Redeemer Lutheran Church

Welcome to Redeemer Preschool!

Redeemer Preschool Logo We are certainly glad that you have visited our website. When looking for “Just the right” school for your child we recognize that you have many questions and concerns as you consider options. We hope that this site will answer your questions and address your concerns as you decide where to enroll your child. We encourage you to call or e-mail us if you seek further information about our program and hope that you will schedule an appointment to see our facilities. I look forward to visiting with you!

Blessings+

Michelle Gasperoni
Preschool Administrator
(540) 898-4748
Preschool@EmbracedbyHim.org

Registration Information

IMPORTANT!! We are not yet accepting registration for the 2012-2013 school year.
Registration will open to the public on Tuesday, February 21 at 9:00 AM. We will not accept any registration forms prior to that date and time. Please keep in mind that our classes will be filled based on receipt of the registration fee. If your child is the sibling of a current or former student or a Redeemer Lutheran Church member, please contact us for information on early registration dates. Thank you!

BASIC PROGRAM INFORMATION
It is our belief that a preschool experience based on God’s love, grace and forgiveness will provide a child with a lasting spiritual foundation, develop self-esteem and an appreciation and respect for themselves and others. The child who has the opportunity to know God will grow and prosper, become a good citizen, maintain a Christian life and enrich the lives of others.

Reading Our curriculum includes many socialization opportunities; familiarization with bible stories, verses and songs; the development of gross and fine motor skills; the study of colors, numbers, shapes, letters and letter sounds. Furthermore, our curriculum includes supervised games, educational field trips, chapel and the foundational sharing of Jesus’ love every day.

Our entire curriculum and program is designed to prepare your child, very specifically, for their eventual participation in a full-day kindergarten experience. Care and attention will be applied to your child’s developmental needs and we firmly believe they will benefit from what we have to offer.

Before completing the On-line Registration and Medical Information forms, please be aware of our fees

CLASS SCHEDULE
3 Year Old: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon -OR- 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
4 Year Old Morning: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon – OR – 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
4 Year Old Afternoon : Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

FEE SCHEDULE

Non-refundable Registration Fee - Placement in class is not guaranteed until the registration fee is paid. Available spaces in our classes are filled in the order in which registration fees are received. (Registration is per family) Please note: Any fees paid in the church office must be check or money order only. No cash payments will be accepted in the main office.		$50.00

Snack Fee - Payable with first month's tuition
3 year old		$40.00
4 year old		$50.00

Tuition - due 1st of the month
3 year old		$100.00
4 year old		$120.00

Checks or money orders for all fees and tuition should be made payable to: Redeemer Lutheran Christian Preschool (RLCP)

Important Enrollment Information

All children must be toilet trained prior to the first day of school
Children must be 3 years old on or before September 30 to enroll in the 3 year old class
Children must be 4 years old on or before September 30 to enroll in the 4 year old class
A complete immunization record, signed by your child’s Physician, and documentation of birth must be on file in our office on the first day of school.
Upon receipt of on-line registration form we will contact you regarding availability and specifics

Redeemer Lutheran Christian Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally or made available to students at the school. Redeemer Preschool does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national and ethic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship, and loan programs and other school administration programs.

3 Year Old Class
For most 3 year olds preschool is their very first experience stepping out on their own. We understand this experience can be emotionally draining for both child and parent which is why one of our main curriculum goals is to make this separation a positive experience. We focus on socialization – sharing, verbalizing wants and needs, and making new friends. We also introduce basic foundational academic principals such as letter recognition and sounds, numbers, shapes and colors.

To give children an appreciation of seasons we plan special holiday celebrations which include a Thanksgiving Day Feast, Birthday Party for Christ, Valentine’s Day, Easter Brunch, a Mother’s Tea, and an End of the Year Picnic. In order to expand their experience all of the children enjoy a field trip to the Salem Church Library mid way through the school year.

In an effort to maintain close one on one contact we limit our class size to 14 students. Our current staffing standards are maintained at one teacher and one teacher’s aide per class.

4 Year Old Class
Circle time Our primary goal for your 4-year old is to prepare them for Kindergarten. There are several planned field trips and special activities focused on expanding their socialization habits and broadening their academic exposure. We expand their academic curriculum to include advanced letter and word recognition, writing, numbers and counting.

Your child will enjoy some additional experiences including a monthly Chapel service in the Sanctuary with the Pastor or Vicar, a fire drill and visit from the Fire Department, and a Graduation Ceremony and reception.

In order to expand the experience your child will enjoy a special field trip to the Pumpkin Patch in October. In an effort to maintain close one on one contact we limit our morning class size to 14-16 students and our afternoon class size to 12 to 14. Our current staffing standards are maintained at one teacher and one teacher’s aide per class.

General Daily Class Schedule

Structured Play (table activities) – painting, puzzles, clay, Lego’s
Morning Work (4 Year Old Class)
Instructional Time – including Job Chart, Flag, Calendar, Bible Stories, Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Letters and Sounds, Special Lesson’s
Bathroom and Outdoor Activity Preparation
Outside or Indoor Physical Education
Rest, Snack and Free Time
Crafts
Story, Show and Tell, and Departure

Other Important Information

➢ Our preschool program has passed all of the Commonwealth requirements and inspections to be exempted from licensor as a religious sponsored preschool program.

➢ Our Senior Teacher, Mrs. Donna Bartholomew, earned her Elementary Education Degree from Cabrini College in Pennsylvania and has been with our program since its inception in 1994.

➢ Our Second Teacher, Mrs. Laura Boggs, earned her Child Development Degree from California Polytechnic State University and has been with our program since 1997.

➢ Our afternoon teacher, Mrs. April Knaus, has a degree in psychology along with graduate level coursework in education.

➢ Oversight of our program policies falls under the responsibility of the Board of Directors. The Board meets quarterly and all parents are encouraged to notify the Administrator, prior to a meeting, regarding any issues or concerns.

➢ We have an Orientation Evening prior to the first day of school. This program has been established to provide you and your child an informal opportunity to meet the faculty and staff, tour the classroom, meet classmates, and receive basic procedure instruction. Meeting information will be mailed to each registered family in late August.