April 2010
Dear Parents,
Springtime is officially here! April will bring rain, mud, Easter, the Art Show, new leaves, pretty flowers and of course, much learning and fun!
Easter vacation is Friday, April 2nd through Monday, April 5th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 6th.
Yellow days for the 2’s will be April 19th and April 20th. Remember to wear yellow. The shape of the month is an oval. The children will continue working on their “Camping/Living in the Woods” theme for the art show, bugs and birds will be introduced. The boys and girls will finish their Shape and Color Book that they have been working on all year!
The Pre-Kindergarten teachers and parents just completed their kindergarten readiness conferences. We are so proud of our Pre-K students and can’t believe that Kindergarten is just around the corner for them. If you have not had a conference, please see your teacher to schedule one.
April and May will be exciting months for the Pre-K students and teachers. They will walk to the Delmont Library either this month or next month. When a date has been confirmed we will get you the necessary information. Also, we will be taking a “Big Yellow School Bus” ride to visit Metzgar Elementary School. Information will follow when that date has been confirmed as well.
Our annual Open House and Art Show will be held on Monday evening, April 26th, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM. All the students have been working very hard and are very excited to share their creative art work with you. Please plan on attending with your whole family. Refreshments will be provided by the Deacons of the church.
As well as the children, the teachers have been working very hard for the art show and are equally excited and proud. Hanging the students’ art work and preparing the classrooms for the art show takes many hours and because we want to keep it all a surprise for you there will be no school for students on Monday, April 26th. However, please remember to attend the Art Show that evening, 6:30-8PM. Thanks for your support!
If your child has a summer birthday, you may want to celebrate an “Unbirthday” in April or May. Please arrange a date with your teacher.
We are very busy, but never too busy for any parent that would like to come in to share a talent, hobby, or story with us. Your child will love it, please don’t hesitate to ask!
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
Kay Lynch , Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. Mrs. Lynch is a Pa. Certified Teacher with a B.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Lynch taught previously in the Greensburg Salem School District.
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.
