Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Central Preschool

Last year I made some changes to the Central Preschool program based on parent feedback.  Many of you shared concerns with how hard it was to get your children to and from school in a half-day program.  You also shared concerns with not having a junior kindergarten program for students who were maybe a little young or not quite ready for kindergarten.  This school year we increased our preschool programming to two full-time programs which include junior kindergarten, and from the feedback I have been given this has been a very positive change for Central.

Next school year we will be offering much of the same with the only change being a stronger focus on our junior kindergarten program.  Ms. Jacobsen will be taking all 4-year-old preschool students while Mrs. Erickson will be taking all junior kindergarten and possibly some 4-year-old students.

Both classes will be offered the same as they are offered this school year:

  • Monday-Thursday, no school on Friday.
  • Half-day or Full-day option.  Half-day option is 8:15 to 11:30.  Full-day option is 8:15-3:30.
  • Half-day option is free.
  • Full-day option is $125 a month plus lunch fees for those choosing to participate in our hot lunch program.
  • Transportation is provided for the full-day program.
  • Transportation is provided for arrival of the half-day program.
New this year Central will be offering a scholarship program for families that qualify for free & reduced lunch.  The goal of the scholarship program is to ensure all families can afford to send their children to our preschool program.

The capacity for our preschool program still remains at 40 students, so make sure you contact the school immediately to ensure a spot for your child.  Currently we have 35 students signed up.  

Central will be hosting Preschool Round-Up on Friday, May 8th from 9-11:30.  Students will get to meet their classmates and teachers.  I will host a parent meeting to share more information on our program details including the new scholarship program as well as be available to answer any questions you may have.  Please make sure you call the elementary office (563) 245-1472 and register for this day.

Looking forward to meeting Central's newest students and new families.  See you May 8th!

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