PPP's Monthly News & Updates

Your Monthly News and Updates

April 2023

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Calendar of Events

March 20 - Summer Camp Priority registration begins
April 7 - Preschool closed in observance of Good Friday
April 10 - Preschool closed for Teacher In-Service Training
April 17 - Community registration begins for Summer Adventure Camp
May 15 - 19 - Atelier Exhibition Days ~ more information to come
May 19 - Last day of Extended Day classes ~ NO EXTENDED DAY classes are held the last week of school
May 22 & 23 - Annual End of Year Water days - more info to come
May 26 - Last day of school
May 29 - Preschool closed in observance of Memorial Day
May 30 - June 1 - Summer Adventure Camp - Waterworks!
June 5 - 8 - Summer Adventure Camp - Building Bonanza
June 12 - 16 - Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School
June 19 - 22 - Summer Adventure Camp - Let's Get Cooking
June 26 - 29 - Summer Adventure Camp - Mad Scientists
July 3 - 7 - Preschool closed for the 4th of July holiday
July 10 - 13 - Summer Adventure Camp - Magical Materials
July 17 - 20 - Summer Adventure Camp - Amazing Animal Adventures
July 24 - 27 - Summer Adventure Camp - Imagination Destination
July 31 - August 3 - Summer Adventure Camp - My Big Backyard
August 21 - 25 - Family Welcome Days for the 2023-2024 school year
August 28 - First day of school for the 2023-2024 school year

2022 - 2023 Preschool Calendar

2023 - 2024 Preschool Calendar

Summertime Fun at PPP

Adventure awaits at this year's Summer Camp! Priority Registration began on Monday, March 20th and we have already received many registration forms!! Space is limited, so plan early and register soon!

Community registration begins on Monday, April 17th.

Offered weekly, Monday-Thursday, for children turning 3 by June 1st thru 8 years of age, campers are inspired while having fun!

Individual weeks your child is registered costs $200 and multi-week discounts are available if registering for several weeks at once, plus a one-time registration fee per family of $25.

Discounts cannot be split between siblings within a family. Changes can be made with 10 days advance notice, if space permits. No Refunds will be given for any weeks cancelled or unattended.

Priority registration is underway and opens to the community 4/17.

https://www.pinnaclepres.org/programs/summer-adventure-camp

Boys and Girls: Differences in Brain Development

Have you checked out the latest preschool blog? Brain research suggests gender holds an important influence and there are key differences between how boy and girl brains typically develop.

To read further, click here.

School Portraits and Ordering Information

We hope everyone is pleased with their child's school portraits. A portion of every order placed by Friday, March 31st will come back to PPP! Thank you!!

Individual passcodes were given to families to privately preview their child's photos and prints are sold either ala carte or discounted packages. Click here to see pricing.

For questions about your child's photos, please contact Julia, the photographer and owner of Making Memories at

602-708-0436.

Year End Celebrations & Atelier Exhibition

Our classroom "End of Year" celebrations will take place the week of May 15 through the 19th at the Fellowship Hall and Patio.

The Atelier Exhibition, featuring each child's art work will be available to view, as well as your child's Portfolio with the milestones they've reached.

A personal invitation will be sent home with details so you can mark your calendar and attend this special day alongside your child.

Children sharing their work with their families during the Atelier Exhibition

Book Fair & Book Drive

A big THANKS to our amazing families, especially Emily Garzolini, for coordinating and shopping at the Usborne Book Fair event which raised $3,211 in sales!!

$425 was given to PPP which allowed us to choose 53 books for our library
$780 proceeds was donated to UMOM
176 gently used books were collected by PPP families for UMOM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED AND UNWAIVERING SUPPORT!!

UMOM New Day Centers is the largest provider of services for homeless families in the state of Arizona.

Their mission is to prevent and end homelessness with innovative strategies and housing solutions that meet the unique needs of each family and individual.

PPC Happenings Including Lent & Easter Services

Lent and Easter Service Schedule - click here for detailed information
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday April 9th @ 11am- click here for additional information
Vacation Bible School is coming in June!! click here for details of this high-energy week of sharing the love of Jesus through songs, games, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, and mission opportunities.
Women's Fellowship Retreat Friday May 5th through 6th - click here for more details
The Spring Vistas is now available with articles for your enjoyment. Click here to view.