Small Beginnings Christian Preschool

                                                                                          Valerie J. Boldt-Babcock, Director

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Special Programs

VIP—Very Important Preschooler:  Each week one child in each class will be the VIP.  On the weekend before the special week, your child will take home a journal and bear friend.  Please write a note about your weekend adventures with our bear friend!  Send the bear and journal back to preschool on Monday or Tuesday with two photographs, special treat & a favorite book. (You will get more specifics on this when your child is VIP).  During their week, we will share the journal stories, your child’s name and picture will be displayed, we will learn about their favorite things, they will have a special chair and be a special classroom helper-to name a few things.  What a neat way to get to know so many new friends!

Fall Fun Days:    Children will come to school with their costumes on.  Parents may gather in the gym as all classes will parade through there.  Parent volunteers then host individual tables.  Each table/area has a fall themed craft/project or game.  We have as many tables/areas as we have volunteers.  The children are broken up into groups to visit each table/area.  We also use extra volunteers as tour guides to direct the children to each area.  After the children have visited each area, they will break up into their individual classrooms to finish the day with calendar, snack and whatever else there may be time for!  Parents are welcome to stay.

Show & Share:  This is a special time set aside for sharing about an item the child brings in.  During any given month, your child will bring home a labeled bag.  Please send the bag with the specific item inside, back for discussion.  Please no extra toys, violent/fighting type objects or anything irreplaceable.  Special letter & number days for show & share are listed on your monthly calendar.

Brown Bag/Storybook Lunches:  These are special times that parents and students can eat lunch with their teacher.  They are held at 11:00am.  Parents provide lunch for their child(ren) and themselves.  Watch our calendar for dates.  Storybook lunches will consist of storybook themed tables hosted by parent volunteers.  Both occur one time per year.  More information/sign-up sheets will be in your monthly newsletter.

Christmas Program:  This is held in December on the last days before Christmas vacation at 11:00am in the sanctuary.  Parents & relatives are invited to attend this special program.

Graduation:  This is held on the evening of the last day of school at 7:00pm in the sanctuary.  Family, friends & relatives can join us in celebrating our 4 year old and 5 year old graduating classes.  A reception is held in the gym in their honor after the commencement exercises.

Ident-A-Kid:  This program is offered once a year for a fee.  These are perfect if you want ID cards for your children.  More information can be found at www.ident-a-kid.com

School Photos:  Individual photos are taken by LifeTouch in the Fall.  Packages can be ordered.  http://www.lifetouch.com/

Toledo Speech & Hearing:  This is a voluntary screening program made available to you once per school year if you desire to have your child participate.

Small Beginnings T-Shirts/Sweatshirts: These are available for purchase.  Order forms are near the hallway bulletin board.  These are due at 11:30am on the first Friday of each month.

Scholastic Book Orders:  we send home book order forms each month with every child.  This is a voluntary program.  Small Beginnings receives points for each student book purchased.  Points are redeemed for free classroom books and materials.

Meijer Community Rewards:  This a a fundraiser for Small Beginnings.  You only have to sign-up on-line and then swipe your card when you shop and Small Beginnings gets money back!  Go to: www.Meijer.com/reward.   Our code is 353783.  If you have children at other schools that participate, you can punch in their code and the regards are split!  Pass this information on to family, friends, everyone!  We are able to purchase many new classroom materials, outside toys and art supplies with the money that is raised!  Thanks!

Golf Outing:  This event is held in September and a great way to enjoy some golf while helping out Small Beginnings.  Parents, Church Members and the community are encouraged to take part in the event.

Artwork Fundraiser:  These are hand/footprint creations made by your child.  This artwork can be placed on mugs, shirts, magnets, aprons, mouse pads etc…. And purchased from Original Works.  Small Beginnings receives a percentage of the profits.  Parent volunteers assist with the painting. 

This site was last updated on 9/15/09