Event Description:
Almaden Parents’ Pre-School is a self-supporting non-profit parent participation preschool with capacity to teach approximately 70 children from 18 months through Pre-Kindergarten age. APPS has served families and the broader San Jose community for more than 50 years. We are proud to offer children an environment in which to play, learn, and develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills at their own individual pace.
The Winter Wonderland event has been the school's primary fundraiser for over a decade. It is a beloved annual tradition - an opportunity for us to gather and celebrate the holidays as a community while also financially safeguarding the school's ability to continue its work for years to come.
What we'll be doing:
One Brick volunteers will be assist with a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, photos with Santa, refreshments, and a child-centered gift shop stocked entirely by donations so that children have an opportunity to celebrate the season and acquire gifts for their loved ones during the holidays. This event features both a silent auction and raffle to raise funds for the school's scholarship fund, outdoor classroom improvements such as permanent shade structures and an expansion of our edible garden, and development of our parent education offerings. Attendance at the event is free; expected attendance is roughly 200 people, mostly young families.
What you should know:
Park in the church parking lot. Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible. Wear comfortable, family-appropriate clothing - holiday cheer is welcome but not required. Lunch will be provided to volunteers.
Where to Meet:
Meet at 10:00 am outside the fenced playground at the far end of the parking lot.
Almaden Parents Preschool:
Almaden Parents' Pre-school was founded in 1969 by a group of parents in south San Jose who wanted to participate in their children's early childhood education. They formulated a philosophy that was based on sequential development. The parents wanted to be there with the teachers to witness the discoveries and learning that would take place. Together, parents and teachers would create an environment that would be happy, safe, and secure so that the children could grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. The school opened in September 1969 at its present location with 72 member families. APPS continues to develop the whole child through the dedication of its teachers and the active participation of parents.