Wednesday, December 14, 2011

It's Registration Time!!

Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is now open to current families, alumni and church members.  Please stop in the office, email or call us for information on classes, tuition or any other questions!  You may also check out our website: www.myclcpreschool.org

The form and a $60 registration fee are due back by 1/9/12 to hold your child's spot for next year.

Registration opens to the public on 1/17/12 - pass the word!!

Christmas break begins on Friday, December 16 and goes through Monday, January 2.  Classes resume Tuesday, January 3 (or Wednesday, January 4 for the PreK classes).

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!  And again, please contact us if you have any questions or we can help you in any way.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December and January Information

CLCP Christmas programs are fast approaching!  Below I listed the days and times for each class.  Please have your child meet in their classroom 15 minutes prior to the start of the program then join us upstairs in the sanctuary to enjoy the beautiful music!

Thursday 12/8/11 at 6:30 PM:
Ms. Pam L's JrK, Ms. Kristie's JrK, Ms. Jenni's PreK and Ms. Lesley's Kindergarten

Monday 12/12/11 at 6:00 PM:
Ms. Lori's PreK and Preschool, Ms. Pam V's PreK and Preschool and Ms. Kathy's Preschool

Monday 12/12/11 at 7:00 PM:
Ms. Beth's PreK and Preschool, Ms. Karen's PreK and Preschool, Ms. Darene's Preschool and Ms. Marcie's Prek

Fall registration for current families, alumni and church members begins on December 12/13 - look for the form in your child's tote or stop into the office.  Forms are due back by Monday, January 9 with a $60 deposit to hold your child's spot.  Please pass the word that open registration will begin on January 17...however if they come in for a tour prior to then, they will be given priority for open registration.  Please contact Deb or Sara in the office if you have any questions!!


The preschool is closed from Friday, December 16-Monday January 2 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.  Classes resume on January 3 following the DCSD traditional calendar.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Pizza Day Rescheduled

We have rescheduled the PreK and JrK Pizza Day for Monday, November 7!  You will not need to pack your child a lunch that day.  If you have any questions, ask your child's teacher or stop by the office.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Snow Day!

Christ Lutheran Church Preschool is closed today, Wednesday, November 2 for a snow day.  DCSD closed all area schools so we are closed as well.

Butter Braid delivery is rescheduled for Monday, November 7.

We will work to reschedule storyteller and pizza day...please check with your child's teacher for information about these activities.

Hope everyone has a warm and cozy day - stay safe!!

Monday, October 31, 2011

This and That...and Butter Braids!

Thank you so much for all the fun class Halloween parties!  The kiddos really enjoyed the games, treats and lunches.  We know you all put a lot of time and effort in the planning!!

Pictures are due back on November 1 and November 2 this week...or you can order online!  Please contact us in the office if you have any questions.

Our first parents day out is this Friday, November 4!  It is held here at the preschool and supervised by members of the preschool staff.  Leave your kiddos in a fun and safe environment and enjoy a fun evening!  More information is available in the preschool office.

Butter Braid deliveries will be on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  We will have them ready to go at pick-up time for the morning classes, drop-off time for the pm classes and pick-up time for the all day classes.  Thank you so much for your support of our school - looks like we made our fundraising goal!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Pictures!

Picture proofs are NOT due back on October 20, they are due on November 1 and 2.  There was a mix-up regarding our fall break.  Thank you for your understanding!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Snow Policy Feedback

Hello Families of CLCP!  We have gotten both positive and negative feedback on the adjustments made to our Snow Policy and want you to know we based the changes on past years experiences and comments from families.  The primary reason for the policy is the safety of everyone; on the streets, in the parking lot and on the sidewalk and walkways.  We encourage you to please stop in, call or email us with your suggestions and comments anytime and know we are open to modifications that may better meet the needs of you, our families.  Also, in November, we will be sending out a survey to the families of CLCP and encourage you to share your comments, concerns and suggestions so we can continue to make positive changes moving forward.  Thank you!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

*NEW SNOW CLOSURE POLICY*

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO OUR PARENT HANDBOOK
Approved 10/11/2011 Preschool Advisory Team

SNOW CLOSURE POLICY
The Preschool will be closed on very snowy days.  To determine if the preschool is closed, check TV stations 2 or 7, and look for “Christ Lutheran Church Preschool –Highlands Ranch”. Some teachers may use email for notification as well.  You can also check our blog at: clcpreschool.blogspot.com, twitter at: clpreschool and on facebook.  If ALL Douglas county schools are closed, WE ARE CLOSED.  If a blizzard should occur during school hours and Douglas County schools are closing early, we will notify you about picking your child up immediately.  There are no discounts for these days.
IF Douglas County is on delayed start then we will CANCEL ALL MORNING classes.  All full day classes will begin at 12:30 p.m. and afternoon times as usual.  This is a new policy effective the 2011-2012 school year for the safety of our families and teachers.  If any class misses 3 days due to the weather, we will make up one class day in May and modify our ending dates accordingly.  This follows the guidelines of the Douglas County schools for snow make up days.

Here's What's Coming Up!

BUTTERBRAIDS!!
Our fundraiser starts today (and tomorrow)!  Look for the information on your child's clip or in their tote.  These are an awesome treat and perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas morning breakfast!  AND we get $5 for each one sold....which we are hoping to use for new tricycles and a laminator.  Orders are due on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, Octorber 26.  Thank you for your support!

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
Our first one will be held on Friday, November 4 from 6:00-9:30.  All children ages 3 months and up may attend.  Look for the purple flyer for more information and to sign up - space is limited!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Almost that time of year....

With snow in the forecast for the mountains, it's about that time to remind you of our policy for school closures!!  

FIRST - we do NOT have late starts as of now.  Even if Douglas County starts late, we start at our regular time.  We are working on updating this policy to better serve our families and staff and will notify you when any changes are made.

Our CLOSURE policy is, if Douglas County Schools are closed, we are closed.  School closure information can be found in multiple places including this blog, Facebook, Twitter and on Channel 9 - just look for Christ Lutheran Church Preschool, Highlands Ranch.  We are unable to change our phone message remotely, so that will not be updated with closure information.  However, if you do call and there is no answer, it is probably a good indication that there is no school :-).

Let's hope winter holds off a while longer, but now you know the plan!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Christ Lutheran Church Octoberfest!!

CLC is holding their annual Octoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 8!  As a part of the celebration they hold a raffle for some awesome themed baskets - including a 3 night trip to Steamboat, Preschool Craft Fun, and many more - feel free to stop in and check them out upstairs in the Narthex.  Tickets are available for purchase in the upstairs office from Debby Kinsella and are 12 for $10.  The drawing will be held at Octoberfest on October 8, but you need not be present to win - just be sure to write your phone number on the ticket along with your name and winners that are not present will be called the following week.  If you have any questions, please contact Debby in the church office at 303-791-0803.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Early intervention is SO important!!

Please turn in your Kid Screen forms to your child's teacher this week...or let them know if you WILL be having your child screened.  The CHSL is asking for a count on Friday and we need 20 kiddos to make it a go each day.  We have extra forms in the office if you need one!  Thanks!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Don't Forget to SMILE!!

Individual student pictures will be held for the preschool this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!  Last week your child got a green permission form.  Please return it to your child's teacher on or before picture day to have their picture taken...no purchase obligation.  We have extras in the office if you need one!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Hello and Goodbye!

~Meet and Greet~
Join us to welcome our
NEW DIRECTOR Deb Morgans!
Date:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 
AND
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time:
9:30AM and 1:00PM
Place:
Preschool Music Room

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Please join us for Ms. Marj's
Farewell Reception
The entire family is welcome!
Date:
September 23, 2011
Time:
12:30-2:00
Place:
Preschool Music Room
Please RSVP to Sara in the Preschool Office


Monday, September 12, 2011

A scheduling change..and another change!

FIRST, we would like to welcome Deb Morgans to the CLCP staff as our new Director!  Look for a purple letter in your child's tote telling you a little about her.  She will be in the preschool this week, so stop in and say hello!  We are very excited to have her aboard.

Now, to the scheduling change:

Our October staff meeting has been moved from Friday, October 7 to Monday, October 3.  This will only affect the afternoon and full day programs.  CLCP will be dismissing all classes at 12:30PM on that day and will be closed for the afternoon.  However, there will now be afternoon classes and Kids Klub on Friday, October 7.  The following is a rundown of the class schedules that will be affected by this change and we hope, with several weeks notice, that this won't be too much of an inconvenience.  We thank you for your understanding.

On Monday, October 3:
M/W PreK Full Day Classes with Ms. Karen and Ms. Beth will dismiss at 12:30 PM
M/W/F PreK PM Class with Ms. Marcie will not be held
M-TH JrK PM Class with Ms. Kristie will not be held
M-F Kindergarten Class with Mrs. Cantrell will not be held
Kids Klub will not be held

On Friday, October 7
M/W/F PreK PM Class with Ms. Marcie WILL be held
M-F Kindergarten Class with Mrs. Cantrell WILL be held
Kids Klub WILL be held

As always, if you have any questions, please stop in the office and talk to Deb, Sara or Kathy, call us at 303-471-9290 or send us an email at preschool@clchr.org.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Reminders and Information

Kids Klub (extended day) will be held in two classrooms this year because of staffing arrangements:
MWF will be in room 8 with Ms Darene
TTH will be in room 2 with Ms Beth

We have pizza day and storyteller next week - Tuesday 9/13 for Preschool and PM JrK and Wednesday 9/14 for PreK, AM JrK, and K - for AM and full day classes your child does not need to bring lunch that day!

A reception for Ms. Marj will be held on Friday, September 23 from 12:30-2:00 in the Fellowship Hall upstairs - look for the invitation from your child's teacher and a sign-up for treats in the next week or so!  Please contact Sara or Kathy if you have any questions or for more information!


Individual pictures are on Wednesday 9/28 for PreK and AM/PM JrK, Thursday 9/29 for Preschool and K and Friday 9/30 for Enrichment (not in other classes) and make-up.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Weeeeeee're back!

Welcome back, everyone!  Some classes are back in full swing, others are having their one hour orientations but we are so happy to have the kids here again!  Today was the first day for AM and PM JrKindergarten and Kindergarten and the 1 hour orientations for the preschool classes.  Tomorrow is the first day for all PreK classes and Thursday is the first full day for Preschool.  Thank you to those that attended the orientation, but for those who could not make it, our door is always open if there is anything we can help you with!  Just let us know!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Calling all RN's!

Christ Lutheran Preschool is looking for a RN that would like to be our Nurse Consultant.  It is a paid position with the following responsibilities:

Job Description – Nurse Consultant

Responsibilities –
-         supervise administration of medications to students
-         verify appropriate paperwork is completed for medication administration
-         verify expiration dates of medications and notify parents
-         train staff to properly administer medications
-         consult with teachers and aides regarding student health and behavior issues
-         meet with each teacher every other month , schedule meetings to accommodate AM and PM class schedules
-         consult with staff and parents on special circumstances as needed (i.e. diabetes)

Please email us at preschool@clchr.org or call the office at 303-471-9290 to schedule an interview!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

2011-2012 Calendar!!

Christ Lutheran Preschool
2011-2012 Tentative Calendar
~Storyteller @ 10:15 and 2~Chapel @ 11 and 2~
Draft: August 23, 2011
*August 29                   Teacher training 9-11
                                    Teacher classroom set-up 11-2
                                    Teacher Lakeshore Social 4-6 PM
*August 30                   Staff Meeting, Training and Luncheon 10-4
                                    Teacher classroom set-up
August 31                     AM/PM/Full PreK, AM/PM JrK, K Meet and Greets 10-12, 12-2PM
September 1                 Preschool Mini-Visits
September 5                 No School-Labor Day Holiday
September 6                 AM/PM/Full Preschool 1 hour orientation
                                    AM/PM JrK and K classes begin/optional parent orientation
September 7                 All PreK classes begin  
September 13               Pizza Day and Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
September 14               Pizza Day and Storyteller- AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
September 20               Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Lion’s Den
September 21               Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Lion’s Den           
September 28               Individual Pictures-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM/PM JrK
September 29               Individual Pictures-AM/PM/Full Preschool, K
September 30               Individual Pictures-3day Preschool, and make up

October 3                     NO PM Classes/Kids Klub - Staff Meeting and Training
October 4                     Vision/Hearing Screening-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
October 5                     Vision/Hearing Screening-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
October 11                    Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Joseph’s Coat
                                    Butter Braid Fundraiser Begins
October 12                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Joseph’s Coat
                                    Butter Braid Fundraiser Begins
October 14                   No School-ECCDA Conference for teachers
October 17-21              Fall Break – No School
October 25                   Firefighter Visits-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
                                    Butter Braid Orders Due
October 26                   Firefighter Visits-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
                                    Butter Braid Orders Due
October 27                   Halloween Parties-AM/PM/Full Preschool
October 31                   Halloween Parties-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM/PM JrK, K


November 1                   Pizza Day and Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
                                    Butter Braid delivery
November 2                  Pizza Day and Storyteller-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
                                    Butter Braid delivery
November 7                  Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Jesus Stops the Storm
November 8                  Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Jesus Stops the Storm
November 9                  P/T Conferences AM/PM/Full PreK
November 10                 P/T Conferences AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK, K
November 11                 Staff Meeting (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub
                                    AM PreK and Enrichment DO meet)
November 15                 Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool PM JrK-Good Samaritan
November 16                 Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, PM JrK, K-Good Samaritan
November 21                 Feast-AM/PM/Full PreK
November 22                Feast-AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK, K
November 23-25           Thanksgiving Break-No School


December 7                  Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool PM JrK-Christmas Story
December 8                  Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, JrK, K-Christmas Story
                                    Christmas Programs (times/classes TBD)
December 9                  Christmas Luncheon (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub)
December 12                 Christmas Programs (times/classes TBD)
December 14                 Christmas Party AM/PM/Full PreK
December 15                 Christmas Party AM/PM/Full Preschook, AM/PM JrK, K
December 16-               Christmas Break-No School


January 2                    
January 3                     Classes Resume
January 6                     Staff Meeting (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub)
January 10                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Wise Men Bring Gifts
January 11                    Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Wise Men Bring Gifts                  
January 16                   Martin Luther King Day-No School
January 17                   Pizza Day and Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
January 18                   Pizza Day and Storyteller-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
January 24                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Lost Coin
January 25                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, JrK, K-Lost Coin

February 1                    Western Lunch-AM/PM/Full PreK, PM JrK
February 2                   Western Lunch-AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM JrK, PM Preschool, K
February 7                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Jesus Loves the Children
February 8                   Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Jesus Loves the Children
February 10                  Staff Meeting (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub
February 13                  Valentine Party-AM/PM/Full PreK
February 14                  Valentine Party-AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK, K
February 15                  Storyteller-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
February 16                  Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
February 20                 President’s Day-No School
February 21                  Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Good Shepherd
February 22                 Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Good Shepherd


March 6                        Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Noah and the Flood
March 7                        Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Noah and the Flood
March 9                        Staff Meeting (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub)
March 13                      Pizza Day, Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
March 14                      Pizza Day, Storyteller-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
March 20                      KidSight Vision Screenings-AM/PM/Full Preschool and PM JrK
March 21                      KidSight Vision Screenings AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
March 26-30                Spring Break-No School


April 3                          Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Easter Story
April 4                          Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Easter Story
                                    AM/PM/Full PreK-Easter Egg Hunt
April 5                          AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK, K-Easter Egg Hunt
April 6                          Good Friday-No School 
April 9                          Storyteller-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
April 10                        Storyteller-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK
April 11                         P/T Conferences-AM/PM/Full PreK
April 12                        P/T Conferences AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK, K (No Class)
April 13                        Staff Meeting (No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub-
                                    AM CLASSES DO MEET)
April 18                        Class Pictures-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K
April 19                        Class Pictures-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK


May 8                           Chapel-AM/PM/Full Preschool, PM JrK-Jonah and the Big Fish
May 9                           Chapel-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM JrK, K-Jonah and the Big Fish
May 11                          Staff Appreciation Luncheon(No Kindergarten, PM PreK or Kids Klub)
May 16                         Last Class Day-Full PreK
                                    Graduation Programs 6PM & 7PM PreK
May 17                         Last Class Day-AM/PM/Full Preschool, AM/PM JrK
                                    Graduation Programs AM/PM JrK, K 6PM & 7PM
May 18                         Last Class Day-AM/PM PreK, Enrichment-K Field Day
May 21                         Year End Celebration (10:30-12)-AM/PM/Full PreK, AM/PM JrK, K
                                    Teacher work day
May 22                         Year End Celebration (10:30-12)-AM/PM/Full Preschool
                                    Teacher work day
                                   
*Denotes staff-only information.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Supply Lists

Preschool (3's), PreKindergarten (4's) and Junior Kindergarten
  • 2 large boxes of unscented baby wipes
    • Jr Kindergarten only: 2 large boxes of tissues, instead of wipes
  • 1 box Crayola washable markers
  • 1 box crayons (not jumbo, please)
  • 6 Elmer's glue sticks
  • 1 Elmer's glue bottle
  • 2 sets of washable water color paints
  • 3 dry erase markers (preferably skinny)
Kindergarten
  • 1 box Crayola washable markers
  • 1 box crayons (not jumbo, please)
  • 1 Elmer's glue bottle
  • 8 Elmer's glue sticks
  • 2 (3-pronged) pocket folders (1 blue, 1 red)
  • 1 large box of tissues
  • 2 boxes of unscented baby wipes
  • 2 healthy non-perishable, peanut-free snacks to share (Goldfish, Teddy Grahams, pretzels, etc.)
  • 3 dry erase markers

Thank you!!

Kathy and I really want to thank the church members, church staff, preschool staff, and of course the preschool families for all the support and offers to help!  Everything is moving along nicely but it feels so good to know everyone is working together to make this a great year.

Again, if you ever have any questions, please email us at: preschool@clchr.org or call the office at: 303-471-9290 and we would be happy to help you out.

Thank you again for the support and understanding - that is why we ARE the BEST OF THE BEST!!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Welcome Back!

The office opens officially at 9:00AM on Monday, August 15 - we can't wait to get back in the swing of things!  Also, be looking for a postcard from your child's teacher in the mail shortly!

Upcoming dates to remember:

August 31: PreK, JrK, and K Meet and Greet Open House 10-12 noon for morning classes and 12-2
PM for afternoon classes - full day students come to the morning!
September 1: Preschool mini-visits - look for more information on your postcard!
September 5: No school - Labor Day
September 6: 1 hour orientation for all Preschool classes from 9:30-10:30 and 1:00-2:00 (for PM class)  Parent orientations at the same time (optional for returning families).  AM/PM JrK and K classes begin!
September 7:  All PreK classes begin!