Geneva Park District Spring 2018 Program Guide Spring2018_Brochure | Page 36

Friendship Station Preschool Learn! Explore! Play! Friendship Station Preschool is guided by the philosophy of learning through play. In keeping with the guidelines of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Standards regarding early learning and literacy, our preschool program provides appropriate activities to enhance the literacy of young children. Our lead teachers all have a Bachelor of Arts degrees in early childhood education or a related field, and receive ongoing training. Our classrooms are peanut-safe zones. • • 2018-2019 Important Dates 3-4 Year-Olds 4-5 Year-Olds 2 Days a Week Half Day 3 Days a Week Half Day January 17: Must turn 4 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) Pre-registration forms for currently enrolled students are due. February 6: New student registration forms are due. February 7: Random processing of new student registration forms begins. Must turn 3 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) The 3-4 year-old curriculum consists of colors, shapes, fundamental concepts, an introduction to letters and numbers, fine motor skills (cutting, name writing, drawing, etc.), and basic classroom skills. • • The 4-5 year-old curriculum consists of the following kindergarten readiness skills: letter and number knowledge, concepts, literacy, sequencing, rhyming, problem solving, music experiences, and fine and gross motor activities. Meet Our Preschool Team! February 20: Processing of non- resident registration forms begins. August 1: Cancellation deadline for the 2018-2019 school year is 5:00pm. 4-5 Year-Olds 3 Days a Week or 5 Days a Week Full Day • • Must turn 4 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) Full-day programs are designed to meet the needs of children who have had previous preschool experience, but may not be ready to attend all-day Kindergarten. They consist of the same elements as the half-day programs, with the opportunity to further develop skills in problem solving, self-expression, and longer periods of engagement. 36 Geneva Park District Amy Belloli • Wendy Krampitz • Sherry Rogers • Cindy Stuewe • Kathy Kusek • Emily Wolf Kari Bracey • Angie Carlson • Nikki Spitzer • Carrie Hollman • Jodeen Rogers • Jan Parcell • Cindy Diemand | Spring 2018 | 630-232-4542 | genevaparks.org | Stay Connected!