February 2018
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Upcoming Events





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SCHOOL CLOSED

Mark your calendars! 

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Monday, February 19

President's Day

 February  Bible Verse SingCelebrate

Jesus said, "love one another as I have loved you."

John 13:34b


 

During Sing & Celebrate, our classes join Rev. Mary Kay, Fr. Will and Miss Adell to pray, hear a Bible lesson and sing some fun songs.

 

Sing & Celebrate:

(classes only)

 

February 21

Dragonflies, Monkeys

Robins, Turtles, Zebras

 

February 22

Kangaroos, Cardinals

Ducks, Toucans,

Lions, Eagles

 

February 23

Elephants

 

Music    Music with
Miss Adell 
January music classes were filled with musical exploration!  We read the book Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer and then banged, clanged and shook various instruments to make musical sounds of our own!  The children love playing the drums, keyboards, maracas, triangles and hand bells.  Take a look around your house, like Olivia the Pig did, and explore how you can make music with regular household items!  You'll be surprised what your children will come up with!
February Greetings!
As we continue to enjoy winter, we will also add Valentine's Day into the mix this month.  Please see the note below and your classroom newsletters regarding plans for Valentine's Day activities.

Also, please remember that your Acceptance Forms for the 2018-19 school year are due  Friday, February 2nd with your $130 non-refundable registration fee to hold your child's spot. 
News from the Directors

Valentine's Day is a bright spot in the mid-winter chill of February.  It's a time when we remember to say "I love you" again and again!  As you reflect on love this Valentine's Day, think about the unconditional love you feel for your children.  Our love for our children is boundless and fierce.  (We read somewhere that parents are "irrational lovers".) Now pause to remember the Creator who loves YOU with that same fierce passion.  Feel that love and pass it on!  Spread a little like seeds everywhere you go!

Blessings,
Julie and Ann-Marie
                     
School  News Preschoolnews
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Each class will have a "kids only" party where the students will exchange valentine cards. With the safety of our students as our highest priority, students may only bring valentine cards. No food items of any kind can be attached to the cards and no goody bags may be distributed.  We appreciate your support in celebrating Valentine's Day in a fun and safe manner for all our children!

2018-2019 School Year!

The following are upcoming important registration dates
February 2 Current families' acceptance forms and $130 non-refundable registration fee due by noon to hold place
February 5 Church and alumni families' acceptance forms and $130 non-refundable registration fee due by noon to hold place

Registration forms due for community members
February 6 Community members notified of placement
February 12 Community members' acceptance forms and $130 non-refundable registration fee due by  noon to hold place
March 16 Enrollment packets and NON-REFUNDABLE tuition is due

All returning students and siblings should have received a notification of placement by now if your registration form was turned in by the January 22nd due date. If you have not received your placement, please contact  us.  

Inclement Weather School Closings
In case of snow or other inclement weather, St. David's School will follow the Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) District's closing schedule. If the director chooses not to follow the LCPS schedule, we will notify parents/guardians by phone, e-mail and Facebook. Please refer to our Inclement Weather Policy for details about school closings, delayed openings and early release schedules.
POPS News Popsnews
Thank you to all of those who continue to support and join our Spirit Events!  It really it fun to see you all there!

Save the Date!
End of Year Celebration and Silent Auction - Friday, May 4th
Upcoming Events Events
 

February
February 2
Current Family Acceptances Due
February 5 Church/Alumni Acceptance Due
February 12 Community Acceptance Due
February 14 'Ashes to Go' during car line
February 14, 15, 16
Music Classes
February 19
No School
February 21, 22, 23
Sing & Celebrate (classes only)
February 28,
March 1, 2
Music Classes
   
Church Happenings Churchhappenings
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
February 13th, 5-7:30 pm                    
Join us for the annual Pancake Dinner sponsored by o ur Brotherhood of St. Andrew. We have a new venue this year at the  Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department! . Pancakes, sausage, apples and drinks for only $5 per person, 8 years and under are free! Tickets available at church services and limited at the door.  


Ash Wednesday Services
February 14th,  Noon & 7 pm
Join us as   we begin the season of Lent!


St. David's Vision
 To know Christ and make Christ known in a Covenant Community where no one stands alone and lives are transformed
Quick Links

POPS

Send Email to POPS

Inclement Weather Policy 
POPS Meeting
Please join us!
February POPS Meeting

Tuesday, February 13th
at 7:30 pm

Join us in the Adult Education Room in the church for our monthly POPS meeting. All parents are encouraged to attend!
 Spiritevents
Monday, February 5th
  Luv 2 Play 10 am - 7 pm.  Villages of Leesburg
Together in Education Program

This is a fundraiser that rewards our preschool when parents purchase certain Harris Teeter brand products. 

  

 

You can Link your Harris Teeter Card.  St. David's # is 6103.  You can even link other schools as well.  We get credit for purchasing Harris Teeter brands and prescriptions.  POPS will even sign you up - just Email POPS with your info and we will plug it in! 

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"Like" our page on Facebook. Feel free to join and share with our family and friends all of the exciting things happening here!!!


Sunday Services & Education Sundayservices
Please join us for:
 

9:00 am Family Liturgy

This service celebrates the power of God at work in the life of children.  Energy, movement and laughter are all part of this experience.  "Make a joyful noise to the Lord", best describes this service.  

 

11:00 am Holy Eucharist and Children's Chapel

This service honors reverence and joy.  Guided

reflection in song, readings and sermon, proclaims the joy of Good News.

 

All are welcome to join us!


CAR LINE REMINDERS:
Please do not pull out of car line until the cars in front of you have moved. It is very dangerous to pull around the car in front of you.  We have had some near accidents because of this.  We try to move car line along as quickly as we safely can. Also, only the first 6 cars are pull in front of the church.  You need to be in line by 11:45 or 3:45.  As the weather gets colder the Director's will need be waiting outside so you will be considered late.  We appreciate your patience and help making car line safe.

FOOD REMINDERS:
Please be sure that students and/or siblings do not come in to school with open food.  Due to our allergy food policy, we ask that any snacks eaten on the way to school be left in the car.

Thank you!
St. David's Episcopal School | 703-723-0286|
43600 Russell Branch Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
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