in Davis, CA
Dear Merryhill Parents,
In anticipation of spring, our teachers are busy planning meaningful learning activities to help students develop an appreciation for the changing seasons. To make the most of the next few months, we will be spending additional time outdoors so our students can explore and interact with nature. Please ensure your child comes to school each day with appropriate outerwear.
March is an exciting month at Merryhill as we celebrate Read Across America. Read Across America is an annual reading and motivation program that encourages children of all ages, in every community, to celebrate the joy of reading. We invite you to review your child’s class lesson plans posted on the family boards to learn more about the engaging and meaningful activities taking place in their classroom.
This month, we will also focus on the importance of making healthy food choices. Students will practice preparing simple, healthy recipes and explore nutritious snack options that are both wholesome and delicious. Additionally, March is Women’s History Month, a time when we celebrate the achievements and contributions women have made throughout history.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Merryhill family. We wish you all a wonderful and happy spring!
Alexis HongPrincipal
As we prepare to kick off a new school year, we want to ensure you stay informed and connected. In addition to this newsletter, our website’s “For Parents” section includes helpful resources such as our school menu, monthly calendar, and academic year calendar.
If you are not currently receiving your child’s daily reports and photos, you can easily sign up by downloading the Links 2 Home app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Once downloaded, simply register using the same email address you provided when enrolling your child.
We look forward to a wonderful and successful school year together!
Thank you so much for re-enrolling with us for the upcoming school year!
Your continued trust and commitment to our Merryhill community truly means so much to our entire team. We are grateful to partner with your family and to be part of your children’s learning journey as they grow, gain confidence, and reach new milestones. These moments—both big and small—are what make our work so meaningful. Because of families like you, Merryhill is more than just a school; it’s a warm and caring community. We look forward to another year filled with learning, laughter, and growth together.
If you have not yet registered but would like to reserve a space for the upcoming school year, please connect with a member of our administrative team for information regarding availability. We are happy to assist you!
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Reading Success: How We Foster Early Literacy in Our Classrooms
“Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything.” – Tomie dePaola
At our preschool, we believe early literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning. From the start, we nurture children’s ability to communicate, build vocabulary, and express their ideas. This happens every day as language and stories come to life in our classrooms. Here, infants and toddlers explore sounds and words. Two-year-olds begin to connect words with meaning. Preschoolers grow into confident speakers, storytellers, and early readers and writers.
These skills are fostered through our Links to Learning curriculum, using research-based techniques proven effective. Instead of teaching letters one at a time, we introduce sounds and words in meaningful ways that build over time. When you walk into our classrooms, you’ll see children scribbling, singing fun songs, and “reading” to their friends. These moments may look like play, but they are important steps on the path to reading success. Let’s take a closer look at how we build early literacy skills each day:
Book-Based Curriculum
Each week, central books guide learning and set the theme for classroom activities. For example, after reading The Mitten by Jan Brett, students might build animal habitats in the science center, write animal names in salt “snow” at the writing center, use animal puppets or costumes in dramatic play, and count how many animals fit into a mitten in the math center. When learning is built around a shared story, books come to life and children begin to see reading as exciting and meaningful.
Classroom Environment
Teacher Interactions
As children grow, so do the conversations. Older students are guided with open-ended questions such as, “What do you think will happen next?” or “How could you fix that?” These discussions build vocabulary, support thinking skills, and help children express ideas with confidence.
Mastering Literacy Skills
At every stage, our goal is the same: to help children build strong literacy skills and develop a love of reading that lasts a lifetime. The topics shared here are just a glimpse of the many ways our preschool brings this goal to life each day. By surrounding children with rich language experiences and guiding them with expert teaching, we make early literacy a journey that is fun, meaningful, and full of possibilities.
To learn more, contact us today!
Looking for more tips and resources now? Click the links below.
Creative Activities to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary
How to Reinforce Literacy Skills During Your Child’s Day
How to Teach Baby Sign Language
Summer Camp 2026: Kinder Prep Camp, Open to ALL! 7:30AM-5:30PM, $315/week and include extended care!
We’re thrilled to already have many of you signed up for Kindergarten! Whether you are enrolling with us for Kindergarten or not, we hope you’ll join us for our Kinder Prep Summer Camp program. This program is designed to be a bridge from preschool to Kindergarten and is a perfect balance of work and play. From Food Truck Fridays, to onsite guests including face painters, Disney Princesses, and more, our Summer Camp program has been voted one of Sacramento’s Favorite camp programs. We’ve attached the Summer Camp Brochure, and you may register your child here.Please note that our Kinder Prep Summer camp program waitlists every year, but Merryhill families are guaranteed a space if they sign up before 2/2. Merryhill students typically graduate PreK in early June, and join our camp program after graduation. The program runs all summer, and is the perfect way to transition students between PreK and Kindergarten.Chick here for more information about our Kindergarten Prep Camp
Kindergarten Enrollment 26-27 (age 5 by 10/1 – later than the public school cut off!)
From now through the end of the year, Our Elementary School will be holding monthly Kindergarten Virtual Informational Sessions for families on Zoom. Information about these sessions will be provided to Merryhill preschool families each month. The next steps from Merryhill Preschool for these students is Kindergarten, and we would love to welcome you to Elementary program.As a note, the age cutoff at Merryhill Elementary is October 1st, so students who are 5 on or before that time are eligible to join. The school also offer early admissions for students who may not meet that age cutoff, but who are ready for Kindergarten (based on our assessment, which is offered at no cost to you).Click here for information about the 26-27 Kindergarten enrollment process for Merryhill Preschool Students.
We look forward to welcoming many of our Merryhill Preschool students at our Merryhill Midtown campus soon!To learn more or to schedule a private tour, reach out to Michelle Gosselin, Manager of Enrollment, at Michelle.Gosselin@merryhillschool.com or call 916-429-6055.
