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October 2026 Newsletter
Fall Break School will be closed October 12–16. Enjoy your break! See you back on Monday, October 19! Pumpkin Auction Our talented teachers and parents are getting creative for our Annual Pumpkin Auction! 🎃 October 1–8 See their one-of-a-kind pumpkin creations in the...
AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 🕤 School Hours: Drop-off: 9:30 a.m. | Pick-up: 1:30 p.m. 🗓️ Monday, Aug. 17 🎓 Kindergarten ⭐ All Fours 🍎 All Threes 🧸 MWF Twos 🗓️ Tuesday, Aug. 18 🧸 T/Th Toddlers 🍎 T/Th Twos 🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 19 🐻 W/F Toddlers EMAIL NOTIFICATION If you did not...
School Supplies for 2026-2027
Toddler Supply List We ask each family to provide the following: 1 Standard sized book bag (able to fit lunchbox, 8 ½” x 11 papers and larger projects) labeled with child’s name 1 lunch box with your child’s name on it 1 sippy cup with your child’s name on it 1 large...
Summer Camp 2026
New this Year: We have 6 great summer camps this summer! Who can attend? 1 year-olds** through rising 1st graders are welcome **One-year-olds must be walking; rising 4 -year-olds and up must be fully potty trained. What to Bring: Children should bring a lunch and...
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER
Graduation Day We are excited to celebrate this special milestone with our students and families! Preschool Fours Graduation 📅 Tuesday, May 12th 🕡 6:30 PM Location: All graduation ceremonies will be held in the Church Gardens (located on the left side of the church)....
APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER
SCHOOL CLOSED Good Friday – Friday, April 3rd Spring Break – Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th EASTER EGG HUNTS Each child provide 1 dozen candy-filled Easter eggs. Please be sure to tape the edges, as eggs may...
MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER
EARLY RELEASE Since we loosely follow the GCPS school calendar, Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5th will be Early Release Days. 🕘 School begins at the regular time: 9:30 AM 🕛 Dismissal will be at 12:00 PM (NOON) 🍎 No lunch is needed on either day. ⏰ Please...
FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER
2026/2027 Registration Now Open Do you know a family looking for a warm, nurturing, and engaging preschool environment? Please help spread the word—registration is now open for the 2026–2027 school year at St. Matthew’s Preschool! We currently have a limited...
JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER
Pajamuary: Pajama Donation for Foster Kids This Pajamuary, we’re supporting children and teens in foster care by collecting new pajamas. For many foster youth, a new pair of pajamas offers comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging during an uncertain time. All...
DECEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
CHRISTMAS BASKETS 🎄 Our Last Big Fundraiser of 2025! 🎄 Get ready for our Annual Christmas Basket Auction! ✨ 🗓️ Auction Begins: December 9 🎁 Each basket will have its own special theme! 📬 More details are being sent home in Friday folders. If you’d like to donate items...
