WHAT'S NEW AT OUR PRESCHOOL? by Liz Meyer
Here we are at the half way point of our school year and we are as busy as ever!
We will start off the month with learning about Groundhog’s Day and hoping that Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow so we can have an early spring.
From there, we will focus on “Good Health Month.” Throughout the month, we will learn about the right foods to eat, enough sleep at night, proper hand washing, care of colds and, in general, trying to stay healthy. Dr. Richard Friedman has been kind enough to allow our class a visit to the dentist. This trip has always been exciting and very informative.
There will also be lots of activities and crafts as we look forward to as Valentine’s Day approaches. We will exchange cards and have a party on Friday the 12th to celebrate this special day with our friends.
School will be closed on Monday, February 15 for President’s Day. We will have a lesson about Presidents Washington and Lincoln and President Obama the Friday before.
First Evangelical Lutheran Preschool 2009-2010 Calendar
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August 26, 2009 (Wed.)
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Open House
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September 08, 2009 (Tues.)
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First Day of School (group A)
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September 09, 2009 (Wed.)
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First Day of School (group B)
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September 10, 2009 (Thurs.)
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All Student Attend
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Schools Closed
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November 25-27 inc. (Wed. & Fri.)
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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December 21 – January 1, 2010 inc.
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Christmas Holiday
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January 18 (Mon.)
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Martin Luther King Day
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February 15 (Mon.)
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Presidents Day
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April 1 – 5 (Thurs, Fri., Mon.)
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Easter Holiday
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Dates to Remember
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May 25 (Tues.)
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Graduation Rehearsal
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May 26 (Wed.)
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Graduation
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May 27 (Thurs.)
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Last Day for Students
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May 28 (Fri.)
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Last Day for Teachers
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Total: 173 Days
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Substitutes Needed for Pre-school
The preschool would like to expand their substitute list.
We are looking for individuals that would enjoy working with our children from time to time and are at least high school graduates. A background check and fingerprinting is required to be added to our list. The pay is $40.00 per session. If you are interested in helping us out please call the church office at 410-672-3352.
PRESCHOOL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
We are accepting registration for the 2010/2011 school year. Just email the office if your are interested or download the Registration paper (found at the top of this page), complete them and turn them into the office!
Thank you for your interest in First Lutheran’s Preschool Program. In order to attend our preschool, your child must be 3 or 4 years of age, depending on the class selection, by September first of the year attending. Please read the information below to get more information about our program. We encourage you to stop by and visit with us on any regular school day, but please call ahead to make sure we are not on a field trip or doing something outside the building.
First Lutheran’s preschool program has been around for nearly 60 years (est. 1950). It is a great testament to our program that a lot of previous attendees are now bringing their children and even grandchildren back to us. At First Lutheran, we teach colors, letters, shapes, religion, how to play and get along with others and kindness. Our religious activities do not teach Lutheran doctrine. We teach good Christian values. The pastor meets with the children for a special worship time each week.
MONTHLY EMPHASIS
Each month we will have a special Emphasis on topics such as Transportation, Farming, Safety or Manners. Field trips focusing on this emphasis will be taken every month except January when it is frigid outside and we have some very important guests visit with us here at the school.
A typical day will include:
- Play Time
- Circle Time (we will learn new songs and poems or work on numbers, letters, shapes & colors)
- Table time (focusing on monthly emphasis we will do worksheets or crafts)
- Religion
- Snack
- Story time
DISCIPLINE
We must maintain order in preschool and now is the critical time to learn these rules and regulations. We know it may be a difficult time for some of our precious angels but have set up a great way to deal with some issues we may have.
Ø First offense: Talk to the child about our preschool rules and kindness
Ø Second offense: Remove the child from the situation.
Ø Third offense: The child’s name will be put on the chalk board under our sad face and 5 minutes of a privilege will be taken away.
Ø Fourth offense: We will talk to the parents if it is a continuing problem.
TUITION
We have two classes available. The four (4) year old class is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and $200.00 per month. Our three (3) year old class is Tuesday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and is $150.00 per month. Tuition is due by the 5th of each month. For example, the September Tuition is due no later than September 5th.
REGISTRATION
There is a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee due when you register in order to hold the opening. Your child in not considered part of our program until the registration fee and form is received in our office. We reserve each spot on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you so much for your interest. We would love to have your precious child join us this coming year but, no matter where your child attends we pray that your preschool experience is a wonderful one. The next couple of years are influential years for them. A lot of learning and growing will happen in the next year. What a wonderful experience for all who are involved.
God Bless,
First Lutheran Preschool Staff
Contact Information:
Office Phone: 410-672-3357
Address: 8397 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, Md. 21113
You can download the registration papers by clicking on the link at the top of the page.