St. Michael Preschool News

Dear St. Michael Preschool Families & Friends,

It is hard to believe that November is here! Time sure flies when you're having fun, and we are definitely having loads of it! The Fall Festival was a perfect example! The teachers and I want to thank you so much for joining us to cheer on our preschoolers in the costume parade and sing-along. We also appreciate the many parent volunteers and all the goodies and treats you sent in to help the children celebrate some Fall fun! We hope you all had a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween and All Saints Day!

In addition to this newsletter, the weekly communications from your child's teachers provide important updates as well as a way to prompt your child to talk about the highlights of their school day. In the coming weeks, you will be hearing about the A Doorway To Hope Basket Service Project as well as how you can support the 40th Anniversary Reunion being held on Sat. Jan. 25, 2025. We thank you in advance for your support!

May Saint Michael the Archangel protect you and your families, always.

Joyfully in Christ,

Paula Renke

Preschool Director

Prenke@stmcary.org

Your next tuition payment is due by November 5. If you have not already set up Auto Draft, now is a great time to do so.

Autodraft - How to set up a recurring payment:

• Click this Auto Draft Registration Link
• Enter the amount to draft for "Tuition - Current PS (PS-Preschool)"
• Enter Frequency as Monthly
• Select Continue to enter your personal banking information

Calling all Room Parents! Our next meeting is on Wed. Nov. 13 at 9:30 in the Mark Conference Room in the lower level of the Trinity Center (just below the preschool). Thank you for all your support!!

As our preschoolers continue to learn about Community Helpers and Heroes, we will welcome Cary Police Officers to talk to the children about how they help keep our community safe.

Christina Rose Photography will be coming to St. Michael Preschool the following days:

Tues-11/12 for Roo 2, Pooh, and Piglet classes

Wed-11/13 for Roo 1, Roo 3, Tigger and Kanga classes

Thur-11/14 for Owl and Rabbit classes

Siblings by request. Please email Christina directly at Christina@christinarosestudios.com.

Preschool Prayer Mornings provide the children with an opportunity to go to God’s House and to learn church etiquette and more about our Catholic faith in a relaxed setting (no Mass). All are invited to attend! This month's theme is learning about the altar compared to our own dining table.

Class Schedule - Beginning at 10:00 am in St. Michael Church

Monday, Nov. 18 - Tigger, Kanga, and Owl

Thursday, Nov. 21 - Piglet, Pooh, Rabbit

St. Michael Preschool is proud to announce our participation in the community service project with A Doorway to Hope, a St. Michael's ministry to help the working poor in our area. Donations will be collected Nov. 18-Dec 6 with our goal to fill 10 baskets and collect 30+ packs of diapers/wipes. Watch your email box for further details.

St. Michael Preschool will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Tuesday through Monday. We hope you have a blessed holiday break.

Scholastic Book Club flyers were sent home last week with your preschooler for you to explore together.

Thank you for instilling a love of reading in your child and for supporting the preschool. Through your purchase, we are able to earn points towards purchasing books for our classroom libraries. Happy reading!

Dear Parent:

Good vision is important to your child's education. That's why a special vision screening program, sponsored by Prevent Blindness, is being held at your child's preschool on December 4 and 5. Our vision screening process is non-invasive and requires no physical contact with the child. The screening device takes a photograph of the children’s eyes while they simply watch flashing lights on the camera. This process takes only a few seconds per child.

Vision screening is a preventative service that meets the critical needs of children and is an essential service to eliminate poor vision and eye problems as a barrier to academic success and overall development. This screening allows for early intervention and treatment of many conditions before they cause permanent vision loss, thereby giving a child the opportunity to develop good vision and a lifetime of normal sight.

A report on the results will be sent back to your preschool approximately one week after your child’s eye test. You will receive a copy of your child’s results from your preschool. If any possible problems were found, your child should then see an eye doctor for a complete eye exam. We want your child to be healthy and have the best vision possible, and we are proud to sponsor these vision screenings in your preschool.

If you do not want your child to participate in the screening, please let your director know prior to the screening date above prenke@stmcary.org. If you have any questions about this terrific program please call us at (919) 755-5044 or 1(800)543-7839, or visit nc.preventblindness.org.

Wishing You the Best,

Prevent Blindness North Carolina

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! ALUMNI INVITED!! SPREAD THE WORD! MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE PLANNING AND SETUP? PLEASE EMAIL prenke@stmcary.org TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Allergy Sensitive Snacks

• Children will bring their own snack to school. We ask that it be just one or two healthy items that can be easily enjoyed by your child.
• 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, and mini tomatoes need to be cut in half. Popcorn, hard candy, or sugary snacks are not permitted.

CLICK HERE for Healthy Snack Ideas

As the season changes, please remember to send in a cold-weather change of clothes for your child to keep in their cubby. Also, please remember to have your child wear a jacket on cool or cold mornings since the children will go out to the playground daily unless it is raining.

Our super fun Adventure Camps have been a hit! These camps are offered to preschoolers 3 years and older. If your child would love extra time playing and learning with friends, we still have some openings. Register Here by by November 15.

Monday, Nov. 18 - Secret Agents - Discover invisible ink, make fingerprint cards, and experience a spy obstacle course.

Cost: $15.50 per camp. Send a nut-free lunch with your child. Dismissal: 2:00 pm.

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
• Lunch Program - available on Monday through Friday; pick up is at 1:30 pm

DROP-IN STUDENTS MUST REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN STAFF ACCORDINGLY

Extended Day Fees:

Early Arrival / Lunch: Monthly Commitment Discounted Rate – $8.25 / per session

Early Arrival / Lunch Daily Drop-in Rate – $10.50 / per session

Important Notes:

Students registered in our 2-Year-Old Program are only eligible to participate in Early Arrival Programming

Hello Families!

As the weather turns cooler, we begin our focus on being thankful, turkeys, and the beautiful bible story of Loaves and Fishes. We will sing about being thankful and using our scarves this month for some extra movement. I am very thankful for your funny, sweet, kind children, and savor every moment that I share with them! I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving!

God Bless you!

Miss Karen and Miss Alita

Loaves and Fishes (Tune of Ten Little Indians)

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes (one hand up with 5 fingers and 2 fingers on the other hand)

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes

In the little boy's lunch

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes

Five little loaves and 2 little fishes

Jesus fed a bunch!

If you would like the St. Michael Preschool community to pray for your immediate family in relation to the birth of a baby, an illness or a death in your family, please email preschool@stmcary.org.

St. Michael Preschool Parents are invited to attend an Admissions Open House at St. Michael School on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9:45 a.m. to learn more about St. Michael School serving full-day PreK – Grade 8 students. Come learn more about why StMS is such a special place to learn and grow in Christ!

Project Enlightenment offers support to parents of young children from birth through kindergarten with topics such as discipline techniques, communication, child development, and more.

St. Michael Preschool is an important mission of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. We provide a safe and loving environment where the development of the whole child and the joy of learning is nurtured through socialization and play as we grow in our love of Jesus and discover how God is a part of our everyday lives.

Email: preschool@stmcary.org
Website: https://stmichaelpreschool.com
Location: 804 High House Road, Cary, NC, USA
Phone: 919-468-6110
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