Dear CCP Families,
It’s been a week of anticipation, rehearsals, and SUGAR! Tis the season, right? Thanks for hanging in there with us and helping during our class events, providing all the fun things for our celebrations, and taking time during this busy season to let us present the gift of song to you this morning.
CONCERT - Thank you for coming to our Christmas Concert! Thank you, Ms Vicki, and teachers! It was fun to celebrate Jesus’ birth together as a school family. I am so proud of our children. When you’re a preschooler, it’s a BIG deal to stand in front of an audience, let alone remember all the words to the songs! Thank you for your love and support. We are so grateful for you, our families!
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. Jen can provide a receipt for you. Thanks for your generosity!
CHRISTMAS EVE - You are invited to Christmas Eve at Christ Church! There are 3 services: 3:00p is the family-friendly service - perfect for families with young children; 5:00p is Carols and Communion on the Village Green - please bring your own lawn chair; 7:00p is Traditional Candlelight service in the sanctuary. Choose the service that you prefer and plan to join us!
FUNDRAISER - Our wonderful PAC FUNdraiser chair, Carolyn Ziemer is a genius! She has come up with a great way to raise some funds for CCP. We are not asking anyone for a monetary donation, but we are asking that as you clean out old clothing & toys that are in good condition, consider donating it to CCP! Possible porch pick-ups may be available during the month of December (watch for an email from me, I’m thinking next Monday…🙂). Carolyn has made a flyer with info below:
BACK TO SCHOOL - We look forward to seeing your smiling faces back at preschool on Monday, January 5, 2026.
TUITION - The January tuition deadline has been extended to January 9th. Thanks for paying your fees on time.
A CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE MOMENT - Combining connection and calming is powerful. It activates the attention systems, the motivation systems, and the impulse control systems in the brain. It creates an alert yet relaxed internal state that is ideal for all learning. ~Brain Smart Choices Cubes
As we move into 2026, my prayer is that we can all see the world like children, through eyes of wonder and hope. Don’t worry about creating “perfection” in your family life - too much pressure! Turn off screens & social media - too much competition! Instead, smile & breathe. Keep things simple….. hot cocoa on a cold night, a walk or ride to look at Christmas decorations, or bake something yummy together. These are the priceless memories that children will forever remember long after the toys are gone.
This week, I pray that the values from Advent will last all year. I wish you HOPE, LOVE, JOY & PEACE.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year CCP Family!
Peace,
Shelly
Bonus Tidbits: When you meet someone, look them in the eye, give a firm handshake, and call them by their name.