Plus
Program
Mrs. Kolda-Leader
Mrs. Wolles-Aide
St.
Mary Elementary is pleased to support our Plus Program.
Advantages
of our "Plus Program"
*
Opportunities for extended individual instruction
* Learning activities centered around bi-monthly themes
* Fun enrichment activities that complement the Preschool and
Kindergarten programs
* A safe and caring school environment
* Stability in the daily schedule of children
* An option for children who are ready to attend school from 8:50
a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Pre-School:
the students attend their regular preschool session, and spend the other half of
the day in the plus program.
Kindergarten: the students attend Kindergarten all day on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Tuesday and Thursday is spent in the all
day plus program.
The
primary focus in our Plus Program will be on social and emotional development.
Many fundamental life skills are taught through a variety of opportunities to
explore new choices and discover new skills. Some of these skills include:
·
Effective
communication
·
Respect
for self and others
·
Non-violent
conflict resolution ·
Healthy
emotional expression
·
Empathy
toward others
·
Self-discipline
We
operate with a staff-to-child ratio of 1-to-12, which allows for special
individualized attention. The focus on social and emotional development within a
caring and nurturing environment makes this a unique and valuable experience.
The
Plus Program will be comprised of extended (but not new) learning opportunities
which may include:
Language
Arts Reinforcement
- a review of the basic curriculum with practice in writing skills,
vocabulary development, and readiness skills.
Math
Reinforcement
- a review of the basic curriculum and application of those concepts.
Social Skills Development
- working in various centers to promote cooperation, creativity, vocabulary,
and language development.
Motor Skills Development - practice with fine and gross motor skills
through activities with paper and pencil, cutting, lacing, jumping, skipping,
hopping, and balancing.
Faith Development -
more opportunities to participate in faith enriching activities
Example
of a daily schedule:
Arrival/attendance/prayer
Journal
Circle Time/Religion
Snack/Prayer
Recess
Free Play and Individual Instruction
Theme activity
Lunch/Prayer
Recess
Quiet Time
Free Play and Individual Instruction
Story Time
Recess
Snack/Prayer
Gym Activities
Free Play
Email
Mrs. Kolda at skolda@sfcss.org
Email
Mrs. Wolles at swolles@sfcss.org
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