FACTS about Rainbow Days
Established in 1985 as a preschool under the umbrella of St. Jude Catholic Church
Licensed by the State of Texas
Member of NAEYC and CCAEYC
Member of Catholic Preschool Directors Roundtable
Member of MNKA, a preschool director's organization
Member of PEEPS, a partnership with Allen ISD

Enrollment Information
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy: Rainbow Days admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to participants in the program. Rainbow Days does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, scholarship/loan or other parish administered programs.

During the Month of February we have specific dates that are open to parishioners for enrollment of their preschoolers:

February 9th: Special Enrollment Day for families who had children in the four's two years ago.
February 12th: #1 Parish Enrollment Day 1-2pm (Registered members of St. Jude prior to September 15, 2010)
February 15th: #2 Parish Enrollment 9-10am (Registered members of St. Jude parish after September 15, 2010 but before January 15, 2011)
February 16th: #3 Parish Enrollment 9-10am - Open enrollment for all preschool children of parishioners
February17th: Other Catholic Parishes Enrollment Day 9-10am

Rainbow Days High School Scholarship
Each year members of the PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) accept scholarship applications from high school seniors who graduated from the Rainbow Days program. Applicants must complete an application which includes information about their involvement in school, church, and community, as well as an essay.
Winners of the 2010-2011 Rainbow Days Scholarship are Amanda Kanski and Parker Reed.

Special Dates for Families for 2010-2011
August
27th is “Fun Friday” morning! M/W at 9:30am and T/Th at 10:30am
30thM/W classes begin
31st T/Th classes begin

September
1st-2nd: Parent Workshop: “Saying Good-bye” 9:15am in Room 109
1st-2nd: Parent Involvement 9:00-10:30am Room 109
6th: Closed for Labor Day Holiday
10th: Make-up day
11th: Playground Clean-up
13th-14th: 4's Parent Coffee's 9:15-9:45am
15th-16th: 3's Parent Coffee's 9:15-9:45am
22nd-23rd: 2's Parent Coffee's 9:15-9:45am
29th-30th: Substitute Training

October
2nd: St. Jude Courtyard Carnival
6th-7th: Prayer Service
11th: No Class
12th-15th: ECI Screenings for Two's
15th: Rainbow Days meets
18th-21st: “Muffins with Moms” from 8:30-9am
20th-21st: Five's Conferences
25th-28th: Halloween Parties

November
3rd-4th: Parent Involvement
1st-2nd: Prayer Service
5th-6th: St. Jude Craft Bazaar
10th-11th: Vision & Hearing Screenings
17th-18th: Four's Thanksgiving Feasts
18th: Five's Thanksgiving Luncheon
21st-25th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
30th: Christmas Pageant Parent Mtg. 7pm room 109

December
1st-2nd: Prayer Service
4th: St. Jude Breakfast with St. Nick 8-10am
4th: St. Jude Advent Family Traditions Event 9-11am
13th-16th: Christmas Parties
20th-30th: Christmas Break

January
3rd-4th: No Class
5th-6th: Classes begin
10th-11th: Prayer Service
12th-13th: Parent Involvement
12th-13th: “Is my Child Ready for Kindergarten” Workshop 9-10:30 Room 105
17th: Rainbow Days meets: Diversity Day
26th-27th: Five Year Old Enrichment Class Parent Information Meeting 9:15-10:00am
27th: Five Year Old Enrichment Class Parent Information Meeting 9:15-10:15am and 7-8pm

February
1st & 2nd: In House Enrollment forms due
3rd: 3-day 4's Lottery
4th: 3-day 4's Lottery and 5's Lottery
7th & 8th: Sibling Enrollment
9th: Special Enrollment Day
8th-14th: Valentine Parties
12th-13th: Valentine Bake Sale
12th: #1 Parish Enrollment Day 1-2pm
15th: #2 Parish Enrollment 9-10am
16th: #3 Parish Enrollment 9-10am
17th: Other Catholic Parishes Enrollment Day 9-10am
21st: Rainbow Days meets: “Proud to Be An American!”
22nd: Community Enrollment 9-10am

March
5th: OPEN HOUSE and MUSIC Program 9:30am-12:00pm
7th-8th: Prayer Service
14th-17th: Spring Break
21st-24th: “Donuts with Dad” 8:30-9:00am
26th: Family Dinner and Auction
28th-29th: Parent Involvement

April
2nd: VBS Registration
4th-5th: Prayer Service
13th-14th: “Readiness Skills for Three's Workshop
21st: “Celebration of Learning” Event 1-2pm
18th-21st: Two's Parent Conferences
24th: Easter
25th-28th: Easter Parties

May
2nd-5th: Staff Appreciation Week
2nd-5th: Two's Music with Parents
4th-5th: Little Olympics
6th: New Two's Gathering
9th-10th: Three's Special Day
11th-12th: Volunteers Appreciation Brunch
18th-19th: Four's Splash Days
23rd: Five's Mud Day
23rd: M/W Graduation
24th: Five's Crossover 10:30am
24th: T/Th Graduation
26th: Staff and PAC Awards Banquet

Have a great summer!