SUMMER BREAK
May 22 - September 6                      

What will be for dinner tonight? Go to Freddy's at 3479 Mountain Lion Drive in Loveland (on U.S. 34 near Mountain View High School) on Thursday, October 14th from 5-8 pm to pick up dinner and support our preschool! Let the cashier know you are with Community Preschool and enjoy your dinner!

Meet your child's teacher and let your child explore their classroom during Community Preschool's open house. Drop in at the preschool anytime from 9 to noon on Monday, Aug. 30. 

Learn about COVID-19 policies, which snacks are allowed and what to pack in your child's backpack, among other important information, during the mandatory parent orientation.

At least one parent or guardian MUST attend either orientation:

• In-person: 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30 in Community Preschool's courtyard during open house.
• Virtual: 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 30. Join via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/98849599469?from=addon.

Don't forget to turn in your child's student health record and immunization form during open house. 

At this time, we are recommending that all children wear masks while inside the preschool, but they are not required to do so.  To help reduce COVID-19 exposure, all parents will need to wear a  mask while inside the preschool building. 

Join your child's teachers and classmates at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 at Dwayne Webster Veteran's Park for our annual walk-a-thon fundraiser. Children will take three laps around the park, play with their friends and enjoy a special treat afterward. Pack a lunch and meet new friends! 

Look for fundraiser packets to be sent home with your child in mid-September. This popular fundraiser helps us keep tuition affordable, and every cent is spent on toys, books, supplies and other equipment at Community Preschool.

Not able to attend our Walk-a-thon, select the Donate button above to make a donation online for our fundraiser.  Thanks for your support!

Thank you to all our Community Preschool families who joined us for the annual walk-a-thon! It was great weather for all of us to walk, play, and eat. We appreciate all your generous donations!

Class code: R3Q3J

Throughout the school year families have an opportunity to purchase affordable books for their children through Scholastic.  Every book you purchase earns points for Community Preschool to purchase educational materials and books for the classrooms.  Go to https://clubs.scholastic.com and create an account with the code R3Q3J.  Families can also complete a paper order and return to their child's teacher with a check payment.

Enjoy your reading! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Tammy.
 

It is definitely difficult and surprising to think that the end of the school year is fast approaching. Thank you to everyone for making this year work. It has been a learning opportunity for all of us and we not only survived, but we did it so successfully! We began the year under strict state rules, and it looks like we will end the year similarly.

Instead of our large potluck at a park, we would like to invite you to come early on your child's last day for an outside goodbye. Mrs. Martinez's parents will arrive at 10:30 a.m. to pick up their child, share a popsicle with other families, and say goodbye. Mask wearing will still be mandatory. Please maintain distance between each other as much as you can.

Mrs. Martinez's families will leave by 11 a.m. to enable the next class to go out. Mrs. Geraghty's parents will arrive at 11:15 a.m., follow the same activities and finish by 11:45 a.m.

On behalf of our staff, I want to thank all of you for your support, friendship and love that you so richly bestow on our little school and us. Next year marks the 50th year of operation for CPS. This is a huge accomplishment of which we should be proud. Our success is due largely to your continued support. Thank you!

Have a wonderful summer and take good care!

Mrs. Martinez, executive director

 To book a tour, email Ms. Tammy.

Last year, we received $2,500 from Scheels because of our lovely Community Preschool families, alumni and friends who nominated us for the wonderful gift!  We would love your support again this year.

Scheels is donating $50,000 to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in Northern Colorado.  They will give 5-$5,000 and 10-$2,500 cash donations based on the number of nominations an organization receives.

To nominate Community Preschool, please fill out this form with your full name, email and select Community Preschool Loveland under the Youth Support Organization category.

Nominations are only accepted until Sunday Dec. 6th, and winners will be announced Dec. 8th.

Thank you for your nominations!

If you need to make a tax-deductible contribution before the end of the year, please consider making a donation by selecting the Donate button above.  Community Preschool, is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3).

If you prefer to pay by check, please mail to Community Preschool; P.O. Box 1652; Loveland, CO 80539. We are happy to write a receipt for your taxes. Thank you!

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Enjoy your day off school and we will see you all back on Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th for the MWF class!

Students in the Thompson School District will not have classes on Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th due to conferences but we still have class.  If you decide to keep your preschooler home for some family time, please let your child's teacher know, and have fun!

Our most popular fundraiser and community-building event of the year — the pancake breakfast — has to be put on hold again because of COVID-19. But though we can't meet for pancakes in person this year, we're still excited to host the popular online silent auction, with 100% of the proceeds going straight to your child's classroom. 

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 10th, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and watch Community Preschool's Facebook page for the auction to go live.

Preview the items starting April 8th.  We'll be auctioning off babysitting by Mrs. Martinez, family photo sessions, house cleaning, a hot air balloon ride, and many, many more goodies.

To bid on an item on April 10th, comment with your price.  Items go to the highest bidder once the auction closes at 8 pm.  If you win an item, a Community Preschool Board member will get in touch with you to arrange for the item pick up and payment.

If you do not wish to purchase an auction item, please consider making a donation to Community Preschool through our PayPal link at the top of this page.

Make sure you are enjoying pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner from the comfort of your home while you bid!

For more information, email the fundraising/development coordinator.

As always, thank you for your support!

We could not be more grateful for the support of our families, alumni, and friends during this challenging year.  Our silent auction surpassed our expectations, garnering more than $3, 500!

Our sincerest thank you to the following people and organizations who donated to our silent auction:

AMA Divine Photography

Amy Huggins Photography

A Better Day Cleaning & Concierge

Awards Unlimited

Baker, Ann

Chill Potz

Colorado Railroad Museum

Copeland, Hanna

Crawford, Melody

Dugout Mugz

Eubanks, Shirley

Fritzler Farm Park

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Friends of the Loveland Public Library

Friske, Tammy & Olivia

Geraghty, Kathleen

GlowGolf

Grace and Power Fitness

Gonzo Screen Printing

Harrington Arts Alliance

Heart to Heart Children’s Boutique

Home Prep LLC

Just A Pinch Bakery

Kelly, Caroline

Krazy Karl’s Pizza

Loveland Chocolate Company

Martinez, Laura

Mattress Firm of Northern Colorado (Jason DeVilbiss)

No Worries!! Hot Air Ballooning

Oriental Trading

Real West Old Time Portraits (Holly Coy)

Ripple Effect Martial Artsá

Rocky Mountain Amphicar

Scheels

Schultis, Patsy

Sláinte Coffee

Spieles, Pat & McMurray, Carol

Tammy Schwartz Home Daycare

Tune and Tidy House Cleaning

Urban Air Adventure Park

White Groves Barber & Taproom

Cindy N. our Development Coordinator for her fantastic fundraising!

Lauren H. our outgoing Publicity Coordinator for all her work and support!

Thank you everyone for your incredible support!

Because of a long waitlist of students for our 3s class, we’re opening another! This class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00–11:30 a.m. Children must be 3 by October 1 to enroll. The class will be taught by long-time parent, board member, and teaching substitute, Ms. Hanna!

Hanna Copeland has a bachelor's degree in agricultural business and recently completed her early childhood teaching license. She and her husband Alan have five kids, all of whom have attended Community Preschool.

Please help us in welcoming Ms. Hanna to her new role at Community Preschool!

For more information about the newest 3s class, please visit our registration page or contact Ms. Tammy.

We are thrilled to annouce that Jenn Gregoire, our current class coordinator, has accepted the Pre-K and 2.5s teaching position for the 2021–2022 school year.

Ms. Jenn comes to us with years of experience as a preschool, kindergarten, and early childhood special education teacher. Her two children attended Community Preschool, and she has served on our board of directors for the past two years. We are so lucky to have her!

We’re twice as lucky to keep Mrs. Geraghty too, who will step in as a substitute teacher next year when needed.

Welcome to the teaching staff, Ms. Jenn!

There will be no classes on Thursday, February 11 th and Friday, February 12th for conferences.  We will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day.

Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you back on Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th for the MWF class!

REGISTER NOW      (Click Here)

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 8th & ends 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10th

Enjoy your week off school and we will resume classes on Monday, March 22nd!

Thank you to all our families and friends who ate pizza!!  We appreciate all your wonderful support!  

Monday November 23rd through Friday November 27th there will be no in-person classes or our virtual learning program.

Enjoy your break and we will see you all back on Monday November 30th!

Thursday December 17th through Friday January 1st there will be no in-person classes or our virtual learning program.

Enjoy your break and we will see you all back on Monday, January 4th in the new year!

We are now offering a virtual learning option along with our in-person program. Keep your child engaged with preschool by registering for our new remote learning program!

Our Community Preschool Virtual Learning Program will be an extension of our current in-person, play-based curriculum, but you can do it all at home on your own time. Each week, we will feature short videos by our teachers with demonstrations of selected activities for the week. Teachers will sing songs, read stories, and provide developmentally-appropriate activities and social and emotional guidance. 

The virtual learning program will be available on our website and parents will receive a password once payment has been received. The cost of this program is $100 each quarter. Please send payment via Zelle to [email protected] or by check to Community Preschool, P.O. Box 1652, Loveland, CO 80539. 

Register today! You have access to the previous weeks too!

Here is a free preview of Mrs. Martinez singing a song…enjoy!

Are you interested in enrolling your child at Community Preschool?  Come join us for a tour.  Please email Ms. Tammy or leave a voicemail message at 970-669-4323 to set up a time between 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Monday August 3rd.  The tours will be about 15 - 30 minutes long and you will need to wear a mask.  I look forward to meeting you!

Ms. Tammy

Thompson School District schools are closing due to inclement weather, tomorrow October 26th. We follow the school district in weather closures also. Have a great snow day!

Thank you to all our wonderful in-person, virtual and alumni families for participating in our first virtual walk-a-thon!  We are so grateful for everyone's donations and your generous contributions raised  $1, 247.84 for our preschool!

This would have been our 20th year to visit the pumpkin patch and farm at Wolf Thunder Run but due to COVID we are not able to take our annual fall field trips. Wolf Thunder Run developed three new 1-hour programs that they are offering for our families.

For more information go to Wolf Thunder Run Facebook page or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4fa5a92ca7f58-family.

Our in-person classes are currently full.  If you are interested in adding your child to a class wait list please contact our class coordinator, Jenn G. If there is an opening in your requested class we will contact you.

Registration Process

1. Contact our class coordinator, Jenn G. to check availability.
2. Download the 2020–2021 Registration Packet and fill it out by hand or complete it electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader: https://get.adobe.com/reader. 
3. Complete the 2020–2021 Registration Packet with two photos of your child and a check or cash for your $75 non-refundable registration fee.  Mail your packet to Community Preschool, P.O. Box 1652, Loveland, CO 80539.
4. Once your child is registered, health forms are the final step in the registration process.
   • Student Health Record  (Registration Packet Page 6)
     Doctor's Signature Required
   • Colorado Certificate of Immunization Form (Registration Packet Page 7)    Please fill out this form, and include the original immunization form from your child's doctor.

   If you exempting your child from any or all immunizations, you must include an exemption form.

   • Medical Exemption Form
   • Non-Medical Exemption Form
5. First quarter tuition is due with registration packet after August 3rd

You can find answers to all of your questions about Registration by visiting our Register for Classes page.

We can add your child to our waiting list. Should there be an opening in your requested class, we will contact you.

Our in-person classes are currently full.  If you are interested in adding your child to a class wait list please contact our class coordinator, Jenn G. If there is an opening in your requested class we will contact you.

We are so happy to announce that we have been cleared by Larimer County Health and Environment and our state Licensing Specialist from the Colorado Office of Early Childhood to open our doors again in September and welcome back all of our wonderful families! Our teachers and board of parent volunteers have been working hard to put new procedures in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. While a few additional procedures need to be followed, we remain committed and most concerned with providing our young students with the nurturing and stimulating environment that is so important for their first adventure in education. These are temporary changes, and we plan on returning to our regular schedule when possible.

Drop-off – Parents will meet their child’s teacher outside the playground gate. Children will need a temperature check (100.3 degrees or lower). Each class will meet separately outside.

Snack Time – For now, we will need parent helpers to bring individually-wrapped, prepackaged snacks when they parent help.

Classrooms – We will need to limit table activities to 4 children per table. Additional sanitizing of surfaces and items will take place during class. Our teachers will help keep large groups of children from gathering in one area.

Pick-up – Children will walk outside with their teacher to their parents.

Parent Helpers – We would like to have the same helpers aid on consecutive days as much as possible to limit exposure. We realize this may not work for all families, and we are happy to help work out alternate days. Before entering the preschool, parent helpers will also need their temperatures taken. While in the preschool, please social distance from other adults.

Masks – Following the guidelines of  the Colorado Office of Early Childhood, students, parent helpers, and teachers will all wear masks. We know this may be difficult, especially if your child hasn't been wearing one. To help them prepare, please start slowly having them wear a mask and build the habit over time.

Hand Washing – Children will wash their hands after coming inside, before snack, and after using the restroom as usual, but will include more frequent and longer hand washing.

Isolation – If a child becomes ill, we will isolate that child in the hallway and notify the parent immediately.

We are grateful for your patience and understanding while we develop these new procedures. We will continue to work closely throughout the year with our licensing specialist and the Health Department to make alterations as conditions change.  Please, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We have missed our fabulous Community Preschool families and can’t wait to see you!

We are looking forward to a great 2020–2021 school year!

Temporary COVID-19 Operating Procedures for Community Preschool 2020-2021 School Year.

Mark your calendars for our first ever Virtual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction, Saturday May 2nd. Make yourself some pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and join us on Facebook for our annual silent auction!

The Virtual Auction is OPEN FOR BIDDING!

The 2020 Community Preschool Auction Group Page is open for bidding! Head over to  https://www.facebook.com/groups/228951841851623/ to join! Directions will be posted at the top of the page.

You've had time to browse and make a strategy.  Now's the time to BID!

Remember: Commenting on auction items with your bid is ENABLED until 8pm today, May 2nd!  Items will go to the highest bidder once the auction is closed.

Don't forget to invite your friends!

Once the auction is over, one of the Community Preschool Board members will reach out to discuss pick up and payment for auction items.

 All proceeds go directly to our wonderful Preschool!

If you choose not to purchase anything at the auction, please consider making a donation directly to Community Preschool. Click here to donate!

THANK YOU for your support! We hope to "see" you all on Saturday!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, our virtual pancake breakfast and silent auction was a big success. We raised more than $2,900! That's money for school supplies, toys, outdoor equipment — funds we rely on to operate while keeping tuition affordable. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generosity. 

Our sincerest thank you to following people and organizations who donated to our silent auction:

After discussing the COVID-19 pandemic with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, our state licensing specialist, and other area preschools, we have made the very difficult decision to close our preschool for the remainder of the 2019–2020 year. We will reopen in the Fall.

These times are unsettling and unexpected, and we're heartbroken and so sorry that we will not be able to end the year with you and your children. Teachers and board members are working on a plan to stay connected to all of our families during this difficult time, and we'll be in touch. For now, we hope you and your children are safe and healthy.

If you have questions about tuition reimbursement, please contact the treasurer. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support.

We will get through this together.

Your Community Preschool Teachers and Board of Directors

CLICK HERE (Available 8:00 a.m. Monday February 17th)

Preregistration Will Open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 17th and Close on Thursday February 20th at 5:00 p.m.

Lions Club Free Vision Screening
Monday November 18th at 10::00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.        Tuesday November 19th at 10:00 a.m.                       

Photo Day

Bring your smile and your order form! A portion of the sales benefit our school!  Click here for an order form.

Tuesday, October 1

10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

• TTh 3s Mrs. Martinez
• TTh 3s Mrs. Abbott

1:00 p.m.

• MTTh 4s Mrs. Martinez

Wednesday, October 2

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

• Pre-K Ms. Jodie
• MW 3s Mrs. Abbott
• MWF 4s Mrs. Martinez

Friday, October 4

9:00 a.m.

• 2.5s Mrs. Abbott
• Any makeup from other classes

2020 - 2021

Preregistration and Registration information is coming soon!

Tuesday February 4th - We will be operating our usual Tuesday schedule today.

Field Trips to the Pumpkin Patch Cancelled

Spaghetti Dinner 
Friday, October 18th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Would you like to learn more about Community Preschool and what we have to offer your family at our preschool? RSVP to tour the preschool and see what our play-based, parent-cooperative preschool is all about.

Call 970-669-4323 or click here to email and reserve your spot for the tour at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays!

Scheels will donate cash awards to local nonprofits that make a difference in our community. To nominate Community Preschool, please fill out this form with your full name, email and Community Preschool's name under the Youth Support Organization category. Nominations are only accepted until Sunday Dec. 8th, and winners will be announced Dec. 10th.

Thank you for your nominations!

Mark your calendars, the Holiday Programs will be on Tuesday December 17th and Wednesday December 18th beginning at 10:30.  Our singing program will be in the gym, come early since setting is limited!  Here is the class schedule:

December 17th - Tuesday
Mrs. Abbott T/TH Class
Mrs. Martinez T/TH Class
Mrs. Martinez P.M. Class

December 18th - Wednesday
Mrs. Abbott M/W Class
Mrs. Martinez MWF Class
Ms. Jodie Pre-K Class

 All classes will begin at the normal time (except Mrs. Martinez afternoon 4's, there will be no afternoon class on December 17th).  

Families will receive a SignUpGenius link from their Class Coordinators to select what food they would like to bring.  All food must be NUT-FREE and NOT homemade.  Thank you so much for bringing snacks to our program we appreciate your wonderful generosity!  

After the concert, your child will be taken back to their classroom and you will go and sign them out.  Afterwards please stay to enjoy snacks, a visit with Santa and visit our Scholastic book fair.  Our 2's class will not participate in the holiday program, but you and your child are welcome to come either day to watch the other classes, enjoy a snack, see Santa and our Scholastic Book Fair. 

Please see your child's teacher or Ms. Tammy with any questions.

Community Preschool families join us for the annual walk-a-thon and picnic! It will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 at Dwayne Webster Veteran’s Park (Cannon Park). It’s a fun way to raise funds and socialize. 

• Pledge envelopes will be distributed in the children’s cubbies at school.
• Invite family and friends to make a tax-deductible donation and come walk with us. Complete the pledge form and return it in the treasurer’s box at school.
• Come to the walk-a-thon on the day your child attends class.
  —Mrs. Abbott’s MW 3s and Mrs. Martinez’s PM 4s: Attend whichever day works best. Please arrive at the park at 10:30 a.m.
  —Mrs. Martinez’s TR 3s and MWF 4s: Come to class at the usual time in the morning, and then pick up your child at 10:00 a.m. and go to the park.
  —Ms. Jodie’s MTWR 4s: Bring your child directly to Dwayne Webster Veteran’s Park at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 for a scavenger hunt and story time.
  —Mrs. Abbott’s TR 3s: Bring your child directly to Dwayne Webster Veteran’s Park at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 for a scavenger hunt and story time.
  —Mrs. Abbott’s F 2s: Simply meet at the park at 10:30 a.m. to begin the walk-a-thon on Friday September 20.
• Wear your Community Preschool t-shirt if you have one, and bring your camera. We will walk three laps around the playground area together. Each child who participates will receive a small prize.
• Bring a nut-free dish to share. We will be using SignUpGenius.com so watch for an email to sign up. Items needed are: Main Dishes (noodles, chicken, casserole, small sandwiches, hot dogs, etc.), Desserts (cookies, brownies, fruit kabobs, etc.), Side Dishes (fruit, vegetables, pasta salad, green salad, etc.), Other Sides (chips, dip, popcorn, pretzels, etc.).
• Parent-helpers for these days, please bring cups and drinks to share. (Your children will have show and tell before going to the park in Mrs. Martinez classes)
• Pack plates and plasticware/silverware for your family. Also bring any serving utensils needed for your potluck dish.
• And most importantly, have fun!

Because we are a corporation, and parents are members of that corporation, all members must attend one yearly meeting​. Parent orientation serves as that annual meeting. Community Preschool is holding parent orientation on several dates and times in August and September. At least one parent MUST attend one session. All sessions will be held at the school.

New Family Orientation
(30 to 45 minutes. Open to New or Returning Families.)

• August 23 at 9:30 a.m.
• August 23 at 10:30 a.m.
• August 28 at 6:00 p.m. 

Returning Family Orientation
(20 minutes. For Returning Families only.)

• September 5 at 9:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 
• September 6 at 9:15 a.m.

If you do not attend during a scheduled time, you will be required to pay for a private meeting for a fee of $40.

You will be asked to sign a form attesting that you have read the entirety of the Community Preschool Parent Handbook.

Spaghetti Dinner Thank You

Our classes are all full for this spring but we can add your child to our waiting list. Should there be an opening in your requested class, we will contact you.

Please email the class coordinator to be added to the waiting list (Stefani for 2s/3s classes, or Jenn for 4s classes).

Find the answers to your questions about our classes on our Register for Classes page, or contact a class coordinator.

We are currently registering for openings in the following classes for 2017–2018:

• Ms. Jodie’s Pre-K 4s on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

If you are interested in registering, please follow these steps:

1. Contact the class coordinator, (Kayla D. for 4s classes).
2. Complete the 2017–2018 Registration Packet. (Pages 6–8 including the Student Health Record, Certificate of Immunization, and Addendum MUST be completed AFTER June 1, 2017.)
3. Be prepared to pay the non-refundable $70 non-refundable registration fee and the current quarter’s tuition by check.

We need 48 hours from the time that you submit the registration paperwork and tuition payment to process your child’s enrollment, and for the teacher to prepare for your child to attend class.

Please be sure to check out The Parent Helper newsletter for January!

Click here to access the January 2018 newsletter.