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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
Dates to remember
VETERANS DAY Nov. 11th
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.
NCLC will be closed on November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving Recess. FYI: Tuition will remain the same for the Week of November 23rd.
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: Preschool Full Day
- November: Preschool AM & pre-K AM
- December: Toddler #1
- January: Progressive Pre-K AM
- February: Pre-K Full Day
- March: Toddler #2
- April: Progressive Pre-K Full Day
- May Kindergarten
Parent/Teacher Conferences & Assessments
Kindergarten Parent/Teacher conferences for Kindergarten students are scheduled in November (please refer to the calendar at the front of your Parent Handbook). 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.
Friendly Reminders
- 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 pass key with you at all times.
- 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.
- If your last name is different than your child’s name please indicate your child’s name on the bottom of your check.
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 radio/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 WZID 95.7FM (wzid.com), WMLL 96.5FM (965themill.com), WFEA 1370AM (wfea1370.com), and 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.
Did you know…
- NCLC is celebrating 42 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 ($2,600.00) 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 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 Fund Raiser delivery date:
November 12th
KIDSTUFF Coupon Books
Stuffed with great coupons!!! $25 (each book) Coupon books will be available to purchase through the end of November. Our goal is to sell 130 books. We have 40 more books to sell to reach our goal. Please help if you can!
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.
Bible Story Themes: During the weekly Bible story and follow up activity this fall, the children will be learning about characters from the Old Testament part of the Bible. During the month of November, the Kindergartners will be learning about Moses who led the children of Israel out of Egypt, how young David was able to defeat a large man and seasoned warrior like Goliath, what the first Thanksgiving was all about, and why Jesus came to earth as we start the Christmas story.
Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool and T2 children will be learning how God protected Moses. They will also learn how young David was able to defeat a large man and seasoned warrior like Goliath, and how Joshua followed God’s battle plan. They will learn what the first Thanksgiving was all about. To end November they will see how Jonah learned to obey God.
T1 children will be learning that God created many different animals and that God created them. They will also learn about the first Thanksgiving.
Your child will be bringing home pictures they have colored and possibly a craft project relating to the stories they have heard. Please ask them about the story. It will help them remember.
Chapel Dates and Times: Community Chapel pastors will have 30 minute chapel for NCLC children on November 17th and 18th 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, the Bible curriculum, 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)
Nancy’s Notes
Dear Parents, “Come away sang the river to the leaves on a tree. Let me take you on a journey if the world you would see…So the leaves gently falling from the tree on the shore, float away on the river to come home never more…”
This month we were autumn leaves, waving our rainbow-colored scarves over our heads; balancing on one foot, then the other, to the gentle melody of “Journey of the Leaves.” Then we threw our “leaves” up into the air and tried to catch them coming down, to the delight of the children who found that they could actually catch them! (Scarves are much easier to catch than balls).
In some classes, we played the “John the Rabbit” game – the children line up shoulder to shoulder on one side of the room while I face them on the other side. I play the farmer who is not too happy with the naughty rabbit for eating the vegetables from my garden. The children listen to the music, which is a dialogue between the farmer and the rabbit – and when the rabbit sings, “yes, m’am,” the children/bunnies take two jumps forward towards me while singing. This happens very often in the song, so that by the end, they are almost on top of me! This is one of their favorite activities, and requires them to practice their listening skills, jumping skills, control of their bodies, and of course rhythm skills in jumping forward to the beat of the music.
All of the classes enjoyed “Trot Old Joe,” -holding onto the big rainbow rope and rolling backwards on “Whoooaaa, Joe!”
I couldn’t bear to bring in Jack Frost yet, but he will surely be visiting our music class next month!
Happy Singing! Nancy