Session #2 2010- October!

Fall is finally here! Hopefully the days of the 3-digit temperature are gone. We have some fun activities planned for this session- hopefully the weather will cooperate with us!

Tuesday, October 5- Theme: Flowers

Letter: Ff

Activity- plant flowers

Take own little flower pot home to take care of

Thursday, October 7- Theme: other plants and trees

Letter: Ff

Color a picture of plants and flowers

Tuesday, October 12-Theme: Orange

Letter: Oo

Activity:Bring something orange to share

Thursday, October 14-Theme: Opposites

Letter: Oo

Activity: Opposite game

Tuesday, October 19-Theme: Puzzles

Letter: Pp

Activity: Puzzles (they can bring a puzzle to school)

Thursday, October 21- Theme:Pumpkin experiments

Letter: Pp

Activity: Guess how many seeds?

Paint a pumpkin

Tuesday, October 26-Theme: Where we live

Letter: Nn

Activity: map of Nevada

Thursday, October 28- Halloween Party!

Wear costumes and we will be making special "healthy" Halloween treats!

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.

Summer Schedule

I have had this summer schedule planned for many weeks. This is a tentative schedule, availability of library resources, weather, and cooperation with those museums we plan on visiting for the field trip may cause a change in the schedule. Also- if there is an entry fee for the field trip, that will be extra. I will try to get a discount due to our being a school, etc. Thanks again for being such great parents!!

Notice that the first 5 weeks will have morning sessions, and the last 5 weeks will be held in the afternoon except for field trips being held in the mornings due to hot weather.



Week 1 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 8- Sports week (if weather permits)
June 10- Sports week (if weather permits)

Week 2 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 15- Asia
June 17- Leid Discovery Museum (Field Trip) Please be at school by 9 for field trip

Week 3 -9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 22- Science Experiments
June 24- Africa

Week 4- 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
June 29- North America
July 1- Fourth of July

Week 5 - 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
July 6- Habitats
July 8- Habitats

Week 6 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 20- Pioneer Week
July 22- Desert

Week 7- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
July 27- South America
July 29- Australia

Week 8- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 3-Animal Week
August 5- Animal Week

Week 9- 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 10- Europe
August 12- Antarctica

Week 10 -12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
August 17- Game Week- Cooperation Games
August 19- Game Week- Cooperation Games


Remember: you have already paid for 1/2 of your weeks as a deposit. You will only have to pay $15 on the Tuesday of the week your child attends. If you would rather pay in advance, as a few of you have requested, that is fine,too. See you soon!

Mrs. B

Session 9 Calendar

Here is what is coming up for session 9:

April 27th-Weather/Temperature, Behind/Beside, letter K
April 29th-Weather Review, Between, letter k
May 4th-Cinco de Mayo, Right/left, letter x
May 6th-Mother's Day, Grouping, letter x
May 11th- Sports Day/Fitness, Same number, letter y
May 13th-Human Body/Digestion, Same number, letter y
May 18th- Human Body/Muscles, Before, letter z
May 20th- Human Body/Lungs, First/next, letter z

I will be posting the last session, which is a half session, next week.

Also, don't forget to sign up for those weeks you wanted to reserve for the summer! Summer registration is due on May 18th so I can have the materials ready etc. Thanks!

Summer Fun!

I am posting the weeks that I will be having the preschool this summer. There are 10 weeks total, and you can sign up for weeks rather than the month or session. This makes it easier for vacations etc. I feel strongly about not charging for standard vacations, and I wouldn't feel right requiring the parents to pay for the whole summer when they wouldn't be attending at various times.

I will also be charging for the week- $30. This includes snacks and supplies for that week as well. If we go on any field trips, there will be an additional fee, but I will let you know about those in advance.

To reserve your weeks, you will just sign up for those you are interested in, and then a payment of $15 per week you reserve will be required by May 18th. This is so I can purchase the projects/ supplies and materials in advance. The remaining balance of $15 per week can be paid in advance, or on the Tuesday of the week you will be attending.

Here is the schedule for the summer:

Week 1: June 8, 10
Week 2: June 15, 17
Week 3: June 22, 24
Week 4: June 29, July 1
Week 5: July 6, 8
No school July 13, 15
Week 6: July 20, 22
Week 7: July 27, 29
Week 8: August 3, 5
Week 9: August 10, 12
Week 10: August 17, 19

We will also be meeting at 9am at the parks in Henderson for splash pad fun! I will have the summer sign up sheet available on April 6th, and then the fall registration soon to follow.

Upcoming Session Calendar (and a change)

It is already time for session 7! Wow! Time is sure flying. I wanted to post the schedule for this session since there is a change in the days in the first week. I am going to start posting EVERY session from now on just in case you lose the calendar. Having the children prepared with something to share about the letter or the subject makes for interesting discussions in share time. Also, Alphabet Bear is making his rounds, and I want there to be a reference for those who have him and lose his paper. Thanks again parents!

Session 7

February 23rd- Moved to Friday, the 26th
Thursday, February 25th- Spring Week, Flowers Sound is beginning blend of /fl/
Growth- plants (review and observation of flowers planted in pots)
Friday, February 26th- Transformation/ change (decaying bananas) , /fl/ blend
Tuesday, March 2nd- Transformation/Change with COLD ,/i/
Thursday, March 4th-Transformation/Change with HEAT , /i/
Tuesday, March 9th-Solar System Week, Mars and Mercury, /m/
Thursday, March 11th- Solar System Week, meteors, /m/
Tuesday, March 16th-Rainforest Habitat, sloth,/r/
Thursday, March 18th- Trees, /r/