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Duane J. Siepker,
Principal |
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Mural painted
by Mrs. Judi Blum.
It adorns the wall of
the Preschool Classroom |
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ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE |
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Mission Statement of Saint Cecilia
Preschool |
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Saint Cecilia Preschool is an
early childhood education program for children 3 to 5 years old. The
preschool uses a thematic-based curriculum in which
developmentally-appropriate themes are integrated though all subject
areas. The learning themes incorporate Biblical stories as well as
pre-reading and alphabet concepts. Foundations are laid in the Catholic
faith as children experience a positive and loving learning
environment. We welcome the support and participation of parents as
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Advantages of
Saint Cecilia Preschool
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Accredited Preschool by the Iowa Department of Education
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Department of Education licensed teacher and Early Childhood
Endorsed teacher
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Teacher Associate
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1 : 8 Ratio
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Access to the
following day school attributes
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10,000+ book library
& librarian
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Licensed Music teacher
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Licensed Physical
Education teacher
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Playground
- Indoor
multipurpose room
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Outdoor
playground just for preschoolers
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Curriculum
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The Three
Year Old curriculum focuses on
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Christian concepts, Bible stories, and prayer
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Hands-on learning, creativity, and self-expression
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Teacher
directed large and small groups
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Making
learning fun!
The Four/Five-Year Old curriculum builds on the above plus:
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Kindergarten readiness skills
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Early
pre-reading, math, and science concepts
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Developing fine motor skills
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Library
and P.E. classes
The
Afternoon Preschool curriculum builds on the above plus
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Program
Description
A
balance of free choice, teacher-directed
activities, group and individual
activities, and active and inactive experiences is the goal of
the daily schedule. Although the schedule is flexible, following
a daily routine provides the preschooler with a sense of
security and develops order to the program.
The
content offered is age and developmentally appropriate and
reflects the purpose of the preschool
•AArrival:
Children have specific responsibilities including working
on their bin. This includes different fine motor
activities for each child that changes daily.
•Circle:
We begin
with prayer, morning message of what we will do for the
day, calendar, weather, who has jobs, Bible story, and
songs.
•Centers
(free choice purposeful play): Different teacher guided
art project daily and opportunity for independent art,
small group with 8 children where I teach a specific
skill or concept based on the student’s individual goals
and the Archdiocese and Iowa Learning Standards.
Writing, Library, Dramatic Play (themes that change
daily), Sensory (changes weekly), Science, Math, Blocks,
Computer.
•Snack:
Children bring their own snack daily and we
provide milk.
•Group:
This is based on a weekly theme. Read story,
activity to teach concepts, music and movement.
Religion is also taught with Seeds curriculum
teaching the gospel story for the following
Sunday.
•Outside:
Children have their own playground. Indoor
physical activities are planned for cold days.
•P.E. &
Library:
Children in the four-year-old program will go
the main school for this. It allows them to be
introduced to the day school before entering
kindergarten.
•Music
Program: Children are taught songs
and rhymes daily. They participate in
the Christmas program with the entire
school.
•Field
Trips:
Three to five field trips are planned
for each class. They also participate in
programs which come to the preschool.
Included are Story County Conservation,
Ames Public Library Smyles Project, and
special programs put at the school.
•Volunteers:
Very much accepted and appreciated at
all times. Sign-ups are always available
to accommodate parent schedules.
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Tuition and Hours for the 2008-09 School
Year |
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Days and Hours:
Morning
classes
T/Th -
Three-Year-Old curriculum 8:30 - 11:15 a.m
(drop off begins at 8:15)
M/W/F - Four/Five-Year-Old curriculum 8:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Afternoon
classes
M/T/Th/F - Four/Five-Year-Old afternoon curriculum
12:45 - 3:30 p.m. (drop off begins at 12:30)
Class Size
- Limited to 16 students
Each
class with a certified teacher and one aide
Tuition:
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$68/month for
the three year-old 2-day morning (T,Th) program
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$98/month for
the four/five-year-old 3-day morning (M,W,F) program
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$130/month for the four/five-year-old 4-day afternoon (M,T,Th,F) program
Registration Fee - $50
Supply Fee - $20 |
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Mrs. Lindsey
Wirth, preschool teacher. is
licensed by the Iowa Department of Education with a degree in Early
Childhood. |
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Call 232-5290 (school office) for more information |
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