Tuition Payment #8 of 9 due.

A Great Start Preschool accepts these methods of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

via our website Tuition Payments — A Great Start Preschool

Paypal using payee aGreatStart@aol.com

Or Venmo @agreatstartpreschool

Thank you for your prompt payment!

Attention High School Seniors who are graduates of AGSP:

A Great Start Preschool is offering a one-time $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to pursue further education. The scholarship will be provided directly to the student to be used for tuition, books, or other approved expenses. To be eligible, the senior must be a graduate of A Great Start Preschool, Inc. and must submit the required application materials by March 20, 2025.

In celebration of the first-ever high school graduation of our Kindergarten Class of 2013, we are also excited to offer a special award to one of our alumni from that class!

The scholarship recipients will be chosen based on academic performance, community service involvement, resume, and a personal essay.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current high school senior

• Applied to a college, technical school, apprenticeship program, or vocational school for the Fall semester

• Graduate of A Great Start Preschool’s Preschool Plus, KinderStart, or Kindergarten program

Application Materials:

• Completed application form (download here)

• Typed resume detailing education, work experience (if applicable), honors and achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service

• A 1-2 page essay addressing the following topic:
  How did your preschool experience at A Great Start Preschool shape your elementary, middle, and high school years, and how does it influence your future educational and career goals? The essay may include a favorite preschool memory and your future aspirations.

• If possible, we would love to see a picture of you from your time at AGSP, as well as a current photo. This is not part of the scoring but would simply help us celebrate your growth over the years!

• See attached for more details!

If your student is not a senior this year, please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and check your email around this time next year, 

or contact me to make sure you are on the list!

Tuition Payment #7 of 9 due.

A Great Start Preschool accepts these methods of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

via our website Tuition Payments — A Great Start Preschool

Paypal using payee aGreatStart@aol.com

Or Venmo @agreatstartpreschool

Thank you for your prompt payment!

Winter Program Recital for Tuesday/Thursday Little Learners and Tues Thurs Smart Start Classes will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 10am for morning classes and 1:30pm for afternoon classes. Mark your calendars and plan to come watch your child sing some of their favorite songs at school.

Download RSVP form here

*All other classes will participate in the End of Year Program and Graduation on May 19th.

This year, our class is reading with Scholastic Book Clubs! You’ll have access to expertly curated, affordable books that help boost your child’s reading skills, build your home library, and maybe even create moments of quality time you can share together. Plus place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout).

Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/GVJLC https://orders.scholastic.com/GVJLC

Shop Flyers: https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers

Invite relatives and friends to help your child discover the joy of reading when you share our class page link. Every order benefits our school, helping us earn FREE books and resources that every child can enjoy. Thanks so much for your support

**Please enter Class Code GVJLC (not the teacher's name) when prompted for class code or teacher info!**

Download Flyer

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Fundraiser Day, 11am-9pm

Show the flyer or write “FUNDRAISER” in the comments when ordering online or in the app and AGSP will earn 30% of your total!

https://order.thanx.com/bubbakoosburritos

5810 Wilmington Pike Centerville, Ohio

Download Form Here

A combination of Preschool Teachers and Helpers will care for your children. The night will consist of free play, a pizza dinner, and a project or activity.

Please return this form and fees due to the Preschool office by January 31st to reserve a spot for your children. Pajama night! Your children can come dressed in their pajamas, and may bring a small pillow or stuffed toy. Please bring a bag with any diapering necessities. This event is open to children who turned 2 by 12/31/24 and up (schoolagers welcome)- AGSP enrollees, siblings, and friends!

*Slots are limited based on staff availability, so please return your form ASAP*

A Great Start Preschool is hosting a Diaper Drive to support

Dayton Diaper Depot

February 3-13th

Drop off any size diapers, pull-ups, or wipes in the collection barrel in the preschool hallway.

https://www.daytondiaperdepot.org/

What:  A Great Start Preschool is partnering with Southminster Presbyterian Church to host a diaper drive for Dayton Diaper Depot, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and comfort of babies in need.

 Who are we helping:  Dayton Diaper Depot daytondiaperdepot.org.

 Why: Federal assistance programs do not provide diapers to families in need. Many families struggle to provide diapers to keep babies or toddlers clean and healthy.

 How: Bring disposable diapers and pullups, of all sizes, to the barrel in the Preschool Hallway.  Diapers can be loose or in packages (unopened or opened). Do you have a few extra diapers from the last size your child outgrew? Have you finally passed the diaper or pull-ups stage and don’t know what to do with the leftovers?  Consider donating them to families in need!

 When: February 3 – 13, 2025

 Thanks for your support!

Registration for the September 2025-May 2026 will be open to the public beginning at 8am on Saturday, February 1st. Registration is online, and processed in the order received. Registration is ongoing until all slots are filled.

tinyurl.com/AGSP2025-2026

Download Registration Flyer Here

Download Registration Information Here

Tuition Payment #6 of 9 due.

A Great Start Preschool accepts these methods of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

via our website Tuition Payments — A Great Start Preschool

Paypal using payee aGreatStart@aol.com

Or Venmo @agreatstartpreschool

Thank you for your prompt payment!

Registration for the September 2025-May 2026 will be open to WAITING LIST FAMILIES AND SOUTHMINSTER CHURCH FAMILIES beginning at 8am on Wednesday, January 29th. Families willl need an access code to register during this early registration period. Registration is online, and processed in the order received.

Registration for the September 2025-May 2026 will be open to PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED FAMILIES beginning at 8am on Tuesday, January 28th. Families willl need an access code to register during this early registration period. Registration is online, and processed in the order received.

tinyurl.com/AGSP2025-2026

Download Registration Flyer Here

Download Registration Information Here

Registration for the September 2025-May 2026 will begin for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES on Saturday, January 25th at 8am. Current families will need an access code to register during this early registration period. Registration is online, and processed in the order received.

tinyurl.com/AGSP2025-2026

Download Registration Flyer Here

Download Registration Information Here

A Great Start Preschool will be CLOSED on Monday, Janaury 20, 2025 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There are no classes or extra-curricular activities when AGSP is closed.

Tuition Payment #5 of 9 due.

A Great Start Preschool accepts these methods of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

via our website Tuition Payments — A Great Start Preschool

Paypal using payee aGreatStart@aol.com

Or Venmo @agreatstartpreschool

Thank you for your prompt payment!

Winter Class Parties December 19th and December 20th:  Each classroom needs one volunteer to help with their Winter Party.  Volunteers must pass a background check.  If you volunteered for Fall Party, please wait to sign up for Winter in case someone else would like a chance to volunteer or sign up to be the alternate. 

Sign up online:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA629ABFE3-53370586-winter#/  There are other opportunities to help in the classroom besides party days!  Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like to help sometime. 

To submit your background check ($20.35 in most cases), please visit AGSPI.volunteerportal.net and enter password: AGSPVolunteer! (notice capitalization and punctuation required). Please be prepared to upload a picture of the back of your driver’s license or state ID, as well as other identifying information. This information will be collected solely by Intellicorp, and I will only receive the final results.  It usually takes only 2-3 business days for results, but could take up to 10 days or longer, so please plan accordingly. In most cases, the background checks will be valid for 5 years.

Winter Class Parties December 19th and December 20th:  Each classroom needs one volunteer to help with their Winter Party.  Volunteers must pass a background check.  If you volunteered for Fall Party, please wait to sign up for Winter in case someone else would like a chance to volunteer or sign up to be the alternate. 

Sign up online:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA629ABFE3-53370586-winter#/  There are other opportunities to help in the classroom besides party days!  Please speak to your child’s teacher if you would like to help sometime. 

To submit your background check ($20.35 in most cases), please visit AGSPI.volunteerportal.net and enter password: AGSPVolunteer! (notice capitalization and punctuation required). Please be prepared to upload a picture of the back of your driver’s license or state ID, as well as other identifying information. This information will be collected solely by Intellicorp, and I will only receive the final results.  It usually takes only 2-3 business days for results, but could take up to 10 days or longer, so please plan accordingly. In most cases, the background checks will be valid for 5 years.

Friday, December 13, 2024, 11am-8pm! Show our flyer when you eat at City Barbeque Centerville on Friday, December 13th and AGSP will earn $$ for our school!  Dine in, carry out, or order online using promo code GIVE.  Thank you!

Download Fundraiser Flyer Here

A Great Start Preschool’s
5th Annual
Art Show Event
Thursday, December 12th, 9am-7pm & Friday, December 13th, 9am-2pm

•Each child will have at least one individual project as well as a group or second individual project on display.

•The entire family is welcome to come during posted hours to browse student artwork, purchase $1 raffle tickets, and bid on Silent Auction baskets

•Now accepting tax-deductible donations to be used as prizes for our Raffle and Silent Auction Fundraiser to take place during the event. Please consider supporting this event by donating gift cards, new toys, gifts for men, women, children, and pets.  Do you have things stashed in your closet that you just won’t use?  Did you child get two of the same item for their birthday?  Do you know someone who owns or manages a business and would like free advertisement in exchange for their donation?  Monetary donations to purchase prizes is also appreciated!  Nothing is too small….or too big!

•Are you interested in becoming an event sponsor?  Please contact Christina @ christina@agreatstartpreschool.com

•Volunteers needed for the planning and organization of the event as well as set up, working the event, and clean up. Volunteers needed for the planning and organization of the event as well as set up, working the event, and clean up. Volunteers needed December 2-December 13th for our upcoming Art Show Event!  Preschool hours and evening shifts available.  Sign up online:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA629ABFE3-53370457-dec2024#/ (Background check not required to volunteer for this event)

Download Flyer Here

Download Donation Request Letter Here

A Great Start Preschool’s
5th Annual
Art Show Event
Thursday, December 12th, 9am-7pm & Friday, December 13th, 9am-2pm

•Each child will have at least one individual project as well as a group or second individual project on display.

•The entire family is welcome to come during posted hours to browse student artwork, purchase $1 raffle tickets, and bid on Silent Auction baskets

•Now accepting tax-deductible donations to be used as prizes for our Raffle and Silent Auction Fundraiser to take place during the event. Please consider supporting this event by donating gift cards, new toys, gifts for men, women, children, and pets.  Do you have things stashed in your closet that you just won’t use?  Did you child get two of the same item for their birthday?  Do you know someone who owns or manages a business and would like free advertisement in exchange for their donation?  Monetary donations to purchase prizes is also appreciated!  Nothing is too small….or too big!

•Are you interested in becoming an event sponsor?  Please contact Christina @ christina@agreatstartpreschool.com

•Volunteers needed for the planning and organization of the event as well as set up, working the event, and clean up. Volunteers needed December 2-December 13th for our upcoming Art Show Event!  Preschool hours and evening shifts available.  Sign up online:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4FADA629ABFE3-53370457-dec2024#/ (Background check not required to volunteer for this event)

Download Flyer Here

Download Donation Request Letter Here

Download Flyer Here (RSVP Not Required)

Southminster’s Breakfast with Santa Event Saturday, December 7, 2024 9am-11am

*Families who have not yet made 4 tuition payments will have a regular tuition payment due December 1st. If you began making payments August 1st and have already made 4 payments, you will not have a payment due in December.

A Great Start Preschool will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. There are no classes are extra-curricular activities when AGSP is closed.

*Southminster Church is a voting poll location. Due to the amount of extra people and traffic expected, AGSP will be closed on Presidential Election Days.

Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024. The Kindergarten Class will not be in session on this day, but kindergartners may attend the conference with their family. Watch for sign ups to be posted closer to the event.

All other classes and extra-curricular classes will meet as scheduled.

Tuition Payment #4 of 9 due.

A Great Start Preschool accepts these methods of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

via our website Tuition Payments — A Great Start Preschool

Paypal using payee aGreatStart@aol.com

Or Venmo @agreatstartpreschool

Thank you for your prompt payment!