Mission Statement
Pre-Kindergarten strives to have every child reach their brightest, highest, potential in an atmosphere that is joyful, encouraging, nurturing and Christ centered.
Pre-Kindergarten Core Objectives
- Strong academic Diocesan curriculum
- Development of fine and gross motor skills
- Fine Arts enrichment
- Encouraging imagination and creative play as an important way to learn
- Faith focused
- Developing growth spiritually, physically, intellectually, and socially
Special Activities/Events
- Pumpkin Patch Visit
- Fire Department Field Trip
- 8th Grade Buddies
- Halloween Party
- Thanksgiving Feast
- Happy Birthday Jesus!
- Hat Day
- Valentine’s Day Party
- Beach Day
- Tooth Fairy Visit
- Wacky Wednesday
- Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
- Lucky Leprechaun Day
- Egg Hunt
- Bedtime & Books
- Pizza Shop Field Trip
- Mother’s Day
- Dad’s Night
- Police Department Visits
- Graduation
Exploration Fridays
This class will be offered each Friday as a half and full day option excluding any scheduled days off on the Immaculate Heart of Mary day school calender. The hours are the same as the regular Pre-Kindergarten program. This class is an additional tuition fee and may be selected by semester. Exploration Friday’s will be an extension of our regular Pre-Kindergarten program. Hands on learning, weekly themes, enrichment activities and special events will be highlighted on these fun days.
Age Requirement
To be eligible for our 4’s and 5’s Pre-Kindergarten, your child must be four by August 30.
Daily Schedule
The following is an example of our daily schedule. It is important to note that the needs of our students are primary, therefore flexibility will occur.
8:00-8:10 Arrival
8:10-8:30 Daily Brain Warm Up
8:30-9:00 Circle Time (calender, music, stories, Jesus time, and themes)
9:00-9:20 Academic Focus, Reading/Math/ Science/Social Studies
9:20-9:35 Snack
9:35-10:00 Arts and Crafts
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-10:30 Wrap up
10:30 Half Day Dismissal and Preparation for lunch for Full Day Students
10:40-11:00 Lunch
11:00-11:30 Quiet Time
11:30-11:55 Academic Focus Extension
11:55-12:20 Centers
12:20-12:45 Gross/Fine Motor & Movement Skills
12:45-1:15 Dramatic Play/Themes
1:15-1:30 Snack
1:30-2:00 Specials: Library, Spanish, Music, Cooking, iPads, Beginning Blessings
2:00 Wrap Up
2:15 Dismissal
Dates and Hours
The school year will begin the day after Labor Day and conclude the Friday before Memorial Day. The Pre- Kindergarten will follow the Immaculate Heart of Mary day school calender for vacations and other scheduled days off.
Half day hours: 8:00-10:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday
Full day hours: 8:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Tuition
Half day tuition is $2680 for the year and full day tuition is $4430 for the year. A registration fee of $130 is due at enrollment, and will guarantee your place for the upcoming academic year. Our Exploration Fridays will have a cost of $160 for full day per semester.
More Information
For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact:
Mrs. Sherry Foss
Director and Lead Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Friess
Principal
330.923.1220