Dearest Families,
Priority registration has ended! Thank you for loving our school and wanting to come back year after year!
Thank you for trusting us to take excellent care of your child and allowing us to build that strong foundation they need for their future education!
What is commitment? Dedication, loyalty, trust, and promise are just a few words that describe commitment. These are very powerful words! I have committed myself to Merryhill School for 30 years this year because I love our school, I take pride in our school, and our company takes good care of us! I am sure this is how all of you feel and we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for committing to Merryhill School! After our stellar Open House, we are now full in almost all of our classrooms with waiting lists to get into the new school year! Thanks to our amazing teachers and our families who love us so much and spread the word of Merryhill School to others!
February is packed with exciting events! Afric Sogua will be teaching us about the culture and the instruments of Africa this Thursday, Feb 2nd! We are so excited to learn, dance and move to the rhythm of the beat!
Just because we could not do our “Foam Party” in January, does not mean that we will skip it! I have planned another “Foam Party” for March. Date will be announced once we get closer! Another traditional event will be held on February 14th. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day here with a potluck on the 14th at 3:00 pm. Sign-ups will be up in the classroom the week before the potluck. You may bring in Valentine Cards on this day so that your child can pass them on to their classmates. Finally for the month of February we have our parent/teacher conferences held on February 17th. School will be closed on this day so that the teachers can meet with you in person! We have the parent/teacher conference sign up sheets ready for you in your child’s classroom. Please reach out if you have any questions about the events this month.
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Important Note for future Kindergartners from Joan Sousae:
Hello future kindergarten families!
We are so excited that your child will be transitioning into elementary school this coming fall. We are offering personal onsite and virtual tours to all our families by appointment only.
We have February tour dates available, so please be sure to schedule a private onsite or virtual tour by contacting Ms. Christine at christine.van@merryhillschool.com or call our front office team at 408-254-1282. We look forward to meeting each one of you!
Warm Regards,
Joan
______________________________________________________
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:
February 2nd – @ 10:30 am Afric Sogua Dance and Drum Performance
February 14th – @ 3:00 pm Valentine’s Day Potluck Party
February 15th – Progress Reports passed out to the parents.
February 17th – School Closed for in person Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 20th – School Closed for President’s Holiday
March 2nd – Read Across America Day: Special visitor will read to the children @ 9:00 am.
March 3rd – School Closed for Teacher In-Service Day
March 6th – 10th – Scholastic Book Fair Event This Week!
March 12th – Daylight Saving time begins (move time ahead one hour)
March 13th – Pajama Day for ALL!!
March 15th – 17th – Lifetouch Pictures (Schedule of classroom pictures will announced later)
March 17th – @ 3:00 pm St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Party
March 18th – Open House 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 20th – 24th – Foam Party this week (exact date TBD)
April 3rd – 7th – Week of the Young Child (special week of fun events and activities)
April 6th – St Jude’s Charity: Trike-a-Thon 9:30 am – 11:30 am
April 7th – Time to be determined: Easter Egg Hunt at Merryhill School
April 21st – @ 3:30 pm Earth Day Celebration (We will release our butterflies)
April 29th – Open House 10 am – 1 pm
May 1st – 5th – Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers get spoiled ALL week!
May 25th – @ 3:30 pm Spring Show
May 29th – Memorial Day-School Closed
June 7th – Pre-K Graduation @ 3:30 pm
June 8th & June 9th – School Closed Teacher In-service Day!
June 12th – First Day of the new School Year 2023/2024
**Look on our website to see all events and closure dates for the entire school year** http://capitol.merryhillschool.com
Join us for our next Open House!
March 18th, 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm **Tell a friend and if they register you will receive one free week of tuition!**
________________________________________
Amazing Athletes and Super Soccer Shots
Extra-Curricular Activities ARE HERE!!!
Amazing Athletes and Soccer Shot: 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.
These educational Sports Programs are amazing!
Super Soccer Shots registration link: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/super-soccer-stars-merryhill-preschool-san-jose
Amazing Athletes registration link: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/amazing-athletes-merryill-preschool-san-jose
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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 $1,000 credit toward one month 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!!
________________________________________
PARENT INFO
Participate in our 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.
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From the Education Department
January, 2023
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Topics: Creative Expression
Valentine’s Day is a favorite holiday among our students. They love exchanging cards and treats with their classmates and participating in all the themed activities we plan throughout the month. Activities include learning about different types of flowers typically given for the holiday, how to care for them, and where[.....]
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February Newsletter
Dearest Families,
Priority registration has ended! Thank you for loving our school and wanting to come back year after year!
Thank you for trusting us to take excellent care of your child and allowing us to build that strong foundation they need for their future education!
What is commitment? Dedication, loyalty, trust, and promise are just a few words that describe commitment. These are very powerful words! I have committed myself to Merryhill School for 30 years this year because I love our school, I take pride in our school, and our company takes good care of us! I am sure this is how all of you feel and we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for committing to Merryhill School! After our stellar Open House, we are now full in almost all of our classrooms with waiting lists to get into the new school year! Thanks to our amazing teachers and our families who love us so much and spread the word of Merryhill School to others!
February is packed with exciting events! Afric Sogua will be teaching us about the culture and the instruments of Africa this Thursday, Feb 2nd! We are so excited to learn, dance and move to the rhythm of the beat!
Just because we could not do our “Foam Party” in January, does not mean that we will skip it! I have planned another “Foam Party” for March. Date will be announced once we get closer! Another traditional event will be held on February 14th. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day here with a potluck on the 14th at 3:00 pm. Sign-ups will be up in the classroom the week before the potluck. You may bring in Valentine Cards on this day so that your child can pass them on to their classmates. Finally for the month of February we have our parent/teacher conferences held on February 17th. School will be closed on this day so that the teachers can meet with you in person! We have the parent/teacher conference sign up sheets ready for you in your child’s classroom. Please reach out if you have any questions about the events this month.
______________________________________________________
Important Note for future Kindergartners from Joan Sousae:
Hello future kindergarten families!
We are so excited that your child will be transitioning into elementary school this coming fall. We are offering personal onsite and virtual tours to all our families by appointment only.
We have February tour dates available, so please be sure to schedule a private onsite or virtual tour by contacting Ms. Christine at christine.van@merryhillschool.com or call our front office team at 408-254-1282. We look forward to meeting each one of you!
Warm Regards,
Joan
______________________________________________________
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:
February 2nd – @ 10:30 am Afric Sogua Dance and Drum Performance
February 14th – @ 3:00 pm Valentine’s Day Potluck Party
February 15th – Progress Reports passed out to the parents.
February 17th – School Closed for in person Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 20th – School Closed for President’s Holiday
March 2nd – Read Across America Day: Special visitor will read to the children @ 9:00 am.
March 3rd – School Closed for Teacher In-Service Day
March 6th – 10th – Scholastic Book Fair Event This Week!
March 12th – Daylight Saving time begins (move time ahead one hour)
March 13th – Pajama Day for ALL!!
March 15th – 17th – Lifetouch Pictures (Schedule of classroom pictures will announced later)
March 17th – @ 3:00 pm St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Party
March 18th – Open House 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
March 20th – 24th – Foam Party this week (exact date TBD)
April 3rd – 7th – Week of the Young Child (special week of fun events and activities)
April 6th – St Jude’s Charity: Trike-a-Thon 9:30 am – 11:30 am
April 7th – Time to be determined: Easter Egg Hunt at Merryhill School
April 21st – @ 3:30 pm Earth Day Celebration (We will release our butterflies)
April 29th – Open House 10 am – 1 pm
May 1st – 5th – Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers get spoiled ALL week!
May 25th – @ 3:30 pm Spring Show
May 29th – Memorial Day-School Closed
June 7th – Pre-K Graduation @ 3:30 pm
June 8th & June 9th – School Closed Teacher In-service Day!
June 12th – First Day of the new School Year 2023/2024
**Look on our website to see all events and closure dates for the entire school year** http://capitol.merryhillschool.com
Join us for our next Open House!
March 18th, 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm **Tell a friend and if they register you will receive one free week of tuition!**
________________________________________
Amazing Athletes and Super Soccer Shots
Extra-Curricular Activities ARE HERE!!!
Amazing Athletes and Soccer Shot: 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.
These educational Sports Programs are amazing!
Super Soccer Shots registration link: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/super-soccer-stars-merryhill-preschool-san-jose
Amazing Athletes registration link: https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/amazing-athletes-merryill-preschool-san-jose
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
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 $1,000 credit toward one month 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!!
________________________________________
PARENT INFO
Participate in our 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.
________________________________________
From the Education Department
Exploring Valentine’s Day at School and at Home
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