TCCS ECE GUIDE 23-24

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) 2023-2024

Welcome!

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

TCCS ECE BACK-TO-SCHOOL

orientation

Please join us on Monday, August 14th for our parent orientation. This is a vital step towards ensuring we have a strong connection between home and school. By working together, we will make your child’s academic journey more impactful and enjoyable. We want to ensure you are fullyinformed, prior to the first day of school. To that end, we will be covering pertinent information as well as answering any of your questions. This is a mandatory meeting, so if you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements must be made through the ECE office.

When you arrive, please drop-off your child in their classroom, so they can meet their new teacher and friends. Once they have been signed in, please join me in the chapel for the orientation. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Monday,August14th

Tuesday,August15th

ECEOrientation

HalfDay,8:00-11:00am (noextendedcare)

Wednesday,August16th, NormalSchedule

August16th-18th

2023-2024 CALENDAR

Important Dates & Events*

August 7-11 Teacher Prof. Growth

14 ECE-12 Orientation

15 ECE & Kinder First Day

16 1-6 First Day

17 7-12 First Day

September 4 Labor Day (NS)

20 ECE-12 Conf (NS)

22 ECE-6 Grandparents Day

October 2 Annual Giving Kick Off

11 9-11 PSAT (½ Day)

13 1st Quarter Ends

21 Family Fall Festival

November 9 Veterans’ Day Assembly

10 Veterans Day Observed (NS)

20-24 Thanksgiving Break (NS)

December 18-20 7-12 Finals (½ Days)

20 ECE - 6 ½ Day

20 2nd Quarter Ends

21-31 Christmas Break (NS)

January 1-5 Christmas Break (NS)

8 ECE-12 Resumes

15 MLK Day (NS)

February 16 Winter Break (NS)

19 Presidents Day (NS)

March 8 3rd Quarter Ends

29 Good Friday (ECE - 12 ½ Day)

April 1-5 Easter Break (NS)

8 ECE - 12 Resumes

13 Annual Gala

May 3 ACSI Elem Speech Meet (K-12 ½ Day)

20-23 7-12 Finals (½ Days)

22 ECE Promotion

23 ECE - 12 ½ Day

23 6th Grade Promotion

23 8th Grade Promotion

23 Last Day of School (NS) – No School

ECE School Supply List

2023 - 2024

● The following are lists of supplies by class to help you plan for your child’s school year

● Please replenish supplies as needed throughout the year

● Each teacher may require additional items You will be informed by the teacher if other supplies are required

Room 501 Burkett

● 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 and 1, 2-pack of Glue Sticks

● 1 pair of Fiskars Blunt Cut Scissors

● 1 MEAD Primary Journal Kindergarten (space for drawing and lines for writing)

Room 506 Mendoza/Lorenzen

● 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 and 1, 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)

Room 200 Anderson/Mrs. Schillinger

● Water Bottle with your child’s name

● Lunch labeled and filled with your child’s favorites

● 1 package of Broad Tip Markers

● 1 package of Fine Tip Markers

● 1 pallet of Watercolor Paints

● 1 box of Tissue

● 1 regular size package of Baby Wipes

● 1 container of Disinfectant Wipes

● 1 package of Dry Erase Markers

● 1 box of gallon size Ziploc Bags

● 1 1½-Inch White Binder with a Clear Front Cover and filled with Page Protectors

● Completed “ All About Me” Worksheet

Room 525 Norma/Frutiger

● 1 1-Inch White Notebook with a Clear Pocket Cover (labeled with child's name on a piece of paper inside)

● 1 package of Baby Wipes

● 1 package of Disinfectant Wipes

● Girls:

○ 1 package of Crayola Fine Tip Markers

○ Metallic Gold/Silver Sharpies

○ 1 package of Crayola Watercolors

Room 502 Perez

● 1 package of Crayola Markers

● 1 package 2-count Glue Sticks

● 1 bottle of Elmer's Glue

● 1 box of Tissue

● 1 package of Baby Wipes

● 1 package of Lysol Wipes

● 1 1½-Inch White Binder with Clear Cover and 12 Pocket Protectors

● Boys:

○ Big Glue Sticks

○ Black Sharpies

○ 1 package of Crayola Colored Pencils

Room 503 Gonzales

● 1 1-Inch White Binder with Clear Front Pocket

● 1 package of Clear Sheet Protectors

● 1 box of Tissues

● JUMBO Glue Sticks

● 1 package of Crayola Markers

● 1 package of Jumbo Crayons

● 1 package of Baby Wipes

● 1 package of Disinfecting Wipes

Room 500 Smith

● 1 1-Inch Clear Front Pocket Binder

● 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 Crayola Markers

ECE - 6th Grade Student Drop-O / Pick-Up Procedures

ECE

- 6TH GRADE

DROP-OFF

Student Drop O Time: 7:30 - 8:00 AM

North Safe Zone (Lane 4) - Drop-O Area for K-6th Grade

South Safe Zone (Lanes 2 & 3) - Optional Drop-O Area, Grades 3-6

ECE Zone (Lane 5) - ECE Drop-O Area Only

ECE - 2ND GRADE PICK-UP

Student Pick Up Time: 2:30 - 2:45 PM*

3RD - 6TH GRADE PICK-UP

Student Pick Up Time: 2:45 - 3:00 PM*

*Friday Pick-Up at 1:30PM (K-6th Grade)

IMPORTANT: Break the habit of waiting on Emerald Drive for Lane 2! Please use Lanes 1 and 2 to enter the campus during drop-o and pick-up. School personnel will assist you in changing lanes once you are on campus. The goal is to minimize congestion on Emerald Drive.

PLEASE READ THE 'HOW IT WORKS' AND 'FAQ' PAGES BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR FIRST ORDER. YOU WILL FIND VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR PLACING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING ORDERS.

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!

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.

VISIT OUR 'SPECIALS' PAGE FOR DETAILS ON NEW MONTHLY OFFERINGS!

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! We offer a variety of Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free & Vegan options.

Ki’s uses only natural ingredients in all of our lunches. All our ingredients are free of preservatives, hormones, antibiotics and fillers. We infuse all of our sauces with vegetables. Our Pizza and Pasta sauces are enhanced with pureed carrots, cauliflower and butternut squash. Our Organic Mac & Cheese has pureed butternut squash and cauliflower. To see a list of ingredients, select 'View Menu.'

KI’S NOW OFFERS AN APP FOR EASY ORDERING & CANCELLATIONS!

• CREATE AN ACCOUNT ON THE WEBSITE

• ATTACH A CREDIT CARD TO YOUR KI’S ACCOUNT OR PRE-PURCHASE KI’S IN-STORE CREDIT

• DOWNLOAD THE KI'S SCHOOL LUNCHES APP FOR ANDROID & IOS & ORDER AWAY!

760.828.5236

WWW.KISSCHOOLLUNCHES.COM

Volunteer Hours

We have so many wonderful ways to participate this year as part of your 15 hour/per family commitment.

We need help with:

Room Parent

Fall Family Fun Fest

Special Events

Classroom Volunteers and more!

JOIN THE PARENT ACTION COMMUNITY (PAC)

NOW YOU CAN LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS IN FACTS!

The TCCS Parent Action Community (PAC) is a vital group of parent leaders who inspire and uplift the TCCS community. PAC delivers signature community events, provides staff appreciation engagement, and more!

For more information, email: PAC@tccs.org

TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

MOMS

IN PRAYER

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.

If you would like to be added to our weekly distribution, please email Taryn Leonard at taryntheteacher@yahoo.com.

Moms In Prayer is an international Moms In Prayer is an international Moms In Prayer is an international organization that impacts children organization that impacts children organization that impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by and schools worldwide for Christ by and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. gathering mothers to pray. gathering mothers to pray.

More Info To Come!

Check out our Weekly Flier for days and times for the 23-24 school year!

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH | 4-8PM 30 MAIN ST STE 100, VISTA, CA, 92083

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE JLYZAGA OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT

For online orders to count towards the fundraiser, they must be placed for pickup only from the restaurant location of, and during the hours of, the fundraiser. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify. $150 minimum event sales required to receive any donation.