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St. Nectarios PreschoolParish Council Presentation

October 6, 2010


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MissionSt. Nectarios Preschool children will beeducated in a safe, nurturing environmentwhere all children can learn. Ourpreschool is a faith-based early childhoodprogram in which the highest academicstandards are interwoven with the

spiritual, moral, and social aspects of childdevelopment.


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General Information Traditional-based curriculum within a

Christian setting Curriculum Developmentally Appropriate

- Follows Illinois Early Learning Standards Classroom Make-up : 3-4 year olds in a

multi-age classroom setting (3 yrs. bySept. 1 potty trained)

Student/Teacher Ratio = 16/2

(1 teacher and aide) Parents choose: 2,3,or 5 day program


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Curriculum Guided by theIllinois Early Learning

Standards Early Learning and development are multi-

dimensional; developmental domains are highlyinterrelated

Children are individuals who develop at differentrates and bring with them different sets of skills

Young children learn through active exploration Knowledge of child development, together with

consistent expectations maximize the earlychildhood educational experiences of children


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Preschool Space Old community center room Bathroom and sinks are readily available

Area is easy to secure Classroom space is suitable to our needs at this

time Outside play area courtyard area between

church and old community center to be fenced inand gym when inclement weather occurs


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Director/Lead Teacher

Position Must be Illinois State certified teacher Full time 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Job Description Director responsible for

personnel, curriculum, parent communications,staff development, discipline, programdevelopment, student recruitment

Teacher AideWorks under the direction of the Director/LeadTeacher


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Tuition 2 days = $180/month 3 days = $275/month

5 days = $425/month $75 non-refundable registration fee

with 1 month of tuition to be prepaid

at time of registration


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Typical Daily Schedule 9-11:30 a.m. Preschool Instruction

with snack

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Sack Lunchand recess

12:30-2:00 p.m. Enrichment classes to be

offered at an extra charge: P.E., GreekSchool, Reading Readiness, Cooking etc.


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Language Arts Demonstrate alphabet knowledge,understand pictures and symbols,

left to right progression of reading,identify labels and signs in theenvironment, make letter/soundmatches, retell a story, begin earlystages of writing


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Math Use concepts that include numberrecognition, counting and one-to-onecorrespondence

Count with understanding and recognizehow many

Solve simple mathematical problems

Sort and classify objects by a variety ofproperties


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Science Uses senses to explore and observematerials and natural phenomena

Investigate and categorize living things in

the environment Use common weather-related vocabulary Identify basic concepts of seasons

Express wonder and ask questions abouttheir world


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Social Studies Develop an awareness of community androles of leaders in their environment

Recognize the need for rules/order Express beginning geographical thinking Understand that each of us belongs to a

family

Recognize similarities and differences inpeople


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Curriculum Religion Curriculum to be determined with clergyand teacher

P.E. - Engage in play using gross and fine motor

skills, demonstrate physical fitness, cooperationwith others during p.e. activities Technology Preschool software on 1-2 donated

computers Field Trips In/out of school field trips planned

to coincide with units being taught


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Curriculum Fine Arts creative movement, drama, usea variety of mediums- paint, glitter, glue,scissors to create art

Social /Emotional Describe self by usingseveral characteristics, show empathy andcaring for others, engage in cooperative

group play, respect the rights of self andothers


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Curriculum School Calendar will follow District

15- with the exception of EasterBreak which will coincide with churchcalendar


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Vision Where do we go

from here? With Gods Blessings Build our preschoolprogram one grade level at a time so that it growsinto a school for the children of our parish. Theschool will be a place for our children to learn in asafe, nurturing environment where excellentacademic standards are integrated within a faith-based program. This will help our childrenbecome excellent scholars and will help them build

a firm foundation upon which they can grow andpractice Orthodoxy in their daily lives.


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