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Spring 2013 Covenant

Preschool and Child’s Day Out Fundraiser


SAVE THE DATE!


5:30pm – 8:30pm

February 23, 2013

The Cedar Door

This is an adults-only social event and silent auction at the Cedar Door that raises money for the preschool’s operating budget.  Stayed tuned for more information as our PAT and fundraising committee are already hard at work to make it another spectacular event.

Tickets are $45 per person, $80 per couple. For more info, email Roxi Tsakas at CovenantPAT@gmail.com or stop by the preschool office!


Please RSVP by Friday, February 15th

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Save the Date!

Thursday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences and Teacher Training (School Closed)
Wednesday, Feb. 6 – 2013-2014 Five’s Class Parent Coffee at 10:30am
Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Parent Education Brown Bag Luncheon at 11:30am, featuring Bernadette Noll, author, writer, teacher and co-founder of Slow Family Living (more info to come)

Saturday, Feb. 23 - Sweet Home Covenant Fundraiser @ The Cedar Door

 

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Meet the Teacher!

Anyone who has a child at CPP, no matter what age, has heard about Ms. Barb!  The kids LOVE, and we mean LOVE, our wonderful music teacher!  And she is pretty awesome... read on to find out more about our beloved music teacher!

Barbara Miaso has been teaching at Covenant for seven years!  Before coming here, she was a music teacher at another Christian preschool for two years.  She has also worked as an administrative assistant and an interior design assistant.  After many years of working in other fields and volunteering in Children's Ministry, Ms. Barb decided to become a music teacher.  She feels so blessed to find this opportunity to combine her love for children and music!  She says that's her favorite part of the job!

Ms. Barb does not have any children, but she has been blessed by many nieces and nephews, who are now having children of their own!  Ms. Barb loves anything chocolate and her hobbies are interior design, arts and crafts and music.  She does not have any pets.  She loves cats, but sadly she's allergic to them!

When asked about her favorite cartoon character, Ms. Barb said it is Ziggy, because he shows the humor in living life, and also tries to find the positive in difficult experiences.  

Mrs. Barb's favorite thing about teaching at Covenant Presbyterian Preschool is having the opportunity to see each and every child at the school and share music with them.

We are so blessed to have Ms. Barb as our music teacher!

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Bible Units

Take some time to check out what Bible Unit your child is studying at school... You might find great opportunities to discuss what he/she is learning at home!

This week, Ms. Barb was our storyteller in Chapel and told us that "God Loves Everyone."  The students learned about the lost sheep, so you might have some "baaaa-ing" going on around the house!

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Make and Take

Make and Take was another huge success this month... Stay tuned for the dates of the February Make and Take!  

Also, the Make and Take girls will be needing volunteers to help facilitate Make and Takes next year, so if you're interested in helping one month, please contact Kristen McDavid or Erinn Windler so they can keep your contact information for next year.

Kristen McDavid - kkmcdavid@gmail.com
Erinn Windler - erinnwindler@yahoo.com
  

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Who Knew? 

While we are a preschool and maybe some of our little ones are a tiny bit too little for this kind of talk, the message behind this article seemed too great to pass up.  If nothing else, keep this in your back pocket for the day this conversation could be of great help in your household.

http://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/18/for-adam/
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Valentine's Day is around the corner!  Want to make your own valentines this year?  Or just looking for some fun Valentine's Day ideas for craft time?  Here's some extra cute ideas we found...

http://socialcafemag.com/valentines-day-crafts/

http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/02/valentines-day-bracelets-craft/

http://www.parenting.com/gallery/valentines-crafts-kids?pnid=523379

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/kids-valentines-crafts/
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Happy Birthday to You! 

o   Alexander Doles (1/19)

o   Wright Clements (1/22)

o   Julia Ross (1/25)

o   Harris Tarun (1/27)

o   Constance Carlin (2/4)

o   Peyton Luckett (2/4)

o   Sam Hanna (2/5)

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Covenant Happenings

Wednesdays for Children at Covenant

On Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 children four years old through 4^th grade are invited to meet with Coach Kelly for a time of very active games with a Biblical message. Midway through the evening the kids are divided into age groups to explore the Bible through story time, crafts, snacks and Bible story videos.

To reserve childcare for children three years and younger during Wednesday night activities, contact childcare@covenant.org.

Children's Choirs

Covenant offers children's choirs for children ages 4 by Sept. 1, 2012, through 6th grade. The choirs rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. during the school year. In addition to experiencing the joy of music and singing, our choir members learn the importance and the excitement of being actively involved in worship. The children sing special music at worship services, present a Christmas program, and perform in our annual spring musical.

• Choristers: 4th - 6th grades
• Carolers: 2nd and 3rd grades
• Sunshine Singers: 1st grade
• Praise Makers: Kindergarten
• Music Makers: Pre-Kindergarten

Questions? Contact Stacy Curtis at scurtis@covenant.org or 334-3033.

Children's Programs at 9:30 on Sundays 

Covenant offers numerous learning programs for your children. At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, kids can play games and socialize while learning about the Bible. Refer to the menu at left for more information on these programs.

Tot Spot 

Tot Spot is loving childcare for babies three months up to two years old. It is available Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Place

Preschool Place is Sunday school for two-year-olds through pre-kindergarten. At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, Children enjoy an hour of song, prayer, Bible story time and crafts. The curriculum is activity-oriented for those energetic little ones. Tons of fun!

zone k-4

zone k-4, for kids in kindergarten through 4^th grade, is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. This elementary age Sunday School program provides 10 different learning labs for children to be immersed in the Bible. It incorporates food, games, computers, science, art, music and storytelling. The children are divided into groups according to grade and gender and are led by “Shepherds” to a different lab each week. The hands-on lesson presented at each station reflects stories being studied throughout the year.

“Bible Bucks” are issued to students for memorizing the point of the day, the scripture of the month, leading in prayer, etc. Those bucks can be redeemed at our “Inspiration Store” where kids can purchase items that reinforce what we are teaching in zone k-4. Our hour concludes with a large gathering time where we sing songs of worship and praise. It is truly an energizing and motivating hour for kids!

Club 56

Club 56 is a Sunday school program for 5^th and 6^th graders on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Club 56 starts the hour with fun games that introduce the Bible lesson for the day. Later in the hour students break into groups by gender and have deeper discussion and prayer time. Club 56 on Sunday mornings is led by Club 56 parents and our fabulous Club 56 Interns.
 

Children's Programs at 11 a.m. on Sundays

Treasure Island

Children, from four-years-old to second graders, may sail away to Treasure Island at our 11 a.m. services.  Kids begin the hour with their families in either the 11 a.m. Traditional or the Contemporary Service. After 10-15 minutes, the kids are invited to join a member of the Children and Preteen Ministry staff and make their way to FE 300. There, the kids learn a Bible story and engage in activities that enhance the learning experience. Parents should pick their kids in in FE 300 at the conclusion of the worship service.