PreSchool Education is conducted in our fine parish center. St John Pre-School has a superior, Catholic Faith-Based Education that nurtures a love of God and neighbor. Our school is a Safe Learning Environment that emphasizes discipline and respect.
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for the children of St. John to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically in a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere in which we promote a love of God and of each other.
Program Details
5 Day 4 Year Olds Monday through Friday
3 Day 4 Year Olds Monday through Wednesday
3 Day 3 year Olds Monday through Wednesday
2 Day 3 Year Olds Thursday and Friday
Hours of the Program
9:00AM to 11:45AM
Structure of the Program
We strive to provide age-appropriate learning experiences in a fun-filled, stress-free atmosphere. We want the children to love pre-school.
9-10 AM Free play (Focus on creativity, socializing, sharing, decision-making)
10-11 AM Potty run
Snack
Recess (Focus on gross motor skills development)
11-11:45 AM Circle Time/Story time
Class projects (Focus on fine motor skills development)
Religious education
Music and Movement
Flannel board activities
Readiness activities
An Extended Day program (11:45-1:30) is available on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays depending on the program in which the child in enrolled.
Student/Teacher Ratio
1 Teacher for every 10 students
Office personnel function as aides
Entry Requirements
To enter the program, a child must be of age by December 31 of the year of entrance. Children must be toilet trained.
Applications are available in January; there is a $50 Application Fee. Priority is given to active parishioners, current students, and siblings. Order of placement:
1) Currently enrolled children,
2) Siblings of currently enrolled children of parishioners,
3)Parishioners and siblings of a parishioner’s child previously enrolled in the program,
4)Siblings of non-parishioners currently enrolled in the program,
5) Siblings of a non-parishioner’s child previously enrolled in the program,
6) Non-parishioners
Parishioner = one registered as such who worships at the parish and supports it through “time, talent, and treasure”
We invite you to visit the school and see our program in action Please call Lisa Ioli, Director, at 656-0548 to set up a time and date.
St. John Pre-School Parents’ Association
The St. John’s Pre-School Parents’ Association was formed to help raise funds for special pre-school projects and to serve as a bridge between the pre-school administration and the parents. In the past, the funds we raised have been committed to the music program, special art projects, playground equipment, St. John Pre-School scholarship and to wish lists for our children’s classrooms. We have also committed funds to community outreach programs.
Every month, we hold one coffee at 9:15 in the Pierre Room. These meeting tend to last around 30 minutes or less and enable us to get to know each other, exchange ideas, and organize up-coming social and fund-raising events.
We look forward to seeing you!!!!
Family Portrait Day
St John Pre-School Fundraiser
Back by popular demand, the St. John Pre-School is offering family portraits by Katherine Sweet of Sweet Shots on Saturday, September 22nd from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Sittings are booked in 10 minute increments with your choice of color or black and white film. Upon receipt of proofs, there will be
many packages to choose from including Christmas cards! The sitting fee (payable in advance to St. John Pre-School Parents’ Association) is $40.00. Families currently attending the Pre-School will be able to register until September 13th and remaining sitting times will be made available to the Parish as of September 14th. A sign-up sheet and envelope for payment will be available in theParish Center during school hours starting September 14th. Any questions? Please call Stephanie O’Malley at 656-8010.