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Preschool

Preschool includes daily activities providing a positive learning experience with an emphasis on learning by involvement, developing an enthusiasm for discovery, and building relationships. St. Mary Preschool teachers recognize that children have different learning styles and developmental timelines. Students are actively engaged in activities that promote physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth. Child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021.

The Prekindergarten program has developmentally appropriate curriculum to prepare children for Kindergarten. Along with the daily preschool activities this program includes word recognition, writing and math activities. We ask that your child attend a minimum of 3 full days per week (T-W-Th) when attending the Prekindergarten program. Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2021.

Each student is provided with a morning and afternoon snack along with hot lunch which includes milk. However, you may provide a sack lunch for your child if you prefer. 

 

Please contact Preschool Director, Sheila Anderson, to schedule a personal tour at your convenience.   sanderson@ stmarysll.org or 231-256-9636, ext #454

 

Curriculm information

 

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Forms for Enrollment

Enrollment Form

Child Information Record

Food Provided by Parent form

Health Appraisal

Up-to-date immunization record

Permission to Apply Topical Ointments

Written Notification of Documents 

Routine Transportation Permission

Media Release form  

Volunteer Screening for family members interested in chaperoning field trips (if already completed, disregard)

Medication permission form if applicable

FAQ
  • How old does your child need to be to attend?  3 years old
  • What are you hours? 7:45am to 3:30pm
  • What calendar do you use?  St. Mary School calendar, we begin the Tuesday after Labor Day and finish the second week in June. We are closed during Spring Break and Christmas Break and during all weather related snow days. 
  • Can my child be in pull ups in case of an accident? No, your child needs to be completely toilet trained. 
  • Do they have to wear a uniform? No, they may wear whatever is comfortable for them.  
Curriculum

In the St. Mary Preschool, daily activities provide a positive learning experience with an emphasis on learning by doing, developing an enthusiasm for discovery, and building relationships. St. Mary Preschool teachers recognize that children have different learning styles and developmental timelines. Teachers strive to approach students from a visual, auditory, and tactile perspective in order to give each child the opportunity for success and a positive self-esteem.Learning Without Tears

Preschool and Pre-K Curriculum: Experience Preschool with Mother Goose Time

Our Handwriting Curriculum: Learning Without Tears

 

Our developmentally-appropriate curriculum prepares children for kindergarten by encouraging them to:

- Develop an appreciation of their God-given talents and the talents of others.

–Expand their vocabulary and develop oral language through poetry, stories, songs, finger plays, and creative dramatics.

–Recognize the properties of shapes, colors, numbers, and letters.

–Learn independence and expand discovery through classroom activities, circle times, listening and reading centers, and creative play

–Work cooperatively in a group using respect and acts of kindness.

–Become more responsible for their own behavior.

–Develop fine and gross motor skill through writing, drawing, using scissors, and active games.

–Experiment with a variety of materials such as paint, clay, paste, play dough, beads, yarn, paper, ink, finger paint, shaving cream, and more.

–Explore their relationship with Jesus through prayer, celebration of Catholic traditions, Bible story discussions, and service projects.

Supply List

Preschool Supply List  Please bring supplies to our Back to School Picnic or during one of our “open classroom” times the week prior to the first day of school. PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING

 

 

Class Experiences

Trip to Moomers

Post Office

Gallagher Farms