Dear CCP Family,
Welcome February! It has been a super busy week with at lot to remember, so hang with me for a bit.
Class placements went out this week by email. I know a few of you were placed in second choice classes. We will try to move you if there are changes. Thanks for your understanding & patience.
PANCAKES AND PAJAMAS has been rescheduled for February 25/26 because of our closures and delay this week. If you signed up to help with this event and would like to still help those days, you don’t have to sign up again. The dates have just been changed and the sign ups remain the same. If you cannot help with the new days, please take yourself off of the sign up. 🙂
SUPPLY FEES for 2026-27 are due by Friday, Feb. 13. This fee secures your spot in the class for next year. Please pay your fees on time or let us know if your plans have changed. Thank you!
An update from our FUNdraising chair Carolyn Ziemer…
Hi CCP families,
Many thanks for your generosity this past month. Our January donation drive fundraiser of used toys and clothing earned $691.35 for our school! Thanks so much for pulling together to make this such a success.
I'm grateful for your contributions and giving spirit, and I'm proud to be a part of the CCP family with you!
With thanks,
Carolyn Ziemer
FAMILY VALENTINE’S DANCE - A favorite event !! Friday, Feb. 13 from 6:00-7:30pm in Ascension Hall. Everyone is invited! People have asked what to wear…whatever you like! Some wear jeans and others wear velvet and sparkles…anything in between is OK! Keep in mind, this is a kid-friendly, family event and we sincerely appreciate our PAC for taking the lead on this.
VALENTINE’S DAY - Please follow your teachers’ instructions about when/how to celebrate in your child’s class.
PARENT WORKSHOP - Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM, guest speaker Debbie Arena, child expert and former director of Christ Church Preschool, will share practical, age-appropriate strategies for setting healthy boundaries and clear expectations with young children. Learn how these tools support your preschooler’s emotional growth and help them feel safe, confident, and capable, both at school and at home.
SUMMER CAMP - Some of you have asked about summer camp. We plan to have camp June 2-5 for Ladybugs, Ducks, and Whales that would like to come. (Frogs, sorry you will have to wait until next summer.) I will have more information for you approx. mid-February!
WANT TO SERVE ON THE PRESCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE next year? - We would love to have you join us! Your service would be sincerely appreciated AND it's a great opportunity to get to know other preschool parents. If you’re interested, please contact Ashton Blue, @ashton.southofsurrey.com. Thanks for your consideration!
CHRIST CHURCH VBS will take place this summer, June 22-26. If your child was a Ladybug, Whale, or Duck this year they can join in on the fun! Here is the link to sign up: https://onrealm.org/ChristUnitedMet15705/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OTA1YmZjMjUtNDhhMi00YzA4LWE4OGYtYjNkOTAxNDgwOTIw
Coming soon….
February 2/16 - Please remember we are closed on Monday, February 16.. The teachers will have a workday to prepare for upcoming March conferences.
March 1 - Please plan to come to Christ Church on Sunday, March 1 at 8:45 for Preschool Sunday. Your children will sing a special song near the beginning of the 9:00 worship service and we will celebrate the CUMC Preschool Ministry. The service lasts about an hour. There is a nursery provided in the 2’s classroom for very young children. I’ll send more details, but for now, please mark your calendar!!
March 11 & 12 - Conferences - School is closed for spring conferences, but feel free to plan with a friend to watch each others’ children on the playground during your conferences.
March 30 - April 6 - Spring Break!
April 22 & 23 - 🎼 Casual music programs in the fellowship hall. (Shortly after drop-off on this Wed & Thurs, your child will sing a few songs with their class & Ms. Vicki for an audience of parents and special loved ones in Ascension Hall. So, if your child has music on Wed, then they will sing on Wed. If their music class is on Thurs, then they will sing on Thurs) More details to come…
In CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, Dr. Becky Bailey reminds us, "Allowing children to reflect on their choices rather than judging, placing guilt, blaming, or rescuing them gives children access to the internal feedback necessary for them to take responsibility for their actions and make better choices in the future." So not in the heat of the moment, but when things are calm, talk with your child about the choice and what happened. Leave out any judgment or blame. Allow your child to come to a conclusion about the choice. Brainstorm different possible choices that could be used next time.
Peace,
Shelly
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