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Let Us Give Thanks
Thank you for the beauty, Lord, we find in each new day.
Thank you for the friends we have both near and far away.
Thank you for the food you give to make us big and strong.
Thank you for the happy times that fill our hearts with song.
Thank you for the little ways that we can show we care.
Lord, thank you for Thanksgiving and the blessings that we share.
Dear Parents,
Our primary goal is to offer your child a safe and healthy environment designed to promote development. We are here to support you in the joyous task of raising your child, and hope to be partners in this effort. Working together we can set your child on the road to a healthy and happy childhood full of wonder and the joy of learning. Please feel free to question us daily about your child’s activities and moods. Often parents have specific concerns and joys in regard to the education of their child. The communication of these concerns and joys can help NCLC do a better job for the benefit of your child.
Maria E. Donati, Director
- November 4th: Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety presentation Those children who do not come to school on Fridays are welcome to join us as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- November 9th & 10th: School Picture Day…pack your smiles!
- November 11th: Veterans Day No classes; Child care only Please note: AM and 9:00-2:00 students may attend if space is available and with prior approval from the office. There is an additional charge for AM and 9:00- 2:00 children on this day. This day is not included in your monthly tuition rate.
- November 15th: Fund Raiser Delivery
- November 24th & 25th: Thanksgiving Recess NCLC will be closed on November 24th and 25th FYI: Tuition will remain the same for the week of November 21st.
Snacks/Meals
Children who arrive to school in the early morning hours (6:30 am-8:00 am) are allowed to bring in a nutritious breakfast snack. Donuts and dessert-like snacks are not allowed. Please refrain from packing food with peanuts. We have several severe peanut allergies throughout our school this year.
Being that NCLC is a participant in the USDA Food & Nutrition Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) we are required to provide nutritious morning and afternoon snacks and lunch. Lunches sent from home are not recommended unless your child has allergies or religious restrictions. If you send a lunch from home please be aware that as a CACFP requirement your child will also be served a school lunch unless there are allergies or religious restrictions. Lunches from home are to be nutritious (nothing with peanuts please). No candy, cookies or other sugar/dessert items are allowed.
Influenza-Like Illness and Child Care
Please note that it is imperative that your child stay home if they are sick with influenza-like illness symptoms and should not return to school until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without fever reducing medications.
Art Wall Display
(located in our school lobby)
Don’t forget to look for your child’s classroom display!
- October Progressive Pre-K
- November Preschool Full day
- December Pre-K AM
- January Young Toddler
- February Infants
- March Pre-K Full day
- April Older Toddler
- May Kindergarten (Graduation)
Parent/Teacher Conferences & Assessments
Kindergarten – Parent/Teacher conferences for Kindergarten students will be held November 14th thru November 17th. Please look for a sign-up sheet in your child’s kindergarten classroom. By no means should you feel that this is the only time when you may visit with your child’s teacher. Written assessments for first grade placement will be sent home in April.
All other classes – Developmental Milestone Assessments are sent home twice during the year. A baseline assessment will be completed and sent home by the end of November. A final evaluation will be completed and sent home by the end of May. Please be aware that the teachers do not schedule regular conferences unless there are concerns regarding your child’s behavior or development; however you are always welcome to set up a time to conference with your child’s teacher at any time.
- Please dress your child for cold weather! We feel that it is refreshing for the children to go outside for recess at varying times of the day. Please label your child’s hats and mittens and all other belongings.
- It is imperative that you carry your security card with you at all times. The church office/worship center doors are no longer open to the public and there are now security cameras at both Community Chapel and NCLC entrances.
- Tuition is due at the start of each week for child care students and at the start of the month for AM students and 9 to 2 students. It is imperative that you pay your tuition on time to avoid a late fee ($25). We will be sending home monthly statements for your convenience.
- Please be sure to note the week you are paying for on your tuition check and if your last name is different than your child’s name please indicate your child’s name on the bottom of your check.
- Please be sure to check your child’s file folder every day for important and time sensitive information
Snow Days
When the Nashua Public Schools close due to the weather, there will be no classes for AM/9:00-2:00 students. (Please check the internet/TV for Nashua Public School closings)
During Nashua Public School closings we will be open for child care only unless we are forced to close due to severe weather. Please note that our hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm on snow days. If the weather becomes severe during the day, we will notify parents as soon as possible that your child(ren) will need to be picked up by a specified time.
If a snow day falls on a day that your child is regularly scheduled for and your child does not attend, you are still responsible to pay for that day.
IMPORTANT! Nashua Public School late delays and public AM Kindergarten cancellations have no effect on our hours or regular class sessions.
In the event that NCLC is forced to close completely (site closure) we will notify WMUR-TV.
If a site closure falls on a day that your child is regularly scheduled for, you are still responsible to pay for that day.
- NCLC is celebrating 43 years of excellence!
- You are appreciated for sharing your child with us!
- NCLC is a Licensed Plus Center! Licensed Plus is a quality rating system that recognizes N.H. child care programs for efforts to improve the quality of child care for young children through improving our practices and staff qualifications.
- All NCLC staff members regularly participate in workshops and college courses in Early Childhood Education so as to incorporate new skills and knowledge into their work with young children!
- Fund raising profit ($1,700.00) is being used for special programs and much needed classroom and outdoor equipment and supplies. Thank you to those families who participated and made donations to our fall campaign.
- Christopher Vosburgh, our school photographer, has been photographing NCLC students for over 26 years! Christopher spends a good amount of time with each child to insure a beautiful portrait without a sitting fee or obligation to buy…and NCLC receives a portion of the proceeds. Thank you in advance for purchasing your child’s portraits!
- All NCLC students enjoyed a presentation by the Nashua Fire Department on October 19th in celebration of Fire Safety Month!
Cookie Dough & Gourmet Popcorn Fund Raiser
DELIVERY DATE: November 15th
Thank you for your participation!
Nancy’s Notes
Dear Parents,
While it is true that some children are born with more musical aptitude than others, research has shown that ALL children can learn to sing and move to the beat of the music if they are provided a rich musical environment from the time they are born. At NCLC, I am fortunate to be able to work with even the smallest infants, and it is amazing how they respond to music. During last week’s class, one child waved his arms, another one kicked her feet, and one began singing with me when I held her and rocked her back and forth to the music. The little ones love my big gathering drum because they can all sit around it and bang on it at the same time (or use it to push themselves up).
The older children have been singing songs about fall, playing with egg shakers, rhythm sticks, hand drums, and rainbow streamers. It is so fun to see how many of the songs they remember from last year! I hope you will encourage them to sing at home – maybe they will even teach you one of the songs they have learned. Next month, the ever popular Jack Frost will be visiting our music class (in song, of course).
Happy Singing! Nancy
NCLC Pastor’s Corner
As I walked into NCLC this morning, the frost was definitely on the pumpkin, but I know it will warm up and be a glorious day. When we get to live in days like this, I always thank God that He gave us the ability to experience His beautiful world. Since November is the month when we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s take a minute each day to thank God for something He has given us or done for us.
We had such a great time at Trunk or Treat this past weekend. I hope you and your family were able to be with us to enjoy seeing all the decorated trunks, getting candy, eating hot dogs and s’mores, and standing around the camp fire. I enjoyed seeing a lot of you there. If you missed it, maybe we will get to see you there next year.
Please continue to ask your child about the pictures and craft projects they will be bringing home, pictures relating to the Bible stories they have heard. It will help them remember. They are also learning Bible verses and songs they might want to tell you about or sing for you.
I have been visiting the children in their classrooms and on the playground, playing with them, reading stories together, and talking with them about God. They always have very good questions and I am happy to answer any question anyone wants to ask.
Chapel Dates and Times: Community Chapel pastors will have 30 minute chapel for NCLC children on November 15th and 16th starting at 9:30 in the sanctuary at Community Chapel. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
A Request: If there are any changes in your family, please let me know. Changes in the family, even the loss of a well-loved pet, can deeply affect a child. We would like to be aware so that we can help your child through this difficult time. And, I would like to pray for you and your child and help you in any way that I or Community Chapel can help.
If you have any questions about my role at NCLC, helping your child develop his/her relationship with God, or any family concerns, please call me at NCLC, 603-883-4356 or send email to pastorshirley@community-chapel.org.
Pastor Shirley (Kaltenbach)