309 New Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
P.O. Box 1388, New Bern, NC 28563
PHONE: 252.637.4181
Centenary Thru-the-Week School
September 2024
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What a wonderful First Week of Preschool we have had!
Thank you families for helping make it so successful! It is always a little chaotic in the beginning, but FUN is being had throughout the preschool and I promise it gets better with each passing day!
Early Risers 8:05-9:00
For Early Risers drop-off, enter the back door by the playground and go upstairs to the 2nd floor. This is the only door unlocked in the mornings and the only time this door will be used as an entrance for preschool.
Children are welcome to bring breakfast.
You do not need to sign up ahead of time for Early Risers, drop your child off anytime between 8:05 – 8:50.
Late arrivals will still be charged $5.00.
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Carpool 8:50-9:00
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FYI: First Pres Preschool has carpool in the mornings as well. Their kids will be exiting their cars on Middle Street which may cause some delays as everyone is learning to navigate the traffic flow of both schools. Please be kind and patient. If traffic is backed up, we will hold off going in right at 9:00 and wait until everyone has dropped their child off and traffic has cleared.
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Enter the parking lot from New Street and follow around to the playground.
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SLOW DOWN once you are in the preschool parking lot. Children, staff, and church members will be crossing the lot to enter the building.
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Put your car in park and a teacher will help your child get out of the car. New students: we will try our best (in the beginning) to have your child’s teacher be the one to get them out of the car until they become familiar with all of us.
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If you arrive before 8:40, please do NOT block the drive-thru area of the parking lot. It is the only exit.
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Late arrivals must park and bring their child in through the front office doors. Please check in with the front office or receptionist when you arrive. Remember, we start our morning as soon as we come up from carpool and late arrivals may upset some friends who are still trying to get used to the preschool routine & setting. For this reason, your child’s teacher may come get your child and their belongings from you in the reception area.
Dismissal 11:50-12:00
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ENTER the front office doors (facing New Street) and EXIT the back doors by the playground, unless needing the elevator.
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The glass double doors in the church's front lobby will unlock at 11:50. At this time families may enter the preschool hallway for pick up.
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THIS IS THE ONLY DOOR YOU MAY USE TO ENTER THE PRESCHOOL HALLWAY! The playground back doors are for exit only, teachers are not allowed to open the doors for anyone, and you will be asked to walk around if you come to this door.
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Children are dismissed at the classroom doors, adults are NOT allowed in the classrooms.
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Please be mindful of others at the door receiving their child and wait patiently (and hidden) for your turn.
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Mrs. Brittany & Mrs. Tasha’s class, please go down the side hallway to wait for your child so that we are not blocking the flow of traffic in the main hallway.
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Dismissal can get a little overwhelming and loud for the children once families start arriving. We have tried to alleviate some of this by having a 10 minute window so that everyone is not coming all at once.
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We recognize that the unexpected can occasionally happen. If you are going to be later than 12:00 noon for dismissal (for example, the bridge is up) then please send us a message through ProCare once you can safely do so.
Save the Date for
Centenary Preschool’s
“Back to Preschool” fundraiser!
Join us for dinner
September 16th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Dine in, take out, or drive-thru
10% of all sales benefit the preschool
Moore’s BBQ located at
3621 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Come join us for a night
of laughs, fun, and cookie treats!
Friday September 13
6:00 – 8:00
Centenary UMC room 206 (upstairs)
ALL MOMS WELCOMED,
So bring a friend!
Contact Ashley Craig
MomCo encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in
partnership with the local church.
Reminder of our Entering, Exiting & Security Policies
The following policies are put in place by the safety and security committee of Centenary and are in accordance with safe sanctuary procedures.
Teachers are not allowed to open the doors for anyone, and you will be redirected if you try to enter or exit opposite of their policies.
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Entrance to the preschool/church is located on New Street. On the right, after entering the parking lot, is a brick walkway, follow that to the front doors. Once you are in the lobby you must check in with the receptionist UNLESS it is dismissal time. During dismissal time you are welcomed to gather in the lobby to wait for the glass doors to unlock at 11:50.
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Exit the preschool/church through the back playground doors. These are located at the end of the hall (by the pre-k classroom). Upon exiting the preschool doors, go down one flight of stairs, and out the exterior doors to the playground ally. If you have a stroller or are unable to use the stairs, please feel free to use the elevator located in the front entrance. All others proceed to the back doors to exit.
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Exception for Early Risers - Enter and exit using the back door by the playground and go upstairs to the 2nd floor. This is the only door unlocked in the mornings until church staff arrive.
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All interior doors to the preschool hallway are on lockdown from 9:05 – 11:50. Any entrance to the hallway requires a key fob.
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All exterior doors to the preschool/church are locked at all times except for the front entrance.
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On occasion, the church may have an event during preschool hours requiring some exterior doors to be unlocked, however, the interior preschool doors will always remain locked from 9:05 - 11:50.
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Centenary UMC has over 30 cameras running at all times. This adds extra security to hallways, entrances and exits, the playground, and parking lots.
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Centenary Events
We have lots of programs and events for all ages and would love to have our preschool families join us anytime. Check out our website for more information and contact the church office if you have any questions 252-637-4181
Children & Youth at Centenary!
Click Here to learn more about our programs for children and youth.
Click here to learn more about the music ensembles and programs we offer as well as children's and youth choir.
Click here to learn more about our different troops for girls and boys!
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Sunday September 8th
Join us for Worship at 309 New Street
8:30, 9:00 and 11:00
Picnic to follow at 1:00
at Creekside Park!
(Congleton Shelter at the back of the park)
There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, and sides to eat.
Please bring a dessert to share with everyone.
Come enjoy some fellowship and learn about all the ways that you can connect at Centenary.
