Year End Reminders & Dates to Remember

  • Posted on May 24, 2012 at 4:42 pm

The end of our school year is quickly approaching! We have many things planned to wrap up and celebrate a wonderful year:

Field Trips to the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero:
T/Th classes – Tues, May 29
M/W classes – Wed, May 30

Kids Day in the Park, Downtown Paso Robles:
Saturday, June 2 – Stop by to visit the PRCP booth

End of the Year Celebration, Wednesday June 6, 5:30pm:
Our end of the year festivities will be held in the church garden next to the school playground and include a BYOP (bring your own picnic), fabulous Silent Auction and Raffle, plus songs, fun and ice cream sandwiches for all (provided by PRCP).  So bring your blanket or chair, pack a picnic dinner, and join us for a wonderful evening.

Summer School – Camp Coop begins June 19-August 9
Join us for some fun in the sun at Camp Coop! Our wonderful summer program runs Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday each week from 8:30am to 12pm (no school the week of July 4). Bring a snack and get ready for big art, big adventure and big fun! Drop ins are welcome, $25/day or buy a punch card for $200 good for 10 days throughout the summer. Call Mary for more info or to let us know you plan to attend: 238-5059.

Welcome to Spring at PRCP!

  • Posted on March 22, 2012 at 10:11 am

The preschool is buzzing with activity, learning, and fun! While the children are busy buzzing with new ideas and projects, the Staff, Board, and families are busy preparing end of the school year events and planning for this summer’s “Camp CoOp” and registration, etc. for next Fall and beyond. Come join us for any or all of the upcoming events:

  • Registration for currently enrolled families will be Tuesday, April 17th from 8 AM to Noon. A reminder that we can only accept three ” Level 2″ families per classroom.  You may download Forms on this website.
  • Open registration for the general public will begin April 3oth at 8:30 AM.
  • Spring Break is April 2nd through April 13th.
  • We’ll have an information table at Templeton”s Farmer’s Market onApril 28th. Visit with us there!
  • Clean Up Day (3s/4s families only) is May 19th at 8 AM.
  •  The Last day of school and End of the Year Celebration Program  (6:30 PM) are June 6th, complete with a Silent Auction and Raffle.
  • “Camp CoOP” begins on June 19th at 8:30 AM to Noon and ends August 9th.  More details to follow.

 

Welcome Back to a Happy New Year

  • Posted on January 12, 2012 at 2:14 am

Our 2012 is off to a great start!  The classrooms are buzzing with enthusiasm and activity.  Both students and teachers alike have eagerly dove into into the second half of our school year.  We welcome the new families that have joined our wonderful school and look forward to getting to know our  new friends.

Here are just a few reminders of what is happening this month:

January 12 – Mandatory Parent Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Live Oak Cafe next to the school

January 16 – School is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day

January 19 – Scholastic Book orders due (online or in hard copy)

January 28 – Clean Up Day, Pre-K Classes only (look for more info & sign ups to come)

Chili Cook Off Results and Thanks

  • Posted on October 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm

The PRCP Chili Cook Off and Ice Cream Social was a great success thanks to the hard work of our families – it truly was a Cooperative effort!  From the families who participated in the chili cooking to the food donators, ice cream scoopers and extra hands setting up and cleaning up everyone really came together to make it happen.  Without the time, effort and energy of all of you it would not have been possible.  THANK YOU!

Each entry was delicious and unique – not an easy choice.  But no one went home hungry!  Congratulations to the winners of the day:

1st Place: Big Al’s Green Chili made by the Schneider Family

2nd Place: Daddy’s Birthday Chili made by the Becker Family

3rd Place: Mamacita’s Chili made by the Brown/Alvarez Family

Coloring Contest: Adam Grapentine & Skylar Ott

A great day was had by all – and we netted just under $2200 profit!  Our projections included a bit higher enrollment so we have to make adjustments, but the Silent Auction and Raffle Ticket sales provided strong support to the event.  So a big thank you to everyone’s participation in rounding up donations and purchasing items and tickets.  Again, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Chili Cookoff Early Silent Auction Items

  • Posted on September 21, 2011 at 2:39 pm

The big event is approaching fast!  We hope everyone will be able to attend the Chili Cookoff & Ice Cream Social on Saturday, but just in case there are a few who can’t make it we have put together 5 packages from all of the wonderful items collected that will be auctioned off prior to the event.

Click here to check out the Early Silent Auction Items available, then email Shannon Gann with your bid no later than Friday, September 23.  Spread the word that these fabulous packages are up for auction now, and even if you will be there on Saturday feel free to bid if something looks too good to pass up!

Also admission tickets will be available at the door, $10 per person which includes tastes of a dozen chili’s, ice cream bar and access to all of the other fantastic silent auction items.  See you then!

Fall Fundraiser: Chili Cookoff & Ice Cream Social Sat, Sept 24

  • Posted on September 8, 2011 at 11:08 am

Join us for the first ever PRCP Chili Cookoff and Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 24 from 3-6pm. This event will be our Fall Fundraiser and will take place at the school. Tickets are $10 per person and include tastings of all 15 chili entries complete with fixings and a trip through the ice cream sundae bar. Kid friendly choices will also be provided. There will be a collection of fantastic prizes up for silent auction as well as a 50/50 raffle. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Mary Cramer at 238-5059 or send an email to our fundraising coordinator Shannon Gann.Hope to see you there!

Back to School Parent Orientation Meeting: August 24

  • Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:14 am

The beginning of the 2011-2012 school year is just around the corner! The teachers, Board Members, and I have been planning another exciting and busy year for you and your child. We’re eager to share those plans and all the information you’ll need with you next week at the Parent Orientation Meeting: Wednesday, August 24 at 6pm or 6:30pm.

This meeting will be held at the school and one adult representative from each family must attend.  If your child is registered for classes on T/Th or T/Th/F, the meeting wil begin at 6pm in the Live Oak Cafe, which is located directly next door to the school on the east side, attached to the church.  The Board Members and I will be discussing school policies and fundraising plans for the year.  Next you will move over into the classrooms to meet with your child’s teacher.  The teachers will be discussing classroom organization, curriculum, Level 1 working parent expectations, and other important information. If your child is registered for M/W or M/W/F classes, please arrive at 6:30pm in the Live Oak Cafe where you will meet with myself and the Board before moving into the classrooms with the teachers. This evening is for parents only. It is a great time to learn about the preschool program, meet the teachers, and check out the classrooms.

In addition, all parents will need to sign up for a job at the first School Clean Up Day on Saturday, August 27th before leaving the Orientation Meeting. We will be discussing Clean Up Days and all of the other participation requirements at the meeting so bring any questions you may have.

Lastly, a reminder of the required paperwork we must have in the office before your child begins school: Physician’s Report and a copy of their Immunization Record; TB test results and copies of your driver’s license and current proof of insurance if you are a Level 1 Working Parent (or plan to drive on any field trips).  All of our school registration forms are accessible online under Forms.

As always, please feel free to contact me any time with questions:  238-5059 or director@pasoroblescooppreschool.com.  I look forward to seeing you next week and the start of another wonderful Coop year!

Camp Co-Op Begins June 21

  • Posted on June 3, 2011 at 8:07 pm

Our awesome summer program, CAMP COOP, is just around the corner! Now in its 3rd season, the 2011 Camp Co-Op will run from June 21-August 18 and will be team taught by Mrs. DeBellis and Mrs. Woodard.

Camp Co-Op is an educational half-day summer school program with a camp theme. We focus on Nature, the Outdoors, Wildlife, Science Experiments and Big Art. Of course, we continue working on basic skills too.

Here are the details of this summer’s program:

  • Open weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-12:00pm.
  • Flexible attendance: pre-register or drop-in as your schedule allows. (Drop ins based on availability)
  • A small, healthy snack should be sent with your child.
  • Tuition is $25 per day or save money and purchase a punch pass good for 10 days for only $200. The pass can be used for either registered tuition or for drop ins.
  • Sign up to work in the classroom on a first-come, first-served basis and get free tuition for your child on that day!

Camp Co-Op is a perfect introduction for those children just starting school in the fall and an exciting experience for those aged 2-5 who are looking for some extra summer fun. Contact Mary Cramer or Johna DeBellis in the office at 238-5059 with any questions. Hope you can join us!

Registration Day is Coming!

  • Posted on March 23, 2011 at 11:53 am

Registration for the 2011-2012 school year for currently enrolled families begins on Wednesday, March 30, from 8am-12pm in the Director’s Office. Please remember that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and you will need to turn in the following items on that day in order to reserve your child’s spot for next year:

  1. Registration Packet – ALL FORMS COMPLETED (yes, there are 10!) Go to the Forms page to download, or see Mary in the office for a hard copy.
  2. Registration Fee of $45 in check or cash
  3. List of your preferred 5 Parent Support Jobs (in order.) The descriptions are also available on the Forms page or in the office.

Also be reminded that next year the number of Level 2 Parents (non classroom-workers) will be limited to 3 per class. Some classes fill quickly, so please try to be early and flexible! If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to talk to Mary.

Registration for currently enrolled families will continue each day and be opened to the general public on April 12. Thanks in advance for your patience and cooperation!

Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, March 10, 6:30pm

  • Posted on March 3, 2011 at 9:30 pm

Just a reminder that there is a MANDATORY parent meeting coming up! It is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. There are a number of important issues that will be discussed so it is important that we see all of you there!

At the meeting we will be voting to approve the bylaws for the year. Please review them prior to the meeting so you will be prepared to approve them. They are posted at the school and were sent out this week via email. If you have any questions regarding the bylaws, please contact any member of the Board of Directors or Mary Cramer.

Our Spring Fundraiser will be one of the main discussion points at the parent meeting. Lots of important information will be given out so be sure to be there. We have decided to have a Spring Picnic! This event is set for Saturday, May 14, 2011. At the parent meeting you will be given information on what is required of you as well as being able to sign up for your working shift. Working shifts will vary from providing bake sale or auction items to working at the event to assisting with set up/clean up. Parents will be allowed to sign up on a first come, first serve basis.

We will be implementing a new system for job sign up: when you arrive at the meeting and sign in, you will be given a number which will correspond to the order that you will be called to choose your job. We will start handing out numbers 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting! Be assured that the Board of Directors has worked hard to keep all requirements for this fundraiser as simple as possible. Please direct any specific questions about this process or the fundraiser itself to Shannon Gann (cell: 471-3676, email: ag1130@wildblue.net, or MWF Mrs. Burrows’ class)

We will also be discussing registration for next year so be sure not to miss this meeting!