ST. JOSEPH PRESCHOOL HOME PAGE

A	Alphabet - We will learn our alphabet letters through songs and multi-sensory experiences. By the end of the year, the four year old classes will have compiled an alphabet folder full of letters! Assessment - Social and academic progress is assessed in varied ways. Methods include: teacher observation, checklists, portfolios, rubrics and running records. Absences - If your child will be absent from school, please notify the school office (755-1797). A written excuse or email stating the reason for the absence should be presented when the child returns to school.
B	Bair and Bria - Mrs. Marie Bair and Mrs. Patti Bria - the teacher and the aide. Click on our names to see how we looked during our "early years". We were cute!
C	Creativity abounds! We paint with sponges, combs, brushes, Q-tips, and fingers! Our artwork is always on display outside of our classroom.
D	Dress comfortably. - Label all sweaters and coats. Remember, we get messy in preschool. Please have your child wear shoes that are conducive to running and playing.
E	E-mail address - Send us a message at bair@sjy.org!
F	Field Trips - Our next field trip will be coming to us! A guest speaker from the Solid Waste Authority will visit in January and help us learn about recycling. We will use old scrap paper to make new sheets of paper. Fine Motor Skills - Click for practical ideas to improve your child's fine motor skills. Another helpful source is www.therapystreetforkids.com
G	Guest Reader Program - Parents of our three old class are encouraged to read to us! Invitations will be sent home in early December. Please contact us if you are interested in sharing your love of reading with us.
H	Health Issues - Please inform us in writing of any allergies or health concerns. If your child is sick with fever, he must stay home.
I	*Interesting - Click here for websites that are of interest* to parents of young children.**
J	JESUS is the center of all that we do. Parents are reminded that Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday in our daily Mass chapel from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Struggling to bring young children to Mass? Click here for practical help! Importance of Bringing Children to Holy Mass To learn more about our Catholic faith click on: www.ewtn.com
K	Kids are special and do say the funniest things! Kid Writing Program is shared with our four year old classes. Click here for more information.
L	Library - The four year old classes visit weekly. The 4 AM class will visit on Friday mornings. The 4 PM class will visit on Thursday afternoons. Please be sure to return your books each week. Thank You!
M	Multisensory experiences - We incorporate all of the senses into our units.
N	Newsletters - You will be kept informed of all preschool activities via our frequent newsletters. Click to read our latest letter and archives.
O	Outdoor Fun - weather permitting During the cold months, please send a hat and mittens to school with your child.
P	Play - an important part of our program! We have wonderful playground equipment! Thank you, PTC!
Q ????	Questions? Call us c/o the school office 755-1797 or send us an email at bair@sjy.org .
R	Religion series - designed especially for preschoolers by the Brown and Roa (Harcourt) Company The children will receive and bring home a Scripture card each week. Take time to read and pray using these cards.
S	Show and Tell - Each month, the children will bring an item to show and describe. Show and Tell is an important part of developing oral language skills and confidence in young children. Click to view the latest schedule. Second Step Violence Prevention Program - click here for detailed information about this important tool for social and emotional learning. Snacks - Parents are asked periodically to send in a snack. You will receive a snack request form in your child's book bag.
T	TIME PRE K 3 meets on T and TH from 9:00 - 11:15 AM. PRE K AM 4 meets on M, W, F from 9:00 - 11:15 AM. PRE K PM 4 meets on M, T, W, Th from 12:30 - 2:45. Thank you for being prompt when dropping off and picking up your children. Tuition Fees: Contact Beth Brennan, development director, at brennan@sjy.org for current tuition fees and the incredible EITC preschool scholarships that are available for our preschool children!
U	Unique - Understanding that each child is unique and is a work in progress!
V	Volunteers - Parents are encouraged to volunteer to help by making play dough, reading to our classes, driving on field trips, helping with the Preschool Olympics, and supporting us with prayers.
W	Wish List: Old Zoo Book or Ranger Rick magazines Hula Hoops (smaller size if possible)
X	EXTRA special preschool children
Y	Yours in preschool fun and learning
Z	Zero - 0 - one of the numerals we learn