AUGUST 2026 PARENT NEWSLETTER
AUGUST TUITION
TUITION PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Method: Tuition and fees are accepted exclusively through our tuition software and will appear as a draft from your bank by Lincoln Savings Bank.
Absences: Absences cannot be compensated by attending on an alternative day.
AUGUST THEMES
Focus: Exploring the Wonders of Summer
Objectives:
Investigate weather and nature.
Build early literacy and math skills.
Practice problem-solving.
Strengthen friendships through cooperative activities.
Activities
Summer journals
Water experiments
Nature observations
Fire safety activities
Graph favorite summer activities
School-Wide Social-Emotional Focus
Friendship & New Beginnings
Children will learn to:
Be kind to others.
Work together.
Share and take turns.
Express feelings appropriately.
Build confidence as they prepare for a new school year.
END OF SUMMER SPLASH DAYS WEEK
We will be wrapping up our summer Splash Days the week of Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th.
SPLASH DAY CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday/ Wednesday: 3's Classroom
Tuesday/Thursday: 4's Classroom
Monday: 12-18 -month Classroom
Tuesday: 2's Classroom
Wednesday: 18-24 month Classroom
Pre-K 4-5 Children must arrive before or at 8:30 a.m.
All other children must arrive before or at 8:45 a.m.
Please have your child arrive dressed in their swimsuit with sunscreen and insect repellent already applied.
Each Child Must Bring:
A clean towel. The school does not provide towels for students.
A full extra change of clothes
A labeled bag for wet items to be sent home in
Please label all items with your child’s first and last name. A Ziplock bag, or reusable bag is perfectly fine and will be used throughout the summer months.
END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION WITH THE PEDERNALES FIRE DEPARTMENT
As a special end-of-summer treat for our students, the Pedernales Fire Department will be visiting A New Day Child Development Center on Friday, August 7th!
This is one of our children's favorite events each year. During the visit, the firefighters will teach the children about fire safety, give them an opportunity to explore the inside of a real fire truck, and then finish the morning with a fun water spray from the fire truck!
Our babies will enjoy watching the excitement from the safety of the playground area, while our 3-Year-Old and Pre-K classes will participate in the water activities in a designated section of our parking lot.
Please be sure your child arrives dressed in their swimsuit with a towel and a change of clothes so they can fully enjoy this exciting celebration. We can't wait for another memorable day of learning, laughter, and lots of fun!
We are pleased to announce that KiteStrings Pediatric Therapy will be visiting A New Day Child Development Center on Wednesday, August 19th at 9:30 a.m. to provide speech and language assessments for children 3 years of age and older.
These screenings are a wonderful opportunity to identify any speech or language concerns early and determine whether additional evaluation or support may be beneficial. The assessment is a brief screening and is designed to help identify children who may benefit from further services.
Please Note:
A signed Parent Permission Form is required before your child can participate in the screening.
Only children with a completed and signed permission form will be assessed.
Permission forms will be sent home prior to the screening date.
If you would like your child to participate, please complete and return the permission form as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's growth and development!
GOODBYE TO ALL OUR NEW DAY CDC GRADUATES.
WE WISH YOU ALL A SAFE & HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR
AS YOU ENTER KINDERGARTEN!
CHAMPS EXPRESS GYMNASTICS
August 6 – Final CHAMPS Express Gymnastics Class! 🤸
Our final gymnastics class of the summer will be held on August 6 for all students. If you're interested in having your child continue gymnastics during the 2026–2027 school year, please let us know. We'd love to reserve a spot for them!
THE GYM STATION
The Gym Station is very excited to bring our Sports Adventures program to your school! In this weekly 30-minute program, we focus on the fundamentals of football, basketball, soccer, tennis, and baseball while incorporating exciting games. Our class demonstration will be on the morning of August 19th, and after that the program will continue every Wednesday at 9 AM. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Josh at Josh@gymstation.com.
You can enroll through this link Sports Adventures or you can scan the barcode above.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS!
Ms. Chelsea - August 21
Jude T.- August 25
Amelia M.- August 26
PARENT COMMUNICATIONS
Welcome all our newly enrolled students and parents. Please note that A New Day CDC uses the Brightwheel app to help teachers & administrators manage their classrooms, observe & track the children, communicate and also share photos and videos with the students parents.
Each student’s parent should have already received an invitation to join brightwheel. To create a brightwheel account all you need to do is create a parent account through either the web or mobile app. Here is a quick video walking through how to sign-up for a parent account.
Once you create your account, you’ll be automatically linked to your child’s profile. Shortly thereafter you will begin receiving daily updates for your child.
Once you set up your account, please be sure you add all the additional information about your child such as birthdays, doctors, and emergency contacts , immunization information and any other adults who are authorized to pick up your child.
Please note: Our staff do not have the Brightwheel app on their personal phones. Messages sent after hours will not be seen until the teacher clocks in the next morning.
If you haven't already done so you can download the app on your mobile devices, and access brightwheel on the web at https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in.
BRIGHTWHEEL APP USE
Our Brightwheel App Is Used For:
Digital scan sign-in/scan sign-out and attendance tracking
Real-time updates and photos throughout the day
Daily reports including meals, naps, diapering/toileting, and medication administration
Messaging between parents and staff
Access to assessments and classroom activities
Family contact information updates (which parents can manage directly through the app)
Daily Reports
Families will receive a detailed daily summary if needed.
Reports include:
Nap times
Meals and snacks
Diaper changes and potty times (for children under 3)
Medication administration (if applicable)
Notes from teachers and activity highlights
Children in our 12–18 Month and Toddler (18–24 Month) classrooms will have all diaper changes documented and logged in Brightwheel throughout the day.
For children in our 2, 3, 4, and 5-year-old classrooms, potty breaks are not tracked in Brightwheel unless there is a specific developmental or medical reason to do so, as older children are generally able to communicate their bathroom needs independently.
LAKE TRAVIS BOOKMOBILE
Our next Bookmobile visits will be on
August 10th, August 24th and August 31st .
The primary goals of the LTCL Bookmobile service for preschools are to:
Provide short, interactive story times with songs and activities.
Allow students to choose their own books to take home and read with their family or read in their classroom.
Introduce preschool students to a library environment.
Conveniently provide programs that encourage the use of the Bookmobile and library and the love of learning.
CHANGES MADE TO LATE PICK-UP FEE POLICY
Children must be picked up promptly at their contracted dismissal time, either 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., depending on their enrollment schedule.
If a child has not been picked up by their scheduled pick-up time, late fees will be assessed as follows:
A $5.00 late fee will be charged beginning at either 3:01 for Early Pick-Up or 5:31 p.m. for Extended Care.
This $25.00 fee covers the first five (5) minutes after your scheduled pick-up time (3:01-3:05) or (5:31–5:35).
Beginning at 3:06 or 5:36 p.m., there will be an additional $2.00 per minute charged for each minute until the child is picked up.
All late fees must be paid directly to the school for the Early Pick-up or to the Team member(s) who remain after hours to supervise your child. Payment is always due at the time of pick-up.
Children will not be permitted to return to school until all outstanding late fees have been paid in full to the school or the team member(s) who provided the after-hours supervision.
We understand that emergencies and unforeseen delays can occur. If you anticipate being late, please, please notify the preschool as soon as possible so we can decide for a staff member to remain with your child.
Late pick-ups require our staff to stay beyond their scheduled work hours. These fees help compensate the staff members for their additional time and ensure that children continue to receive appropriate supervision.
We ask all families to familiarize themselves with this policy to avoid any confusion or unexpected charges. We appreciate your cooperation, your respect for our teachers' time, and your commitment to picking up your child on time.
FAMILY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Spread the love! Refer any new families to our preschool program, and you will receive a $300 referral fee after 6 weeks for each successful enrollment. This is our way of saying thank you for helping our preschool community grow.
How It Works:
Refer a new family to our preschool.
Ensure they mention your name during the enrollment process.
Receive a $300 referral fee once the new family completes their first 6 weeks of enrollment.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our preschool family!
2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Please check the school calendar to know which days the preschool will be closed.
