Word Is Spreading
Eighteen new families in September, new college partners, and a family's words worth reading. Read it during your work day and confirm at the bottom.
Team Reflection
Something worth celebrating: in September, 18 new families came to Happy Talkers for therapy. They found us from many directions at once: our website, our Stanford partners, and a growing circle of local pediatricians who are sending families our way. That doesn't happen by accident. Families talk about the care they receive here, and this week one parent put it into words in a five-star review:
"Both of my daughters went to School of Imagination for preschool. They were lucky enough to both have Miss Corynn and Miss Ka'tia as teachers. My daughters absolutely loved the teachers here, and my eldest daughter was obsessed with Miss Charlene. They genuinely cared for my children, and they learned a lot of skills while going to school here. My eldest daughter did speech therapy here as well, and it was beneficial to her development."
More is building behind it. We're building partnerships with Samuel Merritt, CSU East Bay, and St. Mary's, which means students coming to learn alongside you and strong future teammates down the road. We're also standing up an intern and volunteer program, so there will be more hands to support you and our families in the months ahead.
Every one of these families, students, and volunteers is choosing SOI because of the work you do every day.
This week's reflection: What do you hope a new family, or a student learning alongside you, notices first about how we do things here?
Updates & Announcements
Each item is labeled so you can see what applies to you: Everyone or Educators.
Balloon pieces were found on the playground. Small items are a serious choking hazard for our little ones, who explore the world with their mouths. Before you head out, please do a quick sweep for anything small.
Ms. Megan is out of the office this week. Please direct preschool staffing questions to Hailey and HR questions to Shari.
We'll be saying goodbye to Ms. Emily S. this Friday, 10/9. Thank you, Emily, for the care you've given our kiddos and families. We wish you the very best in your next chapter.
Our new retirement plan is now live, and login details are on the way. Keep an eye out for them.
A reminder that we're using Brightwheel to log daily student activities this year, including diapering and toileting, food, and naps. Please enter this information, to the best of your ability, each day. This has been shared with parents, and they're expecting it. Thank you!
To schedule a certification conversation with Christina Cunningham, use this booking link. Meetings are listed in 15-minute blocks, so please book one block per module.
Heads-up: Christina is out October 12–16, so her calendar will be blocked that week. If you're hoping to meet soon, book before or after.
If your classroom team hasn't scheduled an environment walk for Module C1 yet, please reach out to Megan once she's back in the office. Here's what the environment walk involves.
We're still collecting a few more baby dolls for Baby Doll Circle Time! Leads, please keep including the donation message in your newsletters through the end of October.
Before you leave, please make sure your A/C is set to Off and the fan is set to Auto. Licensing requires classroom temperatures to stay at 68 degrees or above, so when you turn the A/C on, never set it below 68.
A reminder that you can reserve time in the OT room using the booking link. The room rules are in Trainual.
Whatever Disney character you love, you're welcome to dress up as it on costume day, Friday, 10/30. Costumes are optional, but if you're participating, keep it work-appropriate and make sure it doesn't interfere with your daily role.
Halloween Parade, Friday 10/30: The parade begins at 9:15 AM in the main SOI parking lot. Staff will park at the Donlon Staging Area that morning and can move cars back to the employee lot after 10:30 AM. T/Th students are welcome to join; parents can drop them off at their regular start time and take them home after the parade.
City Hall Trick-or-Treating, Friday 10/30, 3:15–4:30 PM: Dublin City Hall invites us to trick-or-treat at their city services offices, and families are welcome to join. It's a community tradition we love being part of!
| Day | Step 1 · CR 6 | Step 2/3 · CR 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Ka'tia | Melissa |
| Tuesday | Allie | Rebecca |
| Wednesday | Miranda | Rebecca |
| Thursday | Rinkoo | Rae |
| Friday | Rae | Rebecca |
View the Early Bird / Late Bird list of kiddos.
Important Dates
Little Sunshines
Little Rainbows
Sprouts
Fri, 10/9: Ms. Emily S.'s last day.
Oct 12–16: Christina out (no certification conversations that week).
Fri, 10/16: Pumpkin Patch field trip.
Fri, 10/30: Costume day, Halloween Parade (9:15 AM), and City Hall trick-or-treating (3:15–4:30 PM).
Planned Outs
Recognition Spotlight
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Select your name from the list and tap Submit by Monday at 5:00 PM. Please read the update during your paid work time, not on your own time. If something is getting in the way, Shari is happy to help.