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Director's Note...
Dear Parents,
Please join me in welcoming Andrea Thompson to our team. "My name is Andrea Thompson, and I will be the Preschool Teaching Assistant for Miss Emily’s class. I grew up in Mission Viejo and graduated with my bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. My goal is to help children grow and develop a passion for learning and play in an environment in which they can trust and feel comfortable. I enjoy hiking, music, the beach, and spending time with my family, friends, and new puppy. I am excited to get to know the parents as well as work with each of your children and watch them grow."
We have enjoyed being a part of your child's growth this year spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, socially, academically, creatively, and physically and we look forward to providing that continuity of care for your child and family next year. Priority registration for our current families will begin February 1 for next year for Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten.
Click here for our tuition agreement, along with our calendar of scheduled closures. The tuition agreement is the only form that you will need to return to continue enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. This year we will be open more days to better serve you. Our goal is to keep any tuition increases as reasonable as possible. We carefully balance the financial demands of our families with the goal of providing an exceptional quality Christian education for your children. The increase is to cover the additional days we are open and to support our valuable teaching staff, the heart and hands of our school. We want to continue to support our staff to account for inflation and the effects of the state minimum wage increases. Your support and partnership as parents and guardians is always greatly appreciated.
We thank you for choosing Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Preschool. If you have a friend with young children that would benefit from our program, please let them know about us. Abiding Savior families that refer new families to our Preschool can qualify for a $75 scrip card of their choice.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the preschool office at (949) 837-4292.
Next week Sunday through Wednesday, I will have the opportunity to serve on an accreditation team at one of our Lutheran preschools in Arizona. If you need immediate assistance, Mrs. Lukes, Mrs. Rivers, and Miss Ashley will be on campus to assist you.
Thank you for being part of our Lutheran School! Please take a moment to complete our survey so that we can serve you better as we plan for our Accreditation Visit in March and our 2023-24 school year.
Grace and Peace,
Mary Wolfinbarger
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This Week in Jesus Circle
Bible Story: Jesus Is All Powerful Jairus’ Daughter Lives! (Luke 8:40-42, 49-56) Discovery Points: Law: Because of sin in the world, we will experience sadness and death. Gospel: Jesus is more powerful than death. He takes our sadness away. Sanctification: Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can trust in God to help with any of our problems, no matter how large. Bible Words: “I trust in You, O Lord.” Psalm 31:14
Dear Family: Because of sin, we all experience sickness, sad days, and even death. But no matter what our days bring, Jesus can help. He walks through our problems with us and helps us meet them with courage. Jesus won the victory over death. He can take away our fears. This week, make a “Get Well Soon” gift bag for someone who is sick. Fill it with things someone who is ill would appreciate: cards, a book or magazine, a DVD, toy, or puzzle. Add a “Jesus Loves and Cares for You” note.
Our chapel offerings will go toward Hearts for Jesus - Hope and Care Outreach. Hope and Care Outreach equips local Liberia believers to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This year's Hearts for Jesus goal is to, together, send hundreds of kids to Lutheran schools throughout the nation of Liberia! $95 is the average cost to send a child to a Lutheran school for the entire year! This modest sum is the difference between a child becoming literate or not, realizing the gifts that God has given them or not, and most importantly, knowing Jesus or not. We pray that you will be blessed as you join us in lifting up these precious souls and future Christian leaders of Liberia.
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From Our Handbook
Administering Medications
If your child needs medication that must be given during preschool hours, the following procedures must be followed:
• All medication MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER with the unaltered prescription label on it if it is prescribed by the doctor.
• The child's name and the date must be on the original bottle or prescription label if it's prescribed.
• A "Medication Release" form must be filled out. This form can be found on our website. Your instructions must match those on the prescription or bottle.
• All medicines must be handed directly to a staff member. Please DO NOT put the medication in the child's backpack, lunchbox, or cubby. This includes sunscreen, diaper cream, and lip balm.
• If your child has a food allergy that requires an Epi-Pen, please meet the director to discuss precautions and complete the appropriate Community Care Licensing form to be kept with the medication.
• If your child needs nebulizer care, you must complete the nebulizer and medication forms located on our website.
• If medication is administered at home, it is helpful to inform your child's teacher in case any unusual or adverse reactions occur.
• We will not administer expired medication. Expired medications will be discarded. Medications should be taken home when no longer needed or when your child leaves the center. After attempts to reach you to pick up the medication have failed, it will be discarded.
• Medications will be kept high in the classroom in a labeled cabinet with a childproof lock separate from food and cleaners. Refrigerated medications will be kept in a childproof locked refrigerator on the back of the highest shelf, away from foods.
• Parents will be notified daily of medication use.
2022-2023 Parent Handbook
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Extra Curricular Activities
We offer several enrichment programs for your child. There is limited space in each class, and a minimum number of participants is required to offer the class.
- Amazing Athletes – This is a sports and fitness class offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30-12:15.
- Showtime Dance – This is a dance program that includes Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz. Dance is offered Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30-12:15.
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Parenting Tip from Conscious Discipline
When two kids are fighting, what should I do?
First, breathe deeply and affirm, “I’m safe. Keep breathing. I can handle this,” so you can approach the children calmly. I heard a coach once start a story about breaking up a schoolyard fight by saying, “I knew I really had the composure thing down pat when I noticed myself automatically breathing and saying, “I’m safe, keep breathing, I’ve got this,” in my head as I sprinted across the court to get to Marcus and Jacob.”
Physically separate the children and assertively say, “Stop.” Breathe and focus on maintaining the inner state you want both children to return to. Encourage them to take a deep breath. Say, “Breathe with me,” and help them calm themselves.
Next, get down to their eye-level and say, “Both of you seem so angry. Something must have happened.” Let each child know you will listen to her story. Ask the first child, “Something must have happened?” in a questioning tone. Offer support to the second child by positioning yourself next to her and putting your hand on her shoulder as you listen. The second child will often interrupt, “But she…” Reassure her by keeping your hand on her shoulder and saying, “It’s hard to wait your turn. You will get a turn when she’s finished.” When the first child has finished, restate what she said to get clarification, offer empathy and reframe the situation with positive intent. “You were angry because she took your hat. You wanted it back and forgot to ask.” Then reposition yourself next to the first child and ask the second child to share. Restate, clarify, offer empathy and reframe with positive intent. “You were upset about what she said on the bus and didn’t know other ways to let her know.”
Utilize the Time Machine after both sides share:
Step 1: Ask, “Did you like it when she_____?”
Step 2: She responds “NO!”
Step 3: Set the limit on the hurtful act and include choices for the next time: “You may not grab someone’s hat. Grabbing is hurtful. The next time you want her to know you are upset with something she said, say, ‘ I didn’t like it when you said_____.’ Next time please say or do _____. Or come ask me for help.”
Step 4: Say it now for practice.
For more information about resolving conflict, my audio lecture CD Conflict Resolution – part of the Premium Resource Toolkit, the Time Machine and Shubert’s BIG Voice are extremely helpful tools.
Conscious Discipline Website
Conscious Discipline and the Bible
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In Our Prayers
Thank you for your continued prayers for the loved ones connected to our center. If there is a need in your family and you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please let me know. This week we pray for:
+ Our January birthdays including Mrs. Paula Carroll, Mrs. Donna Lucas, Mrs. Laura Siegert, Mrs. Becci Lukes, Mrs. Laura Lyons, Noelle, Theo, Cash, Bryce, Peyton, Walker, Kinsley, Nakoa, and Hunter
+ Our January baptism birthdays including Nathan and Riley
+ This week we also pray for the following students: Robert, Isai, Hudson, Brynlee, Olivia
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Church News
Worship This Week |
-Saturday - 5:00 PM | Informal Communion Worship
-Sunday - 8:00 AM | Classic Worship
-Sunday - 10:15 AM | Praise Worship | Worship Folder
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We follow these COVID-19 protocols:
-Masks are recommended for all attendees.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer when you enter the worship center.
- If you have any of the symptoms related to COVID-19 stay home and enjoy the service via live stream.
January Day by Day Newsletter for Abiding Savior
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Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study We meet in the Gathering Grounds coffee shop each Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Please join us as we study the book of Philippians.
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