Kent Meridian Cooperative Preschool

So so important. Make it happen for your child!

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Join us Monday, August 29th for our 2nd Open House!

Have some pizza and support the preschool!

Have a 3 year old?
Check out our Green Class!

Check out our Class for 3 1/2 to 5 year olds!
Blue Class

We are having an Open House, Aug. 20th 10AM-12PM. We would love to see you!

At Kent Meridian Co-op Parent Education is part of our program. We spend time talking about how we can talk to our children in a positive way so they have self confidence and always feel loved!

Check out our Pre-K class for your 4 year old!
Purple Class

Join us at MOD Pizza Kent Station for a summer dine out night on 8/22 to raise money for KM. You can choose dine in or to go. We hope to see you there!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

If you see our amazing Teacher Ben or Teacher Jen Fa Hartvickson please give them a hug, high five or a handshake for all that they do for us at KM!

Thank you so much to everyone that donated, bought raffle tickets, baked and bought goodies and coordinated moving kiddos for our event to be so successful today! It was wonderful to be able to have a community event again.

1st Annual Move-a-Thon

Our 1st Annual Move a Thon is this coming Saturday!

KM families check your email for more details. If you would like to donate to our program you can do so here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/1stannualm3

1st Annual Move-a-Thon Kent Meridian Cooperative Preschool is a play-based preschool that encourages ongoing social skills, sensory and creative development through play-infused curriculum and partnership between teachers and parents/guardians. Parents/guardians have the unique opportunity to participate in their child's....

We are currently enrolling for the 2023-23 school year!
Email [email protected] to setup a visit or to start the registration process.

Stay playful! 💙

We agree Pete!

Stay playful! 💙

Enjoy your Mid Winter Break off! See everyone next week.

A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool

“We might actually get better results, she says, from simply letting little children play.”

Ready to check out a play based preschool? Email today to visit! [email protected]

A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool A long-term study of a statewide preschool program tracked students through the sixth grade and found those who attended prekindergarten falling behind.

Looking for a preschool for the 2022-23 school year? Please check out KM!

We have classes from birth through pre-k. Registration is now open for new families.

https://www.kmcoop.org/registration

Payments | Kent-Meridian Cooperative Preschool 2021

Its priority registration time! Current families and alumni submit your registration and registration fee now to hold your spot for the 2022-23 school year! Registration opens to the public on February 8th.

Payments | Kent-Meridian Cooperative Preschool 2021 Make payments for tuition and registration for Kent-Meridian Cooperative Preschool

Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out for Children’s Happiness

From Teacher Jen, as we talk about school after co-op here are some things to think about when making choices for our kids.

Kindergarten Teachers Speak Out for Children’s Happiness How can teachers bring common sense and compassion to education policy?

A great and easy way to have tests on hand!

Starting TODAY Washingtonians can order free COVID Tests for delivery to their homes! The ordering portal is quick and easy! sayyescovidhometest.org

Sea Critter Story Time

Something fun to do via Zoom on Friday!

Sea Critter Story Time Ages 3 and older with adult. Listen to stories, sing songs and then join the MaST Center of Highline College to learn about local Puget Sound sea stars, snails, hermit crabs and more! You will need access to a computer or smart device capable of connecting with Zoom. Please register with your email....

Just a reminder, we have delayed the start of school until next week! Check your email for more information.

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies are here! Please pickup your orders ASAP.

Its National Cookie Day! We're sharing the amazing gingerbread cookie recipe that our students get to cutout and decorate in class.

4 Ways to Celebrate the Season Without Breeding Entitlement - Positive Parenting Solutions

As we enter the holiday season and you're trying to do it all, check out this post on fostering gratitude in our kids.

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/celebrate-the-holidays-without-entitlement

If you need an Angel Tree close by just head upstairs at St. James and choose a child to help out this season.

4 Ways to Celebrate the Season Without Breeding Entitlement - Positive Parenting Solutions The holidays are a time of true joy and excitement, especially for parents. While we want to give our children gifts, we definitely do not want them to feel entitled to presents. Here are 4 ways to celebrate the holidays without breeding entitlement.

Best of luck to everyone over the next couple of days!

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Beautiful fall day for purple class today, with lots of painting!

Special thanks to Team Roofing Northwest, the Dilley Family and the Gaebler Family for buying and lending enough air purifiers for each of our classrooms!

It looks just a just a plain box but its one more thing to keep our kids and teachers safe this year.

Charleston Wrap Gateway

Does anyone need wrapping paper for the holidays? We’re running a fundraiser for the next two weeks!

If you have a kiddo at KM you can create your own link to go towards your fundraising obligation but if you don’t this is a great opportunity.

Charleston Wrap Gateway Discover great gifts while supporting worthy organizations. Find the highest quality products- from gift wrap, home electronics, kitchen and grilling tools to hundreds of custom embroidered and personalized items

We hope everyone had a wonderful first week of classes!

Please make sure you’re in contact with your class scheduler for next week, it’s going to be busy!

I missed posting this morning but I’m sure Green and Purple classes had a great first day!

Happy first day of school Blue and Orange classes!

Our classes start Monday! After 18 months of virtual preschool we cannot wait to hear little voices, trucks crashing, songs, and parents connecting.
We have a few spots left in some of our classes, reach out if you are interested.

Worried about where to send a sibling during your scheduled working shift at co-op? Or just looking for a couple of hours of quiet? Mom's Day Out Kent is a great option!

Did you hear the good news?! We're back for the fall! Registration is open, go to www.momsdayoutkent.com to download a registration packet to secure your spot! 🎉

This is a fun, get out of the house, activity!

Auburn's Indoor Playground for kids 5 and under will now start on Monday, September 20. This fun drop In program will be held at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30am-11am (September 20-November 29). Cost is $2 per child.

Hope to see all of our enrolled families tonight on zoom for orientation! Check your email for the link.

Who's ready for parent ed to start this fall?!

Kids don’t want your power, they want their own!
What a great graphic.
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We hope all of our alumni (students and teachers) have a wonderful first day of classes in the Kent School District!