United Christian Parish Preschool
May 2016 Newsletter 
In This Issue
Spaces available for Camp
Book Fair
Family Picnic
Preschool 2016/2017
Kindergarten 2016/2017
Surveys
Calendar
FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Parents,

   It's such a fun time of the year when the weather is getting warm.

   There is great joy in watching friendships among classmates deepen, and things seem a little sad when we think about not seeing friends during the summer.  Our theme at Chapel in May is Friends around the world, especially those wear clothes unlike ours and worship in different ways.  We emphasize that we are all children of God.

   Please plan to come to the Book Fair, the Picnic and the end of year parties and celebrate with us.

          Jane

SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Preschool Summer Camp
Camp Weeks 1 and 2 both have spaces. Come to the office and register if you are interested.
Participants will receive an e-mail with details the week before attending. 
On the first Monday of each camp week, walk your child into the building; we use car line after that.

Vacation Bible School
 Call the church office at 703-620-3065 for more information about United Christian Parish's Vacation Bible School.
WELCOME NEW READERS
New 2016/2017 Families
We are glad you are part of our family now!  It seems like September is a long way off.  Feel free to come to events we announce in the newsletter.  We especially look forward to seeing you at summer playdates at the playground.
UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH PRESCHOOL
Contact Information  
703-437-1127
Administrative Staff
Jane Plum, Director
Tracie Lambakis & Julie Cornette,
Administrative Assistants
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 The Preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Preschool is inspected by Fairfax County Health Department and voluntarily complies with Virginia Standards for Child Day Programs, but holds a Religious Exemption to Licensing from the VA Department of Social Services.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Sundays

Worship services 8:30 and 11 am - with child care for children ages 0 to 4 and, at the 11 am service, Godly Play for children ages 4 to 7.
Sunday School for all ages 9:50 am.
For more information, call the church office at 703-620-3065.
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BOOK FAIR STARTS TOMORROW
The Book Fair is being held in the UCP Library, Room 118.  There will be a collection of great children's picture books, religious books for children and Shubert and Sophie books.
Sunday
The Book Fair is open 12:30 to 7:00 pm
 
Monday
The Book Fair is open 11 am to 7 pm.
 
At 12:30 come join Ms. Sue as she reads stories.
 
From 6:15-6:45 pm, come join your friends for a Sing-Along and Bedtime Story read by Mrs. Martin.  Well-known local musician John Melnick is leading the Sing-Along.  

Tuesday
The Book Fair is open 11 am to 7 pm.

Come join your teachers reading stories at these times:
Ms. Ginger and Ms. Paula at 11 am
Mrs. Schoenborn at 12:45 pm
Mrs. Langston and Mrs. Smith at 3 pm
Ms. Liz at 5 pm
 
From 6:15-6:45 pm, there will be a Magic Show, presented by Ken the Magician followed by a Bedtime Story read by Mrs. Plum.
FAMILY RESOURCES IN THE NEW LIBRARY
Library Opening
The Book Fair is being held in conjunction with the grand re-opening of the UCP church library.   We want the library to be a place for anyone to hang out and read or work on their computer.         
 
Preschool Staff members are very excited to have added a section on Family Resources.  There are lots of books on the top shelf for parents to check out.  As the collection is increased there will also be a number of books on teaching children about faith.  The lower shelves have lots of booklets and pamphlets that you may take.  The majority of the materials are related to school success, but the topics also include health, safety, family concerns and developmental milestones.
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Monday Afternoon
If you can help, please sign up at the Parents Group site:
FAMILY POT-LUCK PICNIC
Monday, May 16   5:00-7:00 pm

Don't miss the great food and fun at the potluck picnic at 5:00 pm on Monday, May 16. The rain date possibilities are Tuesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 19. The children and siblings (especially alumni siblings) have a wonderful time playing together while parents visit. The preschool provides beverages and paper goods.  Each family should bring

  • a main dish w/ serving spoon
  • a side dish w/ serving spoon
  • blankets and/or lawn chairs.

Please come-we want to share this fun evening with everyone!

 

Park in the parking lot and come in the main door.  You may also park on North Shore and come up the steps.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016/2017-PRESCHOOL
Deadlines!!!
  • Tuition for May 2017 is due May 2, and a $25 late fee will be assessed if not paid by Thursday, May 5 .  There are children on the wait list for some more popular classes, and spaces will not be held for those who do not pay May 2017 tuition. 
  • NEW Enrollees ONLY - Packets for new children should be picked up this week.  Please bring birth certificate (original, official copy) or passport to verify your child's identity in order to receive the packet.  Showing the proof of identity is also part of completing your child's enrollment.
Openings
Thanks to those of you who have sent your friends to visit.  Tell anyone else who is looking for preschool that we have a few openings in certain classes for 2's, 3's or 4's.


 2016/2017 KINDERGARTEN
Register at Base School 
Open Houses and Kindergarten Orientations are being held NOW.  Make sure you register so that you get the invitations. Even if you have applied for a magnet school or a pupil placement, go to your neighborhood school and sign up.
 
Learn Who Is Going Where for Kindergarten

We will unveil our poster at the May 16 Picnic. Watch for it.  There are still 15 of you who have not answered about which school your child will attend next year-please do it today.

FAMILY SURVEY
Thanks for your participation! 

The Preschool sent out the Family Survey in mid-April.  As of April 26, 60+ surveys have been returned.  The surveys are being reviewed and tabulated by Preschool Advisory Committee.  The newsletter sent out in early June will include a summary of results.  By June 1, there will be a copy of the full results in the Preschool office which you may review.

 

Your responses are helpful in a continual process of improving the Preschool and helping us meet your family's needs.  Answers to every questions and all comments and suggestions are discussed by Preschool Advisory Committee.  Your input is very valuable to us.

 

If  you have not returned the survey, please bring it Monday or Tuesday and drop it in the tuition mailbox in the Preschool office.

CALENDAR
May 1-6        Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1-3        Book Fair
May 2           First Tuition payment for 2016/2017 due
($25 Late fee imposed if not paid by May 5).
May 4           Preschool Advisory Committee, 7:00 pm
May 16         Last Add-on Monday Lunch Bunch
May 16         Family Picnic (rain date 5/17 or 19)
May 17&19  Chapel
May 18         Last Add-on Wednesday Lunch Bunch
May 23/24    Gatherings, 9:30 am
May 24         Last Add-on Tuesday Lunch Bunch
May 27         Last day of school
Jun 1             Summer Wednesday Office Hours, 9:30-12
June 6-10     Summer Camp
June 8           Preschool Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm
June 13-17   Summer Camp
June 22        Summer Office Hours 9:30-12
June 29        Summer Office Hours 9:30-12
Aug 1           September tuition and forms due
MAY SNACKS
5/2     Rice Cakes & soy butter
5/3     Bananas & gr. Cracker
5/4     Veggies & hummus
5/5     Applesauce & Ritz
5/6     Oatmeal w/ raisins
5/9     Corn chips, salsa & water
5/10   Peaches & graham cracker
5/11   Cheerios & Raisins
5/12   Strawberry Shortcake
5/13   Strawberry Shortcake
5/16   French fries, ketchup
5/17   Bagels & cr. Cheese
5/18   Bananas & gr. Cracker
5/19   Apple slices & Ritz
5/20   Ritz crackers & soy butter           

During the last week, there are class parties, we have ice cream or fruit popsicles, and we eat up all the snacks left in the pantry.