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. 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. DAILY 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 7:45 Arrivals, greetings, hanging up coats, etc. 7:50 (M&W) Morning prayer in hall with elementary students 8:00 Morning paper at tables 8:30 Circle Time: weather, date, theme, story, songs, Bible story & prayer Friday: Physical Education Special 8:55 Free choice of learning activities 9:25 Clean up activities and hand washing 9:30 Snack, then table cleaning 10:00 Specials M: Spanish T: Project or Chapel W: Music T: Library F: Art 10:30 Recess 11:00 AM Dismissals 11:05 Finish projects, individual help, free choice 11:50 Lunch preparations 12:00 Lunch 12:40 Block play, large motor play or outdoors; Clean up & bathroom break 1:15 Story, Nap 2:00 Awakening, put away mats and blankets 2:15 Gym activities or learning games, then preparation for going home 2:40 PM Dismissals 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 Road, Lakeport, MI 48059
ph. (810) 385-4461 fax (810)385-6070
stedwardschool@hotmail.com
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