Christ Lutheran Church Preschool

Delayed Start

2012-02-23T04:59:00.001-08:00

AM classes are canceled, all day classes begin at 12:30 and PM classes start at the usual time. Drive safe!!

It's Book Fair Time!

2012-02-21T12:54:00.000-08:00

Scholastic Book Fair

No School

2012-02-03T06:23:00.001-08:00

DCSD has closed schools due to weather therefore CLCP is closed. Stay safe and warm!

Kindergarten Round Up!

2012-01-30T13:46:00.000-08:00

KINDERGARTEN spots still available!

If you are interested in a smaller class size

with individual care and teaching. Consider

staying with us at Christ Lutheran Church

Preschool for the Kindergarten experience.

With the changes in the public school, class

sizes are much larger and teacher's assistants

are being shared or eliminated altogether.

We offer a well rounded curriculum designed

according to the districts requirements, but

with the added quality and care in a Christian

environment.

Please see us in the office if you are interested in

sitting in on the class or have additional questions.

Tell your friends as well!

Deb and Sara

Welcome Back!

2012-01-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder that registration for current families, alumni and church members ends on January 9. Get your forms in right away to reserve your child's spot. Open registration begins on January 17 - let your friends and neighbors know to give us a call at 303-471-9290 to schedule a tour or for more information. They can also check out our website: www.myclcpreschool.org

It's Registration Time!!

2011-12-14T13:54:00.000-08:00

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.

December and January Information

2011-11-30T13:09:00.000-08:00

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.

Pizza Day Rescheduled

2011-11-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

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.

Snow Day!

2011-11-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

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!!

This and That...and Butter Braids!

2011-10-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

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!

Pictures!

2011-10-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

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!

Snow Policy Feedback

2011-10-12T13:57:00.000-07:00

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!

NEW SNOW CLOSURE POLICY

2011-10-11T14:06:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-10-11T11:59:00.000-07:00

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!

Almost that time of year....

2011-10-06T13:51:00.000-07:00

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!

Christ Lutheran Church Octoberfest!!

2011-10-04T11:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Early intervention is SO important!!

2011-09-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

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!

Don't Forget to SMILE!!

2011-09-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

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!

Hello and Goodbye!

2011-09-19T12:11:00.000-07:00

~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

A scheduling change..and another change!

2011-09-12T11:28:00.000-07:00

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.

Reminders and Information

2011-09-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Weeeeeee're back!

2011-09-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

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!

Calling all RN's!

2011-08-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-2012 Calendar!!

2011-08-24T10:32:00.000-07:00

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.

Supply Lists

2011-08-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

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!!

2011-08-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

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!!

Welcome Back!

2011-08-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

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!

Christ Lutheran Church Preschool

Delayed Start

It's Book Fair Time!

No School

Kindergarten Round Up!

Welcome Back!

It's Registration Time!!

December and January Information

Pizza Day Rescheduled

Snow Day!

This and That...and Butter Braids!

Pictures!

Snow Policy Feedback

*NEW SNOW CLOSURE POLICY*

Here's What's Coming Up!

Almost that time of year....

Christ Lutheran Church Octoberfest!!

Early intervention is SO important!!

Don't Forget to SMILE!!

Hello and Goodbye!

A scheduling change..and another change!

Reminders and Information

Weeeeeee're back!

Calling all RN's!

2011-2012 Calendar!!

Supply Lists

Thank you!!

Welcome Back!

NEW SNOW CLOSURE POLICY