What’s Up
January, 2012

January 2 New Year’s Day, school closed

January 4-5 Free vision screening
Donated by the Riverside Elks. Please complete the required paperwork and leave it on Dar’s desk.

January 12 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm

January 16 School closed for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

January 25 The Riverside Fire Department is coming by for a demonstration and to talk about fire safety at 10:00am

What’s Up
December, 2011

December 2 Turn in See’s Christmas Candy Orders

December 8 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm

December 9 Expected date for Candy pick-up

December 12 Church Christmas Bazaar 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Handmade crafts, food, etc.

December 14 Classroom Christmas Parties
Please sign up in the classroom to bring something

December 16 Christmas Program 11:00 am

December 23 Christmas, school closed

December 26 Christmas, school closed

December 30 New Year’s, school closed

January 2, 2012 New Year’s, school closed

Have a blessed holiday!

What’s Up
November, 2011

November 10 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm

November 12 Church Christmas Bazaar 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Handmade crafts, food, etc.

November 14 See’s Christmas Candy Fundraiser starts today. Turn in orders on December 2, 2011

November 18 Thanksgiving Feast 11:30 am
Please sign up in the office to bring something. Families welcome - Please let Dar know how many to expect.

November 24 Thanksgiving Day, school closed
November 25 Thanksgiving vacation, school closed

Have a great holiday!

What’s Up
October, 2011

October 5 Picture Day - Starts 9:00 am

October 13 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm

October 19 A visit from Officer McGruff at 10:00 am

October 26 Trunk & Treat / Harvest Parties at 10:00 am
Each family is required to bring a bag of candy, fruit snacks or stickers by October 24

Classroom Harvest Parties:
Please sign up in your child’s classroom to bring a special lunch item

Trunk & Treat:
Volunteers needed to set up and run games out of their trunk. Please see Dar (the Director) if you can help.

Costumes:
Children can come in their costumes.
Please provide a change of clothes for your child in a clearly marked bag so that we can send your child’s costume back in it.
Do not send weapons, items that can be used as a weapon or items that can be swallowed or considered dangerous.
Please no scary costumes or masks. Also no costumes that restrict your child’s vision.

If you have any questions or are willing to help, contact Dar (the Director).

What’s Up
September, 2011

September 1 School Closed for Teacher In-Service

September 2 School Closed for Teacher In-Service

September 5 School Closed for Labor Day

September 6 First Day of School
Fall Fundraiser starts - $10 Fantastic Fundraising Discount Cards

September 8 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm

September 23 Back to School Night at 6:00 pm
Dinner Fundraiser and Raffle

September 26 Fall Fundraiser ends
Turn in all discount card order forms

September 30 Dentist Visit
Dr. Mutinga will visit and talk about our healthy smiles

REMINDERS:
A re-enrollment fee of $80 will be added to your account as of September 1st, if you have not already paid it.

What’s Up
August, 2011

August 11 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm.

August 24 Water Play and Watermelon Day!
Wear bathing suit under clothes. Bring labeled towel and water shoes. Apply sunscreen before bringing your child.

August 24 Elks Club - Sponsored Vision Screening, 9:00 am.
Permission slip and sign-in needed. Please see Dar in the office.

REMINDERS:
It’s time to re-register for preschool. $60 for curriculum fee and $20 for disaster preparedness is required annually. These fees are due by August 31st. Newly enrolled children may be exempt.

As an on-going fundraiser we are collecting empty Capri Sun packets for Terracycle. Please give them to Dar or leave them by the sign in book. Thank you for your support.

Eden Lutheran School Event Calendars for 2011-2012 are available in the office if you have not received one yet.

Coming In September:
The school will be closed for teacher in-service on September 1st and 2nd. Labor Day is September 5th and the first day of school for 2011-2012 is September 6th. We are looking forward to another great year at Eden Lutheran Preschool.

What’s Up
July, 2011

July 4 School Closed for Independence Day.
Have a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend! The church is having a big 4th of July celebration and barbecue. Please see the school office for flyers and parking passes.

July 13 Water play day. Children can come in their swim suit with a cover up. Please sunscreen your child before bringing them and we will reapply. Please have clothes to change into in a clearly marked bag. All children need water shoes and a towel.

July 14 School Board meeting at 6:00 pm.


It’s getting hot, so here are a few warm weather reminders:

Please apply sunscreen to your child each morning and we will reapply when we go outside.

If desired you can bring a clearly labeled water bottle for your child. It will be kept in your child’s cubby.

Children can not wear flip flops to school. All sandals must have a low heel and a back strap.

We are still collecting empty Capri Sun pouches for Teracycle as an ongoing fundraiser. Please leave them in the school office.

What’s Up
June, 2011

June 4, 7:00 am-12:00 pm - Church Rummage Sale

June 17, 11:00 am - Pre-Kindergarten Graduation
Please have the Pre-Kers dressed in their
Sunday best and here by 10:30 am

June 27 to July 1, 5:30-8:30 pm - Vacation Bible School
This year’s theme: Pandamania

A few summertime reminders:
- Please bring spray-on-clear sunscreen with
your child’s name clearly marked on it.
- Flip-flops are not allowed. All sandals must
have back straps and no heel.
- We are collecting empty Capri Sun pouches as
an ongoing fundraiser.

What’s Up
May, 2011

May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - Teacher Luncheon
Please sign up to bring a lunch item for the teachers

May 12, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

May 19, 6:00 pm - Spring Open House & BBQ Fundraiser

May 30 - Memorial Day: School Closed
Have a great weekend!

What’s Up
April, 2011

April 8 - See’s fundraiser orders are due.
Candy should be in the 15th.

April 13, 8:00 am - Spring pictures
Pre-K children will have Graduation pictures taken.

April 14, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

April 18 - Mother’s Day Card Fundraiser starts
A large selection of cards are available in the
school office.

April 21 - Easter Picnic, Hunt & Parties
Each child is required to bring a sack lunch to school.
Please sign up in the office to bring a special item and
check with your child’s teacher for other classroom
needs. Thank you for your support!

April 22 - School is closed for Good Friday
Have a great Easter weekend!

What’s Up
March, 2011

March 4 - Trike-a-thon
All money is due for the fund-raiser

March 7-11 - Scholastic Book Fair
Books will be displayed for purchase
from Mon. at 4:00 pm to Fri. 12:30 pm

March 11, 10:00-11:30 am - Grandparents’ Day
Each child can invite a grandparent or special person
to spend the morning with them at preschool

March 11, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

March 17 - Green Eggs and Ham Lunch
Please sign up in the office to bring something

Thank you so much for your efforts and support!

What’s Up
February, 2011

February 7 - Trike-a-thon
Paperwork is available in the office

February 9, 10:00 am - Police Puppet Show
“Stranger Danger”

February 11, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

February 14 - Class Valentine’s Day Parties
Sign up to bring something in your child’s class

February 25, 10:00 am - Trike-a-thon
If you can help, please let Dar know

Reminders:
we are collecting Capri Sun pouches and old cell phones.
Please leave them in the school office.

What’s Up
January, 2011

January 7, 9:30 am - Riverside Fire Department Visit
Fire truck and fire safety demonstration

January 13, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
School Closed

Reminders:
- Please label all jackets and sweaters.
- Do not send hoodies with draw strings.
- Check your child’s cubby for weather appropriate extra clothes and clean bedding. All items must be clearly labeled.
- Tuition is due by the first of each month. A late fee will be attached to any account not paid by the 16th.

What’s Up
December, 2010

December 9, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting
Seeking another parent representative on the board. If you are
interested, please see Dar.

December 16 - Classroom Christmas Parties
See your child’s classroom for sign-up sheets.

December 17, 11:00 am - Christmas Program
Please dress your child in their Sunday best.

December 23&24 - School closed for Christmas.
We celebrate our Savior’s birth!

December 30&31 - School closed for New Year’s.
Have a great Holiday!

What’s Up
November, 2010

November 11 - 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

November 13 - Church Bazaar, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

November 24 - School & Family Thanksgiving Feast
Please sign up in the office to bring something and let me
know how many people will be attending by Nov 15.

November 25&26 - School closed for Thanksgiving.
Have a great Holiday!

Thank you to everyone that sold and/or purchased discount cards.
This fundraiser was a great success because of your efforts and dedication.

Reminder: We are collecting empty Capri Sun pouches and old cell phones for recycling at Terracycle. Thank you!

What’s Up
October, 2010

October - Riverside Coupon Booklets Fall Fund-raiser underway

October 13 - Officer McGruff 10:00 am

October 14, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

October 12, 9:00 am - Sunday School Rally Day

October 15 - Riverside Coupon Booklet orders are due

October 21, 9:00 am - Fall Pictures

October 25 - Riverside Coupon Booklets will be ready pass out

October 29 - Trunk or Treat

- We would like to introduce a new staff member. Jennifer Early will be joining us as a substitute teacher. She attended the CPR class with the staff and is looking forward to meeting our children and their families.

- Please bring 1 bag of candy, stickers or fruit snacks before October 26, 2010. This candy will be used for Trunk or Treat.

- We need volunteers for Trunk or Treat on the 29th. Please see Dar if you are able to help. It’s a lot of fun!!!

What’s Up
September, 2010

September 2-3 Closed for In-service

September 6 - Closed for Labor Day

September 7 - First Day of School for 2010-2011

September 9, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

September 12, 9:00 am - Sunday School Rally Day

September 16, 10:00 am - Health Department Puppet Show

September 23, 6:00 pm - Back to School Night/Fundraising Dinner
Will have a raffle for a beautiful tied quilt donated
by the Eden Lutheran Quilting Ladies

What’s Up
August, 2010

August 5 - Water Day
Wear bathing suit under clothes
Bring a labeled beach towel and water shoes
Apply sunscreen in the morning

August 12, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

August 27 - Water Day
Wear bathing suit under clothes
Bring a labeled beach towel and water shoes
Apply sunscreen in the morning

REMINDERS:
As an on going fundraiser we are collecting empty Capri Sun juice packets and old cell phones for Terracycle. Please give them to Dar, a teacher or leave them by the sign in book.

It is time to re-register for preschool. $60 for curriculum fee and $20 for disaster preparedness is required annually. These fees are due by August 31st.

Coming in September:
The school will closed for teacher in-service on Sept. 2nd and 3rd. Labor Day is September 6th and the first day of school for 2010-2011 is Sept. 7th. We are looking forward to another great year at Eden Lutheran Preschool.

What’s Up
July, 2010

July 2 - School Picnic: Please wear red, white and blue
Bring a clearly labeled sack lunch and beach towel
We will have popcorn and snow cones
Movies in the afternoon

July 5 - School closed in recognition of Independence Day

July 16 - Water Day
Wear bathing suit under clothes
Bring a labeled beach towel and water shoes

July 19-23, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Vacation Bible School
(Cancelled)

July 20, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

July 29, 10:00 am - Department of Health Puppet Show

July 30 - Water Day
Wear bathing suit under clothes
Bring a labeled beach towel and water shoes

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
(updated July 12 to reflect cancellation of VBS
and new event)

What’s Up
June, 2010

June 15, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting.

June 18, 11:00 am - Pre-K Graduation.

Thank you so much to everyone that participated and supported our Trike-a-thon. We had a great time.

Please remember that a two week notice is required when applying for vacation credit and dropping from our enrollment.

This month we will start our on-going Terracycle Fundraiser. We are collecting empty Capri Sun juice packets and used Starbucks bags. Our preschool will earn $0.02 for every packet and bag we collect. Please help earn money for supplies, etc. by bringing in these items. Thank you for your assistance.

What’s Up
May, 2010

April 26 to May 7 - Fundraiser: Mother’s Day cards on sale in the school office.

May 3 to 7 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7 - Teacher Luncheon-Please sign up in the office to bring a lunch item.

May 18, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting.

May 19, 4:00pm - School closes for staff in-service.

May 21 - Fundraiser: Trike-a-thon. Extra sponsor sheets available in the school office.

May 31 - School Closed for Memorial Day. Have great weekend!

What’s Up
April, 2010

April 1 - Sack lunch picnic and Easter Egg Hunt.
Please bring a sack lunch for your child and sign up in office to bring party stuff.

April 2 - Closed for Good Friday. Have a great Easter weekend.

April 14, 10:00 am - Puppet show given by the Riverside Police Dept.

April 20, 6:00 pm - School Board meeting.

April 22, 6:00 pm - Open House and Bar-b-que.
Cost: donation

Reminders:
*Please bring clean bedding for your child the first day they attend school for the week. We will need you to take it home at the end of each week for laundering. Your child’s nap cubby is in room 5.

*Please keep weather appropriate extra clothes in your child’s classroom cubby.

*Please label everything your child brings to school. This includes, but is not limited to bedding, clothes, share toys and jackets.

What’s Up
March, 2010

March 1 to 5 - Scholastic Book Fair
(Ends at 3pm. On Friday)

March 5, 10:00-11:30 am - Grandparents’ Day
Please let Dar know many people will be coming by March 3rd.

March 10, 9:00 am - Picture Day
(Spring and Graduation)

March 16, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

March 17 - Green Eggs and Ham Lunch Day
(Please sign up in the office to bring something)

What’s Up
February, 2010

February 12 - Valentine’s Lunch Parties. Please sign up in your child’s classroom to bring something for their party.

February 15 - School closed for Presidents’ Day.
Have a great weekend!

Parents,
The Police Dept. cancelled their visit on January 27th and will be rescheduling. I will inform you of the new date when one is set.

Please help us with the following:
* Tuition is due by the first of each month. All payments made after the 16th must include a $20 late fee.
* Each child needs an extra set of clothes to be kept in their cubby.
* Bring clean bedding the first day your child attends each week and take it home after the last day they attend. Please make sure it is clearly marked with your child’s name.

What’s Up
January, 2010

January 1 - School Closed for New Year’s Day

January 18 - School Closed for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

January 19, 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting

January 27, 10:00 am - Police puppets & Stranger Danger demo.

REMEMBER:
Tuition is due by the 1st day of each month and a $20.00 late fee will be added if tuition is not paid by the 16th.
Community Care Licensing requires that each child is signed in when they arrive in the morning and signed out when they are picked up. There are no exceptions.