April Newsletter #2

What We've Been Up To...

Enrollment Forms
Enrollment forms for the 2013-2014 school year have gone out, along with a reminder about your May 2014 prepaid tuition.  We had a very difficult time this past fall getting our enrollment forms in before the start of school, so please get your forms in EARLY so we don’t have to harass you come September! 

Sweet Home Covenant Photos
If you were especially happy with your child's photo from the Sweet Home Covenant photo book fundraiser, you have the opportunity to order a print of your child's photo.  The office has additional order forms if you have not receieved one, or would like grab another one.

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Save the Date!

Thursday, April 25 – End-of-Year Spring Fling 6:00pm-7:30pm in FEB 200

 Sunday, May 26 - Registration closes for Camp Kingdom Vacation Bible School 
(more information below)

Summer Camps and Kindergarten Camp
You still have time to sign up for summer camps.  All weeks are still open EXCEPT for July 23-26 (ONE spot open in Big camp only).  Also, we are still planning to offer our 5-day Kindergarten Camp as well and have 5 spaces left!  Please stop by the office to get your form!

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Meet the Teacher!

Meet Linda Lisby, one of Covenant Presbyterian Preschool's great Pre-Kindergarten teachers.  Linda has been at CPP for 10 years now, coming here after teaching Kindergarten.  She has one son named Blake, who is a CPP alumni!  

One thing you might be surprised to know about Linda is that she's actually completed a full marathon!  Her favorite food is Mexican Food, and her hobbies include cooking, running and watching sports.  Linda and her family have one dog, named Coco.  

Linda's favorite thing about teaching at Covenant is being around so many caring people and watching her children grow throughout the year.  

We are so very blessed to have Linda as one of our Pre-K teachers, and so thankful for all she brings to our school. 

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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!

In Chapel this past week, Ms. Barb was the storyteller and continued our latest unit, “God Helps Us Be Friends with Others.” What a great lesson to be learning!

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Make and Take

We hope you were able to participate in the Make and Take for April!  Parents worked on making sets of pipe cleaners with beads and numbers, or cutting pipe cleaners to make different sizes.  These materials will help kiddos to learn their numbers, as well as working on the ability to order from shortest to longest and vice versa.  

Make and Takes have been such a blessing to us this year!   However, 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.  They also have a sign up sheet at the Make and Take table.

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

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

While our kiddos are still little and not getting into Social Media quite yet, I thought this article was a really great thought to keep in mind for the future.  As the author says, we want our kids to be "guarding their hearts with scriptures from God's Word and reminding themselves [who they really belong to]," instead of "setting themselves up for insecurities" through postings.  It's a really good read, if you have time!

http://taylorandsarahbrooks.blogspot.com/2013/04/parents-word-about-instagram.html

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Happy Birthday to You! 

                         Logan Potts (4/28)

Tristan Tsakas (4/30)

Clove Becker (5/2)

Coda Becker (5/4)

Simon Windler (5/7)

Lillian Poland (5/8)

Sam Little (5/9)

Kenneth Witt (5/11)

Brammer Knisely (5/13)

Nolan Peters (5/16)

Melea Carman (5/19)

Gregory Sherwood (5/22)

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Covenant Happenings

Vacation Bible School

Kingdom Rock, June 17-21, 2013

Where kids stand strong for God.
Get ready for a week of faith, fun and friends. At Covenant's Vacation Bible School, kids learn about God and the Bible through song, taste, smell, touch and sight. It's a glorious week of fun activities that center around God. For more information, download the Parent Letter and FAQ @ http://www.covenant.org/vbs, then download the appropriate registration form and return the completed form to Stacey Grooms.
 

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.