Pre-Kindergarten
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The beginning of our daily routine includes a period of time for child initiated activity, which is known as free play.
During this time children can choose:
- Participation at teacher-planned centres.
- Play in the different learning centres
- Participate in group activities
We have Circle time. This is the time for language development, songs, stories, games, finger plays and discussion.
Children also enjoy gym/outdoor time and bi-weekly trips to the Library. The days will be on the calendar. One book may be signed out and then it must be returned the following week.
CLOTHING
Please send your child to Pre-k in comfortable wash and wear clothes. We do lots of activities. We do use aprons but sometimes paint sneaks its way into areas not covered. Remember accidents can happen. Rubber-sole, non-marking shoes are suggested for inside and may be left at school.
Please label all shoes and clothing.
HOURS AND FEES
Fees are due at the office at the beginning of each month. Post dated cheques are preferred. These are returned if you withdraw your child from the program.
There are 2 sessions:
Mornings: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am $130 a month
Afternoons: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm $95 a month
LIBRARY DEPOSIT AND SUPPLY FEE
Please place $10 cash in an envelope labeled clearly with your child’s name. Drop this off at the office before your child’s first library day. This is returned at the end of the year when all books are returned in good condition.
There is also a $10 supply fee payable by the end of September.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Please bring your child into the school through the Pre-Kindergarten entrance at the Small Hall. Remove boots and shoes just inside the first door and place them in a “cubby”. Please greet Mrs. Patterson or Mrs. Johnson with your child before leaving.
Doors open 5 minutes before class begins.
RELEASE OF CHILD POLICY
Parents must enter the classroom to pick up their child. We can only release children to an adult who has been previously authorized by you. Your child’s safety is our priority!
SHOW AND TELL
A list will be sent home some time in the first month telling when your child’s show and tell will be. On these days, bring one item in a bag with your child’s name on it. Children are asked to leave it in their cubby until circle time. Items that pertain to our theme or treasures found in nature are suggestions for show and tell items.