SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER  

WELCOME to a new school year here at Town and Country! We are so very happy to have you and your wonderful children with us. Many of the children are having success with their initial independence both walking in and using the “blue footsteps”. Much credit goes to you and your ability to “separate”.

NEED EARLY DROP OFF? Try Early Birds! Miss Rocio has the Library set up with some exciting things for a very fun morning. You may drop off your child anytime between 8:00-8:50. At 8:50 they will be walked to their respective classrooms. There is a $15 fee that will be charged to your Lunch Bunch account.

OUR SCHOOL DAY: If you are coming for your normal school day, please arrive between 8:50-9:10am. It is very important that your children arrive on time. It makes for a much better day for them!

6-WEEK PARENTING CLASSES begin on Tuesday, October 6th from 12:30-2:00pm with Miss Sharon or from 6:00–7:30pm with Miss Julie along with Miss Sharon. This course will be based on the Town & Country philosophy. We will be using the book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. Enrollment forms are available in the office and on the website. The book, Good Inside, is available in the office for $30.00. Please read the first 4 chapters before October 6th. Enrollment for the 6-week classes is $100 per person.

PARENT EDUCATION FOR OCTOBER will be on Thursday, October 22nd. Miss Jennifer, our Outdoor Classroom Teacher & Miss Nicole her Aide, will meet outside with you from 12:30-2:00pm and present “Discovering the Outdoor Classroom”. This is a wonderful way for you to learn about the activities and curriculum your children experience each day they are out in the yard at Town & Country. Please wear comfortable shoes as you will be going on a short nature hike. Call the office to RSVP and receive free childcare for your T&C child.

PARENT EDUCATION FOR NOVEMBER Miss Sharon & Miss Julie will make a presentation and lead a discussion on “The Best Placement for My Child: TK, Kindergarten or T&C” on Thursday, November 19th from 12:30-2:00pm in our library. We will have a parent panel of current & former parents talk about how each decided on where to enroll their children.

DROP OFF: When bringing your child to school in the mornings please stay in one line only until you reach the first crosswalk. Once you’ve crossed over the first crosswalk you can then divide into two lanes. If you’re dropping your child off to walk in on their own, you should be in the right-hand lane. If you park and walk your child in, please use the left-hand lane. Please stop and wait at the STOP placard for the direction of Miss Sharon or Miss Julie who will be directing traffic. The only entrance to Town & Country is through the lower parking lot. All other entrances are for St. Francis church use only.

PARKING LOT SAFETY: Please be aware that the speed limit in our parking lot is 5 miles an hour; 15 mph on Via Rosa. Also, please walk in front of the parked cars and use the marked crosswalks as you approach the playground or stairway to the classrooms and always hold your child’s hand. If you are doing drop-off children must stay buckled in their car seat until a staff member opens the door.  No Cell Phones on our campus or in the parking lot. Please focus 100% on your children. Safety First-Always! Thank you!

WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD: Please make sure you tell a teacher or an aide that you are taking them. We always need to account for every child in school.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS: You are invited to come to your child’s classroom to learn more about our program. Your child’s teacher will tell you about the activities in the class and explore the goals for the year! Your child will be bringing home your invitation with details of the time and date for your night!

FAMILY DAYS: will be starting in October. These days exist to strengthen the home-school connection, allowing the child to share their experience with their closest family members and to be inclusive of every family in the school. Each class will have 3 dates scheduled – 2 weekdays and a Saturday. Each parent may choose a day that works for your schedule – a regular school day or a Saturday. Details will be provided by your child’s teacher.

 BETTOLINO KITCHEN FUNDRAISER: Mark your calendars, Bettolino Kitchen is hosting a fundraiser onTuesday October 20th! Dine in or take out! Proceeds will benefit Town & Country Nursery School. Let your server know you are dining in support of Town & Country Nursery school. Bettolino Kitchen will give 15% back to Town and Country.

OUR T&C EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM will be tested on Friday, October 23rd. If you do not receive this notification via phone call and text, please contact Miss Anne in the T&C office to update your emergency contact numbers.

LUNCH BUNCH: Our afternoon group of supervised play meets Monday through Friday from 12:00-3:00. Whenever you wish to make use of this service just send your child with his/her lunch. Charges are made in two different ways:

LUNCH BUNCH 2:22 CLUB: Miss Jennifer, will continue the “optional” 2:22 Club during our afternoon lunch bunch hours. She will invite the children to participate in many fun and different activities each day between the hours of 2:22-2:42pm. If you don’t want to interrupt this activity, please come before 2:22 or after 2:42pm.

HALLOWEEN: We will celebrate Halloween at school on Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th. The children may either wear their costumes or bring them to school in their T&C bag. Please try to discourage masks as they can cause children to fall. Face make-up is preferable. If your child does choose to wear the costume to school, please send a change of clothing for play time.

PUMPKIN DONATIONS: During this time of year pumpkins become a big part of the curriculum in the yard. The children use the pumpkins in many ways. They load, unload, roll stack, paint, weigh as well as break them open and plant the seeds. All of this incorporates science, math, physics, literacy, and social emotional skills. If anyone is interested in donating a pumpkin to the Outdoor Classroom, please drop them off to Miss Jennifer in the yard.

PAINTY CLOTHES: It’s been our experience that our quality paint is difficult to remove from your children’s clothing. The very best solution is to send your children to school in school/play clothes (those which will take staining, and no one will care!). Also remember tennis shoes are the safest shoes for school! Close-toed shoes are necessary for riding bikes.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE SIGNING IN AND OUT EACH DAY: The State requires that you print your child’s first and last name and sign your full signature. Make sure you are signing on your child’s teacher page. LATE to pick up your child? Please call, so that he/she doesn’t worry and avoid late charges.

ABSENCES: If your child is not coming to school on their assigned day, please call the office to let us know. We will then notify your child’s teacher.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Our door is always open. Miss Sharon and Miss Julie are available to speak by phone or in person. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher, Miss Sharon, or Miss Julie on any day to discuss your concerns. We will return your calls quickly! If you need to contact your child’s teacher, Miss Sharon or Miss Julie, please call the school office at 310-375-2829. We prefer you do not call your child’s teacher directly on their cell phones. Please use their email or the T&C office phone to contact them.

OUR GROWING FAMILIES!  Penny has a new baby sister June. Trey is a big brother to Troy Vincent.