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Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services

(403)451-2733

Opening Doors to Learning

A program for 3-5 year olds combining Play with Learning

Please note that the office will operate on reduced hours during the month of July. Your email or phone call will be returned within 1-4 business days. Thank you for your understanding and have a lovely summer!

New program starting at our Vista Heights location in Fall 2010.

We are happy to announce that we will be offering an "Early 3's" class at this location. Children may attend without parents beginning at age 30 months. Please click on Vista Heights School for more information.

Currently accepting Staff applications for Fall 2010.

Needed: Qualified Out of School Care staff for Before and After School Care at Captain John Palliser School

Please send resume by email or fax. Contact information below.

Thanks very much.

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2010 now on-going.

Space (limited) is available in all locations.

Please email with the school and class that you are interested in.

If you are already registered, please click on your school for reminders about the upcoming fall Parent Orientation Meeting and start date for the 2010-11 School year.

For registration information,

please click on the school that you are interested in registering for.

Five Pre-Kindergarten locations:

Sunnyside School Pre-Kindergarten

211 - 7 Street N.W.

Captain John Palliser School Pre-Kindergarten

1484 Northmount Dr. N.W.

Elboya School Pre-Kindergarten

4804 - 6 Street S.W.

Woodbine School Pre-Kindergarten

27 Woodfield Way S.W.

Vista Heights School Pre-Kindergarten

2411 Vermillion Street N.E.

Thank you to all those who expressed an interest in the potential new location in the Sarcee Trail area. Unfortunately, this location will not open until fall of 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please watch for updates beginning in January of 2011, with regards to Registration dates. Thank you very much for your support.

PRE-K NEWS

Pre-Kindergarten is now out for summer!

We hope you all have a wonderful summer with many memories made and family times shared.

We have had a great year playing with new friends and experiencing many learning opportunities. We wish all the best to those children heading off to Kindergarten in the fall, and thank you for entrusting them in our care. We hope to have laid the foundation of success for this next phase of their education.

We look forward to next year, welcoming back returning students and excitedly anticipate meeting the new little ones!

Please click on your school name so that you may be reminded of the date for the Parent Orientation Meeting prior to the start of classes.

If you are going to be away, please notify the office by email, giving your child's name and the school name and class they are registered for.

If you are new to Pre-Kindergarten, please note that your child will need the following:

(Child's name on each)

A backpack large enough to hold their special creations made during class, and also our memos to you
A separate snack bag (could even be a large zip lock baggie) and a small snack and drink each day. The first Parent and Child Orientation class, we will not have a snack time. (no nut products, read labels)
A pair of running shoes that can be left at school, to use for indoor footwear

Why Pre-Kindergarten?

Play: Explore our child-centered room environment

Learn: Nurture emergent literacy by encouraging interest in reading and writing

Pre-Kindergarten provides many opportunities for children to gain the skills necessary for a smooth transition to Kindergarten. While adhering to the philosophy of Learning Through Play, we are also strong supporters of the importance of Early Literacy. Our program will stimulate your child in the areas of social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative growth. We have a specific educational focus that meets the young learner's developmental needs. Ample opportunities for interaction with peers and teachers help to develop positive relationships. Our classrooms have wonderfully equipped centers that the children may rotate through as they choose during "Center Time".

Admission

Registration is ongoing throughout the year. The minimum age of enrollment in the Pre-Kindergarten program is 3 years of age. A child may enroll prior to the age of three, but may not begin classes until reaching his/her third birthday. Children must be potty trained in order to attend.

Staff

Pre-Kindergarten operates with a ratio of 1:10, with a maximum of 20 students per class. Staff includes one salaried teacher and, if enrolment requires it, one salaried Assistant. Teachers hold either a Bachelor of Education degree or an Early Childhood Education certificate/diploma. All staff have a valid Child Care First Aid Certificate and current Police Security Clearance.

Volunteering

We appreciate parent volunteers in class, however it is not mandatory. Volunteers are needed on field trips in order to maintain a safe ratio of adults to children. Parents who intend to volunteer regularly, are encouraged to apply for a "Police Security Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Search". This will enable you to fully participate in the volunteer program at our school. This is done downtown at the main police headquarters and costs $30.00. A copy should be submitted to your child's teacher.

Curriculum

Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is introduced through thematic units of study. Children learn through a variety of activity centers, circle time, and learning opportunities that integrate the following.

Reading Readiness

Math Readiness

Social Studies and Science

Social Skills

Our well equipped classroom includes the following activity centers: puppet play, playdough, large and small blocks, craft center, house, computer station, sand, water, paint easel, manipulatives, puzzles and toy shelves. "Learning Through Play" is an important part of our philosophy, but it is enhanced with a strong educational component as we prepare children for the next step of their educational journey.

Field trips, gym class and special in-class visitors are also part of the programming.

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