St. Bernadette Preschool's goals are to enhance the intellectual and social development of children, to build a positive self-image based on an awareness of self-worth, and to nurture the spiritual life and religious development of children. Based on these objectives, the program will provide a full range of activities from those which systematically reach defined objectives, to those whose purpose is simply creative expression and free interaction with the environment. Child-initiated learning will augment teacher-directed activities. The following is a guide for parents so that their child's first formal learning experiences will be enriching and pleasant. Place: Preschoolers meet in Room 201 of St. Bernadette School. Parents or Caregivers are to walk the child/ren up to the classroom. On days that "separation" is difficult for your child, it is important that the parent say your "good-bye" reassuring the child that you will be back at dismissal. The teacher or aide can take the child to the lookout window to wave "good-bye". Eligibility: Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2007. Class size is limited to sixteen students. Additional registrations are accepted and children will be admitted to the class when space is available during the year. Admittance will be in the order in which registrations are received. Specialists: Parents are invited to share their occupation or a vocation with preschoolers. Social Studies concepts on this level center around community helpers. Policemen, firemen, nurses, secretaries, sales clerks, etc. are valuable resources. Individuals with hobbies and special interests can also provide valuable learning experiences. Parent's Committees: Volunteers are needed who will plan with the teacher or arrange holiday parties. Parents may send a treat for a child's birthday. This should be pre-arranged with the teacher. August birthdays will be celebrated in September. June and July birthdays will be celebrated in May. To emphasize the familial aspect of a birthday celebration, parents are encouraged to spend the last hour of that particular session with the class. Parents of preschoolers are invited to join the Parent-Teacher Guild of St. Bernadette School. Parent-Teacher Communication: The teacher will request conferences as needed. A parent may send in a note at any time requesting a conference with the teacher. Parents may also call the school office any Tuesday or Thursday to arrange a parent conference. If a more immediate situation arises, you may call the office and leave a message with the Secretary and the teacher will return the call. School Communication: Special notices, communications from the office, or general teacher communication will always be sent home in writing. Please be sure to check your child's school bag after each session. Parent Observation: Parents are invited to observe children while school is in session. Arrangements must be made through the school office at least two days in advance. Snacks: There will be a mid-class snack during each session. Children may bring a thermos of milk from home or purchase milk from school (30 cents per half-pint of white or chocolate) payable on a monthly basis. Each parent will be asked to provide a snack for the entire class approximately four times during the year. A schedule of snack dates will be provided. Occasionally, snacks will be a product of the children's cooking experience for the day. NEXT PAGE [BACK TO HOME] [BACK TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM] |