A Note From Our Principal
Welcome to the month of April!
April will prove to be a month full of wonder and delight as we celebrate the Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child is a special week designed to celebrate young children and to focus public attention on the needs of those children and their families. It is also a week that recognizes the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, our Merryhill Children will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the week.
The Week of the Young Child will include special dress up days.
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd. During Earth Week our students will be participating in special activities that include planting, recycling and even a Lady Bug Release on Monday, April 22nd.
Please read below for more information regarding upcoming events and themed dress up days
Thank you for being a very important part of the Merryhill Family!
Sincerely,
Tammy Wells- Principal
Special Events/Theme Days
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- April 1st – April Fool’s Day
- April 8th-12th – Week of the Young Child
- Music Monday – Dress Code: Rock Star
- Tasty Tuesday – Dress Code: Merryhill Spirit – Wear Merryhill Shirt or Blue
- Work Together Wednesday – Dress Code: Favorite Community Helper
- Artsy Thursday – Dress Code: Crazy Hats
- Family Friday – Family Bubble Dance Party
- April 10th – Virtual Parent Workshop – Potty Training – 12pm
- April 16th – Lifetouch Picture Day – Infants & Beginners
- April 17th – Lifetouch Picture Day – Pre-K A, Pre-K C and Pre-K 2
- April 18th – Lifetouch Picture Day – Toddlers & Intermediates
- April 22nd – Earth Day – Wear Red Merryhill Earth Day Shirts or Green and Jeans
- April 22nd – Earth Day – Lady Bug Release @ 10am
- April 27th – Open House for future enrolled families – 10am-1pm
*Events/Visitors will be added as they are confirmed. Please check the online calendar, e-mail reminders and the front window for events.
Reminders:
Week of the Young Child: Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, recognizes young students, their teachers, and their families for all their hard work. This annual event, sponsored by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), allows us to showcase the importance of early childhood education, our Links to Learning curriculum, and everyone who makes it possible. We have many fun activities planned for Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. More information will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on Wednesday, April 10th at 12pm :
Join us for a Virtual Potty Training Workshop to help you reach that diaper-free milestone. Learn tips and techniques to help ensure a successful, positive experience for both you and your child.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Create a potty training plan for your family
- Determine whether or not your child is ready to start the process
- Talk about this new and exciting experience with your child
- Prepare a fun learning space
- Find additional help and troubleshooting resources
Sign up at:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rx4w9uy
Did You Know? Learning about how to protect the environment provides students with the essential building blocks needed to live an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle in the future
Open House/Family Referral Bonus: Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? Invite them to our Open House on March 16th. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
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 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.
Enrollment Schedules: Our 5 full day schedule gives your child access to every project and event at our school. 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 extremely limited!
Links 2 Home App Usage: We know that summer is a busy time for our families and want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows to you communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read teacher and administrative notes in detail.
If you’re not a current app user, we encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for Alma. Please let us know if you have issues logging into Links 2 Home!
Safety First: We would like to remind you of a few security measures that we need your assistance with in, regards to school safety.
- If you know in advance that someone other than your normal approved designated pick up person will be picking up, please complete a Pick Up Notification Form at the front desk or call/e-mail us to notify us of the change.
- If you change your cell phone number, please update this on your child’s Emergency Card.
Parking Lot Safety: Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. Please do not leave anything of value or that resembles a purse or bag in plain view in your car, for any amount of time! This includes your children!
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 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.
Illnesses: As you know there are a lot of illnesses in the community right now. I would like to remind you to please follow Merryhill’s illness policies. 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.
On Time Tuition Payments / Late Payment Fees / Payment Options: I would like to thank all of you for paying your Tuition each week in advance. As you are all aware, Tuition payments are due at the beginning of each week. Any payments received after your child’s first day of attendance each week will be charged an additional late fee of $25. To save you time and the headache of having to remember your checkbook every Monday, it is now possible to set up an automatic payment program. This can be set up online through ALMA or through us. Please speak with a member of our Administrative Team and they will assist you in registering for this convenient program.
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.
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April News
A Note From Our Principal
Welcome to the month of April!
April will prove to be a month full of wonder and delight as we celebrate the Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child is a special week designed to celebrate young children and to focus public attention on the needs of those children and their families. It is also a week that recognizes the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. To celebrate the Week of the Young Child, our Merryhill Children will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the week.
The Week of the Young Child will include special dress up days.
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd. During Earth Week our students will be participating in special activities that include planting, recycling and even a Lady Bug Release on Monday, April 22nd.
Please read below for more information regarding upcoming events and themed dress up days
Thank you for being a very important part of the Merryhill Family!
Sincerely,
Tammy Wells- Principal
Special Events/Theme Days
*Events/Visitors will be added as they are confirmed. Please check the online calendar, e-mail reminders and the front window for events.
Reminders:
Week of the Young Child: Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, recognizes young students, their teachers, and their families for all their hard work. This annual event, sponsored by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), allows us to showcase the importance of early childhood education, our Links to Learning curriculum, and everyone who makes it possible. We have many fun activities planned for Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. More information will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on Wednesday, April 10th at 12pm :
Join us for a Virtual Potty Training Workshop to help you reach that diaper-free milestone. Learn tips and techniques to help ensure a successful, positive experience for both you and your child.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
Sign up at:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rx4w9uy
Did You Know? Learning about how to protect the environment provides students with the essential building blocks needed to live an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle in the future
Open House/Family Referral Bonus: Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? Invite them to our Open House on March 16th. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
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 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.
Enrollment Schedules: Our 5 full day schedule gives your child access to every project and event at our school. 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 extremely limited!
Links 2 Home App Usage: We know that summer is a busy time for our families and want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows to you communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read teacher and administrative notes in detail.
If you’re not a current app user, we encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for Alma. Please let us know if you have issues logging into Links 2 Home!
Safety First: We would like to remind you of a few security measures that we need your assistance with in, regards to school safety.
Parking Lot Safety: Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. Please do not leave anything of value or that resembles a purse or bag in plain view in your car, for any amount of time! This includes your children!
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 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.
Illnesses: As you know there are a lot of illnesses in the community right now. I would like to remind you to please follow Merryhill’s illness policies. 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.
On Time Tuition Payments / Late Payment Fees / Payment Options: I would like to thank all of you for paying your Tuition each week in advance. As you are all aware, Tuition payments are due at the beginning of each week. Any payments received after your child’s first day of attendance each week will be charged an additional late fee of $25. To save you time and the headache of having to remember your checkbook every Monday, it is now possible to set up an automatic payment program. This can be set up online through ALMA or through us. Please speak with a member of our Administrative Team and they will assist you in registering for this convenient program.
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.
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