FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL
225 East Jackson Street
Thomasville, Georgia
(229) 226-2008
2008-2009
Stephen Murray, Pastor
Daniel Smoak, Associate Pastor
Keith Hill, Parish Associate
Susan Hehn, Director of Children's Ministries
Jeanne Thompson, Director of the Preschool
Debra L. Rogers, Office Manager
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PRESCHOOL STAFF
DIRECTOR of CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Susan Hehn
DIRECTOR of PRESCHOOL
Jeanne Thompson
FOUR YEAR CLASS
Teacher: Margaret Harvey
Assistant: Virginia Cone
THREE YEAR CLASSES
Teacher: Debbie Kieffer
Assistant: Martha Pittman
Teacher: Toni May
Assistant: Kay Cobb
TWO YEAR CLASSES
Teacher: Stephanie Eason
Assistant: Janice Givens
Assistant: Barbara Thurman
MUSIC
Susan Hehn, Director
Lynn Deas, Pianist
First Presbyterian Church is fortunate to have such an outstanding staff of qualified, competent, and experienced teachers to work with your children.
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL! Our goal is to offer a warm, accepting, Christian atmosphere in which a child can grow intellectually, physically emotionally, socially and spiritually, using curriculum that includes age appropriate experiences in each of these areas all correlated to developing a happy, well adjusted child.
We seek to instill and reinforce Christian values that will enrich a child's life and provide a strong foundation for their future.
Our Preschool program begins at 9:00 A.M. (For the convenience of parents, who need to bring their child earlier, there is available an "early drop-off" program.) The schedule of the Preschool is planned so that within the day, your child will learn through imaginative play, self-expression in groups, stories, and creative arts. Because this is a Church Preschool, children will also have the opportunity to hear Bible Stories, pray before snacks, and learn "Church Songs." Each month you will receive, in advance, a calendar that will tell you what colors, shapes, and letters we will be talking about during the month as well as any "special events" planned. There will be some field trips that will require parent's help. On a weekly basis, we have devotionals with our Associate Pastor, Daniel Smoak and Parish Associate, Keith Hill. Music class with "Miss Susan" and "Miss Lynn" is a favorite event twice a week.
We appreciate the confidence you have shown in our program. We ask for your support of these programs and your prayers for the teachers as they work with your child during the coming year.
If at any time there are concerns you wish to express, please feel free to call my office to set up an appointment.
Susan Hehn & Jeanne Thompson
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General Information
CLOTHING: Please let your child wear comfortable clothes. They will play, paint, and do creative (sometimes a little messy) activities. An old shirt of Daddy's makes an excellent paint smock so please bring one for us to keep on hand. Mark all outer clothing (coats, hats, sweaters, mittens, etc.) with the child's name. Send an extra change of clothing for your child (accidents and spills can occur). It also helps to have a sweater or light jacket that they can leave at school just in case the weather changes. If your child is still in diapers or pull-ups, please bring these along with "baby wipes" clearly marked with your child's name.
SNACKS: Light, nutritious snacks will be served each day. If your child is on a special diet or has food allergies, please alert your child's teacher.
SHARING: PLEASE DISCOURAGE YOUR CHILD FROM BRINGING PERSONAL TOYS TO CLASS. They are difficult to share and can quickly create situations or arguments. Nature items and other current "theme" objects are welcomed. Parents may help their child select something of interest to share. For the two-year-old class, please feel free to bring "comfort" items (blankets, etc.) if they are necessary. This will be a year to give up some of these security things, and we will be glad to work with you on these goals.
ILLNESS: Please do not bring your child to school if they show signs of illness (fever, "cloudy" running nose, cough, etc.) We will not hesitate to ask you to take your child home if we feel that he/she may be contagious. If your child becomes ill, or if your child has a minor accident, we will call you to alert you to the problem and seek your advice. Meanwhile we will care for them and make them as comfortable as possible.
PARTIES & BIRTHDAYS: We enjoy special parties throughout the school year. Parents will be asked to volunteer to lend a helping hand for these special occasions. Also, if you would like to celebrate your child's birthday by bringing something special for the class to share, please notify your child's teacher several days in advance if possible.
MESSAGES/TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS: Pick-up arrangements should be made when the child arrives. Verbal messages will not be accepted from the child. Please send a written note pinned to your child's clothes with any important messages for the day or transportation changes. DO NOT PUT THE MESSAGES IN THEIR BOOK BAG.WE MAY NOT FIND THE NOTE.
There are no phone lines in the classrooms and teachers are not easily reached during pickup time, therefore we ask that phone messages concerning changes in pickup arrangements be limited to only when absolutely necessary. Of course, we encourage you to call us when you have information or concerns that affect the care of your child.
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PROGRAM HOURS AND ATTENDANCE
2-Year Classes
Monday & Wednesday - 2 days 9:00 - 12:00
Tuesday & Thursday - 2 days 9:00 - 12:00
3-Year Classes
Monday - Thursday - 4 days 9:00 - 12:00
4-Year Class
Monday - Friday - 5 days 9:00 - 12:00
We ask that you please not bring your child before 8:45 unless you have signed up for the early drop-off program. Also, please pick your child up promptly by 12:00. This is a must!
EARLY-BIRD PROGRAM: For the convenience of parents, we have an "early-bird" program. You may bring your child to school as early as 7:30 a.m. The child needs to have had breakfast before he/she comes to school. This is not available on an "as needed" basis, but on a month to monthly basis. If you sign up to participate with this part of the program, there is an additional monthly charge for this service. This fee is due at the beginning of each month.
Two Year Old Early-Bird Additional Charge per month: $15.00
Three Year Old Early-Bird Additional Charge per month: $20.00
Four Year Old Early Bird Additional Charge per month $25.00
TUITION: Tuition for the month is due in the first week of each month. Make all checks payable to First Presbyterian Church Preschool. There will be a total of nine payments during the school year. The first is made in April of 2007 and the next one is due September 1, 2007 No payment is made in May of 2008 No refunds can be given for temporary absences or illnesses.
2 Year Class $90.00 per month tuition
3 Year Class $95.00 per month tuition
4 Year Class $105.00 per month tuition
MOTHERS MORNING OUT PROGRAM: An additional program, which First Presbyterian Church offers to its members and to those children who are enrolled in our Preschool Program is the Friday's Mothers Morning Out. This program is from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This can be arranged on a month-by-month registration or on a "drop-In" basis. If you are interested in this program, see the D.C.M. for more detailed information.
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2008 - 2009 Calendar
August 12 - Open House
August 13 - First Day of Preschool
September 1 - Labor Day Holiday
October 6-10, & 13 - Fall Break
October 14 - Classes Resume
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holidays
December 18 - Last Day of School before Holidays
December 19 - January 5 Christmas Holidays
January 6 - Classes Resume
January 19 - Martin Luther King Holiday
March 16 & 17 - Public School Holiday
April 6-13 - Easter/Spring Holidays
April 14 - Classes Resume
April 24 - Rose Show Holiday
May 14 - Last Day of Preschool
Our school calendar is primarily based on the 2008-2009 public school calendars.
