PAT President's Letter

Hello fellow CPP parents,

The Parent Advisory Team is hard at work on our fundraiser, Sweet Home Covenant. Our Fundraising Chairperson, Roxi Tsakas, has a fantastic event planned and we have some very exciting silent auction items. Heather and Steve Potts have graciously opened The Cedar Door to us for the evening. All the proceeds go to support the operating budget of the preschool and child’s day out program. It is a fantastic way to support the school and have a really fun evening out. All the details are included below. Hope to see you there!


-Jenny Carman
PAT President

Sweet Home Covenant!

***Please read the entire post! Info on childcare below!***

Get ready to kick up your heels and have a great time at this year's Sweet Home Covenant fundraiser and silent auction! Join us on Saturday, February 25th at The Cedar Door, downtown 2nd and Brazos, from 6-9pm. There will be delicious food and drinks, a silent auction full of amazing items, and lots of good times!

As part of the fundraiser, the silent auction helps to raise more than $10,000 in contributions. Additionally, we have sponsorship opportunities available for the event. 100% of the contributions will go towards the operation of the school, including teacher and staff expenses, enrichment opportunities for students, supplies, ongoing improvements to classrooms and facilities, and scholarships for students.

Portraits

You can also pre-order a 5x7 professional portrait of your child taken by CPP parent Jill Baumhover of Jill Bee Designs for only $15. Siblings can pose together in one photo. You will be notified in advance of the date that the pictures will be taken so that you may send your child to school looking picture ready. Can't make it to the event but still want to get that photo taken? No problem, just check the Lil' Pardner box on the sign-up form and turn in to the office.

Early Bird Drawing

Purchase your tickets to Sweet Home Covenant before Feb. 7th to be entered into our Early Bird Drawing! Forms must be in the office by 1pm on Tuesday, Feb. 7th to be eligible.

Tennis Anyone?

This year's silent auction offers a Tennis Membership to River Place Country Club. You will be bidding on the initiation fee, a retail value of $2500. The membership entitles you to Club amenities that include 8 lighted courts, the fitness center, group classes, swimming and complete dining and social privileges in the beautiful Hill Country Clubhouse. Monthly dues are $175/month to be paid by the winning bidder.

If tennis isn't your thing but you would still love to enjoy the Club amenities, you can bid on the Social Membership. It offers all the same amenities, excluding the tennis courts. You will be bidding on the initiation fee, a retail value of $750. Monthly dues are $135/month to be paid by the winning bidder. You can visit www.riverplaceclub.com to preview all they have to offer.


Childcare
Childcare is open to anyone who purchases tickets to the fundraiser, but reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 22nd at 5 pm.

Reservations should be emailed to childcare@covenant.org

Ages 3 months – 12 years are eligible

Children can be checked in at the desk on the 2nd floor starting at 5:30pm

Older children will get to watch movies in the movie room on the 3rd floor, while younger kids will watch a movie on the 2nd floor (siblings may not be together, depending on ages)

Cheese pizza will be provided, please send along a labeled sippy cup/container for water. Don’t forget to send along diapers or bottles if needed

Pajamas can be sent along to change into later

Director's Message

Dear Parents,

   

It is so nice to return to routine and see the children’s beautiful faces day after day.  They all come ready to learn and excited about the fun things the teachers plan for them in the classrooms!  It was great to see all of you parents too at this year’s parent conferences.  I really enjoyed reading through the children’s portfolios and seeing their creations!  I am reminded again of how blessed we are with the most gifted teachers in Austin.

January has flown by and February is an extra busy month in the Preschool office as we begin registration for the 2012-2013 school year.  All forms for current students must be submitted by Feb. 10.  After we have all current enrollees’ forms back, we are able to fill any remaining spots from our waiting list.  If you have a younger child who is not already on the waiting list, please pick up an application in the office or download from the website at www.covenant.org.

Also, plan to play and socialize with the adults from CPP in February – our amazing Parent Advisory Team is planning for a spectacular spring fundraiser, “Sweet Home Covenant,” on Saturday, February 25^th.  This is a fantastic event that you do not want to miss and is THE primary way we raise funds for our school.  Thanks to the wonderful Potts family for offering to host the party again this year at the Cedar Door!  We are SO blessed! 

Lastly, this is the time of year when children, parents, and teachers start getting sick more often.  We will make sure that we continue to practice good hand washing habits at school.  Please encourage your family to practice good hand washing habits at home.  We appreciate your keeping your sick children at home so we can maintain a healthy environment for everyone.  Remember, your child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.  Also, please keep your child home if there has been any vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours.

Thank you, as always, for sharing your precious children with us.  I love coming to work every day and helping our preschoolers learn about playing, sharing, friendship and God’s love!

With many blessings,

Christy