November 6, 2026

HELLO!

A NOTE FROM MS. YAMATO

Cold and flu season is upon us! We want to work together to keep our students and teachers healthy. Common illnesses such as colds, flu, COVID-19, and RSV can spread quickly among young children, so taking extra precautions helps protect our entire preschool community. We kindly ask families to be mindful of illness symptoms and keep children home when they are not feeling well. Children should be well enough to participate comfortably in all of their regular classroom activities. For more details on our illness policy, refer to our Parent Handbook.

Thank you for helping us care for one another and keep our preschool as healthy as possible!

"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air".

Nathaniel Hawthorne

BACKPACK SERIES

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As part of our research-based Teaching Pyramid approach, we are excited to share resources from the Backpack Series. These practical resources offer simple strategies families can use at home to support children's social-emotional development and reinforce skills being taught at school.

The Power of Positive Language

Building on our previous Backpack Series, Tell Me What to Do Instead, this week's resource takes a closer look at how positive language can help improve children's behavior and build their confidence. The way we communicate with young children can make a big difference in how they respond, cooperate, and learn to make good choices! This week's handout offers practical strategies for using positive language to reduce challenging behaviors while building your child's confidence and independence.

Looking for a special way to bless a VCS staff member?

Our Secret Pal Program is a wonderful opportunity for families to show appreciation through thoughtful notes, small gifts, and little surprises throughout the school year! Our hope is that every participating staff member will have a Secret Pal to brighten their days. If you'd like to spread a little joy and encouragement, we invite you to sign up!

Secret Pal Sign-Up!

Hearts in Service (H.I.S.) Opportunities

Volunteer Campus Wide

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Help Needed!

We are looking for someone to make a sandbox cover for our custom sized sandbox, as soon as possible. Please contact st ephanie.yamato@go-vcs.com if you or someone you know can help with this project.

Need more H.I.S. ideas? Click Here!