<![CDATA[Kirkland Co-op Preschool - News]]>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:08:12 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[75 Anniversary Auction]]>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/holiday-wrap-drive
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]]><![CDATA[Kindergarten Readiness Panel]]>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:18:18 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/kindergarten-readiness-panel
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Thursday, Jan 6, 7:00pm
Four current kindergarten teachers will discuss topics and answer questions regarding:
  • What is needed to register? 
  • What are the most important skills expected from children? (Social, letters/numbers and fine/gross motor.)
  • Does every school have before school assessments?
  • Is there a gifted program for kindergarten?
  • Thoughts on early entry or delayed entry
    for summer birthdays. 
  • How do families connect to ELL services?
  • How are volunteers used?
Join us in Zoom: https://lwtech.zoom.us/j/8940839878
pwd=VkFWN2xYOFhlc1o0SmQwMllJMlpqUT09
Meeting ID: 894 083 9878
Passcode: KCPGroup3
]]><![CDATA[Holiday Wreath Fundraiser]]>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:17:31 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/holiday-wreath-fundraiser
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ORDERS DUE November 22
It is time for our annual Holiday Wreath Sale! This event is a great way to support KCP through the purchase of some holiday decor. This year KCP is offering wreaths and garlands. Orders will be ready for pick-up at KCP on December 3. Contact Desiree at kcpfundraiser01@gmail.com for shipping options. 
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]]><![CDATA[Permanent Outdoor Covered Learning Space: Here is the WHY, WHAT and HOW of the plan.]]>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:19:53 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/permanent-outdoor-covered-learning-space-here-is-the-why-what-and-how-of-the-planWHY 
Many of you can remember the time you spent at KCP with preschoolers outside. As you know, we have a wonderfully large area offering many learning opportunities. 2020 brought us unexpected challenges that forced us to adapt to a temporary hybrid of virtual and outdoor learning. A permanent outdoor covered learning space will allow us to bring more learning outside rain or shine.

WHAT 
Similar to the photo above, the plan is to build a solid, permanent structure on site. This structure will be built to withstand year-round weather and provide year-round use. 

HOW 
​Currently, several professionals have volunteered to donate time and services. Architectural drawings have been prepared and KCP will apply for permits. Corti Construction has volunteered to provide building  consultation and guidance. Parent volunteers will help us build. 

NEEDS 
  • Volunteer time: If you have skills, talents or plain old interest in building, contact Sherry at kcppresident01@gmail.com 
  • Funds: If making a quick online donation is more comfortable, that is great too. Thank you! 

BONUS!!
Donors giving 250+ will have their names permanently placed on the structure. 
]]><![CDATA[Try-Athlon Prizes]]>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:10:41 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/try-athlon-prizesTop fundraising prizes awarded to current KCP families are:

1st Place: A Weekend in Lake Chelan

Read more about this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 10 guest home in The Lookout in Lake Chelan. Owned by Teacher Doreen.
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2nd Place: Private Playdate

Hosted by a KCP Teacher, this is almost like a bonus day of preschool and is the BEST PLAYDATE EVER!

3rd Place: Favorite Books

Need a story time book refresh? Third place prize is a KCP book bag filled with the teachers' favorite books. This will keep your little one busy for hours and hopefully become some of your family reading favorites too!
NEED MORE INFO?

Bonus!!

Donors giving 250+ will have their names permanently placed on the structure. ​
]]><![CDATA[Try-Athlon Ideas]]>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:00:31 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/try-athlon-ideasLooking for some inspiration? Here are many ways you can enjoy participating in our walk, read and kindness Try-Athlon.
Walking
A Change of Pace - go to local park and walk a new path:
  • Labyrinth at Rosehill Meadows Park
  • Acupressure foot trail at 132nd Square Park
Mini 'Hikes' - here are some local parks that offer mini hikes:
  • Farrell-McWhirter park
  • Bridle Trails State park
  • OO Denny Park
  • Boardwalks at Juanita Bay park
  • Big Finn Hill Park
  • Edith Moulton Park
Create your own scavenger hunt and go for a walk around the block:
  • Nature hunt: bird, tree, white flower, pink flower, worm, puddle, etc.
  • Cars & trucks hunt: red car, blue car, black car, garbage truck, school bus, mail truck etc.
Reading 
  • Turn out the lights and read by flashlight!
  • Make a cup of hot cocoa, put on some pjs or curl up under a blanket and pretend its a snowy day. Pull out some old winter tales
  • Read a book and then make a food item or drink described in the story
  • Have your child read to you! Give your child a book they have memorized and have them read to you
  • Dress up as a favorite character from a book and read in character or act out park of the story
  • Read a story about spring or nature then go out for a walk to see if you can see something described in the book
Acts of Kindness
Express gratitude:
  • Write a thank you note to a delivery person, mail carrier or grocery store worker
  • Make a sign to thank delivery people and hang in the window or door
Make someone's day: 
  • Send a 'thinking of you letter' or picture to a friend or loved one
  • Help deliver something to someone who is having a hard time getting out or drop off flowers or a picture to cheer them up
Give to someone in need:
  • Donate food to a food bank
  • Go through your toys or books and donate some you are done with to others in need 
]]><![CDATA[Try-Athlon: Fundraising For a Permanent Outdoor Learning Space. Help us reach $5,000!]]>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:22:20 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/try-athlon-fundraising-for-a-permanent-outdoor-learning-space-help-us-reach-5000
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It’s time for our annual walk-a-thon with a twist!
This year rather than a walk-a-thon at Grass Lawn Park we invite you to participate in KCP's Try-Athlon. Join us in a walk-a-thon, read-a-thon, acts of kindness bonanza!

What is it?
During the month of April we encourage you to take 4 walks, read 5 books, and perform 6 acts of kindness. Help support KCP by setting a goal to raise $150. 

How Do I Get Sponsors?
Pledges can be solicited from anyone who cares about ensuring your children have a great place to learn and grow. Try your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. This is a great chance for you to tell them all about your child’s KCP experience. If you have employer matching, we recommend that your employee’s family member be listed as the designated walker / reader so all pledges can be matched. This helps us ensure that we can get the most out of this fundraising activity. If you have questions about employer matching, please feel free to contact me directly. Our tax id is 91-0728533.

Prizes! Top fundraising prizes are:
1 st place – weekend at Teacher Doreen’s vacation home in Lake Chelan!
2 nd place – private playdate at KCP hosted by a teacher
3 rd place – KCP book bag filled with teachers’ favorite books
Bonus!! - Donors giving 250+ will have their names permanently placed on the structure. 

Deadline and Payments
Please turn in your completed pledge sheets and donations by May 1 to your teachers. Send donations via paypal.me/kcppayments. Please include with your donation:
  • specify it is for the Try-Athlon
  • student name and group number​
Direct Donations
Friends and family can also make quick donates via PayPal and GoFundMe. 
​Photos
Take photos along the way to document your experiences! If you would like to see them on KCP's Facebook page or kirklandcoop.com, please send your photos to Jessica at kcppublicity@gmail.com. Thank you!
Files: Sponsor Info and Try-Athlon Log Sheet
TRY-ATHLON SPONSER INFO
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TRY-ATHLON LOG SHEET
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File Type: pdf
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]]><![CDATA[What Will Classes Look Like in the Fall?]]>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:13:48 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/what-will-classes-look-like-in-the-fallWhat will KCP classes look like in the Fall of 2021? We don’t know. We do not have all the answers, but we do know one thing for sure. We will be operating in a capacity somewhere between two ends of a spectrum. Let’s call it Where We Are Now and Where We Were Pre-COVID. 

WHERE WE ARE NOW
This is how we currently operate. It is a virtual program, with supplementary in-person outdoor learning times and art supply pick-up/drop-offs. No student drop-offs during in-person outdoor time.

GROUP I: Teacher Kym
Mondays: 10:00-10:45am virtual learning
Wednesdays: 10:00-10:45am virtual learning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Wednesdays: 1hr and 15 min in-person outdoor learning every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
  • In-person outdoor class times are in pods of 10 students or less
  • Activities led by Teacher Kym include circle time, story time, show-and-tell

GROUP II: Teacher Doreen
Tuesdays: 10:00-10:45am virtual learning
Thursdays: 11:00-11:45am virtual learning every other week
Thursdays: 9:00-10:30 or 11:00-12:30 in-person outdoor learning every other week
  • In-person outdoor class times are in pods of 10 students or less
  • Activities led by Teacher Doreen include circle time, story time, songs, name writing, art projects, alphabet songs and sign language, cooking and science experiments.

GROUP III: Teacher Amy
Mondays: 1:00-1:45pm virtual learning
Tuesdays: 1:00-1:45pm virtual learning
Thursdays: 1:00-1:45pm virtual learning
Fridays: 12:30-2:30pm in-person outdoor learning every other week (alternating location KCP or a local park/trail head.)
  • In-person outdoor class times are in pods of 10 students or less
  • Circle time which offers letter/sounds, story, song and art. 
  • Small group/partner show and tell projects.
  • Science and/or movement focus 

WHERE WE WERE PRE-COVID
This is our beloved program that we long to get back to and are working towards in hopes that soon we will have more in-person and in-class time together and the year progresses.

GROUP I: Teacher Kym
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:20-11:50am
  • Parents attend one day a week with child; child attends two days a week.
  • A typical morning includes art projects, story time, free choice time (blocks, dress-up, puzzles, games, and more), music, show and tell, snack, and outdoor play.
  • Students develop fine motor skills, letter and number sense.

GROUP II: Teacher Doreen
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9:20-11:50am
  • Parents attend one day a week with child; child attends three days a week.
  • The class incorporates themes such as dinosaurs and friendship, into art projects, science, music, stories and play activities.
  • Math and reading readiness activities that build on Group I learning and prepare for Group III class.  

GROUP III: Teacher Amy
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 12:10-2:40pm
  • Parents attend one day a week with child; child attends four days a week.
  • This group offers the widest and most structured range of activities in the preschool designed to emphasize independence through frequent field trips and by involving the children in classroom responsibilities.
  • Kindergarten readiness activities designed to prepare for elementary school.
]]><![CDATA[Tell Us What You Love About KCP]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 23:33:33 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/tell-us-what-you-love-about-kcpPicture
We would love to hear from you! KCP's registrar, Dawn, is planning to compile your messages into a 2-3 minute video showcasing what is great about our program. We will share this video on kirklandcoop.com and social media. 

Here are some ideas on how you can participate: 
  • send a short video clip showing or telling what you love about your KCP class
  • a video clip of you doing your favorite virtual or in person activity 
  • a photo of you with a favorite art project
  • photo of yourself holding a creative sign showing your top three words describing KCP
  • email a few sentences to Dawn at kcpregistrar@gmail.com

​Drop your videos and photos in our Google folder at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VS9OyPA7mzZrjGgipZ2P5S5t8qOVQMlx?usp=sharing
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]]><![CDATA[Enrollment is Open For 2021-2022 School Year]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 22:43:34 GMThttps://www.kirklandcoop.com/news/enrollment-is-open-for-2021-2022-school-year
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On January 4, registration opens for currently enrolled and alumni families. 
On January 27, remaining spaces will be offered to the general public. 

​To register, go to https://www.jovial.org/kcp/family and log in. Look for the link to the registration form on the right side of the front page (starting January 4).
Send questions to Dawn at kcpregistrar@gmail.com.
It is challenging to predict what September 2021 will look like in regards to COVID safety protocols, meeting at school and/or meeting virtually. We are all hopeful we will be back to "normal" in some way.  We CAN tell you about what our program looks like now and all the fun activities kids are engaging in. 
Virtual Activities Include:
  • science experiments
  • cooking classes
  • yoga and movement
  • circle time
  • group art lessons
  • show and tell
  • puppet show
  • story time
In Person Outdoor Activities Include:
  • circle time
  • hands-on activities promoting art as well as fine and gross motor skills
  • play on KCP playground, play structures, ride-on toys and bikes
  • local hike and park meet-ups
Group Schedules: In a mixture of virtual and in person learning, Group I meets twice a week; Group II meets three times a week; and Group III meets four times a week. Each group meets about 75% of the time virtually with the remainder meet-ups being outdoors in person. (This schedule has flexed somewhat to replace in person learning with virtual classes as needed around the holidays.) 
Safety Protocols:​ During our outdoor in person meetings, KCP teachers will guide parents and children to follow safety protocols such as wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and practicing social distancing. Snacks will not be served. An outdoor hand washing station is available. Indoor bathrooms are available as needed.

Send questions to Dawn at kcpregistrar@gmail.com.
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