Foothill Christian Preschool

December 2011

2011-12-06T08:43:00.001-08:00

The kids are learning about
Letters: “G” & “H”
Numbers: 7 & 8

*Special Days in December*

Every Thursday- Music day with Jay Jordana
(Kodaly Method, The Child-development approach to music)

11/29-12/5 Scholastic Book Fair

12/1 Tree Decorating

12/10 The Christmas Store

12/15 Wear color red day

12/16 Christmas Program

12/22 Wear color green day

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, December 7

Spiritual Message
*Giving*
Give, and it will be given to you... for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.
Luke 6.38

Preschool Closed

12/26-12/30

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

November 2011

2011-10-26T13:32:00.000-07:00

The kids are learning about
Letters: “E” & “F”
Numbers: 5 & 6

*Special Days in November*

Every Thursday- Music day with Jay Jordana
(Kodaly Method, The Child-development approach to music)

11/18 School Portrait Day

11/22 Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch

11/29-12/5 Scholastic Book Fair

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, November 2

*Spiritual Message*
Helping

Help others that are in need; don't just wish them well. James 2:15-16

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38

October 2011

2011-10-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “C” & “D”
Numbers: 3 & 4

*Art Themes*

*Special Days in October*

10/6 Sending flowers to The Lucile Packard Children Hospital

10/13 Song games with Jay Jordana

10/14 Musical instrument parade

10/21 Fieldtrip- Disney on Ice

10/31 Costume parade & party

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Thursday, October 6

*Spiritual Message Self-Control*

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:13

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:6-8

September 2011

2011-08-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “A” & “B”
Numbers: 1 & 2

*Art Themes*

*Special Days in September*

~Honoring Grandparents~

Grandparent & Grandchild Lunch
Thursday, September 8th

Grandparents Day is on
Sunday, September 11th

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, September 7

*Spiritual Message is Joy*

I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice,
and your joy no man taketh from you.
--John 16:22

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
--John 15:11

July 2011

2011-07-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

*Academics*

The kids are learning about
Letters: “U” & “V” & “W”

*Art Themes*

Insects

*Special Days in July*

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kid’s Jazzercise

*Fieldtrip*

Emma Prusch Farm

Thursday, July 14th

June 2011

2011-06-07T08:45:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “S” & “T”
Numbers: 19 & 20

*Themes*

*Special Days in June*

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kid’s Jazzercise

6/3
Pre-K Grad Night

6/9
Happy Hollow Fieldtrip

6/16
Father’s Day Lunch

6/24
Ice Cream Sundae

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, June 8

*Spiritual Message*
Patience

You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming near
James 5:8

May 2011

2011-04-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

The kids are learning about

Letters: “Q” & “R”
Numbers: 17 & 18

*Themes*

Graduation
Nursery Rhymes

*Special Days in May*

5/5

Mother’s Day Lunch

5/20

Crazy Hair Day

5/27

Picnic on the grass

5/7

Cooking day- We’re making S’mores

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, May 4

*Spiritual Message*
Faith
Romans 3:28 – For we maintain that man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.

*Special Days in May*

5/5 - Mother’s Day Lunch

5/20 - Crazy Hair Day

5/27 - Picnic on the grass

5/7 - Cooking day- We’re making S’mores

See’s Candies Fundraiser
Hip, Hip Hooray ! We made a profit of over $1,000.
Thanks to everyone who participated in our fundraiser. We hope you enjoyed the candy.

April 2011

2011-04-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

*Academics*

The kids are learning about
Letters: “O” & “P”
Numbers: 15 & 16

*Themes*

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, April 6

*Spiritual Message*
Kindness
The generous person will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.
-Proverbs 11:25

*Special Days in April*

4/19
We are making Cascarones. A Mexican tradition. These are eggs that have been hollowed out and have a surprise filling.
4/20
Easter Egg Dyeing Day
4/21
Easter Egg Hunt

4/29
Fieldtrip to Bounce-A-Rama

Just in time for Easter Foothill Christian Preschool’s See’s Candies Fundraiser

Foothill Christian Preschool is having a See’s Candies Fundraiser and we are inviting all the members and friends of THE FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH to join in. Order forms with more information will be available in the Narthex.

March 2011

2011-03-02T09:40:00.000-08:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “M” & “N” Numbers: 13 & 14

*Themes*

*Special Days in March*

3/18
Staff Appreciation Dinner & Silent Auction

3/24
Gardening Day

3/31
Multicultural Potluck lunch

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, March 2

Spiritual Message
Honesty

*Special Event*

See’s Candies Fundraiser

JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER!

Foothill Christian Preschool is having a See’s Candies Fundraiser and we are inviting all the members and friends of THE FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH to join in. Treat yourself or your loved ones to a box of truffles, assorted chocolates, peanut brittle or a chocolate butter egg for Easter. The choices are endless and if you are still undecided, you can purchase a gift certificate to be used at any See’s Candies store.
All ordering forms with more information will be available in the Narthex on Sunday, March 27th.

February 2011

2011-02-01T09:38:00.000-08:00

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, February 9

Spiritual Message
Love

I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another.
Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another.
John 13: 34

Love bears up under anything and everything that comes,
is ever ready to believe the best of every person,
its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances,
and it endures everything [without weakening].
1 Corinthians 13:7

*Special Days in February*

2/14 Valentine Party
2/25 Parents call your child to say “I love you” day

Preschool is Having fun in December with 33 Kids

2010-12-07T12:52:00.000-08:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “G” & “H”

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day
with Pastor Ben
Wednesday,
December 1

*Spiritual Message is Peace & Giving*

And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 7

*Special Events in December*

12/11 The Children’s Christmas Store
12/17 The Christmas Program

Little Christmas Carolers

We are a band of carolers,
We march through frost and snow,
But care not for the weather
As on our way we go.

At every hall or cottage
That stands upon our way,
We stop to give the people
Best wishes for the day.

We pray a merry Christmas,
Made bright by Christmas cheer,
With peace, and hope, and gladness
And all they may hold dear.

And for all those that happen
To pass us on our way
We have a smile, and wish them
A merry Christmas-day.

Author Unknown

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

2010-11-01T11:55:00.000-07:00

Preschool is Having
Fun in November
with 33 Kids

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters: “E” “F”
Numbers: 5 & 6

*Themes & Activities*
Time (Clocks & Watches)
11/1-11/5
• 11/1 Song- Hickory Dickory Dot
• 11/2 Learning letter E
• 11/3 Learning number 5
• 11/4 Wear your watch day
• 11/5 Movie & share day

*Pets*
11/8-11/12
• 11/8 Song- Soft Kitty
• 11/9 Learning the letter E
• 11/10 Learning the number 5
• 11/11 Bring a stuff animal day
• 11/12 Movie & Share Day

*Shapes*
11/15-11/19
• 11/15 Poem- Triangles
• 11/16 Learning the letter F
• 11/17 Learning the number 6
• 11/18 Bring a circle shaped character
• 11/19 Movie & Share Day

*Thanksgiving*
11/22-11/24
• 11/22 Song- Little Pilgrim
• 11/23 Learning the letter F
• 11/24Learning the number 6

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, November 3

Spiritual Message is Giving

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matthew 6:3-4

*Special Events in November*

Scholastic Book Fair
11/2-11/10
Open Sunday after worship service
November 7 at 11:30AM (Room 7)

Preschool Picture Day - 11/19

Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch - 11/23

Preschool Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday
11/25 & 11/26

Have a great Thanksgiving!

August 2010

2010-08-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, August 4

Spiritual Theme: Obedience
1 Peter 1:22

The Spiritual side to Obedience
“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart …”

*Special Events in August*

Lunch on the lawn Fridays

VBS August 9-13

Outdoor Celebration
Marking the end to our summer fun
Friday, August 20

Hotdogs, Face Painting, Inflatable Bouncer

*Academics*

The kids are learning about
Letters “X” “Y” & "Z"
Colors Orange & Green

*Themes & Activities*

*Transportation*
8/2-8/6
· 8/2 Art: Train
Song: Down by the Station
· 8/3 Learning the letter X
· 8/4 Learning the color orange
· 8/5 Bring a transportation themed item
· 8/6 Movie & Share Day

*VBS* 8/9-8/13
Veggie Tales

*The 5 Senses*
8/16-8/20
· 8/16 Art: Scented flowers
Poem: Stop and smell the flowers
· 8/17 Learning the letter Y
· 8/18 Learning the color Orange
· 8/19 Bring a 5 senses themed item
· 8/20 Movie & share day

*Space*
8/23-8/27
· 8/23 Art: Rocket Ship
Song: Astronaut
· 8/24 Learning letter Z
· 8/25 Learning the color green
· 8/26 Bring a space themed item
· 8/27 Movie & water day

*Birds*
8/30-8/31
· 8/30 Art: Ducks
Song: Swans in the park
· 8/31 Letter review X Y Z

May 2010

2010-04-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

*Bible Lesson*
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, May 5

Spiritual Message: Faith
Ether 12:3
For he did cry from the morning, even until the going down of the sun, exhorting the people to believe in God unto repentance lest they should be destroyed, saying unto them that by faith all things are fulfilled—

*Special Events*
Mothers Theme
5/6 Mother’s Potluck Lunch

Community Helpers Theme
5/11 Special Guest - Fire Chief, Sheri Kerr

Graduation Theme
5/21 Graduation Ceremony

*Fieldtrip*
5/27 Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

*Happy Mother’s Day*

“A mother’s love feels like a blanket that warms your soul .” – Ms. Tricia

“A mother holds her children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” – Ms. Amelita

“A mother is like a compass, she will guide you in the right direction.” – Ms. Ellen

“A mother is like a telephone that never hangs up, you can always talk to her day in and day out.” – Ms. Rosemary

“A mother’s heart is a place a child calls home.” – Ms. Tricia

*Academics*

The kids are learning about
Letters “Q” “R”
Numbers: 17& 18

*Themes & Activities*

*Mothers* 5/3-5/7
· 5/3 Art: I love you so much
Song: Mommy, Mommy
· 5/4 Learning the letter Q
· 5/5 Learning the number 17
· 5/6 Bring a picture of mom
· 5/7 Share Day & Movie Day

*Community Helpers* 5/10-5/14
· 5/10 Art: Mail Carrier Pouch
Poem: Sending a Letter with love
· 5/11 Learning the letter Q
· 5/12 Learning the number 17
· 5/13 Bring a picture of a community helper
· 5/14 Share Day & Movie Day

*Graduation* 5/17-5/22
· 5/17 Art: Graduation Flag
Song: We did it
· 5/18 Learning letter R
· 5/19 Learning number 18
· 5/20 Wear our school colors
(Blue & Yellow)
· 5/21 Share Day & Movie Day

*Camping* 5/24-5/28
· 5/24 Art: Who’s sleeping in the tent
Song: A camping we will go
· 5/25 learning the letter R
· 5/26 Learning the number 18
· 5/27 Bring your favorite fruit
· 5/28 Share Day & Movie Day

2010-04-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

*Bible Lesson*

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, April 7

Spiritual Message: Kindness

Scriptures Genesis 24:12,14,49

12 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. 14 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master. 49 And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.

To The Preschool Board: Eileen Parks, Jan Miller, Bertha Nelson, Jerry Siegfried and Nancy Rubio for recognizing all the hard work that we, the staff, put in to the preschool to make it a successful business. We have always taken pride in providing excellent care for all the children who enroll in our preschool. We recognize that it takes a team of great people to create success. We have remained open for 12 years partly due to the support of our board members. We thank you, for your great leadership.

~Fundraiser Profit~
Silent Auction- $1,317.92
See’s Candies- $542.00

Friday, April 2
Good Friday

*Academics*
The kids are learning about Letters “O” “P” Numbers: 15 & 16

*Themes & Activities*

· 4/1 Easter Egg Hunt

*Birds*
4/5-4/9
· 4/5 Art: Birds
Song: Little Duck
· 4/6 Learning the letter O
· 4/7 Learning the number 15
· 4/8 Bring a family picture of a bird
· 4/9 Share Day & Movie Day

*Spring*
4/12-4/16
· 4/12 Art: Blossom Tree
Poem: Spring Friends
· 4/13 Learning the letter O
· 4/14 Learning the number 15
· 4/15 We are planting flowers
· 4/16 Share Day & Movie Day

*Praise God*
4/19-4/23
· 4/19 Art: Jesus Loves Me Plate
Song: God So Loved The World
· 4/20 Learning letter P
· 4/21 Learning number 16
· 4/22 Bring Your Bible
· 4/23 Share Day & Movie Day

*All About Me*
4/26-4/30
· 4/26 Art: All about me hand print
Song: That’s Me Complete
· 4/27 learning the letter P
· 4/28 Learning the number 16
· 4/29 Bring your favorite fruit
· 4/30 Share Day & Movie Day

2010-03-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

Bible Lesson
Wednesday, March 3
Chapel Day with Pastor Ben

Spiritual Message: Honesty

While your honesty level is a reflection of your character, it is also a way to show your faith. In the Bible, God made honesty one of his commandments. Since God cannot lie, He sets the example for all of His people. It is God's desire that we follow that example in all that we do.

The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.
Psalm 119:160

~Special Thank You~
To Clarissa Moore for teaching the kids about the African Culture. The kids had a great time making African bracelets.

*Academics*
The kids are learning about Letters “M” & “N” Numbers:13 & 14

*Themes & Activities*
*Family*
3/1-35
·3/1 Art: Mini Family
Poem: My Family
·2/2 Learning the letter M
·3/3 Learning the number 13
·3/4 Bring a family picture for our family board.
·3/5 Share Day & Movie Day

*Time- Clocks & Watches*
3/8-3/12
Bring valentine cards for your friends
·3/8 Art: Clock
Poem: Hickory Dickory Dock
·3/9 Learning the letter M
·3/10 Learning the number 13
·3/11 Question & Answer: What time is your bedtime?
·3/12 Share Day & Movie Day

*St. Patrick' Days*
3/15-3/19
·3/15 Art: Shamrocks
Poem: St Patrick’s Day is Here
·3/16 Learning the letter L
·3/17 Learning number 14
·3/18 Wear green day
·3/19 Share Day & Movie Day

*Multicultural*
3/22-3/26
·3/22 Art: Hawaiian puppet
Song: We are just like crayons
·3/23 Learning the letter N
·3/24 Learning the number 14
·3/25 Food from around the word
·3/26 It’s Hawaiian Leis day

*Easter*
·3/29-4/2
·3/29 Art: Easter Basket
Song: Doesn’t Have a Tail at All
·3/30 letters review day- M & N/ Egg Dye Day
·3/31 numbers review day 13 & 14
·4/1 Easter Egg Hunt
·4/2 Good Friday- Preschool Closed

February 2010

2010-02-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters “K” “L” Numbers:11 & 12

*Themes & Activities*

*Feelings* 2/1-2/5
· 2/1 Art: Face expressions
Poem: Feelings Spider
· 2/2 Learning the letter K
· 2/3 Learning the number 11
· 2/4 Bring something that makes you smile
· 2/5 Share Day & Movie Day
Art: Valentine bag

*Valentines* 2/8-2/12
· 2/8 Art: Valentine Crown
Song: A hug from you
· 2/9 Learning the letter K
· 2/10 Learning the number 11
· 2/11 Bring Valentine cards for your friends
· 2/12 Share Day & Movie Day

*Presidents* 2/15-2/19
· 2/15 preschool closed
· 2/16 Art: Paper plate penny
Poem: Honest Abe
Learning the letter L
· 2/17 Learning the number 12
· 2/18 Bring picture of a president (past or present)
· 2/19 Share Day & Movie Day

*Disney* 2/22-2/26 · 2/22 Art: Aladdin
Song: Poo Bear, Poo Bear
· 2/23 Learning the letter L
· 2/24 Learning the number 12
· 2/25 Bring a Disney character
· 2/26 Field trip- Disney on Ice

*Bible Lesson*

Spiritual Message: Love

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, January 3

*Preschool Closed*
Presidents Day
Monday, February 15

*Special Event*
Disney on Ice
Friday, February 26

A Valentine for Jesus
By Ms. Tricia

What will you say to Jesus
On this special Valentine’s Day?
You can tell Him that you love Him,
And will follow Him everyday.
How can you show that you need Him,
If it’s not visible on your face?
You can read the Bible,
And thank Him for his sacrifice,
Love and grace.
The best Valentines you can give Him,
Is the promise of never being apart.
You can give Him what He wants the most,
He’ll gladly except your heart.
__________________________

January 2010

2010-01-01T12:00:00.000-08:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters “I” “J”
Numbers: 9 & 10

*Themes & Activities*

*New Year*
1/4-1/8
1/4 Art: 2010
Poem: Happy New year
1/5 Learning the letter I
1/6 Learning the number 9
1/7 Bring something with 2010 on it
1/8 Share Day & Movie Day

*Winter*
1/11-1/15
1/11 Art: 3D Snowflakes
Song: Snowflakes
1/12 Learning the letter I
1/13 Learning the number 9
1/14 Wear your gloves today
1/15 Share Day & Movie Day

*Winter Bear*
1/19-1/22
1/19 Art:Hibernating Bear
Poem:Bears are sleeping
Learning the letter J
1/20 Learning the number 10
1/21 Wear your hat & scarf today
1/22 Share Day & Movie Day

*Shapes*
1/25-1/29
1/25 Art:Triangle Tree
Song: All Shapes Come Together
1/26 Learning the letter J
1/27 Learning the number 10
1/28 Bring a rectangle shaped item
1/29 Share Day & Movie Day

*Bible Lesson*

Spiritual Message: Peace

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Wednesday, January 6

*Preschool Closed*

Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

*A Special Thank You*
To:
Pastor Ben
The Preschool Board
Fred & Marilyn Kromrey
David & Isabelle Taylor
For helping us make our
Christmas Season a memorable event.

*Poetry*
A New Year
By Ms. Tricia

The last day of the year,
Is called New Years Eve.
Looking back on all the memories,
2009 is going to leave.
May hope love and warmth,
Be in your heart’s possession.
And may the New Year bring
You and Yours,
God’s many blessings.
I wish for your happiness,
As we enter into a new year.
From me to you,
I’m wishing you,
A very Happy New Year!

2009-12-07T09:23:00.000-08:00

*Academics*

The kids are learning about
Letters “G” “H”
Numbers: 7 & 8

Lesson for the month:
Words that Rhyme

Pre K Lesson: The correct way to hold a pencil.

*Themes and Activities*

*Christmas*
11/30-12/4
· 11/30 Art: Star Santa
Poem: Tis Christmas
· 12/1 Learning the letter G
· 12/2 Learning the number 7
· 12/3 Bring 1 Christmas ornament
· 12/4 Lesson: How to hold a pencil

*Christmas*
12/7-12/11
· 12/7 Art: Toilet Roll Reindeer
Song: Baby Jesus
· 12/8 Learning the letter G
· 12/9 Learning the number 7
· 12/10 Lesson: Bring 2 things that rhyme
· 12/11 Lesson: How to hold a pencil

*Christmas*
12/14-12/18
· 12/14 Art: Paper Candy Cane
Poem: Christmas Message
· 12/15 learning the letter H
· 12/16 Learning the number 8
· 12/17 Lesson: Bring 2 things that rhyme
· 12/18 Lesson: How to hold a pencil

*Christmas*
12/21-12/23
· 12/21 Art: Christmas Tree
Song: Christmas is in the air
· 12/22 Learning the letter H
· 12/23 Learning the number 8

Spiritual Message: Peace

Chapel Day with Pastor Ben
Tuesday, December 1

*Special Events*

Scholastic Book Fair
12/7-12/13

The Christmas Store
Saturday, December 12

The Christmas Program
Friday, December 18

*Preschool Closed*
Friday, December 25th through Friday December 1st.

*The Glass Slipper*
The True Meaning of Giving

It was only four days before Christmas. The spirit of the season hadn't yet caught up with me, even though cars packed the parking lot of our local discount store. Inside the store, it was worse. Shopping carts and last minute shoppers jammed the aisles.

Why did I come today? I wondered. My feet ached almost as much as my head. My list contained names of several people who claimed they wanted nothing but I knew their feelings would be hurt if I didn't buy them anything.

Buying for someone who had everything and deploring the high cost of items, I considered gift buying anything but fun. Hurriedly, I filled my shopping cart with last minute items and proceeded to the long checkout lines. I picked the shortest but it looked as if it would mean at least a 20-minute wait.

In front of me were two small children - a boy of about 5 and a younger girl. The boy wore a ragged coat. Enormously large, tattered tennis shoes jutted far out in front of his much too short jeans. He clutched several crumpled dollar bills in his grimy hands.

The girl's clothing resembled her brother's. Her head was a matted mass of curly hair. Reminders of an evening meal showed on her small face. She carried a beautiful pair of shiny, gold house slippers. As the Christmas music sounded in the store's stereo system, the girl hummed along, off-key but happily.

When we finally approached the checkout register, the girl carefully placed the shoes on the counter. She treated them as though they were a treasure. The clerk rang up the bill. "That will be $6.09," she said. The boy laid his crumpled dollars atop the stand while he searched his pockets. He finally came up with $3.12. "I Guess we will have to put them back," he bravely said. "We will come back some other time, maybe tomorrow."

With that statement, a soft sob broke from the little girl. "But Jesus would have loved these shoes," she cried. "Well, we'll go home and work some more. Don't cry. We'll come back," he said. Quickly I handed $3.00 to the cashier. These children had waited in line for a long time. And, after all, it was Christmas. Suddenly a pair of arms came around me and a small voice said, "Thank you lady."

"What did you mean when you said Jesus would like the shoes?" I asked. The boy answered, "Our mommy is sick and going to heaven. Daddy said she might go before Christmas to be with Jesus." The girl spoke, "My Sunday school teacher said the streets in heaven are shiny gold, just like these shoes. Won't mommy be beautiful walking on those streets to match these shoes?" My eyes flooded as I looked into her tear streaked face. "Yes" I answered, "I am sure she will."

Silently I thanked God for using these children to remind me of the true spirit of giving.

October 2009

2009-09-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about

Letters “C”& “D”
Numbers: 3 & 4

Lesson for the month:
Words That Rhyme

*Themes & Activities*

*Health & Safety*
10/5-10/9
*10/5 Art: Safety Vest
Poem: Healthy Way
* 10/6 Learning the letter C
* 10/7 Learning the number 3
* 10/8 Lesson: Words that rhyme with CAR
* 10/9 Bring Something to Share &

*My Body*
10/12-10/16

* 10/12 Art: Body parts book
Song: Head & Shoulder

* 10/13 Learning the letter C
* 10/14 Learning the number 3
* 10/15 Lesson: Words that rhyme with CAT
* 10/16 Bring Something to Share &

*Clothes & Shoes* 10/19-10/23
* 10/19 Art: Clothes collage
Poem: Dressed in the morning
* 10/20 learning the letter D
* 10/21 Learning the number 4

* 10/22 Lesson: Words that rhyme with Key
* 10/23 Bring Something to Share &

*Trick or Treat & Harvest*
10/26-10/30

* 10/26 Art: Paper bag pumpkins
Song: I’m a pumpkin
* 10/27 Learning the letter D
* 10/28 Learning the number 4
* 10/29 Lesson: Words that rhyme with DAY

*10/30 Costume Parade
Bring Something to Share &

*Special Events*

Outdoor Work Day Saturday, October 17

Costume Parade Friday 10/30 at 10AM

September 2009

2009-09-09T13:46:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about Letters:

and the Numbers:

Lesson for the month:
Words the Rhyme

*Themes & Activities*

*Friends*
8/31-9/4
* 8/31 Art: Friendship Mural
Poem: If you’re friendly
* 9/1 Learning the letter A
* 9/2 Learning the number 1
* 9/3 Lesson: Words that rhyme with GO

*Grandparents*
9/8-9/11
*9/8 Art: Grandparents Card
Song: Let’s go see our grandparents
*9/9 Learning the letter A
*9/10 Learning the number 1
* 9/11 Bring a picture of your grandparents
Lesson: Words that rhyme with CAT

*Back to School*
9/14-9/18
* 9/14 Art: Name tags
Poem: First day of school
* 9/15 learning the letter B
* 9/16 Learning the number 2
* 9/17 Lesson: Words that rhyme with ME

*Space*
9/21-9/25
*9/21 Art: Rockets
Song: Mr. Moon
*9/22 Learning the letter B
*9/23 Learning the number 2
*9/24 Lesson: Words that rhyme with FAN

*Hospital*
9/28-10/2
*9/28 Art: Band-aid picture
Song: Doctor make us well
*9/29 Learning the letter B
*9/30 Learning the number 2
*10/1 Lesson: Words that rhyme with DAY

*Special Events*

Grandparents Lunch
Friday, September 11

Back to School Social Dinner
Friday, September 18

Field Trip to Prucsh Farm
Wednesday, September 23

*School Closed* Monday, September 7- Labor Day *Re-Occurring Activities*

First Wednesday Of The Month
Chapel With Pastor Ben

Every Friday
Movie & Share day

*Spiritual Poetry*
From Someone in Heaven

When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long

August 2009

2009-09-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about
Letters “X” “Y” “Z” Colors: Orange & Green
Shapes:

*Themes & Activities*

*Transportation*

8/3-8/7
8/3 Art: Shape Train
Poem: Trains
8/4 Learning the letter X
8/5 Learning the color orange

*Veggie Tales*

Bible Week
8/10-8/14

8/10 Topic: Kindness
Story: Blind Bartimaeus
Art: Kindness Place Mat
8/11 Topic: Forgiveness
Story: Zacchaeus
Art: Trees Of Forgiveness
8/12 Topic: Gentleness
Story: Let The Children Come
Art: Children Come To Me
8/13 Topic: Love
Story: The Crucifixion
Art: Jesus’ Cross
8/14 Topic: Compassion
Cookbook Day: Pudding
Pleasers

*Dinosaurs*
8/17-8/21
8/17 Art: Dinosaur T-Shirt
Poem: The Dino Ditty
8/18 learning the letter Y
8/19 Learning the shape Circle

*Five Senses*
8/24-8/28·

8/24 Art: Scented Flower
Song: 5 Senses
· 8/25 Letter review day X Y Z
· 8/26 Learning the shape Square

*Special Events*
Summer Jazzercise
Monday & Wednesday

Let’s get wet Fridays
Veggie Tales
8/10-8/14

Dinosaurs T-Shirt
8/17

*Re-Occurring Activities*

Every First Wednesday Of The Month
With Pastor Ben

Every Friday
Movie & Share day

*Spread the word*

FCP is now excepting enrollments.

*Spiritual Poetry*
A Child’s Prayer

Dear angel ever at my side,
how lovely you must be,
To leave your home in heaven
to guard a child like me!

When I am far away from home,
or maybe hard at play,
I know you will protect me
from harm along the way.

Your beautiful and shining face
I see not, though you're near,
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.

But when I pray you're praying too,
your prayer is just for me.
And when I sleep, you never do
-you're watching over me!

July 2009

2009-07-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

*Academics*·

The kids are learning about Letters “U” “V” “W”
Colors: red, white & blue
Shapes: star & rectangle

*Themes & Activities*

*Red, White & Blue*
7/1-7/3

·7/1 Bring a red item
· 7/2 Boys wear blue Girls wear red

*Beach*
7/6-7/10

· 7/6 Art: Under the sea scene
Finger play: 5 shells
· 7/7 Learning the letter *U*
· 7/8 Learning the color white
· 7/9 Wear your pajamas day

*Sea Animals*
7/13-7/17

· 7/13 Art: Starfish
Song: Starfish
· 7/14 Learning the letter “V”
· 7/15 Learning the color blue
· 7/16 Crazy hair day

*Insects*
7/20-7/24
· 7/20 Art: Spider web
Song: Little cricket
· 7/21 Learning letter “W”
· 7/22 Learning star shapes
· 7/23 Mixed matched shoe day

*Little Chefs”
7/27-7/31
· 7/27 Snack: Beach cups- pudding & gummy fish
· 7/28 Letter review day *U,V,W*
Snack: Sea animals- graham crackers & gold fish
· 7/29 Learning rectangle shapes
Snack: Bugs in the dirt- chocolate pudding & gummy worms
· 7/30 Drink: Strawberry Frost Milkshake- Strawberries, ice cream, milk, & pink lemonade
· 7/31 Snack: Ice cream cones- home made ice cream

*Special Events*
Summer Jazzercise Monday & WednesdayLet’s get wet Fridays

Fieldtrip Friday, July 17Park day

Every Friday Movie & Share day

*A Special Thank You To*
Jay Jordana, Fred Kromery & Jerry Segfried

Graduation Helpers
I appreciate your kindness
More than words can say
Jay’s “Pomp & Circumstance”
Really made our day

Fred’s sound system
Was easy on the ear
Little singing voices
Came through nice and clear

Jerry’s helping hands
Seemed to be everywhere
The kids really adore him
We all know you care

So, from me to all of you
Your help was the best
Our graduation ceremony
Was a complete success

June 2009

2009-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

*Academics*
The kids are learning about the letters “S” &“T”
& numbers 19 & 20.

*Themes & Activities*

*Summer*
6/1-6/4

6/1 Art: Paper plate flower / Song: Summer is here
6/2 Learning the letter “S”
6/3 Learning the number 19
6/4 Wear your sunglasses

*Community Helpers*
6/8-6/11

6/8 Poem: I’m a happy doctor
Art: Fireman
6/9 Learning the letter *S*
6/10 Learning the number 19
6/11 Bring magazine cut out of a community help

*Father*
6/15-6/18

6/15 Art: Father’s tie card/Bring a picture of dad
Song: Daddy
6/16 Learning letter “T”
6/17 Learning number 20
6/18 Dads drop your child off at preschool day

*Zoo Animal*
6/22-6/25

6/22 Art: Elephant Song: 5 little Monkeys
6/24 Learning letter “T”
6/24 Learning number 20
6/25 Bring a toy zoo animal

*Red, White & Blue The 4th of July*

6/29 Art: Fireworks
6/30 Letter review day *S & *T*

*Special Events*

Jazzercise Monday & Wednesday

Every Friday

~Community Helpers~

San Jose Police officer visits the preschool - Thursday, June 11

FieldtripChildren’s Discovery Museum - Friday, June 12

Father’s day potluck lunch - Tuesday, June 16

Sunday, June 21

MY HERO
By Debbie Young

As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes,

A Godly love, given without compromise....

I recall many times that he stood by my side,

And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.

His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,

Always speaking with patience and care.

The power and might of his hands was so sure,

I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.

It's true, a few others provided insight,

Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.

He's the grandest of men to have lived on earth,

Although he's not royal by stature or birth.

He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength.

His merits are noble, and of admirable length.

He's far greater than all other men that I know,

He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero.

May 2009

2009-05-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Preschool is having Fun
in May with 43 kids

*Academics*
· The kids are learning about the
letters “Q” “R” & numbers 17 & 18.

*Themes & Activities*

*Mothers*
5/4-5/7

· 5/4 Art: Mothers day Flower & card
Song: I Love Mommy
· 5/5 Learning the letter “Q”
· 5/6 Learning the number 17
· 5/7 Bring a picture of your mother

· 5/11 Art: Paper plate flower
Poem: Planting Time
· 5/12 Learning the letter *Q*
· 5/13 Learning the number 17
· 5/14 Bring flowers to plant

*Zoo Animals*
5/18-5/21

· 5/18Art: Tent
Song: A Camping We Will Go
· 5/19 Learning letter “R”
· 5/20 Learning number 18
· 5/21 Bring a camping thing

*Graduation/Picnic*
5/26-5/28
· 5/26 Art: Graduation Owl
Song: Graduation
· 5/26 Art: Ants at the picnic mural
Song: Picnic Packing
· 5/26 Learning letter “R”
· 5/27 Learning number 18
· 5/28 Graduation dress rehearsal

*Re-occurring Activities*

*Special Events*

Friday, May 1
St. Jude’s Hospital
Bike-A-Thon
&
Teacher Appreciation/
Silent Auction Evening

Thursday, May 7
Mother’s potluck lunch

Friday, May 15
Fieldtrip
Bounce-A-Rama

Friday, May 29
Preschool Graduation Program

*Preschool Closed*
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day (observed)

*HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY*
Sunday, May 10

My mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life it's start.

She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem...

And when the winds and rain came,
she protected me enough-
But not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong-
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.

I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy-
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me.

April 2009

2009-04-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

*Academics*

· The kids are learning about the letters "O" & "P" and the numbers 15 & 16.

*Themes & Activities*

*Multicultural*
Theme continues 4/1-4/3

· 4/1 Number review day (13 & 14)
· 4/2 Bring something from your culture
· 4/3 Share & movie day

*Easter*
4/6-4/9

· 4/6 Art: I’m on television
Poem: “Egghert the Easter Egg”
· 4/7 Letter *O* day
· 4/8 Number 15 day
· 4/9 Bring rabbit

*Praise of God*
4/13-4/17

· 4/13 Art: God’s paper plate tambourine
Music & Movement: Prayer hug
· 4/14 Letter *O* day
· 4/15 Number 15 day
· 4/16 Bring your favorite Bible story
· 4/17 Movie & share day

*Earth Day*
4/20-4/24

· 4/20 Art: Blarney stones
Music & Movement: “The more we recycle”
· 4/21 Letter *P* day/wear green
· 4/22 Number 16 day
· 4/23 Bring a recyclable item
· 4/24 Movie & share day

*Helping Others*
4/27-4/30
· 4/27 St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon
· 4/28 Letter *P* day
· 4/29 Number 16 day
· 4/30 Bring 1 can food for the Lord’s Pantry

*Special Activities*
Wednesday, April 8
Egg Dye day

Thursday, April 9
Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, April 24
Gardening Day
We’re planting flowers

Friday, May 1
St. Jude’s Hospital Bike-A-Thon

*Preschool Closed*
Friday, April 10
Good Friday

March 2009

2009-03-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

FOOTHILL CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
IS HAVING FUN IN MARCH

*Academics*

· The kids are learning about the

letters “M” “N” & numbers 13 & 14.

*Themes & Activities*

*Me, Myself & I*

3/2-3/6

· 3/2 Art: I’m on television
Poem: “Special me”

· 3/3 Letter *M* day

· 3/4 Number 13 day

· 3/5 Bring your favorite book

· 3/6 Movie & share day

*Body Awareness*

3/9-3/13

· 3/9 Art: Body parts collage

Poem: Here are my ears

· 3/10 Letter *M* day

· 3/11 Number 13 day

· 3/12 Wear a hat for your ‘head’

or a scarf for your ‘neck’

· 3/13 Movie & share day

*St. Patrick*

3/16-3/20

· 3/16 Art: Blarney stones

Poem: “I’m a Leprechaun”

· 3/17 Letter *N* day/wear green

· 3/18 Number 14 day

· 3/19 Bring something green

· 3/20 Movie & share day

*Family*

3/23-3/27
· 3/23 Art: Family Mobile
Poem: Some Families

· 3/24 Letter *N* day

· 3/25 Number 14 day

· 3/26 Bring a picture of your family

· 3/27 Movie & share day

*Multicultural*

3/30-3/31

· 3/30 Art Chinese Fan

Poem: We Are Different

· 3/31 Letter review day: *M* & *N*

*Special Activities*
Outdoor Workday
Saturday, March 28

*Spiritual Poetry*

Hugs From Heaven

When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high

If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose

If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above

If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long

If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace

So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend

February 2009

2009-02-01T08:34:00.000-08:00

FPC is having fun
in February with 42 kids

*Academics*
· The kids are learning about the
letters “K” & “L” & numbers 11 & 12.

*Themes & Activities*

Valentine
2/2-2/6

· 2/2 Art: Valentine bag
Poem: “3 Valentines”
· 2/3 Letter *K* day
· 2/4 Number 11 day
· 2/5 Bring a heart shaped item
· 2/6 Movie & share day

Valentine
2/9-2/13

· 2/9 Art: Window Hearts
Poem: Valentine
· 2/10 Letter *K* day
· 2/11 Number11day
· 2/12 Wear something red day
· 2/13 Movie & share day

Presidents
2/16-2/20
· 2/17 Art: Red, white & blue Presidents
Poem: “Presidents’ Day”
Letter *L* day
· 2/18 Number 12 day
· 2/19 Bring an item that has Washington
or Lincoln on it
· 2/20 Movie & share day

Feeling
2/23-2/27
· 2/23 Art: Paper plate Kite
Poem: Oh my kite
· 2/24 Letter *L* day
· 2/25 Number 12 day
· 2/26 Bring something that makes you feel happy
· 2/27 Movie & share day

*Special Activities*

February 2
Parent Education Night
(Kindergarten Readiness)

February 13
Valentine Dessert Party

February 27
Call your child to say,
“I love you” day

Preschool Closed
Monday, February 16
Presidents’ Day

Spaulding’s Wings
“An angel that once walked amongst us.”
By, Miss Tricia

God opened his pearly gates to Heaven,
Where the angels stood to sing.
In walked a great man, his name was Spaulding.

He’s walking in the clouds with angels,
I’m sure he hugged everyone today.
He probably gathered all the littlest angels,
To read to them and pray.

A window into Heaven,
I wish I could look through today.
I just want to know how he's doing,
And heaven seems so far away.

If I could just look for a moment,
I’ll catch a glimpse of his kind face.
Heaven was in need of another angel,
He is now in his resting place.

Spiritual Poetry
My Greatest Valentine
By, Tracy Smith

Your arms are open always
With a smile you hold me
The warmth in this relationship
Is something that I will treasure always.
My inner strength comes from you.
My prayers shield me
From all dangers and evils.
Your love keeps me going,
It gently whispers like an angel
Telling me that you love me.
On this day I realize
I have been blessed with the greatest Valentine
I'm happy to share this day with you.
Thank you, God, for loving me,
Your love I feel and see.

Fun in August

2008-08-07T09:37:00.000-07:00

*Academics*

The kids are learning about the letters "X", "Y", "Z"

and the shapes triangle & star.

*Themes & Activities*

Silly Friday
8/1 - Wear your pajama day

Veggie Tales
8/4 - Story: Kindness
Art:Kindness Place Mat
8/5 - Story: Forgiveness
Art: Trees of forgiveness
8/6 - Story: Gentleness
Art: The gentle friend
8/7 - Story: Love
Art: Jesus’ Cross
8/8 - Mixed matched shoe day

Farm Animals

8/11 - Art: Horse
Poem: Over The Barn Yard
8/12 - Bring a letter “Y” item
8/13 - Bring a triangle shaped item
8/14 - Bring a picture of a farm animal
8/15 - Fieldtrip- Shaelyn’s Rescue Range

Transportation

8/18 - Art: Bus
Song: Wheels on the bus
8/19 - Bring a letter “Z” item
8/20 - Bring a star shaped item
8/21 - Bring your bike day
8/22 - Crazy hair day

Five Senses
8/25 - Art: Scented Flower
Poem: The five senses
8/26 - Bring a star shaped item
8/27 - Wear blue day
8/28 - Bring a scented item
8/29 - Fruit tasting day

*Special Theme Fieldtrip*
(Farm Animals)
Friday, August 15th we’re going to Shaelyn’s Rescue Range.
We'll see mules, horses, pigs, hens & much, much more!

Special Thank You

To Spaulding Norris for his $500 dollar donation to the preschool.

*Christian Poetry*

The Love of GOD

The love of God is in my smile,
The love of God stays all the while.
In the sparkling of my eyes,
In my laughter and my sighs.

The love of God is in my heart.
The love of God will never depart,
From the trembling in my fears,
In my joys and in my tears.

The love of God is in my soul.
The love of God, it makes me whole,
In the passing of my days.
In my thoughts and in my ways.

The love of God, it lives with me,
The love of God is all mighty.
In the spirit, so it dwells.
In my hellos and my farewells.