First UMC Preschool of Santa Monica

VBS at Home 🏠 - The Children & Family Ministry is saddened to announce that VBS will not be held in-person this summer. However, we are excited to offer you an alternative: VBS at Home!
Click the link for details:
https://mailchi.mp/santamonicaumc/vbs-ps-2020-06-25

Let us know if you need any assistance with talking to your children about COVID-19.

Dear Preschool Families,

It's only been 2 days since the Preschool closed, but it seems like ages. The halls of the school are eerily silent, and we greatly miss the energy and warmth of our school community. We're not complete without our amazing teachers and wonderful children.

As I think most of you are aware, the teachers have been helpful in sending materials and activities for your children. Hopefully, you have found these schedules and materials to be useful. It must be challenging to keep your kids busy all day every day. Following a daily schedule and finding time to take the children for a walk or allow for some time outside is of paramount importance.

Reading stories is critical. Not only does it occupy time, but it encourages a lifelong love of reading. A child that is read to often will automatically develop a desire to read on their own when old enough. You cannot read too much!

In this time of uncertainty for all, we want you to know that we are continuing to take care of our teachers. We know they are reaching out to you and your families. Your continued financial support of the preschool is now more invaluable than ever. Payments can be received via mail, or online. Through the end of the school year we have waived the regular processing fee from our payment system for tuition payments due this school year.
We are also continuing to support donations of our annual campaign which will help with families in need and continuing education for our staff.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding payment contact Christina Eddy, Business Administrator [email protected].

Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and send warm wishes for continued good health. Please take care of yourselves and be safe. We look forward to the day we welcome you back to school and hope it will be in the not too distant future. We miss you!

Warmest regards,
Dee and Dane

https://santamonicaumc.org/preschool

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the preschool. We are so grateful for this wonderful community. Enjoy the break and we’ll see you back on Monday.

Just some of the art made by the kids that is on display in the classrooms and hall of our preschool!

Our Imagination Playground turns playing with blocks into a chance for kids to create their own play spaces in a safe and intellectually stimulating way!

♥️🙏🏼

Happenings May 1, 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/santamonicaumc.org/preschool2019-may-1

Get ready for our annual Spring Fair! Come join us for fun games & activities this Sunday. Bring the grandparents & your neighbors!

Discounted tickets for sale during drop-off and pick-up this week.

Look forward to seeing you there.

The fun includes:
• Farmer Nat Gardening Project
• Petting Zoo / Pony Ride
• Pie Baking Contest
• Magician
• Balloon Artist & Face Painting
• Taco Stand
• Bounce Houses
• Art Activities

Preschool Lunar New Year 🧧 celebrations. #yearofthepig #fumcsmpreschool #fumcsmsimkinshall

Community Meal is a committed partnership between FUMC and Family Place -- our local transitional housing program for families with young children. We have worked diligently over the last few years to foster relationships with the staff and residents and to provide a monthly night of fun and food. If you would like to be a part of this meaningful mission, please contact the church office or go to www.santamonicaumc.org/community-meal.