MStar Kids: Back-to-School reminders

Written By Louie Schmitz

Hey Mstar Parents!

I can’t believe the school year has already started! To celebrate, we’ll have a special Back to School Photo Booth in the South Lobby for students to grab those important first-day pictures. The booth will be available Sundays, September 7 and 14.

Also, mark your calendars for our annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26—it’s always a highlight!

As we head into a new season, my team and I wanted to share some helpful reminders for MStar Kids classes so we’re all on the same page. You’ll find general reminders first, then age-specific notes from each classroom.

General Reminders

  • Drop-off & pick-up: After checking in, please walk your child to their classroom. A prompt pickup after service helps our team a lot.

  • Security tags: At times we may need to page you in service by your security tag number. Please keep it handy—or take a quick photo at check-in.

  • Sickness policy: If your child isn’t feeling well, please keep them with you to help prevent the spread of germs. Our classrooms are cleaned and sanitized weekly, and even more often these first weeks of school.

  • Communication: If you’d like to know more about what we’re teaching—Bible passages, themes, games, or songs—just email me. I’d love to share resources or recommend age-specific devotions and parenting books.

  • Updates: Please let me know if your family’s contact info or your child’s allergy information has changed so we can update our records.

Room-Specific Reminders

Nursery – Room A3

  • Please label all items brought into the nursery.

  • For toddlers, send a labeled water cup.

2–3 Year Olds – Room A2

  • If your child is potty training, please pack a labeled change of clothes.

4–6 Year Olds – Room B3 at 9am. At 11am Kinder is B2, PreK is B3.

  • Leave personal toys in the car.

  • Take your child to the bathroom before drop-off.

  • If drop-off is tough, talk during the week about what to expect on Sunday.

  • During the 11am service: new Kindergarteners go to B2, and Pre-K stays in B3.

1st–3rd Grade (Adventure Mountain) – Room B5

  • Class expectations: Be respectful, be responsible, be a friend to all.

  • Sometimes behavioral issues may require us to page you during service.

  • At 11am pickup, please enter the last door down the hallway, walk through, and exit the first door after collecting your child.

  • The first 15 minutes of service is free time—arriving during that time helps minimize distractions.

  • No designated snack time in this class, so please make sure your child has eaten and used the restroom beforehand.

4th–5th Grade (Bridge 45) – Modular C1

  • For pickup, enter through the right-hand door, collect your child, and exit through the far door to help with traffic flow.

  • Class expectations:

    • Respect God, Leaders, and Each Other (Matthew 7:12).

    • Be Safe and Responsible (keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself; take care of the room and materials).

    • Stay Engaged and Participate (listen, ask questions, join in activities).

    • Have Fun and Honor Jesus (bring your Bible, a great attitude, and creativity as we learn together).

Lastly, if you’d like to get involved with Mstar Kids, another ministry, or midweek activities, I’d love to help you find the right place to plug in!

 

With gratitude,

Louie Schmitz

 

Louie Schmitz
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