Faithful Foundations

At Faithful Foundations, we believe that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom — it’s woven into every experience our students have. Whether exploring new ideas, celebrating together, or building healthy routines, each moment is an opportunity for growth.

October is shaping up to be one of our busiest and most exciting months yet! From special visitors and fall traditions to field trips and family events, our days will be filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate the season.

📅 To keep track of all the details, please make sure to check out our calendar at www.faithfulfoundations.org/calendar for specific dates and times of events.

Thank you for the privilege of teaching your children — it is truly a joy to be part of their growth and learning each day. Together, we’re making this October one to remember!

• Tuition

  • Tuition is due on the 1st of each month with a grace period until the 7th.

  • If you believe your payment may be late, please communicate with us in advance. If we do not hear from you, a $25 late fee will be applied automatically after the grace period.

  • September only: Since school begins on September 8, the grace period is extended until the first day of school.

  If you need to make alternate arrangements, please reach out to Stephanie before the due date.

  
  

  Monthly Snack Contribution

  • Families may either pay the $5 monthly snack contribution fee or provide a class snack in rotation.

  • For families who provide a snack in lieu of the fee, please remember to bring your assigned snack by the first of the month.

  • Use the check-off sheet by your classroom door to indicate that you have brought your snack.

  Thank you for helping us keep classrooms running smoothly and well-stocked!

In September we introduced a new Healthy Snack Wednesday/Thursday Initiative to encourage nutritious choices for our students. On these days, classes will substitute the usual bulk snack with a healthy fruit or vegetable option.Students will still receive their individual snack of choice each day, but the bulk snack will always be a healthy option on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Examples of healthy bulk snacks include apple slices, grapes, cutie clementines, bananas, baby carrots, or cucumbers.
  

Parents are welcome to assist by donating a healthy snack, but participation is completely optional. If you’d like to help, the sign-up sheet is located at the front table by the check-in iPads. Please provide enough for 31 students and send items ready-to-serve in resealable (Ziploc-style) bags so they can be easily divided between classes.

If no parent has signed up for a particular day, the school will provide the healthy snack so our students never go without.

Thank you for supporting this effort and helping us build healthy habits together!

• If you are claiming a medical or non-medical exemption from state-required immunizations, please be sure to turn that paperwork in by October 1.
  

• If you have any questions about what is required, or need to get a copy of the required paperwork, please reach out to Tim or Stephanie.
  

• Thank you for helping us stay compliant with Oregon state requirements and supporting a healthy school community! ❤️
  

We are excited to welcome Young Kidz Dental to Faithful Foundations on October 8th and 9th as our special guest speaker!

Representatives from Young Kidz Dental will spend time with our students sharing fun, age-appropriate lessons about the importance of healthy teeth and good dental habits. They’ll talk with the children about how to take care of their smiles and answer questions in a way that makes learning about dental health exciting and easy to understand.

In addition to the presentation, the team will be bringing along a few special surprises for the kids to enjoy!

This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about caring for their teeth while having fun at the same time. 🪥✨

Thank you to all the families who are actively participating in our coffee fundraiser! Your support directly benefits our students by funding enrichment programs and covering important off-budget expenses each year.

We encourage each student to sell at least 15 bags of coffee ☕. Not only does every sale help our classrooms, but there are also fun prizes up for grabs for our top sellers! 🎉

A quick reminder: Fundraiser forms and money are due back to the school by Tuesday, October 14 at 12:30 PM.Please make sure everything is turned in on time so we can process orders and get your coffee ☕ delivered promptly.

For more details about prizes, selling tips, and other important information, please refer to our fundraising newsletter. Together, we can make this fundraiser a success—thank you for helping us continue to see the coffee! ☕✨

We are excited for our upcoming Pumpkin Patch Field Trip to Liepold Farm on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1:15 PM! This is always a fun tradition, and we look forward to seeing our families join in the fall festivities.

Parents can order tickets in two ways:

• ✅ Through Playground

• ✅ With the paper form that will be sent home with students

After you complete the online order form in Playground, or return your paper order form, an invoice will be added to your account for the total number of tickets requested. Payment can then be made online or by providing cash/check directly to the school, where we will post it to your account.

📝 Steps to Order Tickets (Playground option)

1. Click on the link: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Order Form
   (We’ll also post this link in the feed and on our website.)

2. Log in to your Playground account.

3. Open the Pumpkin Patch Field Trip order form.

4. Select the number of tickets you would like.

   • Everyone age 2 and older must have a ticket, including adults who plan to participate in activities.

   • Be sure to include siblings and friends in your total.

5. Submit the form.

6. Review the invoice that will be added to your Playground account and complete payment.

📌 All orders, payments, and any changes must be finalized by October 16, 2025.

🍁 Important Reminders:

• This is a parent-supervised field trip. A parent or adult must attend with your child. Teachers will be present, but not supervising students.

• Families will meet directly at the pumpkin patch (not at the school).

• Tickets include: 🌽 corn maze, 🌌 dark maze, 🚜 hay ride, 🎠 kiddie play area, and 🎃 a small pumpkin to take home.

• Friday morning class will still be held as scheduled on October 17. Families will meet at the farm after school.

This is always a fun event for students to enjoy the pumpkin patch with their friends from school—we can’t wait to share the experience together! 🍂🎃

Dress your best! Picture Day is just around the corner.

• M/W & Kindergarten students will have their photos taken on Wednesday, October 15th.

• T/Th students will have their photos taken on Thursday, October 16th.

Photos will be taken by Jennifer Ferguson with Velocity Shots. Order forms will be sent home with students during the second week of October.

You may return the physical form to us with cash or a check made out directly to Velocity Shots. Families also have the option to order online by following the instructions provided on the order form.

Please note that all orders are completed through Velocity Shots, not through the preschool. Watch our news feed for additional details and a copy of the order form.

We’re looking forward to celebrating fall with our annual Pumpkin Parties!

• M/W Class: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

• T/Th & Kindergarten Class: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Children are welcome to come dressed in a costume, but please remember no scary costumes. For example, no witches, ghosts, skeletons, or scary monsters. We want all students to enjoy the day without being frightened.

A party supply sign-up sheet will be posted next to the snack check-off list by your classroom door. Please write your child’s name next to the item you would like to provide. As always, thank you for supporting our celebrations and for remembering our no-nut policy when sending in party items.

We can’t wait to celebrate this fun fall tradition together! 🍂🎃

Pre-K3 Students

Letters: D, E, F, G (Review)
Numbers: 3, 4
Theme: Manners & Healthy Bodies
Monthly Bible Verse: “God is with me.” (Joshua 1:9)

Pre-K4 Students

Letters: D, E, F, G (Review)
Numbers: 4, 5, 6
Theme: Recognition of numbers 1–10 / Writing first names
Monthly Bible Verse: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid.” (Joshua 1:9)

Kindergarten Students

Initial Skills Assessment:
We have completed the initial skills assessments for Kindergarten, and those results are being sent home this week. These assessments give us a clear picture of where each child is starting, so we can better support their growth throughout the year.

Sight Words:
We have already started sight word rings. Please return the rings to school at the beginning of each week; they will be sent home again on weekends for practice.

Letters & Sounds:
We are super proud that most of our Kindergarten students know their letters and sounds! We will continue with recognition and phonics practice. Flashcards are being sent home and can remain at home for daily review.

Reading:
It is strongly encouraged that you read with your child 15–20 minutes each night. Point out sight words such as the and is while reading together to help reinforce recognition.

Monthly Bible Verse:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

At-Home Support:

• 📺 YouTube (search: Abeka phonetic sounds and letters) for reinforcement videos

• 🧩 Teach Your Monster to Read – This is a fun, interactive learning tool we are setting up for each student. Stephanie is currently working on the accounts, and we’ll send an update once they are ready. When your student plays at home, teachers can see their progress and step in where extra support is needed.

Reminder:
As a half-day program, it is imperative to reinforce the learning from school at home to help your child succeed.

We’re excited to share a fun way our students can be recognized for making great choices at school — Good Behavior Tickets!

✅ How students earn tickets:
✨ Listening the first time
✨ Showing kindness
✨ Helping others
✨ Following classroom rules

🎁 Monthly Drawing:
At the end of each month, we will draw 2–3 tickets for a special treat such as:
🍦 YoTreats gift card
🎬 Movie pass
🎉 Other fun surprises!

💡 Parent Tip: Ask your child, “What did you earn a ticket for today?” and celebrate those positive choices at home. It’s a great way to encourage and reinforce the wonderful things they’re learning!

Our annual Trunk-or-Treat is coming up soon, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! This is a fun, safe way for kids to enjoy trick-or-treating right in our back parking lot. Families and friends are welcome to stop by for candy, fellowship, and lots of smiles.

We are also looking for volunteers to host a trunk for the kids to visit. You can decorate your trunk in a festive theme—or simply open it up and join the fun. Every trunk makes the event more exciting for our little trick-or-treaters!

👉 If you’d like to participate with a trunk, please let Stephanie know.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this community-favorite fall tradition!

We are thrilled to welcome Katherine (Kat) Torgerson to our Faithful Foundations team! Kat and her family have been part of Faithful Foundations for the past four years. She and her husband live in Sandy with their two dogs, Lilah and Abel, and their two boys—one who has already graduated from FFP and one who is currently enrolled.

Kat enjoys taking nature trail walks, going to the park, and spending time outdoors. She also has experience teaching children through dance classes and is excited to bring her energy and creativity into the classroom.

You may first see Kat working as an aide or substituting when needed, but beginning in January she will be leading our Preschool Prep class. We know she will be a wonderful blessing to our students and families!

To help you get to know her better, here are a few of Kat’s favorites:

• ☕ Drinks: Peppermint White Mocha (hot) & Peach Green Tea (cold)

• 🍿 Snack: Popcorn

• 📖 Hobbies: Reading thrillers

• 🌸 Flowers: Pink Roses

• 🛍️ Stores: Bath & Body Works & Barnes & Noble

• 🍫 Candy Pick: Kit Kats

• 🕯️ Candle Scent: Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

• 🎨 Favorite Colors: Turquoise, Purple, Blue & Pink

• 🚫 Dislikes: Doing dishes

• ⚠️ Allergies: Peanuts

We’re so excited to see the joy and care Kat will bring to her students. Please help us give her a warm Faithful Foundations welcome!

Clackamas Valley Baptist Church invites you to their Free Community Breakfast! Everyone is welcome—neighbors, families, and friends—for a hot meal and good company. No strings attached, just come as you are and enjoy.

Menu Includes:

• Eggs (cooked your way)

• Sausage links

• Pancakes or Biscuits & Gravy (alternating months)

• Coffee, Orange Juice, Water, and Milk

This is a great way to connect with friendly people in our community while sharing a delicious breakfast. We’d love to see you there!

www.cvbc.church

Email: admin@faithfulfoundations.org
Website: www.faithfulfoundations.org
Location: Clackamas Valley Baptist Church, Southeast Eagle Creek Road, Estacada, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 405-6122