"Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures!"
Dear St. Michael Preschool Families,
The 2023-2024 school year is off to a great start! Thank you for entrusting your children to our loving care and for your support in making the first week of school such a positive experience. Our dedicated teachers are committed to providing a safe, fun, and faith-filled year where we pray, play, and learn together while growing with God.
We are enjoying getting to know our preschoolers! We love seeing their excitement while they play and learn. Please refer to the teachers' posts in the Realm Class Parent Group and encourage your child to share a favorite part of their day or tell you about a new friend they made. We can’t wait for more fun adventures ahead as we continue to partner with you to create a strong home-school connection.
It is essential, particularly with sudden illness, or another emergency, that the preschool office be able to reach you during the school day. Please make sure you keep your contact information as well as your emergency contacts up to date. Please take a moment to Log Into Realm and confirm your phone numbers and emergency contacts are up to date. Once logged in, click on the Profile Link in the upper right-hand corner. Note: Emergency contacts are listed in your child's profile.
We sincerely thank you for all your very thoughtful and generous donations from the student supply lists and teacher wish lists. We hope you have enjoyed a lovely holiday weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday, Sept. 5. God bless!
Joyfully in Christ,
Lisa Ciesla
Preschool Director
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY ABOUT US!
TUITION PAYMENT DUE 9/5
Your next tuition payment is due by September 5. Tuition is then due on the 5th of each month through May.
Tuition is also payable in the following intervals:
- Payment in full by Sept. 5, or
- One-half payment by Sept. 5, and one-half by Jan. 5.
Methods of Paying:
- Setting up auto draft through Vanco Click to set up Auto Draft Payments
- Paying each month in Realm Click to log in and pay through Realm
- Personal check delivered to the preschool office
PLEASE NOTE: Your tuition balance is always available for your review in your Realm account. Students who enroll in Discovery Day or Extended-Day Programs will see a change in the account balance which will reflect these additional programs. Please direct any questions about payments to preschool@stmcary.org.
EARLY ARRIVAL PROGRAM BEGINS TUESDAY, 9/5 & LUNCH PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY, 9/11
YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED... AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS WILL RUN MONDAY - FRIDAY, MOST WEEKS!
Need some extra time to run errands or get to an appointment? We can help! Check out our Extended Day Programs. Your child will enjoy the extra time to socialize and play!
- Early Arrival - available daily; drop off begins at 8:15 am - BEGINS ON SEPT. 5
- Lunch Program - available most afternoons; pick up is at 1:30 pm - BEGINS ON SEPT. 11
- Camps - available 4 times per month OCT - MAY; pick up is 2:00 pm (PLEASE NOTE, on Camp days, lunch program is not offered - Camp will be the extended day option).
Early Arrival/Lunch Program Monthly Rate = $8.00
Early Arrival/Lunch Program Drop-in-Rate = $10.00 (24-hour notice REQUIRED)
Adventure Camp Rate = $15.00
Extended Day activities such as Early Arrival, Lunch Program, and Adventure Camp have a different payment page in Realm. You will be notified in early August when these pages are activated for registration.
2023-2024 Parent Handbook
STUDENT RECORDS ARE NOW DUE
Student records are required to be on file with the Preschool Office before the first day of school. WE REQUEST THEY BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 17, TO ALLOW TIME FOR OUR OFFICE STAFF TO PROCESS. The documents required are listed below. Please email these documents to preschool@stmcary.org.
Birth Certificate: NEW STUDENTS are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate. Birth Certificates can be submitted hardcopy to the preschool office or emailed (photograph or scan) to preschool@stmcary.org.
Health and Immunization Information: NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT an up-to-date HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION RECORD with a physician's signature. This must be on file in the preschool office before your child can attend preschool. These health documents may be submitted hardcopy to the preschool office, or preferably, emailed to preschool@stmcary.org.
All About My Child Form
LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHY!
Parents are responsible for following the health policies outlined in the Parent Handbook. By sending a child to school, parents are affirming that their child is in good health and recognize that if there is any doubt, their child should be kept at home.
ILLNESS POLICY - For your child's comfort and out of consideration for the other children and staff, children should remain home if they have had any of the following symptoms within the past 24 hours:
Fever, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, frequent cough*, frequent sneezing*, nasal discharge, rash, Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Children must be fever-free (without the use of medication) for at least 24 hours before returning to school
*Children who experience allergies or cough due to allergies or asthma will need to obtain a note from the pediatrician explaining the alternate diagnosis for these symptoms
We thank you in advance for monitoring your child's health daily and for your understanding as we work to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our preschool community.
ALLERGY SENSITIVE SNACKS
Safe Snack
- Children will bring their own snack to school. We ask that it be just one or two items that can be easily enjoyed by your child in 10-15 minutes.
- Snacks may NOT contain peanuts/nuts or peanut/nut products. This includes foods that have been produced/processed in a plant with nut products.
- Avoid potential choking hazards - all grapes, cherries, mini tomatoes, and hot dogs need to be cut in half. Popcorn or candy (of any kind) are not permitted.
- Please send only water in a thermos labeled with your child's name.
- Arrival will begin at 9:30 am.
- A child must be accompanied by an adult to the arrival door.
- Call or email the office if your child will be absent.
- Email or provide a note if your child will be picked up by someone other than those listed on your carpool list. Remind them to bring a photo ID.
- Do not leave any children unattended in your car while you drop off or pick up your preschooler.
- Follow directional signs and use extra caution when driving through the parking lot.
- Be careful not to park in designated fire lanes.
- Hold children’s hands while walking in the parking lot.
If you arrive late, please walk your child to the preschool front door and ring the bell.
If you need to sign your child out before normal dismissal time, please notify the preschool office in advance to plan for your child to be brought to the main courtyard entrance.
Please be prompt in picking your child up. Dismissal is at 12:30 pm at your assigned location. If you are late, you will need to ring the bell at the front door.
Please Note: Except in the case of an emergency, a fee of $10 for every ten minutes past dismissal is charged when children are picked up after 12:35 pm.
YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE DISCOVERY DAY!
If your child just can’t get enough preschool fun, and loves to learn, explore, and experience all preschool has to offer, Discovery Day is the program for them!
Discovery Days are thematic-based units designed to reinforce your child’s love of learning. We encourage students to wonder, explore, problem-solve, and most of all, have fun! The thematic activities will focus on literacy, art, religion, music, math, and science. Teachers will provide an outline of each class including concepts, vocabulary, and discussion questions so there can be a carryover from school to home.
The program runs from October through May and is open to children ages 3-5. If seats still remain in January, children in the 2's program may enroll.
INDEPENDENTLY POTTY TRAINED
Parents, please remember that children three and older must be independently potty trained to attend our preschool. Click Here to review our policy.
The following are a few popular books to help encourage your little one's potty progress: Once Upon a Potty by Alona Frankel, A Potty for Me by Karen Katz, Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi, My Big Boy Potty & My Big Girl Potty by Joanna Cole, Pirate Potty & Princess Potty by Samantha Berger.
There are also a variety of potty-training videos for kids on YouTube.
Preschool Spirit Gear
Celebrate St. Michael Preschool with our fun merchandise. T-shirts and school bags, with our cute school logo. CLICK HERE for Online Merchandise Ordering. Thank you in advance for showing your preschool pride!
(All sales are final, no refunds or returns. T-shirt delivery is approximately 2-3 weeks).
CALENDAR
Would you like automated reminders of school-wide holidays and events? Sync with our Preschool Google Calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=stmichaelcary@gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York&pli=1
Simply go to Menu → Settings → Calendar → Sync with Google Calendar (Android) / Sync with other calendars (iOS). You will be able to activate the sync with Google Calendar here.
PROJECT ENLIGHTENMENT
REALM ON THE MOVE
Not near your computer but want to connect? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Download our Realm App by searching “Connect – Our Church Community” in your App Store for iOS or Android devices. Connecting with other Preschool Parents, Event Registration, and Event Payments are right at your fingertips (An active Realm Login is required).
REALM CLASS GROUP
Want to connect with other parents in your child's class? In August, the Realm Newsfeed function will be available to all classroom parents. Realm Newsfeed offers an opportunity for families within your class to connect and network, encouraging fellowship in our community. It is important that you review your Realm privacy settings before the Group Chat feature is activated in August. Please view our Parent Introduction to Realm Newsfeeds Video to learn more.
Log into Realm, to get started.
Select “Groups” in the left menu bar
Select the Group you wish to view, to see our Newsfeed
(You can also: Select the “Participants” Tab along the top menu bar to see all members in your group.)
PARISH ATHLETICS
Fall registrations for Apex-Cary Soccer and Apex Baseball are ending soon, you can still register at ParishAthleticsNC.org for most ages!
Apex-Cary Fall Soccer 2023
Grades: Coed, Pre-K (3-year-olds) thru 8th grade.
Fall Dates: August - October
Practice Locations: Apex or Cary, you pick.
Game Locations: Apex & Cary.
Cost: Pre-K - $65; K thru 1st Grade - $70; 2nd thru 8th grade - $75
Note: Pre-k players have a combined practice/game on Saturdays. Kindergarteners – 8th graders have one-weekday practice per week and weekend games.
Apex Fall Baseball 2023
Grades: Coed, Pre-K (4-year-olds) thru 4th grade.
Fall Dates: August - October
Practice/Game Locations: Apex.
Cost: PreK - $65; K thru 4th - $70
Note: PreK and Kindergarten is T-ball and 1st-4th grade is machine pitch. Pre-k players have a combined practice/game on Saturdays. Kindergarteners – 4th grade have one-weekday practice per week and games on Saturdays.
Social Media - Please follow us on…
Twitter: @stmpreschoolnc
Instagram: @stmpreschoolnc
About Us
Email: preschool@stmcary.org
Website: https://stmichaelpreschool.com
Location: 804 High House Road, Cary, NC, USA
Phone: 919-468-6110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichael.preschool.16
Twitter: @stmpreschoolnc