St. Matthew Preschool

08/28/2026

Save the Date and plan to join St. Matthew Lutheran Church for the Blessing of the Backpacks!

08/27/2026

After-School Enrichment Is Back! 🌟 Did you know we offer after-school enrichment programs for our preschool families? We’re excited to offer several opportunities for children to learn, play, create, and grow!

🍎 Lunch Bunch — Mondays & Thursdays | 12–1:30 p.m.
Available for children enrolled in our 3s and 4s classes, Lunch Bunch extends the school day with themed activities, indoor and outdoor play, and lunchtime with friends.

⚽ Crab Kickers — Wednesdays
We’re partnering with Crab Kickers again for soccer and character-building activities!

💃 Little Wonders — Tuesdays
New this year! Little Wonders will offer creative movement and dance on Tuesday afternoons.

We’d love to hear from our families! What enrichment opportunities would you like to see offered this year? Your feedback will help our program director plan additional options for our children.

👉 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/hh4MpqDz2QSLt1XA9
We can’t wait for another year of learning, friendship, and fun! 💙

08/20/2026

🍎📚 Welcome Back, Teachers! 💛

Welcome back to our amazing preschool teachers! We’re so excited to begin another year of learning, growing, playing, and making memories together. Thank you for the love, patience, creativity, and care you pour into our youngest learners each day.
As you begin this new school year, may you feel supported, encouraged, and reminded of the important work you do. Make it a great year! We’re grateful for each of you! ✨

🙏 A Prayer for the Year Ahead:
Lord, bless our teachers with patience, wisdom, and joy. Give them strength for the busy days, grace for the challenging moments, and hearts full of love for every child entrusted to their care. May their classrooms be places of kindness, curiosity, laughter, and growth. Amen.

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 💛

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

We’re getting ready for a wonderful school year! Here’s everything our preschool families need to know about backpacks, snacks, and classroom supplies.

🎒 Backpacks & Snack Bags
Each child will receive a school tote bag, approximately 13" x 13", for carrying their folder and snack to and from school.

🍎 Snack Reminder: Please send a healthy snack that your child can comfortably eat in 5–10 minutes. Please pack snacks in a small, soft reusable bag or brown paper bag. If you purchase a snack container, please choose one made of soft material rather than rigid plastic or metal so it fits easily inside the tote.

📚 School Supplies
We provide all classroom materials your child will need. However, we ask each family to contribute a few consumable items:
✨ Kindergarten Prep: Baby wipes + 1 roll of paper towels
✨ 3-Day/2-Day 3s: Gallon-sized plastic bags + 1 roll of paper towels
✨ Preschool Prep: Facial tissues + 1 roll of paper towels

Donated items will be shared among all classrooms and do not need to be labeled.
You can bring your donated items to any back-to-school event or on the first day of school.

Thank you for helping us get the new school year off to a great start! 💙📚🍎

08/02/2026

🧱 LEGO & Let God! 🙌 The countdown is over—we're so excited that Vacation Bible School starts tomorrow! 🎉

Join us Monday through Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM for four fun-filled evenings of building, learning, worship, games, crafts, and discovering how we can build our lives on Jesus!

📅 August 3–6
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM nightly
👧🧒 Open to children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through 5th grade

Didn't register? No problem! Walk-ins are welcome, and we'd love to have your child join us. Just come a few minutes early so we can get them checked in.
Bring your friends and neighbors—we can't wait to LEGO & Let God with you this week! ❤️🧱

06/19/2026

☀️🎉 School's Out for Summer... Now It's Time to BUILD! 🧱✨
The first day of summer is finally here, and we have the perfect way to wrap up the season before heading back to school!
Join us August 3–6 from 6:00–8:00 PM for Vacation Bible School 2026: Come Build With Us! Kids will enjoy an exciting week filled with Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and new friendships as we explore God's love together.

🧱 Ages 3 Years Old* through 5th Grade
📅 August 3–6, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 St. Matthew Lutheran Church

And parents—we didn't forget you! While the kids are having fun at VBS, join Pastor Garet Ellis for evening conversations on Technology, AI, Mental Health, and Family Life. 🎉 This FREE event is open to the community, so invite your friends and neighbors!

🔗 Register today: www.smlc.org/VBS2026


*Children must be potty trained.

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06/16/2026

05/29/2026

So incredibly thankful for families like this! Thank you Sarah, we appreciate all your kind words about St. Matthew Preschool!