Dear Merryhill families,
We hope your children enjoyed their fall lessons, pumpkin-themed activities, and classroom celebrations last month. Seeing our students enjoy their Halloween costumes and fall attire is one of the highlights of the year for us. The Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success, and we can’t thank you enough for your attendance and participation and for your support in making this event such a big success! We could not have done it without you!
This month we are focusing on gratitude and connecting with our community. Each of our classrooms will be celebrating Thanksgiving with gratitude and care. We have many special activities planned for our students and are looking forward to sharing photos with you all on Links 2 Home.
Finally but very importantly, please check your child’s Links2Learning folders to find information about upcoming curriculum, family reports, and other important information. Our calendar is quickly filling up with parent conferences on November 9, 2023, and we encourage families to stop by the office and schedule your preferred time.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends.
Yvonne Valenzuela
Principal
Important Dates to remember for the 23-24 School Year
Event’s Days:
November 2 -10 – Scholastic Book Fair
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
June 20 – Last Day of 23-24 school year –
Family Gathering Days:|
November 17th TBD – Gratitude Event
Dec 8th 9:00 am – Ugly Sweater Breakfast
Jan 26th 3pm – Hot Cocoa, Warm Hugs
Feb 16th 3pm – Merryhill Friendship Snack-nic
March 29th 3pm – Spring Egg Hunt
April 22nd 3pm – Earth Day— Bug release
May 10th at 3pm – Mommy’s Muffins Snack-nic
***Snack-nic = not a full picnic but fancier than a regular snack…it’s a SNACK-NIC!
***These family events are “outside snack time” for the parents to come, spend time with the children, and get to know one another.
Closure days:
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
November 10 – School closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
November 23/24 – School close for Thanksgiving
December 22/25 -School closed for Christmas
December 29 – School closes at 12:00 pm
2024
January 1 – School closed for New Years Day
January 15 – School closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day
February 19 – School closed in honor of President’s Day
March 8 – School closed for Staff Professional Development
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 27 – School Closed for Memorial Day
June 19 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 21 – School closed for teacher-in-service-day
News From our Education Department
Building a sense of gratitude in young children is an essential part of their development. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, we continuously strive to cultivate an environment where appreciation is nurtured all year round. As we approach this joyous holiday season, we are particularly reminded of the significance of[.....]
Read More »
Keep in mind…. *
Home-Based Symptom Screening:
All children MUST be pre-screened at home for cold symptoms prior to attending school.
Extra Clothing Reminder
If you’ve not already done so, please send in an extra set of weather appropriate clothes for your child. Extra clothing must be brought to school in a ziplock bag. No loose items can be stored in your child’s cubby.
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter, the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always informed. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Soccer Shots, Hip Hop dance class, 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. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Monday. A $25 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.
- A charge of $1 per minute will be assessed for children picked-up after 12:00 PM for half-day students, and 6:00 PM for full-day students.
- 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!
November 2023 Newsletter
Dear Merryhill families,
We hope your children enjoyed their fall lessons, pumpkin-themed activities, and classroom celebrations last month. Seeing our students enjoy their Halloween costumes and fall attire is one of the highlights of the year for us. The Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success, and we can’t thank you enough for your attendance and participation and for your support in making this event such a big success! We could not have done it without you!
This month we are focusing on gratitude and connecting with our community. Each of our classrooms will be celebrating Thanksgiving with gratitude and care. We have many special activities planned for our students and are looking forward to sharing photos with you all on Links 2 Home.
Finally but very importantly, please check your child’s Links2Learning folders to find information about upcoming curriculum, family reports, and other important information. Our calendar is quickly filling up with parent conferences on November 9, 2023, and we encourage families to stop by the office and schedule your preferred time.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends.
Yvonne Valenzuela
Principal
Important Dates to remember for the 23-24 School Year
Event’s Days:
November 2 -10 – Scholastic Book Fair
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
June 20 – Last Day of 23-24 school year –
Family Gathering Days:|
November 17th TBD – Gratitude Event
Dec 8th 9:00 am – Ugly Sweater Breakfast
Jan 26th 3pm – Hot Cocoa, Warm Hugs
Feb 16th 3pm – Merryhill Friendship Snack-nic
March 29th 3pm – Spring Egg Hunt
April 22nd 3pm – Earth Day— Bug release
May 10th at 3pm – Mommy’s Muffins Snack-nic
***Snack-nic = not a full picnic but fancier than a regular snack…it’s a SNACK-NIC!
***These family events are “outside snack time” for the parents to come, spend time with the children, and get to know one another.
Closure days:
November 9 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
November 10 – School closed in honor of Veteran’s Day
November 23/24 – School close for Thanksgiving
December 22/25 -School closed for Christmas
December 29 – School closes at 12:00 pm
2024
January 1 – School closed for New Years Day
January 15 – School closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day
February 19 – School closed in honor of President’s Day
March 8 – School closed for Staff Professional Development
May 24 – School closed for student attendance – open for parent conferences
May 27 – School Closed for Memorial Day
June 19 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 21 – School closed for teacher-in-service-day
News From our Education Department
Raising Thankful Kids: 5 Books to Instill Gratitude in Your Preschooler
Read More »
Keep in mind…. *
Home-Based Symptom Screening:
All children MUST be pre-screened at home for cold symptoms prior to attending school.
Extra Clothing Reminder
If you’ve not already done so, please send in an extra set of weather appropriate clothes for your child. Extra clothing must be brought to school in a ziplock bag. No loose items can be stored in your child’s cubby.
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child, you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading, you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Online Parent Communication
In addition to our newsletter, the ‘For Parents’ section of our website also includes links to our menu, monthly calendar and school year calendar. We update these items frequently to ensure you’re always informed. Though we send information through Links 2 Home, our calendar can be printed or even downloaded directly to your device. Our menu and school year calendar can be printed or saved for easy reference as well.
Updating your Information in Alma
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Ancillary Classes at Merryhill Karitsa!
Amazing Athletes class, Soccer Shots, Hip Hop dance class, 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. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Monday. A $25 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!