EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCAION
BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
PACKET
Welcome!
T C C S E C E F A M I L I E S ,
Welcome to Tri-City Christian School Early Childhood Education program I am honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey and help them become a spiritual champion! A strong connection between home and school will allow us to work together, synergistically, to help your child flourish- academically and spiritually. Although I am an administrator, I am first and foremost a parent, so please know I understand the challenges and fears associated with sending your precious child to school
I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching children and educating young adults throughout my twenty-five years in the field. My career has taken me from the public school setting, to a college campus, to owning my own ECE consulting business wherein I spoke to and trained multiple schools across San Diego County. Being called to serve as the Director of TCCS ECE was not something I anticipated, but God placed Proverbs 22:6 upon my heart and caused a shift in how I view public education. It has been humbling and a tremendous joy to be in this role and I look forward to partnering with you in the upcoming year.
Katie Donahue ECE Director
Please join us for our ECE orientation 9:00 AM10:00 AM
We can't wait to see you! Please note that at least one parent must be in attendance with their student.
760.630.8227, ext. 100
Billing/Accounts
760.630.8227, ext. 04 erin.skoda@tccs.org
ext 08 alisonfaith@tccsorg
Family Service Hours
We have so many wonderful ways to participate this year as part of your 30 hour/per family commitment.
Ways You Can Help:
Grandparent's Day
Veteran's Day Event
Fall Festival
Room Parent
Photography
Staff Appreciation
Promotions and
Graduation
Field Day
Eagle Store
Athletic Events
Robotics
Drama/Musical
Productions
ASB Sponsored Events
Pancakes & PJ’s Day
Development Events
Operation Christmas Child
Book Fair
Special Events and more!
NOW YOU CAN LOG YOUR FAMILY
SERVICE HOURS IN FACTS!
How to LOG Family Service Hours
Go to FACTS Management
Select the Family Log In
Select FACTS Family Portal
District Code: TCCS-CA
Log into your FACTS family portal
Select Family Home
Select Parent in the drop down Select Add + to add hours
OURPURPOSE
ThepurposeoftheParentsinActionCommunity(PAC) istosupportTri-CityChristianSchoolinitsmission throughpurposefulservice,meaningfulvolunteerism, andintentionalcommunity-building PACseeksto fosteracultureofunity,encouragement,andChristcenteredengagement.Throughactiveinvolvementin eventsandactivitiesthroughouttheschoolyear,we upliftourschoolcommunityandhelpequipstudents toimpacttheirworldforChrist
OURVISION
ThePACseekstoutilizethegifts,talents,andservant’s heartsofourparentstocultivateavibrant,engaged, andsupportiveschoolcommunity-whereparentsfeel connected,teachersfeelsupported,andourentire communitygrowsstrongertogether-oneevent,one actofservice,andonesmileatatime.
JULY 26
AUGUST 11
AUGUST 12
2025-2026 SAVE-THE-DATE
End of Summer BBQ Block Party
ECE - 12 Grade Orientation th
Eagle Store Sale
ECE & Kinder First Day of School - ½ Day
AUGUST 13 1 - 6 Grade First Day of School st th
AUGUST 14
AUGUST 19
AUGUST 25
Secondary First Day of School
ECE & Elementary Back to School Night
ECE & Kinder Picture Day
AUGUST 26 1 - 6 Picture Day st th
AUGUST 27
Secondary Back to School Night
Secondary Picture DAY
SEPTEMBER 2 High School Service Day
SEPTEMBER 3-5 High School Retreat
SEPTEMBER 5 Back to School Bash at The Wave
SEPTEMBER 24
OCTOBER 3
OCTOBER 10
ECE - 6 Grade Parent/Teacher Confth ECE & Elementary Grandparents Day -
Secondary Parent/Teacher Conf -
Homecoming Football Game
OCTOBER 17 ALL SCHOOL Pink Out Day
OCTOBER 18
Fall Festival
OCTOBER 20-22 6 Grade Astro Camp th
OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER 21
DECEMBER 12
Annual Giving Campaign Kickoff Veteran’s Day Assembly
NOSCHOOL NO SCHOOL ½ Day
ECE Thanksgiving Feast -ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Secondary Drama Production
JANUARY 20 Panckes & PJ’s Day
JANUARY 23-24
Elementary Spring Musical
FEBRUARY 18 ECE Q & U Wedding
MARCH 9-11
MARCH 20-21
8 Grade Oceanography Trip th
Secondary Spring Musical
MARCH 25-27 High School Oceanography Class Trip
MARCH 26-27 5 Grade History Trip th
APRIL 2
Elementary Easter Chapel
APRIL 6-16 11 & 12 Grade Europe Trip th th
APRIL 24
APRIL 24
Senior Exhibitions
Elementary Speech Meet ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Annual Gala
4 Grade Sacramento Trip th
MAY 1 ECE Mother’s Day Tea
MAY 4-8
Junior High Banquet
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 4-13 AP Exams
MAY 12
Secondary Fashion Show
MAY 15 Senior Recognition Chapel
MAY 20 ECE Promotion
MAY 21
ECE Last Day of School ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Last Day of School
6 Grade Promotion th
8 Grade Promotion th
Senior Graduation
ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
2025-2026 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
August 11 ECE - 12 Orientation
- & Kinder First Day (½ Day)
1 - 6 First Day
7 - 12 First Day
September 1 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
ECE - 6 Conferences (NS)
October 3 7-12 Conferences (NS) 3 ECE & Elementary Grandparents Day (½ Day)
Dates & Events
November
December 15-18 7-12 Finals (½ Days) 19 ECE & Elementary ½ Day
Secondary (NS)
End of 1st Semester
Christmas Break (NS)
SEPTEMBER
of School K-12 ½ Day 6th Grade Promotion 8th Grade Promotion Senior Graduation
Weekly Newsletter
EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON you will receive our Weekly Flier - an email containing a message from our head of school, important dates, and upcoming events. These emails will come from our Director of Marketing and Communications, Breann King. To ensure you receive these important emails and that they do not go into your spam or promotions, please whitelist emails from @tccs.org.
Engage With Us
Tri-City Christian School
My TCCS App
THIS NEW APP is your one-stop hub for staying connected and informed with everything happening at school!
With the app, you can:
Report absences
Check grades and homework
View report cards
Order uniforms and lunch
Get school announcements
View the school calendar
Track volunteer hours
Use your existing FACTS Family Portal login to sign in. Be sure to save your password for easy access!
G E T C O N E C T E D
ECE School Supply
List 2024 - 2025
SENIOR PRESCHOOL
SUPPLY LIST
A 1-Inch White Notebook with a Clear Pocket Cover
25-pack of Sheet Protectors
1 Box of Tissues
1 Package of Baby Wipes/Hand Wipes
1 Large bottle of Hand Sanitizer
1 Package of Colored Cardstock Paper
1 Package of Glue Sticks
1 Package of Broad Line Crayola markers
1 Package of Fine Line Crayola markers
PRE-K SUPPLY LIST
1 Package of Colored Pencils
1 Package of Crayola Crayons
1 Package of Crayola Watercolor Paints
1 Box of Tissues
1 Package of Baby Wipes
2 Containers of Disinfectant Wipes
A ½ Inch Binder with Clear Front Cover filled with 25 Page Protector Sheets
1 Package of Black Sharpies
1 Package of Expo Colorful Markers
2 bottles of Elmer's Glue
2-pack of Glue Sticks
1 Pair of Fiskars Blunt Cut Scissors
1 MEAD Primary Journal Kindergarten (space for drawing and lines for writing)
BOYS: 1 Package of Black Cardstock
GIRLS: 1 Package of White Cardstock
EK SUPPLY LIST
1 Package of Broad Line Crayola Brand markers
1 Package of Fine Line Crayola Brand markers
1 Package of Crayola Watercolor Paints
1 Box of Tissues
1 Package of Baby Wipes
2 Containers of Disinfectant Wipes
A ½ Inch Binder with Clear Front Cover filled with 25 Page Protector Sheets
1 Package of Black Sharpies
1 Package of Expo Colorful Markers
2 bottles of Elmer's Glue
2-pack of Glue Sticks
1 Pair of Fiskars Blunt Cut Scissors
1 MEAD Primary Journal Kindergarten (space for drawing and lines for writing)
Please bring all supplies on “Meet and Greet” (First Day of School)
PRESCHOOL
SUPPLY LIST
A 1-Inch White Notebook with a Clear Pocket Cover (labeled with child's name on a piece of paper inside)
1 Package of 25 Clear Sheet Protectors
1 Box of Tissues
JUMBO glue sticks
1 Package of Crayola Markers
1 Package of Baby Wipes
1 Container of Disinfectant Wipes
1 box of Gallon size Ziploc Bags
1 Box of Sandwich size Ziploc Bags
GIRLS:
1 Package of Crayola Fine Tip Markers or Crayons 24 Ct
BOYS:
1 Package of Crayola Watercolors
CAMPUS MAP
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAFFIC
enters campus at the Main Gate and proceeds through the parking lot to the designated ECE marked parking spots All cars exit out of the West Gate
DROP-OFF & PARKING
ELEMENTARY TRAFFIC
enters campus at the Main Gate and proceeds through the parking lot to the designated grade-level drop off zones All cars exit out of the West Gate
SECONDARY TRAFFIC
enters campus at the North Gate and proceeds through the parking lot loop to the drop off zone All cars exit out of the North Gate
INCLIMATE WEATER PROCEDURE
IF WE ARE EXPERIENCING INCLIMATE WEATHER Elementary students in grades 3-6 will go to the Gym at drop off Students in Grades K-2 will go to the aftercare classroom At pickup, students will be indoors and will be called to the car line when their parent arrives for pick up
Please read the “How it Works” and “FAQ” pages before you place your first order. These pages will provide valuable information for placing, changing and cancelling orders. Please create an account even if you do not plan to order so that we can provide your child with an emergency lunch should they ever need one
KI'S SCHOOL LUNCHES
Ki's offers a selection of more than 25 healthy, natural and tasty options every day Each lunch consists of an entrée, "veggie bar” selection including oranges, apples, grapes, carrots, cucumbers, and seasonal organic and/or local favorites, a healthy side, and a freshly-baked dessert!
For an additional cost, Ki's offers a variety of add-ons: a cup of soup, side salads, extra entrée, healthy snack options, smoothies, and more! Ki’s offers a variety of Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free & Vegan options as well and only uses natural ingredients in all of their lunches
All of Ki’s ingredients are free of preservatives, hormones, antibiotics and fillers. All sauces are infused with vegetables like pureed carrots, cauliflower and butternut squash for extra nutrients in every lunch
KI’S NOW OFFERS AN APP FOR EASY ORDERING CREATE AN ACCOUNT ON THE WEBSITE
ATTACH A CREDIT CARD TO YOUR KI’S ACCOUNT DOWNLOAD THE KI'S SCHOOL LUNCHES APP FOR ANDROID & IOS & ORDER AWAY!
TCCS BBQ LUNCHES
Our very own Coach Bickley is cooking up his famous BBQ and offering meals for students to enjoy on campus during lunch. If your student would like to participate, please look for more info in the Weekly Flier.
Please Note: Ki's will not be on campus the days of our BBQ Lunches, so please plan accordingly.
SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS
All meals come with a bag of chips, a cookie, and water.
Prices: $8 Chicken | $8 Tri-Tip Sandwich
$11 BIG Meal - 2 Tri-Tip Sandwiches
PICK-UP ORDERS
Want a night off from cooking dinner?
Order a whole tri-tip, chicken or rack of ribs! To-go orders are available for pick-up in the gym kitchen after school.
Contact Erin Skoda at erin.skoda@tccs.org 2025/26 DATES: 9/18 1/22 10/16 2/19 11/13 3/19 12/11 4/23 5/14
Prices:
$40 Whole Tri-Tip
$30 Rack of Ribs
$18 Whole Chicken
Thank you for your support!
Got Questions?
TCCS INVITES YOU TO JOIN
MOMS INPRAYER
MIP is currently in more than 150 countries across the globe. Their vision is that every school in the world would be covered in prayer.
Tri-City Christian Moms In Prayer is open to all moms of TCCS students from ECE through high school.
Moms In Prayer is an international organization that impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.
More Info To Come!
Check out our Weekly Flier for days and times!