June 19, 2024 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 20, 2024 – Last Day of 23-24 school year – Classroom end of the year calebrations – Pre-K Graduation
June 21, 2024– School closed for teacher-in-service-day
June 24, 2024 – First day of the 24-25 school year
Family Gathering Days for the 24-25 school year:
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 3:30 pm July 4th celebration – blue-red-white Snacknic! (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, August 16th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Back to School Snacknic (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, September 6th at 3:30 pm – Grandparents’ Day Black Tie Snacknic – (in-class event)
Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at 10:00 am – Trunk-or-Treat – (school parking area)
Friday, November 22nd, 2024, at 11:30 am – Friendship Feast at lunchtime – (in-class event)
Friday, December 20th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Hot coco and warm hugs with Santa! (pictures in lobby area with indoor Snacknic)
Friday January 17th, 2024, at 3:30 pm -Build-a-Bear / Pajama Snacknic – (in-class event)
Friday, February 14th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Friendship Celebration Snacknic – fly kites on playground area!
Thursday, March 6th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Read Across America Literacy Event – (in-class event)
Friday, April 11th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – WOTYC Family Friday Snacknic – (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, May 9th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Muffin for Mothers Celebration – (playground area, weather permitting)
Wednesday, June 13th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Father’s Day Barber Shop Snacknic – (in-class event)
Wednesday June 18th at 9:30 am – PreK Graduation – (Pre-K playground)
Closure days 2024-25:
6/21/2024 – Professional Development Day
7/4/2024 Independence Day
8/9/2024 – Professional Development Day
9/2/2024 Labor Day
11/11/2024 Veteran’s Day
11/27/24 Thanksgiving – School Closes at 3:00 pm
11/28-29, 2024 Thanksgiving – School Closed
12/24-25, 2024 Christmas
12/31/2024 New Year’s Eve
1/1/2025 New Year’s Day
1/20/2025 MLK Day
2/17/2025 President’s Day
3/7/2025 Professional Development Day
5/26/2025 Memorial Day
6/19/2025 Juneteenth
6/20/2025 Professional Development Day
News From our Education Department
May, 2024
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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.
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June 2024 Newsletter
Dear Merryhill families,
We feel a mixture of emotions as the academic school year comes to an end. We are so proud to see our Pre-K students finish their last few days in their class, many of them have been with us since they were infants, and we truly cherish all of the memories. We are also truly excited to witness all of our young students move up to the next stage of learning here at Merryhill.
Thanks to the strong partnership between parents and teachers and the support of the curriculum, we have completed a very successful school year. We are extremely grateful to the staff as they are the key component of the children’s success here at Merryhill. Our success would not have been accomplished without the parent’s utmost support and encouragement.
Tuesday June 24th is the first day of the new school year! The first two weeks of the new school year will be dedicated to helping the children get familiar with their new teacher, classroom, and routines. It is our goal to help our students have a smooth transition by providing fun and exciting activities and at the same time spend time getting to know the children and forming the bond and attachment that will help them feel comfortable and at ease with their new teacher.
Please don’t hesitate to speak to us regarding any special needs or routines regarding your child. Admin Team will always make themselves available to discuss any issues that may come to mind. Please feel free to reach us by phone, e-mail or just stop by the school any time.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Valenzuela
Principal
Important Dates to remember ….
June 19, 2024 – School closed in honor of Juneteenth celebration
June 20, 2024 – Last Day of 23-24 school year – Classroom end of the year calebrations – Pre-K Graduation
June 21, 2024– School closed for teacher-in-service-day
June 24, 2024 – First day of the 24-25 school year
Family Gathering Days for the 24-25 school year:
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at 3:30 pm July 4th celebration – blue-red-white Snacknic! (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, August 16th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Back to School Snacknic (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, September 6th at 3:30 pm – Grandparents’ Day Black Tie Snacknic – (in-class event)
Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at 10:00 am – Trunk-or-Treat – (school parking area)
Friday, November 22nd, 2024, at 11:30 am – Friendship Feast at lunchtime – (in-class event)
Friday, December 20th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Hot coco and warm hugs with Santa! (pictures in lobby area with indoor Snacknic)
Friday January 17th, 2024, at 3:30 pm -Build-a-Bear / Pajama Snacknic – (in-class event)
Friday, February 14th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Friendship Celebration Snacknic – fly kites on playground area!
Thursday, March 6th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Read Across America Literacy Event – (in-class event)
Friday, April 11th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – WOTYC Family Friday Snacknic – (playground area, weather permitting)
Friday, May 9th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Muffin for Mothers Celebration – (playground area, weather permitting)
Wednesday, June 13th, 2024, at 3:30 pm – Father’s Day Barber Shop Snacknic – (in-class event)
Wednesday June 18th at 9:30 am – PreK Graduation – (Pre-K playground)
Closure days 2024-25:
6/21/2024 – Professional Development Day
7/4/2024 Independence Day
8/9/2024 – Professional Development Day
9/2/2024 Labor Day
11/11/2024 Veteran’s Day
11/27/24 Thanksgiving – School Closes at 3:00 pm
11/28-29, 2024 Thanksgiving – School Closed
12/24-25, 2024 Christmas
12/31/2024 New Year’s Eve
1/1/2025 New Year’s Day
1/20/2025 MLK Day
2/17/2025 President’s Day
3/7/2025 Professional Development Day
5/26/2025 Memorial Day
6/19/2025 Juneteenth
6/20/2025 Professional Development Day
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Attend our Open House Tuesday June 11 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
Call to (877) 404-1460 to schedule your appointment to learn more about our:
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 January 20. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
News From our Education Department
Ways to Turn Tantrums into Teachable Moments
Read More »
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!