PPP's Monthly News & Updates

Your Monthly News and Updates

January 2024

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Calendar of Events

January 8 - Preschoolers return from Christmas Break & Session 3 Extended Day classes begin
January 8 - Monday's Cottontail 2nd Session classes begin
January 16 - Priority registration begins for the 2024-2025 school year
January 15 - Preschool closed in observance of the MLK holiday
January 25 - 26 - Parent Conversations with Teachers - No school or Extended Day classes these days
January 30 - Friends of Atelier Committee in Atelier anytime 9am - Noon
February 2 - Friends of Atelier Committee in Atelier anytime 9am - Noon
February 10 - Tallulah Family Workshop/Open House from 9am - 11am
February 12 - Community registration starts for the 2024-2025 school year
February 19 - Preschool closed in observance of Presidents' Day
February 24 - Annual Pancake Breakfast & Basket Raffle
March 1 - Deadline for 2024-2025 Priority & Community registration forms/fees
March 1 - Friends of Atelier Committee in Atelier anytime 9am - Noon
March 8 - Notification of placement emailed for the 2024-2025 school year
March 18 - Friends of Atelier Committee in Atelier anytime 9am - Noon

2023 - 2024 Preschool Calendar

2024 ~ 2025 Preschool Registration

Priority registration for the upcoming school year begins January 16, 2024!!

Priority registration is reserved for

families who currently have children enrolled at PPP, siblings of former students and those members within the church of 6 months or more.

Priority registration begins January 16, 2024 and materials will be handed out in person to families currently enrolled. If you need additional forms for siblings now age appropriate, please contact the preschool office.

Community registration is for families new to PPP and begins February 12, 2024.

The deadline for all registration forms and fees for both Priority and Community applicants is March 1st. Notification of your child's placement will be sent by email on Friday, March 8th.

Registration fees will be refunded if we cannot place your child in an option of your choosing for the 2024-2025

school year.

Families that don't receive their first choice that accepted either their second or third choice, will be added to the waitlist of your first choice based on the date your registration forms and fee were received.

If only one choice is given for placement and we are unable to accommodate your request, your child will not be placed and the registration fee will be refunded.

We're on the Lookout!

Limited spots are still available in our three day Pre-K class and two day 3-year-old class for the current 2023-2024 school year! Refer a new family to earn a $100 credit towards your final tuition payment. New students must enroll by March 15th to be eligible for the credit.

https://www.pinnaclepres.org/programs/preschool-program

Extended Day ~ Session 3

The 3rd Session of Extended Day classes begin Monday, January 8th. Please contact the preschool office to check for availability or to be added to a waitlist.

Mondays - Little KIcks Soccer OR Beginning Ballet/Tap
Tuesdays - Little Einsteins OR Tumbleweeds
Wednesdays - Yoga Kids OR Petite Picassos OR Magical Materials
Thursdays - Book Cooks OR Los Amigos
Fridays - Explorations in Nature OR Books Come Alive

Registration for our last session of this optional program will be March, 2024!

Little Lambs

Mr. Tommy, Miss Liz and Pastor Leah have each enjoyed getting to know all the children during Little Lambs. With the help of Mr. Tommy and his guitar, the children have enjoyed singing songs and learning of God's love.

This month they'll be exploring how to be a good friend through the story of the Good Samaritan. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our preschoolers!!

Mr. Tommy, Pastor Leah & Miss Liz our Little Lamb leaders

Parent/Teachers Conversations

Parent/Teacher Conversations will be held Thursday, January 25th and Wednesday, the 26th. The Preschool will be closed these days to allow time for parents to meet with their child's classroom teachers. Prior to your meeting, you will receive your child's portfolio for viewing.

This will be used as a guide for discussion of your child's development over the first half of the school year. These meetings are best when parents attend without their child to allow for open conversations.

Parents are encouraged to view your child's portfolio PRIOR to conversations with their teachers. This will allow for a productive and timely meeting.

To view the Learning Standards that are aligned with Arizona Early Learning Standards,

click here.

Conscious Discipline Workshop

Held Thursday evenings, January 18th, 25th and February 1st from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, join Diana Brown here at the preschool for a 3 part Parenting Workshop that focuses on:

The development of the "emotional brain" and recognizing brain "states"
How our ability to RESPOND to our child's upset is linked to self-regulation
Creating rituals to strengthen your relationship with your child

Cost to attend this informative 3 part workshop is only $25 per person. To attend, RSVP by clicking here.

Diana Brown, M.Ed has been a professional educator since 1988. She has a B.A. from Arizona State University and an M.A. from Northern Arizona University. She DDiana specializes in school-wide Conscious Discipline implementation for Elementary Schools, Preschools/Head Starts, Tribal Communities and

after school staff.

Harmony Ministries

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church and preschool have partnered with other US churches to support Harmony Ministries since 2008. Again, this year, the preschool participated in PPC's Alternative Gift Market and donated $1800, equal to the annual

pay of a village teacher.

Harmony Ministries is located in Port-au-Prince and throughout remote villages. Families in need are given free tuition, uniforms, school supplies and occasional food.

With the communities help in providing food, medical supplies, teacher’s pay, other support, and prayer, it allows Pastor Luc to carry on with God’s work.

Fry's Community Rewards

Link your VIP card to the preschool's organization number VL700 and we'll receive a percentage of what you spend. Earn rewards every time you shop at Fry's.

Worship at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

Worship at Pinnacle is casual traditional, filled with joy and music, and is the heart of our life at Pinnacle. A wide range of dress can be found in worship from suits and tie to very casual.

In worship, we acknowledge God’s presence in the world and in our lives, give thanks for the many blessings we have received, and prepare to take action in God's world. We come together in love as God’s people, welcoming each person at different places in their walk of faith, creating a stimulating environment to explore and grow in one’s faith.

At Pinnacle, all are welcome as we explore a broad range of faith expressions, honor questions, and respect individuality.

Click here to view times of worship and we hope you'll join us!