United Christian Parish Preschool
May 2018 Newsletter 
In This Issue
Kindergarten 2018/2019
Family Picnic
Summer
Preschool 2018/2019
Employment Opportunities
Surveys
Calendar
FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Parents,

   It's such a fun time of the year when the weather is getting warm.

   There is great joy in watching friendships among classmates deepen, and things seem a little sad when we think about not seeing friends during the summer.  At Chapel this week we talk about how God is close to us all the time. Our theme at Chapel later in May is Friends around the world, especially those who wear clothes unlike ours and worship in different ways.  We emphasize that we are all children of God.  The song we sing for that Chapel is Shalom.

   Please plan to come to the Picnic and the end of year parties and celebrate a fun year with us.

          Jane
WELCOME NEW READERS
New 2018/2019
 Families
We are glad you are part of our family now!  It seems like September is a long way off.  Feel free to come to events we announce in the newsletter.  We especially look forward to seeing you at summer playdates at the playground.
 2018/2019 KINDERGARTEN
Register at Base School 
Open Houses and Kindergarten Orientations are being held NOW.  Make sure you register so that you get the invitations. Even if you have applied for a magnet school or a pupil placement, go to your neighborhood school and sign up.
 
Learn Who Is Going Where for Kindergarten

We will unveil our poster at the May 14 Picnic. Watch for it.  There are still 17 of you who have not answered about which school your child will attend next year-please do it today.
UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH PRESCHOOL
Contact Information  
703-437-1127
Administrative Staff
Jane Plum, Director
Tracie Lambakis & Stephanie Sturgell,
Administrative Assistants
NAEYC logo
 The Preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Preschool is licensed as a Child Day Program by the VA Department of Social Services.  The Preschool participates in VA Quality.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Sundays

Worship services 8:30 and 11 am - with child care for children ages 0 to 2 and, at the 11 am service, Godly Play for children ages 3 to 7.
Sunday School for all ages 9:50 am.
For more information, call the church office at 703-620-3065.
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JOIN PARENTS GROUP ON FACEBOOK
Please read this announcement
Click here for the Parents Group page  . Ask to join and you will be added to group that day. Lots of sharing information  that could be more fun if everyone was on it!

FAMILY POT-LUCK PICNIC
Monday, May 14   5:00-7:00 pm

Don't miss the great food and fun at the potluck picnic at 5:00 pm on Monday, May 14. The rain date possibilities are Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17. The children and siblings (especially alumni siblings) have a wonderful time playing together while parents visit. The preschool provides beverages and paper goods.  Each family should bring

  • a main dish w/ serving spoon
  • a side dish w/ serving spoon
  • blankets and/or lawn chairs.

Please come-we want to share this fun evening with everyone!

 

Park in the parking lot and come in the main door.  You may also park on North Shore and come up the steps.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Preschool Summer Camp
Camp confirmation letters have been delivered.  At this point, camp is full, but please get on the wait list if interested, because there is always someone who has to drop out at the last minute.

Participants will receive an e-mail with details the week before attending.   On the first Monday of each camp week, walk your child into the building; we use car line after that.

Vacation Bible School
 Call the church office at 703-620-3065 for more information about United Christian Parish's Vacation Bible School.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018/2019-PRESCHOOL
Deadlines!!!
  • Tuition for May 2019 is due NOW, and a $25 late fee will be assessed if not paid by Monday, May 7.  Spaces will not be held for those who do not pay May 2019 tuition. 
  • NEW Enrollees ONLY - Packets for new children should be picked up this week.  Please bring birth certificate (original, official copy) or passport to verify your child's identity in order to receive the packet.  Showing the proof of identity is also part of completing your child's enrollment.
Openings
Thanks to those of you who have sent your friends to visit.  Tell anyone else who is looking for preschool that we have a few openings in certain classes for 2's, 3's or 4's.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please share with friends

Director
United Christian Parish in Reston, VA is seeking applicants for the Director of the NAEYC-accredited, VA licensed preschool.  A ministry of United Christian Parish, the Preschool is a part-day program which is inclusive and focuses on the nurture of the whole child, including social-emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.  The Preschool uses Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline.  We are seeking someone with a degree and experience in Early Childhood Education and with administrative skills.  Please send cover letters and resumes to [email protected].   Closing date May 7. 
   
Administrative Assistant
The Preschool is seeking a warm, caring individual for 16 hour/week position responsible for financial management and administrative operations. The administrative assistant supports classroom teachers and families as needed. Experience/training in accounting/bookkeeping is required. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office and financial management software. Experience working with young children is required. Send resume to [email protected].
STAFF CHANGES
Wondering?
There will be an article in the June newsletter about the staff members who are moving to other parts of the country and the world, but we are getting lots of questions about advertising the Administrative position.  Stephanie Sturgell will be moving to Singapore with her family this summer.  Even though she can't really be replaced, we are working hard to find a person who can team up with Tracie to keep our Preschool business and classroom support at it high standard.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Looking Ahead
Preschool Advisory Committee in conjunction with the United Christian Parish Board, is examining our vision and goals for the Preschool. Thanks for answering the extra questions on the Family Survey about what you value.  If you have additional thoughts about goals for the Preschool in the future, please reply by email.
FAMILY SURVEY
Thanks for your participation! 

The Preschool sent out the Family Survey in mid-April.  As of today,  almost 50 surveys have been returned.  The surveys are being reviewed and tabulated by Preschool Advisory Committee.  The newsletter sent out in early June will include a summary of results.  By June 1, there will be a copy of the full results in the Preschool office which you may review.

 

Your responses are helpful in a continual process of improving the Preschool and helping us meet your family's needs.  Answers to every questions and all comments and suggestions are discussed by Preschool Advisory Committee.  Your input is very valuable to us.

 

If  you have not returned the survey, please bring it tomorrow! 
CALENDAR
NOW            First Tuition payment for 2018/2019 due
($25 Late fee imposed if not paid by May 7).
May 1 & 3    Chapel
May 7-11       Teacher Appreciation Week
May 14         Last Add-on Monday Lunch Bunch
May 14         Family Picnic (rain date 5/15 or 17)
May 15         Last Add-on Tuesday Lunch Bunch
May 15&17 Chapel
May 16         Preschool Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm
May 21/22    Gathering, 9:30 am
May 23         Last Add-on Wednesday Lunch Bunch
May 24         Last Thursday Lunch Bunch
May 24         Last day of school
May 30        Summer Wednesday Office Hours, 9:30-12
June 4-8       Summer Camp
June 11-15   Summer Camp
June 20        Summer Office Hours 9:30-12 (Playdate)
June 27        Summer Office Hours 9:30-12 
                    (and all Wednesdays in July)
Aug 1           September tuition and forms due
MAY SNACKS
4/30        Carrots & hummus
5/1          Cheerios & Raisins
5/2          Clementines & gr. Crackers
5/3          Bagels & cr. Cheese
5/4          Repeats from Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu
5/7          Pineapple & gr. Crackers
5/8          Wheat Thins & soy butter
5/9          French fries, ketchup
5/10        Bagels & cr. Cheese
5/11        Repeats  from Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu
5/14        Cheese slices & Ritz
5/15        Applesauce & Ritz
5/16        Bananas & gr. Cracker
5/17        Strawberry Shortcake
5/18        Strawberry Shortcake

The Strawberry Shortcake is a biscuit, fresh farmer's market strawberries and whipped cream.

During the last week, there are class parties, we have ice cream or fruit popsicles, and we eat up all the snacks left in the pantry.