Preschool Campus  
Weekly eNews
 
April 11, 2014  

Preschool Calendar
Upcoming Important Dates
Click here for the full school calendar. 
  
Tuesday, April 15...BIG SING! (9:15 a.m. Dolphins & Shining Stars Lead)
Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 17...................Spring Egg Hunts
Friday, April 25..............Music Share Program (Fours Travel to Goshen)
Wednesday, April 30................Derby Parade, Races & Tea (11:00 a.m.)
Thursday, May 1.......Derby Parade, Race & Tea: Ladybugs (11:00 a.m.)
Thursday, May 1.........................Pegasus Parade (Downtown Campus)
Friday, May 2.........................................................Oaks Day (No School)
Thursday, May 15..................Muffins With Mom (Ladybugs - 9:00 a.m.)
Friday, May 16...........................................Muffins With Mom (9:00 a.m.)
Friday, May 23..............................Final BIG SING of the Year (9:15 a.m.)
Monday, May 26..............................................Memorial Day (No School)
Wednesday, May 28............Last Day of School (Close At 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, June 2............................First Session of Summer Camp Begins   
   
Harrods Creek Campus Hours Of Operation 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
St. Francis Preschool is excited to announce we have a new student!  Welcome to Matteo and his family!
Wow, Ladybugs. That was an amazing Teacher Appreciation Luncheon!  Thank you very, Very, VERY much!
This morning we had some "egg-stra" fantastic parents drop in for our annual EGG SORT! Sincere thanks to Caroline Boardman, Kelli Schmidt, Leigh Stine, Liz Seltinrich, Anne Farra, and Andi Hibbard!  Thanks to you -- and to all the wonderful parents who donated eggs -- we should have an "eggstraordinary" spring egg hunt this year!
From Renee and Alexandra

Staffing Updates  


Each year we say goodbye to a few of our teachers as they embark on the next chapter in their lives.  They will always remain a part of our St. Francis Family and we wish them well in all they do!

Cindy Simpson will retire after 18 years at the Preschool, and is looking forward to spending more time with her family.

 

Alice Willingham will retire after 16 years at the Preschool and spend time with her grandchildren.  She plans to be our #1 sub, and we're sure we can help keep her busy!

 

Beth Powell plans on traveling to her favorite places and subbing at the Preschool.

 

Ashley Stewart will be following her passion of working with students with special needs at a local pediatric daycare.

 

We want to thank each one of these wonderful teachers for their time and dedication to our Preschool classrooms!

 

Parent Association News

Upcoming Spring Parent Association Events


Andi Hibbard
Anne Farra



Spring is just around the corner, yippee!,  The Parent Association is busy planning great events for our final months of school and we need YOUR help!




On April 16 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. we need volunteer parents to hide eggs on the playground (weather permitting) for the children's hunt.  If you are available to help, please contact Andi or Anne.

Derby Tea & Grandparents' Day: Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1 (Ladybugs class)

How can you help?  Please contact your classroom parent to find out how you can help prepare for a festive Derby tea in honor of grandparents.

End of Year Celebration: May 28, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

How can you help?  We will need volunteers to help us lead a celebration of the end of the school year for the children.  If you are available to help, please contact Andi or Anne.
Summer Camp




Little Camp Wyvern!




Here's our line-up for Little Camp Wyvern '14!   

 

Session I      Backyard Adventures               June 2 - 6

Session II     Once Upon A Time                   June 9 - 13

Session III    Bubbles, Gak, Goo, and You   June 23 - 27

Session IV   Splish, Splash!                         June 30 - July 3*

Session V    Construction Junction              July 7 - 11

Session VI   Get Down and Boogie!              July 14 - 18

 

All camps will be of a one-week duration, and you may choose between three daily options for your child: attend for all 5 days, come for 3 days (MWF), or ease in with 2 days (TR).  The link for camp registration can be found here, and you can read the full camp descriptions here .   

 

Our camps are open to children ages 2 (as of August 1st) through rising first graders. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - Noon.  

 

Early morning (7:15 - 9:00 a.m.), Lunch Bunch (Noon - 1:00 p.m.), and Extended Day (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) options are also available. All Preschool summer camp sessions will be held on the Harrods Creek Campus.  

 

We look forward to seeing you back this summer! 

 

(* Session IV will be a 4-day camp due to the July 4th holiday) 

 

2014 - 15 Major Dates
Thurs 8/14 - First Day of School 
Thurs 9/25 - Fri 9/26 - Fall Break
Wed 11/26 - Fri 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break
Mon 12/22 - Mon 1/5 - Holiday Break 
Mon 2/16 - Fri 2/20 - Winter Break 
Fri 3/27 - Sun 4/5 - Spring Break
Wed 5/27 - Last Day of School
Thurs 5/28 - Goshen Graduation
Fri 5/29 - Downtown Graduation 
Photo Gallery: The Louisville Children's Museum Visits, and Outdoor Fun!


In This Issue
Important Dates
From Renee
Parent Association News
Summer Camp
Important Dates on the 2014 - 15 Calendar
Photo Gallery
Tax Info
Amazon Smile
Pegasus Parade
Mojito Mamas
East End BLASTING
March B-Days
Snack Menu
Wyvern Pride
Like us on Facebook

View our photos on flickr

 Follow us on Twitter

Tax Time!

For those who may need it, The Federal Tax ID Number for St. Francis School is:

31 - 0896538 

AmazonSmile

Shopping at Amazon?
If you use this link, 5% of each purchase will go to St. Francis School!
The Pegasus Parade is May 1st and, as always, goes right past the Downtown Campus!
We will have great seats, plus activities, tailgating, indoor restrooms and so much more!

To download the Ticket Order Form, click
HERE

   

   

Please be sure to sign in whenever you visit the Preschool, or when dropping off or picking up your child during non-carpool times.
Ladies - Mark your calendars for April 24th!

   

The ever-popular fundraiser for the "moms" at St, Francis is quickly coming up.  
 
Mojito Mamas is being hosted by Beverly Lancaster this year and we already have 25 of the 50 tickets sold.  Tickets are $50 each.  If you would like to join us that evening, please contact Emily Carter-Essex soon!

If you need to reach us here at the Preschool, you can call our main line at 694-9370. You can also call 228-0165 and press #8 to reach Renee directly.

East End Surface Blasting and Road Closures 

 

For the week of  

April 14 - 20     

 

Springdale Road at Wolf Pen Branch Road will close for 96 hours on Monday, April 14.  After reopening, all traffic will be limited to one-lane alternating traffic at this location for approximately 6 months.      

 

Surface Blasting at U.S. Hwy 42 at the Snyder  

 

Monday: 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 2:30 p.m.   

Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. 

Thursday: 2:30 p.m.

Friday: 2:30 p.m. 

Saturday: 2:30 p.m.  

 

At around these times  each day, traffic will be stopped on U.S. 42 and the entrance/exit to the Snyder Freeway for anywhere from five to 20 minutes.  

Happy April  Birthday To...

Renner ..................April 16
Annieya ................April 24
Beckman ...............April 30

April
Snacks

The Snack Calendar for the month of March is  available for viewing on the St. Francis School website, and you can also view it  here !

Wyvern Pride youth-sized sweatshirts are available for $25. Stop by the Preschool office and order yours TODAY!   

(Many other items available too!) 

Missing Items?

  

The Lost & Found is conveniently located in the entrance foyer -- underneath the Sign-In Table (should you ever need it).