Delmont Nursery School
February 2012
Dear Parents,
Welcome February, 2012. As always, this is another busy month. Please check your calendar closely and often so you don’t miss any of our planned events.
The Two’s color of the month is pink and hearts are their shapes. Themes include Nursery Rhymes, Valentine’s Day, and Dental Care. Pink day is February 13th, wear something pink!
Valentine Parties will be held on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th. There is a current class list attached to this letter to assist in preparing your valentines. Please print the name of the recipient on the outside so the children will recognize their own name. It will also be good practice for the Pre-K children (and the Nursery Classes if they are interested) to sign their own name. Please bring the valentines to school to be mailed in our special mailboxes anytime between now and the party. Treat sign up sheets will be posted outside the classrooms soon.
During the Pre-K party, there will be a speaker for the Parents. They are invited to talk to Mrs. Barbara Ufner, Elementary Guidance Counselor from the Greensburg Salem School District, about “Getting Ready for Kindergarten.” She will be able to answer your questions about kindergarten readiness no matter which school district your child will attend. If you have questions about your child’s readiness and are considering a repeat year, please see a teacher. Pre-K parents, please try to attend. Parents of Nursery students or of Two year olds are also welcome to attend. This discussion may help you make the best decision on where to place your child in next year’s preschool program.
In observance of President’s Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 20th.
Pre-K Only: The children will be learning their home address. Please send in a stamped business-sized (long) envelope addressed to the child’s parent(s) to be used for a special project on or before February 8th.
On Monday evening, February 6th, at 7 PM, a representative from the Blackburn Center Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (located in Greensburg) will preview the child assault program to be presented to the children in February. This program concerns child sexual assault. This is a topic you may feel will never affect your child, however, it is serious and it is not a scary program. It is tastefully presented using a puppet. From previous experience, we know some children will want to talk about this program later to parents. You will be prepared by attending this advance parent’s session. We strongly suggest you take the time to be here if you have not heard this program before. As parents, it is something we all need to hear. The program will then be presented to the Pre-K classes on Wednesday, February 8th and to the Nursery classes on Thursday, February 9th.
Remember, if Greensburg Salem School District is closed, there will be no school. If there is a delay, we operate on our regular schedule.
Registration for the next school year is continuing and classes are filling up. Please return your 2012-2013 registrations and continue to spread the word- thank you.
If at any time during the year, you would like to discuss anything with the teachers, please ask. Teachers are always available to have “mini-conferences” before or after school. Formal conferences will be held for Pre-K parents in March.
Delmont Nursery School Staff
Delmont Nursery School
“COME GROW WITH US”
The Delmont Nursery School has been growing and learning with children for over 30 years. The curriculum encompasses open education concepts with learning activities designed to meet the developmental needs of two, three and four year olds. The recognition of each child’s uniqueness is our first consideration. We believe that preschool education exerts a profound influence on the development of each child.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Our program incorporates large and small motor development, reading and math readiness and a variety of activities in art, music, and physical education, as well as personal safety and a daily nutritious snack.
All classes have special visitors, such as local firefighters, police officers, paramedics, dentists, librarians, storytellers, naturalists and many parents who want to share a career or talent. All classes have holiday parties and special events.
Occasional fieldtrips are added to our learning experiences. Pre-kindergarten children visit Schramm’s Farm, Fatur’s Foodland, Metzgar Elementary School to visit Kindergarten class, Delmont Public Library and other places when the opportunity becomes available.
It is our goal to help your child grow in all ways: physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. This education can be best accomplished through a mutual partnership between home and school.
MEET OUR STAFF
Lori Harr, Co-Coordinator, Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten Teacher is also a Pa. Certified Teacher with a B.S. from Clarion University. Mrs. Harr taught previously in the Franklin Regional School District.
Carol Koter, Toddler teacher is also a Pa. Certified Teacher with a B.S. in Early Childhood Development from Penn State University.
Lori Valero, Nursery Teacher, is also a Pa. Certified Teacher in Early Childhood Development from Seton Hill University.
Janice Krotz is also a Co-Coordinator with Lori Harr
Other important staff members are our teacher aides. These teacher aides while assisting the teacher to provide a quality ratio of adults to each classroom they help to increase learning opportunities with each child. Our aides are: Janice Krotz, Bonnie Lynch, Carol Sheffler and Amanda Lux.
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
We provide learning for three age groups.
The Two’s Program (The Toddlers) will allow your child to learn through play. Besides playtime, the program includes gross motor skills, art, music, and many developmentally appropriate activities. A daily nutritional snack is provided. Parents furnish diapers and a change of clothing. To enter the Two’s Program, your child must be two years old before September 1st of the school year. This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 am.
New Toddler Program for 2005 will meet on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:30 am. This class is a once a week class for two year olds.
The Nursery Program includes many activities aimed at helping the three year old gain his or her place within a group and to function as an independent being. Your child must be toilet trained. To enter the Nursery class, your child must be three years old before September 1st of the school year. This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 am.
The Pre-Kindergarten Program includes flexible but structured activities designed to help the four year old prepare for kindergarten. To enter this Pre-Kindergarten class, your child must be four years old before September 1st of the school year. This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00-11:30 am or 12:30-3:00
Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten programs include the following activities appropriate to the age level:
· Structured and unstructured learning experiences
· Perceptual and reading readiness
· Computer education
· Art and music education
· Nutritional snacks provided
· Career awareness
· Decision making and social responsibility
· Field trips and special activities
· Social activities for parents and children
· Parent conferences
LEARN MORE ABOUT US
Feel free to contact our coordinator at 724-468-5804 for more information.
We welcome you to attend our Open House held each April. Also, arrangements can be made to visit our school at your convenience.
Registration for the following school year begins in January. Call the school to talk with the coordinator about available spaces.
