Pre-K 1
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Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten
Updated: 3/1/2023
Welcome to PreK!The curriculum used in our program is based on the Early Childhood Education Curriculum of the Archdiocese of Newark. Our program provides children with a broad array of language, reading, writing, math, social studies, and science skills. At the same time, students are taught that God made us and the whole world. Students are active learners and therefore activities are engaging and student centered.
The Pre-Kindergarten offers a full day program for three and four year olds that provides academics along with hands-on experiences within a Christian atmosphere. Emphasis is placed upon the child's social, emotional, and educational development. The age-appropriate setting uses the Houghton Mifflin Pre-K program which allows each child to develop and flourish at his or her own individual pace and promotes self-worth and self-esteem. Handwriting, pre-reading skills, mathematics, social studies, and science are all infused into the theme-based curriculum. Students enjoy art projects, music, gym class, and technology classes. Kindergarten readiness is a focus of the program.
Curriculum Overview: Scroll down for details.
Summer Activities for Entering PK: PK Preparation Activities
Taken altogether the total experience delivers on our school mission: To embrace, nurture, and educate all God's children preparing them for lives of service and leadership rooted in the Gospel values of faith, hope, and love.
Ms. Georgia Zadroga
gzadroga@snsjc.com
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Daily
- Make sure all belongings are labeled. (Sweatshirts, jackets, lunch boxes, etc.)
- Send in lunch and a healthy snack. In the event your child comes without lunch, a school lunch will be provided at the cost of $4.00. Breakfast is also available for $1.75.
- Send your child in uniform. Pre-K students are welcome to wear their gym uniform daily.
- Check your child’s folder each night for important information.
- Check for homework and complete with your child. (Starting later in the year.)
Weekly
- Check your email for the Principal’s Tuesday Communication Letter. Be sure to provide current e-mail address information to the school office or you will miss important information.
- Check our class page for our weekly newsletter, reminders and photos.
Arrival / Dismissal
- Please arrive to school on time (7:45.) Any arrival after 8AM is considered late.
- Parents - Please be on time for dismissal (Full day- 2:45, Half Day- 11:45.)
- If you are running late for pick up or have a dismissal change, please contact the office.
Birthdays
- Given the situation with COVID19, we ask that students celebrating their birthday not bring in food or snacks to share to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Feel free to dress up in a special outfit.
- Your child's birthday will be recognized of course with a song and good wishes - no food please.
Absences
- Your child may not come to school with a fever even if they have taken Tylenol. Students must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication - especially now with the COVID19.
- Please call the main office to report your child absent (201-659-5948) along with a brief explanation so that we can determine the risk to other students.
- Please send an absentee note when your child returns to school.
- 3 or more days absent requires a doctor’s note before returning to school.
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Updated: 06/24/2020
If you are interested in becoming a class parent, the following is required:
- Complete a volunteer application
- Attend a "Protecting God's Children" workshop after registering at www.virtus.org
- Give permission for an online background check - $22 fee.
- Give Mrs. Sasso a copy of your "Protecting God's Children" certificate.
Thank you for volunteering!
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