello to the children and take our Toys for Tots toys to the children in need for the Holidays! I look forward to filling our Holiday tree with lots of toys for the children in need.
Our Holiday Show is coming! We normally do all of our events outside to fit all of our lovely families, but with the winter’s cold weather we need to be inside. All shows will be located in the Yellow Room.
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
December 3, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Beginners (green room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 4, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Intermediate A&B (yellow room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 5, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K A (Red A room, Ms. Razia and Ms. Avantika) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 6, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K B (Red B room, Ms. Maria and Ms. Maribel) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
See you all there!!
And the fun just never ends! Santa Claus will be coming to Merryhill School on December 13th at 9:00 AM. Santa always comes with gifts for the children! These gifts are brought in by YOU, the parents…please! Each family will bring in one or two wrapped books, so that we have enough wrapped books to give out from Santa. Please bring the gift wrapped book in by next week Friday, December 7, 2018. Turn your wrapped book in to the Preschool Office. Easy book buying is next door! All this week the Elementary School is having their Scholastic Book Fair. You can pick up your book to donate for Santa there!
Even more fun…Thursday, December 13th, 2018 (same day that Santa is coming) we will have our “Multi-Cultural” lunch potluck from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (*Important Reminder: Please look at the ingredients and make sure there are no nuts or nut products used*). Please join us for our yummy nut-free lunch with the children where we will share foods from all around the world!! The children may also dress in their culture’s clothing for this festive day! We have so much in store for December!! Try to relax…check the newsletter for important dates…and enjoy all of the fun!
We wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Important Note for future Kindergartners:
For our children who are graduating to Kindergarten in the new school year, visit the Elementary front office for information on how to reserve your spot! There will be a Kindergarten Orientation on the Elementary side January 16th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (daycare will be provided). This would be the perfect time to learn more about the Kinder program. If you cannot make it to that event, or you want to see the Elementary School sooner, you can always schedule a personal tour with Ms. Cooper (Principal) or Ms. Sousae (Vice Principal). Please contact the Elementary Principal or Vice Principal for more details. Their names are Karen Cooper (Principal) and Joan Sousae (Vice Principal) and their contact number is 408-254-1282. You can also reach them at karen.cooper@nlcinc.com and joan.sousae@nlcinc.com
As always, if you have any questions or concerns my door is always open. We are here to help you and “our” children in any way we can. Everyone at Merryhill is special and important to us. Let us continue to make this a great school year!
“All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds we sow today.”
Heather Bilbro Palmer
Merryhill Preschool Principal
Calendar of Events:
*November 26, 2018 – December 14, 2018 – Start Toys for Tots Giving Event (bring is a new toy to place under the Christmas Tree and the US Marines will donate to the needy children in the bay area!)
*December 3, 2018 – Start Little Shoppee fundraiser
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
December 3, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Beginners (green room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 4, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Intermediate A&B (yellow room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 5, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K A (Red A room, Ms. Razia and Ms. Avantika) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 6, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K B (Red B room, Ms. Maria and Ms. Maribel) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
*December 13, 2018 – @ 9:00 am Santa Claus comes to visit Merryhill Preschool!
*December 13, 2018 – @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Multicultural Pot-Luck in your child’s classroom (This is our Multicultural Feast, please come and join us!)
*December 24, 2018 – December 25, 2018– School Closed for Holiday!
*December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2018– School Closed for Holiday!
*January 11, 2019 – @ 9:15 am Snow Day at Merryhill Preschool! Yes, real snow will be dumped in the back yard for all to enjoy! This is a fun family event for everyone!
*January 21, 2019 – School Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday!
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Join us for our next Open House!
January 26, 2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm **Tell a friend and if they register you will receive one free week of tuition!**
________________________________________
Extra-Curricular Activities here at school!!!
Tuff Tumblers Class – Held on Fridays For more information go to http://tufftumblers.com
or call 925-551-8900
MiniSoccer – Held on Tuesdays For more information go to this link: https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=76592
Merryhill San Jose is proud to offer Challenger Sports NEW MiniKickers Program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy. **Next session will start February 26th!**
Amazing Athletes– This educational Sports Program is amazing! To get more information go to www.amazingathletes.com/Southbay or you can reach the owner at nicolette@amazingathletes.com and by phone at 408-799-7014, ask for Nicolette.
________________________________________
Parent Referral Program:
If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes.
When friends ask you about your child’s experiences at Merryhill School, what type of success stories do you share? Do you mention the personal and educational discoveries your child is making thanks to our advanced curriculum? Do you talk about the new levels of self and social confidence your child has gained thanks to our encouraging atmosphere?
*For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for three months, you’ll receive one FREE week of tuition for your child*.
It’s our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Merryhill School difference!!
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From the Education Department
December, 2018
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Family traditions are a staple for the holiday season. Your family might light a menorah for Hanukkah, decorate a Christmas tree, or participate in some other meaningful activity each year during the holidays. These traditions provide comfort and security, reinforce family values, and leave lasting memories. If you’re looking to[.....]
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December Newsletter
Dear Merryhill families,
Tick-tock…tick-tock…tick-tock…
The countdown to the Holidays begins!
Things will be getting busier and busier as the holidays approach. Please remember to read the notes we send home, check the news board in front of the preschool door, and check our website capitol.merryhillschool.com to mark important dates on your calendars.
Our annual “Giving” event that we host every year is the “Toys for Tots” toy drive. This event kicked off already. We have our Holiday Tree up and ready to receive the unwrapped new toys. Please bring in an unwrapped new toy for “a child in need” and your child will receive their name on a star for our Holiday Tree. The due date for the unwrapped toys is Friday, December 14th! We will have the US Marines come out some time the week of December 17th to say hello to the children and take our Toys for Tots toys to the children in need for the Holidays! I look forward to filling our Holiday tree with lots of toys for the children in need.
Our Holiday Show is coming! We normally do all of our events outside to fit all of our lovely families, but with the winter’s cold weather we need to be inside. All shows will be located in the Yellow Room.
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
December 3, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Beginners (green room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 4, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Intermediate A&B (yellow room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 5, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K A (Red A room, Ms. Razia and Ms. Avantika) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 6, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K B (Red B room, Ms. Maria and Ms. Maribel) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
See you all there!!
And the fun just never ends! Santa Claus will be coming to Merryhill School on December 13th at 9:00 AM. Santa always comes with gifts for the children! These gifts are brought in by YOU, the parents…please! Each family will bring in one or two wrapped books, so that we have enough wrapped books to give out from Santa. Please bring the gift wrapped book in by next week Friday, December 7, 2018. Turn your wrapped book in to the Preschool Office. Easy book buying is next door! All this week the Elementary School is having their Scholastic Book Fair. You can pick up your book to donate for Santa there!
Even more fun…Thursday, December 13th, 2018 (same day that Santa is coming) we will have our “Multi-Cultural” lunch potluck from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (*Important Reminder: Please look at the ingredients and make sure there are no nuts or nut products used*). Please join us for our yummy nut-free lunch with the children where we will share foods from all around the world!! The children may also dress in their culture’s clothing for this festive day! We have so much in store for December!! Try to relax…check the newsletter for important dates…and enjoy all of the fun!
We wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Important Note for future Kindergartners:
For our children who are graduating to Kindergarten in the new school year, visit the Elementary front office for information on how to reserve your spot! There will be a Kindergarten Orientation on the Elementary side January 16th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (daycare will be provided). This would be the perfect time to learn more about the Kinder program. If you cannot make it to that event, or you want to see the Elementary School sooner, you can always schedule a personal tour with Ms. Cooper (Principal) or Ms. Sousae (Vice Principal). Please contact the Elementary Principal or Vice Principal for more details. Their names are Karen Cooper (Principal) and Joan Sousae (Vice Principal) and their contact number is 408-254-1282. You can also reach them at karen.cooper@nlcinc.com and joan.sousae@nlcinc.com
As always, if you have any questions or concerns my door is always open. We are here to help you and “our” children in any way we can. Everyone at Merryhill is special and important to us. Let us continue to make this a great school year!
“All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds we sow today.”
Heather Bilbro Palmer
Merryhill Preschool Principal
Calendar of Events:
*November 26, 2018 – December 14, 2018 – Start Toys for Tots Giving Event (bring is a new toy to place under the Christmas Tree and the US Marines will donate to the needy children in the bay area!)
*December 3, 2018 – Start Little Shoppee fundraiser
HOLIDAY SHOW TIMES:
December 3, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Beginners (green room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 4, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Intermediate A&B (yellow room) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 5, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K A (Red A room, Ms. Razia and Ms. Avantika) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
December 6, 2018– @ 3:30 pm Pre-K B (Red B room, Ms. Maria and Ms. Maribel) Holiday Show in the Yellow Room
*December 13, 2018 – @ 9:00 am Santa Claus comes to visit Merryhill Preschool!
*December 13, 2018 – @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Multicultural Pot-Luck in your child’s classroom (This is our Multicultural Feast, please come and join us!)
*December 24, 2018 – December 25, 2018– School Closed for Holiday!
*December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2018– School Closed for Holiday!
*January 11, 2019 – @ 9:15 am Snow Day at Merryhill Preschool! Yes, real snow will be dumped in the back yard for all to enjoy! This is a fun family event for everyone!
*January 21, 2019 – School Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday!
________________________________________
Join us for our next Open House!
January 26, 2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm **Tell a friend and if they register you will receive one free week of tuition!**
________________________________________
Extra-Curricular Activities here at school!!!
Tuff Tumblers Class – Held on Fridays For more information go to http://tufftumblers.com
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers offers after school gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers offers after school gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
or call 925-551-8900
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers offers after school gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
tufftumblers.com
Tuff Tumblers offers after school gymnastics/sports, and soccer classes for children 2 years old and up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
MiniSoccer – Held on Tuesdays For more information go to this link: https://challenger.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=76592
Merryhill San Jose is proud to offer Challenger Sports NEW MiniKickers Program in association with the Challenger Soccer Academy. **Next session will start February 26th!**
Amazing Athletes– This educational Sports Program is amazing! To get more information go to www.amazingathletes.com/Southbay or you can reach the owner at nicolette@amazingathletes.com and by phone at 408-799-7014, ask for Nicolette.
________________________________________
Parent Referral Program:
If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes.
When friends ask you about your child’s experiences at Merryhill School, what type of success stories do you share? Do you mention the personal and educational discoveries your child is making thanks to our advanced curriculum? Do you talk about the new levels of self and social confidence your child has gained thanks to our encouraging atmosphere?
*For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for three months, you’ll receive one FREE week of tuition for your child*.
It’s our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Merryhill School difference!!
________________________________________
From the Education Department
5 Holiday Traditions to Start with Your Family
Read More »
PARENT INFO
Participate in our new Automatic Payment Program
Tired of having to remember weekly tuition payments? Save time and avoid late fees with this program. Contact your school principal for more information on how to join.