Dear CCP Families,
There is so much excitement in the building at this time of year! Wouldn’t it be great to have that child-like wonder again!? Take a moment and try to look at Christmas through your child’s eyes. It can sure relieve some of that adult stress!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Next week we have regular school days on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then Thursday, Dec. 14 we will have our Christmas Concert at 9:30 in the Sanctuary. (This is for ALL classes, both MW and TTH) It will only last about half an hour and then we will say good-bye for the holidays. Please park, bring your child to their classroom at 9:00, and have a seat in the Sanctuary. (Since the whole school will be here at once, you may need to park in the municipal lots.) This is our Christmas gift of love to you! I hope you can come!
SICKNESS - Recently we have had the “tummy bug” circulating at preschool. Often it hits when you least expect it! Several times it has gone through whole families. Ugh! Please be sure your child stays home until s/he is completely well. If you know your child has been exposed, you may want to protect the class by keeping him or her home for a day or two to be sure all is clear. I’m wishing everyone well!
JANUARY TUITION - We return to school after the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, Jan. 3rd. Tuition will be due on Monday, January 8th, so you have a little wiggle room. Please make sure your January tuition is here by 9:00am on Jan. 8th to avoid late fees. Thanks for paying your fees on time.
CHAPEL CONNECTION - We have learned the story of an angel visiting Mary to give her good news! That news was that she would have a son, Jesus, who would be the Savior of the world. Mary, though young and probably a little frightened, said yes to God. She let her light shine! Every week the preschoolers “catch the light” in Chapel and store it in their hearts. Then they say yes to God and share that light of love and kindness with anyone who needs it during the week.
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION - If you did not have the opportunity to make a donation when we ordered Spirit wear, please know that we will gladly accept your tax-deductible donation at any point in the year. Just make your check to CCP and drop it in the tuition box. Melissa can provide a receipt for you. Thanks for your generosity!
STAFF CHRISTMAS LUNCH - CCP will treat the staff to lunch for Christmas, but we are going to wait until January when things settle a bit! Educators have BIG hearts and work very hard, and you would probably be shocked to see their small paychecks! Therefore, we love to give them gifts of appreciation when we can.
REGISTRATION 24-25 - Our “official” registration month is January. Currently enrolled students should register by Jan. 12th. Please encourage your neighbors and friends to apply at CCP, too. Their applications are due Jan. 31. We would love to have them join our preschool family. They are also welcome to email or call for a tour and to learn more about the program. (The updated applications are now on the website if you want to check that task off your list early, too.)
CHURCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT - Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:00am in Ascension Hall. Some of your children may be participating, but everyone is invited to come and watch!
A CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE MOMENT - Discipline has a great deal to teach children about “no.” If you cave in when children plead, you fail to teach them how to accept or give a meaningful “no.” (Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, P. 21) When you teach children to assertively set limits, you teach respect and encourage personal power. This is such an important lesson, especially as children become teens. We want them to understand that their “no” has power AND we want them to respect the “no” from others. You can model that for them!
This week along with Hope and Love, I wish you Joy & Peace!
Debbie