A Note From Our Principal
September is already here! I want to take a moment to thank everyone for your cooperation to make this summer successful and fun for our students. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families and a sincere thank you to our returning families.
Sincerely,
Join us for our Virtual Speaker Series – “The Power of Resilience: How to Support and Nurture it in Your Child” on Sept. 20 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST
Resilience contributes to an overall sense of well-being and happiness and helps children to develop strong relationships and find success in school and careers. By nurturing resilience, we help our children to successfully weather difficult times, develop positive coping skills, bounce back from challenges, and continue to grow and thrive. Join parenting expert Laura Myszne to learn how you can encourage resilience in your child from an early age. Register today at https://conta.cc/3dmGKMs.
You’re Invited to Back to School Night
Mark your calendars! Beginner families: Tuesday 9/20/22, Intermediate families: Wednesday 9/21/22, and PreK families on Thursday 9/22/22. We will start at 4:45 pm with some light refreshments and a welcome from our principal. This is a great time to take a closer look at the classrooms, ask questions and see the activities that your students engage in. We look forward to seeing you there.
Our lunch caterer is back!
Schoolcaterer.com offers a delicious variety of lunch choices each day. The Friday pizza is a fan favorite. Just go to the website, sign up, and order. The meals come to us, fresh, warm, individually packaged, and delicious.
Fall pictures with Lifetouch
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, is our first (of 2) Lifetouch picture days of the school year. The photographer will be ready to start at 8:00 am and we should finish by 11:00 am. You can bring your child in their picture day clothes and we will change them if necessary. Lifetouch has made ordering so easy. 1. Children are photographed. 2. Images are sent home with your child. 3. Review your pictures and purchase them online. 4. Purchases can be sent to the school to save on shipping.
NAEYC accreditation
Over the next several months Merryhill Preschool Milpitas will be going through the NAEYC accreditation process. Having this accreditation is an honor because “NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.” We look forward to sharing our process and outcome with you.
Important Dates
September 5 – Closed for Labor Day
September 14 -Lifetouch Photo Day
September 20, 21, 22 – Back to School Nights
September 29 – End of Month Folders go home
September 30 – Teacher training day – school closed
New On Our Preschool Blog
4 Books to Read with Your Preschooler During National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is a time to honor the cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Books are an easy and interactive way to expand your child’s awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture. Below are four of our favorite titles to read this month.
Coqui in the City is a book about a little boy named Miguel who lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico with his parents and pet frog, Coquí. Miguel learns that his family is moving to New York City, and he’ll have to leave Coquí behind. Miguel realizes that his new home is more like Puerto Rico than he originally thought. Read along as he finds a way to keep his heritage and his love for Coquí with him as he explores his new neighborhood.
Your child will enjoy reading this multicultural book all about shapes! Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Greenfield Thong features shapes found in a child’s typical day paired with colorful illustrations, rhyming text, and Spanish vocabulary appropriate for preschool-aged children.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campo is based on the true story of San Diego’s Urban Art Trail, Maybe Something Beautiful features a gray, urban community and a little girl named Mira. Mira loves art and is delighted when a muralist comes to visit. Together, they bring color, joy, and smiles, and truly transform the neighborhood through art.
Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña is a vibrant picture book with the themes of hope and perseverance. The story opens with Carmela who wakes up on her birthday and is thrilled to now be old enough to accompany her brother as he runs errands. They visit different parts of their neighborhood, including a bus stop, repair shop, panadería, and laundromat. At the laundromat, Carmela finds a dandelion and makes a wish.
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Welcome September
A Note From Our Principal
September is already here! I want to take a moment to thank everyone for your cooperation to make this summer successful and fun for our students. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families and a sincere thank you to our returning families.
Sincerely,
Darice Johnson
Join us for our Virtual Speaker Series – “The Power of Resilience: How to Support and Nurture it in Your Child” on Sept. 20 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST
Resilience contributes to an overall sense of well-being and happiness and helps children to develop strong relationships and find success in school and careers. By nurturing resilience, we help our children to successfully weather difficult times, develop positive coping skills, bounce back from challenges, and continue to grow and thrive. Join parenting expert Laura Myszne to learn how you can encourage resilience in your child from an early age. Register today at https://conta.cc/3dmGKMs.
You’re Invited to Back to School Night
Mark your calendars! Beginner families: Tuesday 9/20/22, Intermediate families: Wednesday 9/21/22, and PreK families on Thursday 9/22/22. We will start at 4:45 pm with some light refreshments and a welcome from our principal. This is a great time to take a closer look at the classrooms, ask questions and see the activities that your students engage in. We look forward to seeing you there.
Our lunch caterer is back!
Schoolcaterer.com offers a delicious variety of lunch choices each day. The Friday pizza is a fan favorite. Just go to the website, sign up, and order. The meals come to us, fresh, warm, individually packaged, and delicious.
Fall pictures with Lifetouch
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, is our first (of 2) Lifetouch picture days of the school year. The photographer will be ready to start at 8:00 am and we should finish by 11:00 am. You can bring your child in their picture day clothes and we will change them if necessary. Lifetouch has made ordering so easy. 1. Children are photographed. 2. Images are sent home with your child. 3. Review your pictures and purchase them online. 4. Purchases can be sent to the school to save on shipping.
NAEYC accreditation
Over the next several months Merryhill Preschool Milpitas will be going through the NAEYC accreditation process. Having this accreditation is an honor because “NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.” We look forward to sharing our process and outcome with you.
Important Dates
September 5 – Closed for Labor Day
September 14 -Lifetouch Photo Day
September 20, 21, 22 – Back to School Nights
September 29 – End of Month Folders go home
September 30 – Teacher training day – school closed
New On Our Preschool Blog
4 Books to Read with Your Preschooler During National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is a time to honor the cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Books are an easy and interactive way to expand your child’s awareness and appreciation of Hispanic culture. Below are four of our favorite titles to read this month.
Coqui in the City is a book about a little boy named Miguel who lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico with his parents and pet frog, Coquí. Miguel learns that his family is moving to New York City, and he’ll have to leave Coquí behind. Miguel realizes that his new home is more like Puerto Rico than he originally thought. Read along as he finds a way to keep his heritage and his love for Coquí with him as he explores his new neighborhood.
Your child will enjoy reading this multicultural book all about shapes! Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Greenfield Thong features shapes found in a child’s typical day paired with colorful illustrations, rhyming text, and Spanish vocabulary appropriate for preschool-aged children.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campo is based on the true story of San Diego’s Urban Art Trail, Maybe Something Beautiful features a gray, urban community and a little girl named Mira. Mira loves art and is delighted when a muralist comes to visit. Together, they bring color, joy, and smiles, and truly transform the neighborhood through art.
Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Peña is a vibrant picture book with the themes of hope and perseverance. The story opens with Carmela who wakes up on her birthday and is thrilled to now be old enough to accompany her brother as he runs errands. They visit different parts of their neighborhood, including a bus stop, repair shop, panadería, and laundromat. At the laundromat, Carmela finds a dandelion and makes a wish.