Pre-School Program for Three & Four Year Old Children
PHILOSOPHY St. Edward Pre-School has been established for children. A child is a gift of God to you and to the world. God loves children, you love your children; we love your children. Christ said: "Let the children come to me, for their's is the kingdom of Heaven." (Luke 18:16) To you, we say with his words: Let the children come to us while you are working, and when your child returns to you, we hope he or she will be more loved, more loving, and happier every day. Offered in support of this concept, our pre-school services are not limited by religious belief, nationality, race or economic status. We want to provide the atmosphere, time, space, and materials for carefree, joyful play, which we believe is the basis for all developing skills in a child. We want to help your child to grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and physically by providing an environment that will stimulate and create interests. We want to encourage and give ample opportunity to explore the mystery of God's creation through nature and other materials helping your child to be at home in this world. The school will offer ample opportunity for your child to grow in openness to trust and in concern for those around him. For the total well-being of your child, we look forward to a good relationship between you, the parent, and our staff in the preschool. PROGRAM Our pre-school incorporates Montessori methods in an educational program geared to the child’s developmental needs. The teacher carefully plans and coordinates a balanced, flexible curriculum offering experiences in language arts, math, science, music, creative arts, plus ample opportunity to develop large and small motor skills. You are welcome to visit and observe our program. We do, however, ask that you schedule your visit before hand. RELIGION We learn about God's love for us and His gifts to us - especially Jesus. We pray together daily and share Bible stories. We celebrate the Church seasons and are surrounded by signs of our faith: the church, the cross, and holy pictures. We learn respect for all God’s creation. LANGUAGE EXPERIENCES The child will be exposed to stories, poems, and finger plays via books, puppets, and tape recordings. He/she will have opportunities for self-expression through a structured activity, in addition to normal communication with the teacher and fellow students. Spanish class is provided for older Pre’s. MUSIC A regular music program will provide further opportunity for self-expression. The child will learn simple "catchy" songs. Preschoolers participate in the school’s Christmas music program. Classical music will be played at intervals each day. CREATIVE ARTS Children usually enjoy being creative. In our program, they will be given opportunities to "create" using numerous art media. READINESS PROGRAM The readiness program is intended to instruct the child in the use of tools such as his scissors, crayons, pencils, paste, paper, and books. This encourages coordination of the small muscles and manual dexterity. FIELD TRIPS Occasional field trips are scheduled during the year. Permission forms will be sent home and need to be signed and returned. Parents may be asked to accompany the group in order for a child to participate. SCHEDULE Our daily schedule will be from 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. School doors open at 7:30 a.m. After the second week, we ask that you allow your child the privledge of entering the room independently. QUIET TIME A child who stays for full day Pre-School will have a 30 to 40 minute quiet time on a mat. This is a state licensing requirement. Please prepare your child for this. They may bring a small-baby sized blanket and a small soft toy for quiet time. MONTESSORI PROGRAM...HOW IT WORKS Ground Rules 1. Walk slowly and carefully around rugs Purpose: to gain control of body to avoid accidents with people and activities 2. Use quiet voices Purpose: to facilitate an environment conductive to concentration 3. Carry things one at a time Purpose: to aid concentration to avoid accidents to gain strength and control of muscles 4. Use only one activity at a time Purpose: to aid concentration to facilitate good manners and develop a social conscience 5. Return work neatly and properly to correct place Purpose: to aid concentration to aid visual memory to develop a social conscience 6. “Interrupt” others by a quiet hand on the shoulder of the adult or other child Purpose: to facilitate manners and develop a social conscience 7. Handle materials respectfully 8. Keep all work on a table or rug Purpose: to aid order to facilitate concentration 9. Only touch your own work unless invited by another 10. When an activity is at a table or rug, no one else may take or touch it Purpose: to give children a sense of ownership and the rights of others (later true sharing emerges) 11. Line time is quiet time Purpose: to learn listening skills to learn manners in a group 12. There may be additional ground rules to meet the needs of particular classrooms and situations. TUITION & FEES Full-Day Option ½ Day Option (7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.) (7:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) T & Th Pre-School $195.00/month $165.00/month M-W-F Pre-School $230.00/month $190.00/month M - F Pre-School $260.00/month $215.00 a month Preschool Book Fees - $ 50.00 per child AND ADD T-Th -$20; MWF - $30; M-F = $50 Interested Parents, We would love to meet you in person and show you our fantastic Pre-School! Please contact the school office to scedule a tour or to request more information and a registration packet. We also invite you to visit our link to "The Classrooms" and view Mrs. Weir's and Ms. Kinee's Pre-School Classroom Website!
St. Edward on-the-Lake Elementary School
We are the Lakers, Keepers of God's Creation
6995 Lakeshore Rd.
Lakeport, MI 48059
810-385-4461
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