Presentation ECC Weekly Newsletter
9/14/18
Our Lady of the Presentation
Early Childhood Center
ECC Families,

We have just made it to a month into school. It always amazes me how much things change just after a short time. We see more tears now at pick up instead of drop off...LOL. This week Sandy Braun will be here to take fall pictures. Please make note of your child's day and time. If you will not be here let your teacher know so they can make sure your child gets worked in for a picture. If you want to take sibling pictures please make sure your teacher knows as well. Both Happy Feet and Shining Stars began this past week. If you signed your child up late or for some reason your child did not get taken for class please let us know and we will make sure they are on the roster for this week. Young Rembrandts will start this Wednesday from 3:00pm-3:45pm. If you want your child to attend and you have not signed up yet information can be found below. Our first field trip to Faulkner's Ranch is right around the corner in October, information can be found below. Also look for a signup genius to go out this week for parents who would like to attend the field trip with us. We have been having a tough time dealing with wasps on our small playgrounds and I just wanted parents to know we are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. We located two nests this week, removed them and sprayed the area and the equipment. All of our staff are aware and will be checking the area before releasing the children to play. It's been another gorgeous weekend a little warm but I have a feeling those days are numbered. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

God Bless,

Catherine M. Koob
Director 
Fall Pictures with Sandy Braun
Our Fall pictures will be taken the week of 9/17. Sandy Braun of Sandy Braun Photography will be here Monday through Friday. We will do individual pictures and class pictures. If your child is not in attendance on the day your class is scheduled we will make sure they have their picture taken on another day. Please communicate with your child's teacher if your child will not be here and need to have other arrangements made. Also if you would like to have sibling pictures taken please let the teachers know and they will coordinate this with you. This is a service we provide and no family is required to purchase pictures.

Young Rembrandts begins Wednesday
This week Young Rembrandts classes will begin on Wednesday, 9/19 from 3:00pm-3:45pm. This is an after school enrichment program designed to teach children drawing skills through a unique method. The program is designed to nurture each child's creativity. More information can be found below.



Fall Field Trip to Faulkner's
We will head out to Faulkner's Ranch on Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3. This year the farm has asked us to find out ahead of time what families are attending and collect payment ahead of time for them so parents are not waiting in line to pay when they arrive. More information along with a signup genius for attendance will go out this week. Below you will find the schedule for which classes are going each day and the time of our tours. Ms. Ann's preschool classroom does not attend this field trip due to the age of the children they will attend our spring field trip.

Presentation Pumpkin Patch!
Since our little ones are not able to attend the fall pumpkin fun at Faulkner's Ranch they bring the pumpkin patch to us. On Monday, October 1 beginning at 9:30 our toddler and two's classrooms will go in groups to listen to a story read by one of the happy scarecrows from Faulkner's and then they will go outside to our very own pumpkin patch to pick their pumpkin. Below is a list of the classes attending and what time. Parents are welcome to attend. (sorry no extra pumpkins will be available for siblings.)

My Procare
We use a center software management system called Procare. There is an option within the Procare system which allows families to make updates to their contact information, see their tuition account activity and make a payment with their credit card. In order to register you must use the same email address you have on file with us. Below is a link with instructions.

New Remind Group for 2018-2019
In an effort to keep our communications as up to date as possible we will have a new remind group for the 2018-2019 year. I will keep both groups up until after the first week of school then I will delete the current remind group and only the @eccfam1819 group will remain. Remind is the text app we use to keep all of our families up to date on important information. Below you will find a link to the new remind group for this year.

Credit Card Payment Update
Please be aware beginning August 1st a 2% surcharge will be assessed every time a credit card is used to pay fees or tuition. A letter and email was sent out to families alerting them of this change. We still offer ACH electronic payment from your bank account with no additional charge as well as paying by check or cash. If you would like to change your form of payment please contact Teresa Button at tbutton@olpls.org.

Families we need you to Like us on Facebook!
Did you know when you like something we post it is more likely our posts will show up in your news feed! We want to get the word out about our preschool!
We are going to do more Tweeting! Make sure you are following us on Twitter! 
Upcoming School Events

OLP's 30th Annual Golf Tournament - Friday, September 21 at Shamrock Hills - Join us for a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Click here to register, or pick up a registration form from the school front desk. 

Upcoming Parish Events