Welcome to 2010-2011!!

Are you ready for school to start? Sometimes it is hard to believe that the summer is over, but beginning a new school year is so exciting! We have four new students this year so far. We have two for the morning program, and two for the afternoon. I am looking forward to spending more time with our new and returning students. I am sure we have lots of stories to share. Here is the session calendar and subject areas we will be studying for that day. I look forward to see you!

Tuesday, August 31- "I Spy" around the room .The students will becoming familiar- or being reintroduced to what is available for them to play with around the room. We will also be reminded of classroom rules and rewards.

Thursday, September 2- Labor Day and Get to Know You Activities

Tuesday, September 7- Our Favorite Toy Day- Today each child will bring his/her favorite toy and we will practice "Share" time and taking turns.

Thursday, September 9-Our Favorite Vegatable- Each child will bring their favorite vegetable and we will graph the results.

(There is no school the for September 14 and 16 due to my recovering from surgery.)

Tuesday, September 21- First Day of Fall

Thursday, September 23- "Falling" into Friendship

Tuesday, September 28- Dinosaur Week

Thursday, September 30- Dinosaur Week

We have share time everyday. This is an opportunity for each child to learn to speak in front of others, learning to take turns, and to practice listening skills. If your child wants to bring in something to share, they are more than welcome to do so.

Fall 2010

About This Preschool

What is this school's purpose?

This school has been in the planning stages for years. The basic focus for this school is to prepare our little ones for not only grade school, but for a place in society. This main focus drives for a concentration on small class sizes, a wide range of subject criteria, acceptable social behavior, and instilling self-confidence.

What will be taught?

A broad curriculum is also an important aspect to this school. Besides the vital literacy and math concepts; multiculturalism, learning about various occupations, observing animals and plant life, as well as exploring the earth and the sky and all they hold are a few examples of the areas we will study.

What days and times are available?

In order to be the most flexible for the parents, I am holding classes on Monday and Wednesday, morning or afternoon, and on Tuesday and Thursday, morning or afternoon. In the registration form, you will number your preferred day and time as 1st, then your second choice, and so on. I want to accommodate all of my parents if possible. The decision will be made by the order of registration. Full day is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Half days will be from 12:30-3pm.

This school will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month Calendar.

What is the cost?

I have enrolled my son in two different preschools, as well as have had many opportunities to see how tuition is paid. I want to be as fair as possible, and felt it unreasonable to ask for a month's payment- regardless of holidays, etc.

My son's most recent school organized each pay period by sessions. Each session has approximately 8 days of school, so payment is not by the month per say, but by a grouping of 7 or 8 classes.

I have completed a session calendar for the entire year and will post it on this site as well as have copies available at school.

The cost of the tuition is $100 per session (approximately one month) or $225 for full day students. (the $25 extra is for the extra snack and lunch that will be provided each school day)

What about late fees?

A late fee of $10 per week will be added to each session's tuition of $100.

Is there a registration fee?

A one time non-refundable registration/ materials fee will be required of $50.

What if my child does not attend for a full session?

If you enroll your student after a session has begun, you will be responsible for the registration/materials fee of $50 and then prorate the month at $25 per week. If you have already enrolled, and are late starting that session, you will not be charged the first week of late fees, but will still have to pay the full session amount. We will not be able to provide "pay as we go" tuition. This makes budgeting for the school impossible and also planning for your student's spot to be filled etc. If I am not notified of an interest in returning and you have not paid, your child's spot may be given to a child on the waiting list. Please give 30 days notice if your child will not be attending, or you may be charged for that upcoming session.

How do I register?

First, add a comment to this post or email me directly at mariebindrup@gmail.com to hold your spot. Then, you may come to the school and fill out the registration form as well as pay the non-refundable $50 registration/materials fee. The first month will be $150 for half- day/ $275 for full-day students.



What age does my child need to be?

I am planning for activities and lessons for 3-6 year old students. This is possible due to the small class size of 6, and more one on one time with me. It is preferred that the student be tiolet-trained to attend.

Will there be homework?

Work to be practiced at home will be available, but not mandatory. I strongly encourage every parent to take the time to go over each practice sheet whenever possible as well as reading to your child daily. Since I work with each student one-on-one, their homework will also be customized. I will be sending emails to the parents throughout the year updating the studnent's progress and altering the homework.

What is assessment time?

Each day I will be pulling each student aside for informal assessments. This is to make sure your child gets one on one instruction, as well as allows me to better understand what each student needs as to additional instruction/attention.

I will also be performing formal assessments at the end of each quarter. This schedule will correspond to the CCSD Nine Month calendar.

I will be posting the daily routine/schedule as well as the first session's activities soon. Please feel free to post a comment or email me at mariebindrup@gmail.com for any questions and concerns you may have.