Preschool General Information

FRIDAY PROGRAM

In our Friday program, we emphasize the social-emotional development of the child. The program is designed to teach 2 1/2 year olds basic skills such as listening and sitting during group time, and cooperation during playtime.

TUESDAY/THURSDAY PROGRAM

In our Tuesday/Thursday program, we especially emphasize the social-emotional development of the child. The program is designed to encourage preschoolers to explore a variety of basic concepts and skills, such as counting and color recognition, opposites and positional concepts, through developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities.

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY PROGRAM

Developed with the inquisitive preschooler in mind, we encourage further development of readiness skills through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities in our Monday, Wednesday, Friday program. Concepts and skill such as letters, numbers and colors are integrated into monthly themes to make the learning process more meaningful for the children.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

Our four day a week Pre-Kindergarten program is a comprehensive, thematically-based program which integrates all subject areas, pre-reading, math, fine motor, gross motor, science, social studies, art and music, in a meaningful way. Each day, the students are actively involved in hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities which help to develop a better understanding of concepts and skills. In addition, the balance of whole language and phonetic activities included in the program provide the pre-kindergartner with a strong foundation for future success in Kindergarten.

CHRISTIAN VALUES

We integrate Christian values as defined by the following example:

• We affirm each child's worth and nurture the individuality of the child regardless of race, creed or ethnicity.
• We explore the meaning of living together. We teach that each person has rights and we value the rights of others in our classroom, our community, and our world.
• We emphasize stewardship of our world. We teach care for plants, animals, and all other living things.
• We recognize the importance of adults as models of acceptable behavior for children. they see in their teachers, such attitudes as gratefulness, sharing, patience, love, joy, fairness and assertiveness.

HOLIDAYS

Preschool will be closed on: Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Spring Break and Memorial Day. We usually follow Bremerton School District calendar for Christmas and Spring vacations.

CLOTHING

Our activities include messy play such as painting, water, sand and clay. We suggest that children wear comfortable play clothes and sturdy non-kid soled shoes. Our Northwest weather changes quickly and children should always come dressed for outdoor play. Remember to label all coats, hats, mittens and other belongings. Please be sure your child is wearing clothes they can undo and do-up themselves. Please bring a change of clothing for your child in a labeled zip-lock bag on the first day of school, in case of accidents or emergencies.

CONFERENCES & REPORT CARDS

To keep parents informed of their child's progress, conferences are scheduled each February. Report cards are issued at this time and at the end of the year. Please feel free to talk with the teacher at any time. It is our desire to offer as much support and assistance as possible.

WITHDRAWING A CHILD

Please give the school office a two week notice if you plan to withdraw your child. At first children may say they don't want to come, but this is almost always overcome in a short time. It is our hope that you will give your child a chance to adjust to this new experience.

NEWSLETTER

This monthly publication contains important information for parents. Be sure to read it! If you do not receive one, please notify the office. The preschool teachers also publish their own newsletter which is sent home at the beginning of each month.