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Progress
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The school is located at the Park Street entrance of the Progress-Immanuel
Presbyterian Church, 3640 Ash St., in Harrisburg (Progress Area). We have
been serving the community for over 30 years. |
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GOALS FOR 3 YEAR OLD CLASS
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The main goal of the 3-year-old program is to provide a safe
and caring environment where the children will learn and grow in a positive
way. Our staff want the children to feel comfortable to explore and express
themselves through the many projects and activities planned throughout the
year. At this age, children learn through play and hands on activities. The
children will have many opportunities to develop their language skills, small
and large motor skills, and social skills through stories, music, games, finger plays,
rhymes, movement activities, and art activities. They will be moving beyond
themselves and families to learn to share and cooperate with other people
in an organized program. For many children this is their first experience
in school and we want the children to feel comfortable and happy away from
their familiar surroundings. Finally, the staff hope the child will learn
to love school and begin to develop a life-long love of learning. |
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GOALS FOR 4 YEAR OLD CLASS |
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The goals for the 4-year-old program are to provide a loving
and caring environment for your child. Our first and last concern is with
your child. The staff will teach from the simple to complex by building on
previously learned skills. Each child will be allowed to learn and grow at
his or her own pace. Skills will be reinforced with many hands-on and fun
experiences in different contexts. Academic curriculum will be the focus.
The teacher will focus on small and large motor skills, writing names, preparation
for reading, math, science, cooking, and recognition of letters and sounds,
with lots of art projects that coordinate with the lesson plan for a particular
day. By the end of their preschool experience, we hope we will have expanded
a child's learning to make the transition into kindergarten an easier and
happy experience. |
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OUR STAFF |
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Mrs. Billie Hawk is our director and teacher of the 4 year old
class. She has a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Lebanon Valley College.
Peggy Grobinski is our teacher of the 3 year old class. Peggy is a graduate
of Marywood University with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood and Elementary
Education. |
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ENROLLMENT
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Registration is now open for the 2011 / 2012 School Year. Children
should be 3 or 4 years of age before September 1, 2011
for their respective programs. School will begin Wednesday, September 7,
2011.
For additional information, please call the school (church office)
at 545-8711, or Billie Hawk at 545-6991.
Applications can be obtained at the school during the week between
the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM, or if you would like an application,
please contact the church office. You may then send it
to the School, or hand deliver it. Our entrance is on Park St. near the rear
of the building. The Church Office entrance is on Blackberry Alley, opposite
side from Park St.
Openings are available unless noted below. If you would like
to visit and see our facilities, please call for the best time to arrive.
We will welcome your visit.
Classes will begin
Wednesday, September 7. From then on, we follow the Susquehanna School District calendar,
observing holidays and inclement weather delays or closing as the District
does.
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OUR THEMES AND ACTIVITIES
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Our themes always depend on the students needs, time of the
year, and teachers' preference. Our bottom line is always made with the children
in mind. Activities are always geared to the enjoyment, growth, abilities,
and education of each one involved. |
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BOARD MEETINGS
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1st Tuesday of the month in August,
November, February and May
(Special Meetings as called.)
Parents are always welcomed. |
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