The next PVA meeting will be Thursday the 8th.
This year our special family night will be March 23. (This is a change from the calender)
-If you have items of service to donate for the family night drawing, please let us know. You may bring the items and/or gift certificates by the office at any time.
- If you are able to help we will be setting that morning at 9 am and arriving at 5 pm to get the final details put together. We will also need some help cleaning up the event if you are able to stay until the end to clean up.
If you have any pictures of your children from spirit day, wacky hat day, or story book fun day please e-mail them to me so that I can post them on the blog. asburymethodistpre@gmail.com
Thank you so much for everyone who helped to make the 2012 Storybook fun day book exchange so special!
Pictures and volunteers are still needed for the yearbook.
- email pictures to artana@shearexpectations.com or you can put them on a cd and give them to Mrs Susie or Mr Kirby. Artana needs some volunteers who will be willing to scan in artwork, label kids who are in the photos, and a few other tasks. Please e-mail her directly to find out where she needs you to help!
Enjoy Easter break April 2-9
Spring Fling will be on April 20th. This event is just for the children during the day. If you would like to volunteer with some of our games and activities, please e-mail Angel. powersinsc@aol.com
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
2012-2013 registration
Registration for next year the 2012-2013 school year is in full-swing!
Mrs Susie has forms in her office and can be contacted if any additional information is needed.
Susie Childress, Director
803-776-8121
Immunization certificates and other forms will be needed at the beginning of the school year. Enrollment contract and registration fee is required to begin the registration process.
Mrs Susie has forms in her office and can be contacted if any additional information is needed.
Susie Childress, Director
803-776-8121
Immunization certificates and other forms will be needed at the beginning of the school year. Enrollment contract and registration fee is required to begin the registration process.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
December
Pajama Day is December 8, 2011. Make sure to send your child to school in their pj's so that they can have their picture made with Santa. This will also be the last day of the new/gently used pj's as well as the end of pennies for pajamas. Thank you so much for what everyone has given so far.
Picture orders are due by Friday, December 9th so that they will be back by Christmas.
December 16 is the Nativity Pageant in the sanctuary at Asbury. There will be NO afternoon classes and NO extended Care on this day. Make sure to work on the songs that were sent home with your kiddo.
Christmas Holiday will be from December 19-January 2nd, 2012.
Picture orders are due by Friday, December 9th so that they will be back by Christmas.
December 16 is the Nativity Pageant in the sanctuary at Asbury. There will be NO afternoon classes and NO extended Care on this day. Make sure to work on the songs that were sent home with your kiddo.
Christmas Holiday will be from December 19-January 2nd, 2012.
Monday, November 21, 2011
There will be NO school Wednesday Nov 23rd, Thursday Nov 24th, or Friday Nov. 25th. School will resume Monday, November 28th.
Awesome job on the cookie dough sales, the school made over 2,000 worth of a profit!
The first quarter Box Top have been sent in and the school received almost 400$ from this very easy fundraiser. Please continue sending them!
Continue to send in those Pennies (other coins and/or dollars) as well as new or gently used pajamas. Palmetto Place houses abused, neglected, and abandoned children from newborn to 17 years old so we welcome all sizes. The collection will continue until our very own school pajama day on Thursday, December 8th.
The next PVA meeting will be Wednesday, November 30th at 9:30 am.
The next teacher staff meeting will be December 15th, If you would like to make a special breakfast item for the teachers to enjoy during their meeting I will be sending out a e-mail soon for more details.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy lots of special time with your kiddos during the school break!
Awesome job on the cookie dough sales, the school made over 2,000 worth of a profit!
The first quarter Box Top have been sent in and the school received almost 400$ from this very easy fundraiser. Please continue sending them!
Continue to send in those Pennies (other coins and/or dollars) as well as new or gently used pajamas. Palmetto Place houses abused, neglected, and abandoned children from newborn to 17 years old so we welcome all sizes. The collection will continue until our very own school pajama day on Thursday, December 8th.
The next PVA meeting will be Wednesday, November 30th at 9:30 am.
The next teacher staff meeting will be December 15th, If you would like to make a special breakfast item for the teachers to enjoy during their meeting I will be sending out a e-mail soon for more details.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy lots of special time with your kiddos during the school break!
Friday, November 4, 2011
November News
Fall Festival was so much fun. Marcia Tipton (Dylan K5) did a wonderful job organizing everything. We appreciate each of the parents and grandparents who donated items as well as those of you who volunteered your time to help make this day so special for our kids. Please e-mail me (Angel O'Neal) a picture of your kiddos at the fall festival so that I can post them on the blog. www.asburymethodistpre@gmail.com
Cookie fundraiser was very successful. We raised $2,000 for our school through the cookie orders. Thank you Ali De La Cruz for the time that you spent on this project. Mrs Kathy's and Mrs Sherry's class were the top sellers and will be having a pizza party! Be on the look out for pick-up and distribution information for our cookies over the next couple of weeks.
What's happening in November?
Pennies for PJ's-
Every Year Asbury preschool and Kindergarten collects pennies to purchase pajamas for less fortunate children. We ask that you allow your children to do some simple chores at home in order to earn these pennies. The final day for pennies to be collected will be December 8th. We will also be collecting new and GENTLY used pajamas to be donated to Palmetto Place, a shelter that houses abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
Veteran's day is on November 11th. Dress your child in red, white, and blue and send in a picture to the school of a special service member.
5K Field trip on November 17.
Thanksgiving Feast (3's, 4's, and 5's) classes will be enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner together at school on Tuesday, November 22nd.
School will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday's November 23th-25th
SC Aquarium will be bringing some visitors to the school for your children to learn about on November 28th
Friday, October 21, 2011
What a BUSY week.
Picture Day went flawless. Patrick and Artana Mooney (Peyton 3's) did a fantastic job capturing your child's smiling face. We as a school appreciate all of the hard work and time you guys put into our school pictures. The order form will be coming out soon to purchase these pictures and please remember that this is also a fundraiser for the school.
The annual Pumpkin Patch was yesterday, October 20th, and the kids had a BLAST! Thank you Leigh Foster (Ryleigh, 2H) for putting together an amazing Pumpkin Patch. The children picked their favorite pumpkins, laughed at the silly scarecrow, and listen to Mrs. Suzie read a book. Patrick Mooney captured some great pictures of your kids enjoying the festivities for our yearbook and I will be uploading some on the blog!Make sure to allow your child to decorate their precious little pumpkin. Do not cut or carve this pumpkin in any way. Return your child's pumpkin to school for them to share with their class and to be displayed at the Fall festival.
Cookie dough fundraiser is due today. If you were unable to return your form today we will still take them up until Tuesday, October 25th. There will be a special pizza party for the class that brings in the most orders. The money that is raised will be used to continue to make furniture and classroom improvements. Checks should be made payable to Asbury Preschool and Kindergarten. If you prefer not to sell any of these items, we would appreciate a monetary contribution of $25.00 or more. Orders will arrive the week of November 11.
The Fall Festival will be next week, Friday October 28. Marcia Tipton has worked very hard to put together a fantastic day for you and your kids! Please plan to spend the entire day with your kid, there will be no aftercare or extended care. Drop off with be at 9:00 to your child's regular classroom and then they will come out in parade style in their costumes. Be sure to dress your child in a non-scary costume without a mask! Patrick Mooney will be taking pictures of your child in their costume for purchase if you wish.
We are asking for 10$ donations per family to help cover the cost of special visitors and the hot dog lunch. If you are able to contribute prizes and wrapped candy there is a bin set up at the school in the hallway to places your item in. Set-up will begin at 8am and your child can stay in free early care during this time! Clean-up will happen immediately after the festival and the more people we have to help the faster and easier it will go for everyone. There is a sign up sheet hanging up outside of your child's classroom to work one of the games or activities, PLEASE help us make this day a special and memorable experience for your child. Your kiddo can walk around with their teacher while you are working the game or they can stay and help with you. The Parent/Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle volunteer's make this day a success!
There is still room for your child to participate in afternoon activities if you have yet to get them involved in one of our great programs.
Box Top collection is going great. Make sure to count and place the box tops in a bag. Label the bag with your childs name and the number of tops and turn them in to the bag attached to the bulletin board.
We are looking for volunteers for the yearbook, see Mrs. Susie if you are able to help. This is a great way that working parents who aren't able to make it to some of our many activities during the day to still be involved in our school.
The annual Pumpkin Patch was yesterday, October 20th, and the kids had a BLAST! Thank you Leigh Foster (Ryleigh, 2H) for putting together an amazing Pumpkin Patch. The children picked their favorite pumpkins, laughed at the silly scarecrow, and listen to Mrs. Suzie read a book. Patrick Mooney captured some great pictures of your kids enjoying the festivities for our yearbook and I will be uploading some on the blog!Make sure to allow your child to decorate their precious little pumpkin. Do not cut or carve this pumpkin in any way. Return your child's pumpkin to school for them to share with their class and to be displayed at the Fall festival.
Cookie dough fundraiser is due today. If you were unable to return your form today we will still take them up until Tuesday, October 25th. There will be a special pizza party for the class that brings in the most orders. The money that is raised will be used to continue to make furniture and classroom improvements. Checks should be made payable to Asbury Preschool and Kindergarten. If you prefer not to sell any of these items, we would appreciate a monetary contribution of $25.00 or more. Orders will arrive the week of November 11.
The Fall Festival will be next week, Friday October 28. Marcia Tipton has worked very hard to put together a fantastic day for you and your kids! Please plan to spend the entire day with your kid, there will be no aftercare or extended care. Drop off with be at 9:00 to your child's regular classroom and then they will come out in parade style in their costumes. Be sure to dress your child in a non-scary costume without a mask! Patrick Mooney will be taking pictures of your child in their costume for purchase if you wish.
We are asking for 10$ donations per family to help cover the cost of special visitors and the hot dog lunch. If you are able to contribute prizes and wrapped candy there is a bin set up at the school in the hallway to places your item in. Set-up will begin at 8am and your child can stay in free early care during this time! Clean-up will happen immediately after the festival and the more people we have to help the faster and easier it will go for everyone. There is a sign up sheet hanging up outside of your child's classroom to work one of the games or activities, PLEASE help us make this day a special and memorable experience for your child. Your kiddo can walk around with their teacher while you are working the game or they can stay and help with you. The Parent/Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle volunteer's make this day a success!
There is still room for your child to participate in afternoon activities if you have yet to get them involved in one of our great programs.
Box Top collection is going great. Make sure to count and place the box tops in a bag. Label the bag with your childs name and the number of tops and turn them in to the bag attached to the bulletin board.
We are looking for volunteers for the yearbook, see Mrs. Susie if you are able to help. This is a great way that working parents who aren't able to make it to some of our many activities during the day to still be involved in our school.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Weekly Update
There have been some additions and changes with the Afternoon Activities.
Please make sure to use the sign-in sheet on the desk in the hallway and indicate which activity your child will be staying for.
Dance- Mondays 2-2:45
Cooking- Tuesdays 2-2:45
Gymnastics- Wednesdays and there will now be two classes. 1:30-2 for the younger kids and 2-2:30 for the older ones.
Karate- Thursdays 1:45-2:45
Soccer- Friday's 1:30-2 for the younger kiddos and 2-2:30 for the older ones.
If you would like to join in on an activity and have not done so as of yet, there is still room for your child to participate.
Please make sure to use the sign-in sheet on the desk in the hallway and indicate which activity your child will be staying for.
Dance- Mondays 2-2:45
Cooking- Tuesdays 2-2:45
Gymnastics- Wednesdays and there will now be two classes. 1:30-2 for the younger kids and 2-2:30 for the older ones.
Karate- Thursdays 1:45-2:45
Soccer- Friday's 1:30-2 for the younger kiddos and 2-2:30 for the older ones.
If you would like to join in on an activity and have not done so as of yet, there is still room for your child to participate.
- PVA meeting is going to be tomorrow, October 5th, at 9 am. We will be finalizing the pumpkin patch details as well as looking over the fall festival items and getting those things organized.
- Donuts with Dad's will be this Thursday, October 6th at 9am.
- Be on the look out for our cookie dough fundraiser information that will be coming out.
- With the cooler temperatures be sure to change out the extra set of clothes that you sent in at the beginning of the school year so that if your child needed to use them they would be weather appropriate.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Early care and Extended Care Information
Early Care-
If your child is brought to school before 8:50, your child needs to be dropped off at early care. Please make sure to sign your child into early care and place your child's backpack and lunch box outside their actual school day classroom in the baskets provided. Early care begins at 7:30am. The cost for early care is 4$ if your child is dropped off anytime between 7:30am and 8:45am.
Lunch Bunch-
Lunch bunch is ONLY if your child is staying to eat lunch and being picked up by 1. If you child is staying until 2:30 or 5:30 for Extended Care you do not have to register for lunch bunch. The charge for lunch bunch is 4$. If you pack a lunch from home there will be no additional lunch money charge, but if your child is eating a school lunch make sure to register and the price for that will be an additional 3$ per day. Lunch bunch with lunch from home is only 4$, lunch bunch with a school provided lunch will be 7$.
Afternoon activities-
If you child is going to be attending one of the awesome extra curricular activities that we offer on campus and you will be picking up your child at the conclusion of that activity it will be 4$(except for all day 4's and 5's). If you pack a lunch from home there will be no additional lunch money charge but if your child is eating a school lunch make sure to register and the price for that will be an additional 3$ per day. Activity with a lunch from home will be 4$, activity with a school provided lunch will be 7$.
Extended Care-
Extended care begins at 12:15 and ends at 5:30 for all children except 2's. Two year olds may only stay until 2:30 and are REQUIRED to nap. Make sure to sign in at the registration table for extended care and provide approximate pick up time. You child must have been at school for the full morning session to be able to stay for extended care.
Fees for extended care-
flat rate of 7$ per day for pick-up by 2:30 (excluding full day 4's and 5K)
flat rate of 15$/day for pick up after 2:30 (excluding full day 4's and 5K)
flat rate of 8$/day for full day 4's and 5K children picked up after 2:30.
Additional information- for 2's after 2:35 a late charge of 1$ per minute is charged and after 5:35 for all others there will be a 1$ per minute charge if you arrive late to pick up your child.This fee will be paid directly to the workers on duty. Habitual late pick-up will result in the loss of Extended Care privileges. Bills are delivered to the classroom at the end of each month. Payment is due by the 15th of the month, it must be paid monthly. If the balance is unpaid, your child will be ineligible for extended care! After school payment can be made with Tuition payment as long as you designate what the money is for. If you have any questions about your bill talk to Mr. Kirby.
If your child is brought to school before 8:50, your child needs to be dropped off at early care. Please make sure to sign your child into early care and place your child's backpack and lunch box outside their actual school day classroom in the baskets provided. Early care begins at 7:30am. The cost for early care is 4$ if your child is dropped off anytime between 7:30am and 8:45am.
Lunch Bunch-
Lunch bunch is ONLY if your child is staying to eat lunch and being picked up by 1. If you child is staying until 2:30 or 5:30 for Extended Care you do not have to register for lunch bunch. The charge for lunch bunch is 4$. If you pack a lunch from home there will be no additional lunch money charge, but if your child is eating a school lunch make sure to register and the price for that will be an additional 3$ per day. Lunch bunch with lunch from home is only 4$, lunch bunch with a school provided lunch will be 7$.
Afternoon activities-
If you child is going to be attending one of the awesome extra curricular activities that we offer on campus and you will be picking up your child at the conclusion of that activity it will be 4$(except for all day 4's and 5's). If you pack a lunch from home there will be no additional lunch money charge but if your child is eating a school lunch make sure to register and the price for that will be an additional 3$ per day. Activity with a lunch from home will be 4$, activity with a school provided lunch will be 7$.
Extended Care-
Extended care begins at 12:15 and ends at 5:30 for all children except 2's. Two year olds may only stay until 2:30 and are REQUIRED to nap. Make sure to sign in at the registration table for extended care and provide approximate pick up time. You child must have been at school for the full morning session to be able to stay for extended care.
Fees for extended care-
flat rate of 7$ per day for pick-up by 2:30 (excluding full day 4's and 5K)
flat rate of 15$/day for pick up after 2:30 (excluding full day 4's and 5K)
flat rate of 8$/day for full day 4's and 5K children picked up after 2:30.
Additional information- for 2's after 2:35 a late charge of 1$ per minute is charged and after 5:35 for all others there will be a 1$ per minute charge if you arrive late to pick up your child.This fee will be paid directly to the workers on duty. Habitual late pick-up will result in the loss of Extended Care privileges. Bills are delivered to the classroom at the end of each month. Payment is due by the 15th of the month, it must be paid monthly. If the balance is unpaid, your child will be ineligible for extended care! After school payment can be made with Tuition payment as long as you designate what the money is for. If you have any questions about your bill talk to Mr. Kirby.
2011-2012 (tentative) Calender for October
October 5- PVA meeting @ 9:15October 6- Donuts with Dad
October 14- NO SCHOOL
October 20- Pumpkin Patch
October 28- Fall Festival, no extended care, No PM classes
Sunday, September 18, 2011
PVA minutes from 14 September 2011
The first PVA meeting of the 2011-2012 school year was held in the Fellowship Hall by Mr. Kirby and Mrs. Susie on September 14th at 9:15.
Mr. Kirby welcomed each of us , we introduced ourselves to the group, and then he explained all the important stuff. Mr. Kirby went over the procedures for the LUNCH FORM, EARLY CARE/EXTENDED CARE prices and proper way to sign in. I will be making a separate post on these items and hopefully answering any questions that may come up. All of that information is also listed in the Asbury handbook that you should have received.
Mrs. Susie took the floor and went over the following items:
Important communication is sent home from the Directors as well as the Teachers on Thursdays so please be sure to check your child's book bag. Mr. Kirby sends home early care/extended care payment information on Thursdays also and those payments are due on the 15th of every month. You WILL NOT get a bill for tuition. Tuition is due on the on the 5th of each month.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-
*Pumpkin Path will be October 20th. We will need parents to help set up, sing a little song or sell a story, decorate, and walk the children to and from the Pumpkin picking area. We also have a size small scarecrow costume if anyone would like to be our scarecrow for the day. If you are interested in helping with the pumpkin patch please let us know. Pumpkin Patch is ONLY for the children unless you are helping.
*Fall Festival will be October 28th. All PARENTS please plan on attending Fall festival with your child from 9:30-11:30. We need parents or grandparents to volunteer for several different jobs on this day. The job's include Organizing, setting up,working the different games, and helping to clean up. Patrick Mooney will be taking pictures of your child in their costume and Mr. Kirby will be cooking us a hot dog lunch. 10$ donations are requested. There will be no afternoon fours or 5K and NO EXTENDED CARE on Friday October 28th.
*Thanksgiving dinner is on November 22. This school activity is also for the children only but we will need volunteers to help set up.
There will be other activities that require volunteers thought the yeah like School Pictures, PJ's with Santa, Story Book fun day, Family Night, and Spring Fling.
*We also need several volunteers to help with the yearbook this year. If you would like to be a part of this or you have pictures you would like to submit please send a e-mail to Artana or Patrick Mooney.
artana@shearxpectations.com and patrick@shearxpectations.com
Pastor Steve stopped by to introduce himself and welcome each of as a part of his church family. Pastor Steve does weekly chapel with your kiddos on Wednesdays.
Please be sure to send your child in his/her Asbury shirt each Wednesday for chapel. If your child does not have a Asbury shirt, there are order forms out on the sign in table. Shirts are 12$ each.
School pictures are tentatively scheduled for October 12th and 13th. Patrick Mooney will be taking the pictures again this year. Him and his team have done an amazing job with the pictures over the past couple of years and I am personally looking forward to them again this year. If you have any suggestions for a back drop please feel free to e-mail him with your ideas. When dressing your child for this day please try to pick a solid color outfit that isn't busy or distracting to your child's adorable face. The school pictures are not only wonderful but they are also a fundraiser for the school so please consider purchasing your childs picture and class photo.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE is a group of us parents who try to do special things for the teachers through out the school year. For you working parents this is a GREAT way to still be involved. We want to try and do a small breakfast for the teachers on the third Thursday of each month during the scheduled staff meetings. Food and other items will need to be dropped off between 7:30-8 am. There are also some special surprises that can't be discussed here. If you would like to help us give back to the teaches for all of the love that they give to our kids send an e-mail to Angel O'Neal at powersinsc@aol.com.
The next PVA meeting will be October 5th at 9:15 in the fellowship hall.
Mr. Kirby welcomed each of us , we introduced ourselves to the group, and then he explained all the important stuff. Mr. Kirby went over the procedures for the LUNCH FORM, EARLY CARE/EXTENDED CARE prices and proper way to sign in. I will be making a separate post on these items and hopefully answering any questions that may come up. All of that information is also listed in the Asbury handbook that you should have received.
Mrs. Susie took the floor and went over the following items:
Important communication is sent home from the Directors as well as the Teachers on Thursdays so please be sure to check your child's book bag. Mr. Kirby sends home early care/extended care payment information on Thursdays also and those payments are due on the 15th of every month. You WILL NOT get a bill for tuition. Tuition is due on the on the 5th of each month.
BOX TOPS We will be collecting Box Tops again this year. Do not paste them onto anything. Please count the box tops and place them into a zip-lock bag. Provide your child's name, class, and the total number of box tops on the bag. There will be a place to turn in your BOX TOPS on the yellow board to the left as soon as you walk in the school. (Typically where Mr. Kirby stands in the mornings)
As a school we will also be collecting and recycling CAPRI-SUN pouches, OSCAR MEYER LUNCH-ABLE covers, and all size LAY'S CHIP BAGS. There are bins to the right outside of Mrs. Susie's office for you to place these items.
FUNDRAISERS! This year we will be selling Cookie dough, Southern Nuts, School pictures,and having Family Dinner night. We did discuss the idea of doing a Spring Family Photo as a fundraiser. If this is something that you, your friends, and other family members would be interested in please let us know.
If you prefer to donate money to the school at anytime please feel free too. These fundraisers are very important to our school. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-
*Pumpkin Path will be October 20th. We will need parents to help set up, sing a little song or sell a story, decorate, and walk the children to and from the Pumpkin picking area. We also have a size small scarecrow costume if anyone would like to be our scarecrow for the day. If you are interested in helping with the pumpkin patch please let us know. Pumpkin Patch is ONLY for the children unless you are helping.
*Fall Festival will be October 28th. All PARENTS please plan on attending Fall festival with your child from 9:30-11:30. We need parents or grandparents to volunteer for several different jobs on this day. The job's include Organizing, setting up,working the different games, and helping to clean up. Patrick Mooney will be taking pictures of your child in their costume and Mr. Kirby will be cooking us a hot dog lunch. 10$ donations are requested. There will be no afternoon fours or 5K and NO EXTENDED CARE on Friday October 28th.
*Thanksgiving dinner is on November 22. This school activity is also for the children only but we will need volunteers to help set up.
There will be other activities that require volunteers thought the yeah like School Pictures, PJ's with Santa, Story Book fun day, Family Night, and Spring Fling.
*We also need several volunteers to help with the yearbook this year. If you would like to be a part of this or you have pictures you would like to submit please send a e-mail to Artana or Patrick Mooney.
artana@shearxpectations.com and patrick@shearxpectations.com
Pastor Steve stopped by to introduce himself and welcome each of as a part of his church family. Pastor Steve does weekly chapel with your kiddos on Wednesdays.
Please be sure to send your child in his/her Asbury shirt each Wednesday for chapel. If your child does not have a Asbury shirt, there are order forms out on the sign in table. Shirts are 12$ each.
School pictures are tentatively scheduled for October 12th and 13th. Patrick Mooney will be taking the pictures again this year. Him and his team have done an amazing job with the pictures over the past couple of years and I am personally looking forward to them again this year. If you have any suggestions for a back drop please feel free to e-mail him with your ideas. When dressing your child for this day please try to pick a solid color outfit that isn't busy or distracting to your child's adorable face. The school pictures are not only wonderful but they are also a fundraiser for the school so please consider purchasing your childs picture and class photo.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE is a group of us parents who try to do special things for the teachers through out the school year. For you working parents this is a GREAT way to still be involved. We want to try and do a small breakfast for the teachers on the third Thursday of each month during the scheduled staff meetings. Food and other items will need to be dropped off between 7:30-8 am. There are also some special surprises that can't be discussed here. If you would like to help us give back to the teaches for all of the love that they give to our kids send an e-mail to Angel O'Neal at powersinsc@aol.com.
The next PVA meeting will be October 5th at 9:15 in the fellowship hall.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
School Lunch procedures and Menu
Please be sure to try and turn in your lunch form to the basket by the sign-in board or hand deliver it to Mr. Kirby or Mrs. Susie. Lunch should be ordered and paid for a week in advance! If there happens to be a time that your child should need a lunch and you have forgotten to turn in a form, try to at least call Mr. Kirby @ 803-206-0067. If for some reason you have forgotten to fill out a form and you didn't call don't fret Mr. Kirby ALWAYS takes care of our kiddos!
Monday- Chick-Fil-A Nuggets and Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday- Pizza and a cookie
Wednesday- Chick-Fil-A Nuggets and yogurt
Thursday- Hamburger and Apples
Friday- Taco and carrots with ranch dressing
Lunch is 3$ per day and if your child is staying for lunch bunch (3's and half day 4's) there will be an additional charge of 4$. Lunch bunch pick up is at 1:00 unless they will be staying for extended care.
Monday, September 12, 2011
The FIRST week of school has came and gone!
I hope that each of you are settling into your new schedules this week. Afternoon activities begin this week and I wanted to be sure to share the schedule.
Spanish- Monday for 4's and 5's
Cooking- Tuesday for 4's and 5's
Dance- Monday or Tuesday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Gymnastics- Wednesday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Karate- Thursday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Soccer- Friday for 3's, 4's and 5's
If you would like for your child to participate please see the registration tables for additional infomation.
We will be having a PVA meeting this Wednesday, September 14, 2011. PVA stands for Parent (and Grandparents) Volunteers in Action. As a member of the PVA we will help plan and coordinate the different activities at the school through the year. If you can not make the meeting this week, but still wish to participate be sure to leave your e-mail address so that I can forward you what was discussed in the meeting. This is a great way to meet other parents as well as become actively involved in the school.
Don't forget that TUITION is due for the month of September and please remember that you will not be receive a bill for the payment. It is automatically due by the 5th of EACH month.
Spanish- Monday for 4's and 5's
Cooking- Tuesday for 4's and 5's
Dance- Monday or Tuesday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Gymnastics- Wednesday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Karate- Thursday for 3's, 4's, and 5's
Soccer- Friday for 3's, 4's and 5's
If you would like for your child to participate please see the registration tables for additional infomation.
We will be having a PVA meeting this Wednesday, September 14, 2011. PVA stands for Parent (and Grandparents) Volunteers in Action. As a member of the PVA we will help plan and coordinate the different activities at the school through the year. If you can not make the meeting this week, but still wish to participate be sure to leave your e-mail address so that I can forward you what was discussed in the meeting. This is a great way to meet other parents as well as become actively involved in the school.
Don't forget that TUITION is due for the month of September and please remember that you will not be receive a bill for the payment. It is automatically due by the 5th of EACH month.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Welcome back!!!
Another amazing school year is on its way!! Welcome back to all the familiar faces and we are so glad to meet the many new bright and smiling ones !! If you haven't already picked up your year book from 2010-2011 please see Ms. Susie in the office ( $20 each/ or $30/ 2). The books turned out great, we hope to continue to have them every year! Thanks to all who helped make it turn out so great!
For those who are unfamiliar with the blog, we will have periodic updates on it. We hope to have it help with communication for families to know what is to come in the future , also for any weather delays and special situations that may occur unexpectedly.
September 12th Afternoon activities start. ( karate, cooking, spanish, dance, soccer) Please wear appropriate clothing and remember to register.
PVA meeting 9:15 Wednesday September 14th in the fellowship hall. All parents/ grandparents welcomed, bring ideas and calendars to sign up for volunteering.
sept 16th soccer demonstation during recess , please let teacher know
October 6th Donuts with dad
Octobere 20th Pumpkin patch
October 28th Fall festival 930-1130 no afternoon 4 or 5 k and no extended care. Please be prepared to take your child home at 1130
If you need to reach someone after 2:30pm contact Mr. Kirby 803-206-0067
For those who are unfamiliar with the blog, we will have periodic updates on it. We hope to have it help with communication for families to know what is to come in the future , also for any weather delays and special situations that may occur unexpectedly.
September 12th Afternoon activities start. ( karate, cooking, spanish, dance, soccer) Please wear appropriate clothing and remember to register.
PVA meeting 9:15 Wednesday September 14th in the fellowship hall. All parents/ grandparents welcomed, bring ideas and calendars to sign up for volunteering.
sept 16th soccer demonstation during recess , please let teacher know
October 6th Donuts with dad
Octobere 20th Pumpkin patch
October 28th Fall festival 930-1130 no afternoon 4 or 5 k and no extended care. Please be prepared to take your child home at 1130
If you need to reach someone after 2:30pm contact Mr. Kirby 803-206-0067
Monday, May 16, 2011
Yearbooks!!!!
Order your one of a kind year book now! Please see your child's teacher for details. 50 color pages capturing all of the fun your child/children had at Asbury during the 2010- 2011 school year!! One for $20.00 or Two for $30.00. You will NOT be dissappointed! Taking orders now, however in order to include all of the activities at the end of the school year, they will not be ready for delivery until sometime in July.
Monday, May 2, 2011
The end of the school year is near
Hello everyone! We hope you have enjoyed the school year as it is coming to an end quickly. Here are a few house keeping details to address.
April Extended care Payments DUE NOW!! Please see Kirby if you are unable to finalize your payments by May 10th.
May Extended care: Payments will be due on a week to week basis. Please see Kirby for details. If you are not up to date at this point, you may not continue to stay in Extended care. Again, please see Mr. Kirby if this an issue.
Last day of school is May 19th - No extended care!!!
Kindergarten Graduation: Friday May 20th details to follow.
Summer Camp: If you are interested sign up now. If we do not have enough participation some weeks may be canceled! Registration is $25.00 to hold a spot, which includes a $5.00 supply fee and applies to the $100.00 per week fee. Siblings have a $15.00 registration fee towards the $75.00 per week.
Age groups: 2-3, 4-6
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30- 1:30
parents provide lunch, school provides snack
After care hours will be based on need, please see the office for details.
June 6-10 - Rumble in the Jungle
June 13-17 - South Carolina
June 20-24 - Wilderness
June 27-July - God Bless America
NO CAMP JULY 4TH WEEK!!
July 11- 15 - Jesus Loves Me
July 18- 22 - Around the world
July 25- 29 - Pirate Adventure
August 1- 5 - Beach Blast
April Extended care Payments DUE NOW!! Please see Kirby if you are unable to finalize your payments by May 10th.
May Extended care: Payments will be due on a week to week basis. Please see Kirby for details. If you are not up to date at this point, you may not continue to stay in Extended care. Again, please see Mr. Kirby if this an issue.
Last day of school is May 19th - No extended care!!!
Kindergarten Graduation: Friday May 20th details to follow.
Summer Camp: If you are interested sign up now. If we do not have enough participation some weeks may be canceled! Registration is $25.00 to hold a spot, which includes a $5.00 supply fee and applies to the $100.00 per week fee. Siblings have a $15.00 registration fee towards the $75.00 per week.
Age groups: 2-3, 4-6
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30- 1:30
parents provide lunch, school provides snack
After care hours will be based on need, please see the office for details.
June 6-10 - Rumble in the Jungle
June 13-17 - South Carolina
June 20-24 - Wilderness
June 27-July - God Bless America
NO CAMP JULY 4TH WEEK!!
July 11- 15 - Jesus Loves Me
July 18- 22 - Around the world
July 25- 29 - Pirate Adventure
August 1- 5 - Beach Blast
Sunday, April 24, 2011
May 1st Preschool & Kindergarten Sunday at Asbury Methodist Church
Please join us Sunday, May 1st at the 11:00 am worship service in the main sanctuary. The praise band will provide music to bring part of the Alive service and the choir will provide the traditional aspect of the service.
Feel free to come early and join Sunday school at 10 am.
Hope to see you there!!!
Parents please arrive a little early to allow your children to get seated with their classmates and teachers.
Nursery provided for infants - Kindergarten age from 10am - 12 noon, Lunch to to follow in the fellowship hall.
Feel free to come early and join Sunday school at 10 am.
Hope to see you there!!!
Parents please arrive a little early to allow your children to get seated with their classmates and teachers.
Nursery provided for infants - Kindergarten age from 10am - 12 noon, Lunch to to follow in the fellowship hall.
Spring Fling 2011
This was the first year for Asbury to offer the students a fun filled SPRING FLING!
The weather could not have been any more perfect for this event!
Creative time, making bunny masks!
Playing with the parachute was lots of fun!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE SCREAM!!!
Enjoying the ice cream!
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Mrs. Susie & Pastor Steve join in the fun with an Egg Toss.
Mrs. Stewart joins in too!
Chapel time outside at the end of the Spring Fling to release the butterflies.
To conclude the day Pastor Steve told the children about how butterflies are a symbol of life and a resemblance to Jesus as our Risen Savior and then the children released butterflies.
We can only hope we will be blessed in 2012 with nice weather and as much enjoyment as today. Thanks to all the volunteers.
The weather could not have been any more perfect for this event!
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| The Hopping Sack race |
The Egg on a spoon race
Playing with the parachute was lots of fun!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE SCREAM!!!
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Mrs. Susie & Pastor Steve join in the fun with an Egg Toss.
Mrs. Stewart joins in too!
Chapel time outside at the end of the Spring Fling to release the butterflies.
To conclude the day Pastor Steve told the children about how butterflies are a symbol of life and a resemblance to Jesus as our Risen Savior and then the children released butterflies.
We can only hope we will be blessed in 2012 with nice weather and as much enjoyment as today. Thanks to all the volunteers.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Family Night
Family Night was a huge success! We are glad so many of you came out and enjoyed the fellowship of the preschool/kindergarten families! Thank you to all who donated their time and to those who donated items for the drawings and the silent auction. Over 200 where in attendance and we were able to raise close to $1300.00. All proceeds will be used for the needs of the preschool/kindergarten classrooms for the children.
Congratulations to the winners of the silent auction items and the drawings!!
We would also like to thank Margaret from the Mad Platter for donating her time in helping create one of a kind pottery items for each classroom to auction. The items will be treasured by families forever. Her dedication to helping the community and schools is amazing!
Congratulations to the winners of the silent auction items and the drawings!!
We would also like to thank Margaret from the Mad Platter for donating her time in helping create one of a kind pottery items for each classroom to auction. The items will be treasured by families forever. Her dedication to helping the community and schools is amazing!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Family Night Friday April 15th!
Please come out and join all the families at Asbury Preschool and Kindergarten for a night filled with smiles, laughter and fellowship. We will serve dinner at 6pm ($12.00 per immediate family/ $5.00 extra for grandparents). Following dinner we will have entertainment from the children that they have been working very hard on for the past several weeks. There will also be a silent auction going on during dinner for precious one of a kind items that our children have placed their special touch on. Also, raffle tickets for many door prizes may be purchased. Seating is limited so please sign up early! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all there Friday, April 15th!!
PVA meeting Wednesday March 13th
PVA meeting to be held at 9 am March 13th in the Fellowship Hall to finalize Family Night details! Please come and volunteer your help! Thank You!! All parents are welcome, whether you help out once or many times we appreciate all you do!!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
FAMILY NIGHT 2011
Family Night is April 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm
The evening will start off with a family style spaghetti dinner at the cost of $12.00 per family.
The older children will provide some entertainment and there will be a silent auction for class projects. There will be drawings for tuition and other gift certificates.
We will have a sign up sheet in the classrooms to pre-register after spring break (April 4th - 8th). We want to be sure to have enough food for the evening. Pre payment is also welcomed!
The PVA will hold two additional meetings in order to plan for Family Night on April 15th and Spring Fling to be held on April 20th ( Make up for rain is April 21st) to organize volunteers. The first PVA meeting will be held Thursday March 31st at 9:00 in the fellowship hall. Please come in through the preschool near the restrooms. We hope to see many parents at the meeting. The more helpers the more fun for all. Don't forget your calenders so you can sign up to help.
The evening will start off with a family style spaghetti dinner at the cost of $12.00 per family.
The older children will provide some entertainment and there will be a silent auction for class projects. There will be drawings for tuition and other gift certificates.
We will have a sign up sheet in the classrooms to pre-register after spring break (April 4th - 8th). We want to be sure to have enough food for the evening. Pre payment is also welcomed!
The PVA will hold two additional meetings in order to plan for Family Night on April 15th and Spring Fling to be held on April 20th ( Make up for rain is April 21st) to organize volunteers. The first PVA meeting will be held Thursday March 31st at 9:00 in the fellowship hall. Please come in through the preschool near the restrooms. We hope to see many parents at the meeting. The more helpers the more fun for all. Don't forget your calenders so you can sign up to help.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Registration & Tuition
Registration for each school year begins in the middle of January. Packets are sent home with current Asbury students and are available for siblings of current students. Packets are also available in Church and Kindergarten offices beginning Monday of the same week for all church members. Packets with all information must be returned with registration and curriculum fee by Friday of that week in order for child to be placed in the program. Registration is opened to the public the following week.
To be eligible a child must be 2, 3, 4 or 5 years old prior to September 1st of the current school year. Children in the 3, 4 and 5 year old programs must be fully potty trained.
Tuition is an annual fee that may be paid in full or in nine equal monthly installments, beginning in July or September. Tuition payments are due on the first of each month. No bills are sent out for regular tuition. A $5.00 late fee per day is charged for those tuition payments received after the 5th of each month. Non payment of tuition for two consecutive months will result in dismissal of the child from the program.
Checks may be written to Asbury Kindergarten and Preschool and delivered or mailed to the office or put in the dropbox in the hall.
2 & 3 year olds 9:00- 12:00 T, W, TH $1530.00 annually or $170.00 monthly
2, 3 & 4 year olds 9:00- 12:00 M-F $1710.00 annually or $190.00 monthly
Full Day 4 year olds 9:00- 2:30 M- $2160.00 annually or $240.00 monthly
Kindergarten ( 5 yo) 9:00 - 2:30 M- F $2700.00 annually or $300.00 monthly
Early Care: offered for all ages from 7:30 am- 8:45 am for $4.00 daily
Lunch Bunch: offered to 3 year olds & half day 4 year olds. Students may stay till 12:45 or 1:00pm and the fee is $4.00 plus lunch fee or bring your own lunch.
Extended Care: available for 2 year olds until 2:30 (naps required); available for 3, 4 & 5 year olds until 5:30 pm.
Rates for Extended Care:
Flat rate of $7.00 per day for 2:30 pick up
Flat rate of $15.00 per day for after 2:30 pick up
Flat rate for students in extracurricular activities (separate fees apply) if picked up by 2:30 (i.e. ballet, karate, cooking, spanish) is $4.00 per day
Flat rate for full day 4 & 5 year olds for pick up after 2:30pm is $8.00 per day
Bills will be sent out once a month and you will have to the 15th of the month to pay the bill, if not paid your child will be ineligible to attend extended care.
To be eligible a child must be 2, 3, 4 or 5 years old prior to September 1st of the current school year. Children in the 3, 4 and 5 year old programs must be fully potty trained.
Tuition is an annual fee that may be paid in full or in nine equal monthly installments, beginning in July or September. Tuition payments are due on the first of each month. No bills are sent out for regular tuition. A $5.00 late fee per day is charged for those tuition payments received after the 5th of each month. Non payment of tuition for two consecutive months will result in dismissal of the child from the program.
Checks may be written to Asbury Kindergarten and Preschool and delivered or mailed to the office or put in the dropbox in the hall.
2 & 3 year olds 9:00- 12:00 T, W, TH $1530.00 annually or $170.00 monthly
2, 3 & 4 year olds 9:00- 12:00 M-F $1710.00 annually or $190.00 monthly
Full Day 4 year olds 9:00- 2:30 M- $2160.00 annually or $240.00 monthly
Kindergarten ( 5 yo) 9:00 - 2:30 M- F $2700.00 annually or $300.00 monthly
Early Care: offered for all ages from 7:30 am- 8:45 am for $4.00 daily
Lunch Bunch: offered to 3 year olds & half day 4 year olds. Students may stay till 12:45 or 1:00pm and the fee is $4.00 plus lunch fee or bring your own lunch.
Extended Care: available for 2 year olds until 2:30 (naps required); available for 3, 4 & 5 year olds until 5:30 pm.
Rates for Extended Care:
Flat rate of $7.00 per day for 2:30 pick up
Flat rate of $15.00 per day for after 2:30 pick up
Flat rate for students in extracurricular activities (separate fees apply) if picked up by 2:30 (i.e. ballet, karate, cooking, spanish) is $4.00 per day
Flat rate for full day 4 & 5 year olds for pick up after 2:30pm is $8.00 per day
Bills will be sent out once a month and you will have to the 15th of the month to pay the bill, if not paid your child will be ineligible to attend extended care.
Curriculum Guidelines
Guidelines for 2 year olds: Based on the child's need to become independent, acquire social skills, develop language and learn through sensory-motor activities. The environment is safe and stimulating. Children are supported in handling toileting, eating and dressing independently.
Guilelines for 3 & 4 year olds: Language arts; listening, speaking, writing. Social Studies; history, environment, our world, country, state & community. Expressive Arts; visual arts, movement, dance & music. Science; life & physical science. Math; patterning & sequence.
Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears (http://www.hwtears.com) are the curriculums used for all ages and is based on Christian principles.
Kindergarten Program: Creative Currriculum, Handwriting Without Tears, Starfall Curriculum(http://www.starfall.com) and Math Their Way.
Guilelines for 3 & 4 year olds: Language arts; listening, speaking, writing. Social Studies; history, environment, our world, country, state & community. Expressive Arts; visual arts, movement, dance & music. Science; life & physical science. Math; patterning & sequence.
Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears (http://www.hwtears.com) are the curriculums used for all ages and is based on Christian principles.
Kindergarten Program: Creative Currriculum, Handwriting Without Tears, Starfall Curriculum(http://www.starfall.com) and Math Their Way.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Story Book Fun Day
Story Book Fun Day was a hit again this year! We had many great costumes with a lot of creativty in making your child part of their favorite story. The book exchange went well. Most children got to pick out 4 or 5 (new to them), gently used books to take home to read. Thanks to all that helped organize and make the day run smoothly. We couldn't have done it withouth the help of the parents.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
PVA meeting
All parents please come attend the next parent volunteer meeting on Thursday, March 31st at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. The agenda will include discussions of Spring Fling and Family Night. Hope to see you all there! Moms, Dads & Grandparents bring your ideas along with your calenders to sign up to help!
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In attempt to better communicate with parents and staff we have intiated a blog to help with communication. We will update as needed and if you feel that there is something that needs to be added please feel free to contact Susie, Kirby or Christie. Thank You! All feed back is welcomed!
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