LOWRY PRESCHOOL

 

PREPARATION

            Three months previous to the beginning of the Lowry Preschool, the students began to work on an activity book.  Students look for and collect ideas for preschool activities.  Their books include:  (1) snack ideas and recipes,  (2) games, developing large motor skill,  (3) games and learning activities, using small motor skills,  (4) painting and craft ideas,  (5) playdough and clay recipes,  (6) storytelling information,  (7) concept lesson ideas  (8) audio-visual information, and  (9) possible lesson plan ideas for the day they are the scheduled preschool teacher.

            Lowry's child development students visit some of the local child care centers to observe their preschools in operation.

            The school nurse and local Red Cross instructors provide the classes with information on fist aide, the importance of cleanliness and sanitation, as well as the importance of controlling communicable diseases.

            Lowry preschool does have limited space.  Recruiting preschoolers from the community has not been a problem.  The preschool usually fills up and has a waiting list.  Each year the preschool first opens to those who were on the waiting list the previous year, then to friends and family members of the students, then to the community.

            The preschoolers must have their own transportation to and from school.  High school students are not allowed to miss class time to transport students.

 

PROFILE OF THE PROGRAM

 

THE PROJECT

            Each student in the child development program is assigned one preschool day in which they are designated teacher.  That day they are responsible for planning the class time activities.  All other class members help them set up activities and carry them out.  Each class period must include a story, game, craft, and concept lesson.  A snack will also be included in the activities each preschool day.  Projects are planned around a central theme or topic for the day.  The designate teacher is responsible for organizing all activities for the day.  The teacher is also responsible for telling the story and teaching a concept lesson.  Classmates are assigned to help with various other activities.  The weekly activities will be posted in the classroom each week.

 

STUDENT-PRESCHOOLERS RATIO:

            A 1:2 ratio is maintained in the Lowry Preschool, one high school student to two preschoolers.  The number of students enrolled in child development varies so the 

 Number of preschoolers enrolled also varies.  The maximum number of preschooler enrolled per class is 30.  One or two child development students are not assigned preschoolers.  These students rotate and fill-in in case of absentees or the need of extra hands with some projects.

            The child development teacher serves as the director of the preschool and oversees all activities.

 

TIME/DAY:

            The preschool operates two days a week, one session on Monday and Wednesday mornings and the second session on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  The length of each preschool will depend on the number of child development classes which can vary each school year.  This year two classes are scheduled back to back in the morning, allowing for a longer preschool.  Lowry now has block schedule which means extended time periods.  This year with two classes back to back the preschool time has been extended to two full hours which is a more realistic time frame for preschool.

 

FACILITIES/MATERIALS

            The preschool is located in the Lowry High Home Economics room.  Materials and supplies are provided by the school, students, and director.  This year a $15.00 donation preschooler is be accepted to help towards the purchase of snacks and craft supplies

 

OPENING DAY

Preschoolers and parents/caregivers are invited to an orientation program the first day of preschool.  At this time the director presents a brief overview of the program and introduces the high school students to the preschoolers they will be working with.  Refreshments are served.  Time is allowed for child development students, parents/caregivers and preschoolers to get acquainted.  Parents/caregivers of the preschoolers are asked at this time to share with the high school students that will be working with their child pertinent information regarding  (1) who will be picking up the child,  (2) any health problems they need to be aware of, and  (3) name/nickname they desire the students call their child.

 

GRADUATION DAY

            The last day of preschool, parents/caregivers and family are invited to join the class in a short and very informal graduation ceremony towards the end of the scheduled preschool time.  Diplomas are presented and refreshments are served.

 

MEMORABLE/MOST ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES

            Preschoolers as well as the child development students greatly enjoy the crafts, painting, and playdough.  When the weather permits going outside to play games is a treat.  The children love the live animals that visit on occasion.  The Easter Egg hunt and Easter activities seem to be the most memorable.

 

 

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

            If you have a question, please contact Mrs. Marlene Killion at Lowry High School, 623-8130.  

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION PARENTS

A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNIZATION RECORD MUST BE ATTACHED TO REGISTRATION FORM!!!

 

Nevada State Law requires that any child care facility must be up to date with immunizations.  The record must include the date (at least month and year) each vaccine dose was received.

 

Your child’s immunization record will be reviewed by the school health aide and you will be notified if your child does not have the required vaccine doses.  These doses will be required prior to your child attending Lowry Preschool.

 

Please contact your family doctor, the Humboldt County Health Department at 623-6575, or the school health aide at 623-8130 if you have any questions regarding your child’s immunization status.

 

Thank you,

Lowry High School Health Aide

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING LOWRY Preschool

       Lowry Preschool will be held on Thursday/Friday mornings, and Thursday/Friday afternoons from March 17, 2005 through June 3, 2005, except March 31st and April 1st which is Spring Break. Preschool will also be cancelled on April 7th  due to testing.    March 17will be orientation and June 3rd will be graduation.  

           

    This year there is one morning session and one afternoon session. The morning session will meet on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.  The afternoon session will meet on Thursdays and Fridays from 12:35 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.   Your child will have two teachers one on Thursday and a different teacher on Fridays.  There will be two preschoolers to one student.  Please indicate what section you want your preschooler enrolled, the morning or afternoon on the registration form.  Please return as soon as possible as preschool fills up rapidly.

            This year we are also asking for a $15.00 donation to help cover the cost of snacks (includes T-shirt or craft apron). 

            Thank you so much for your support of Lowry preschool.

                                                                                Thanks,                                                                                  

                                                     Marlene Killion, CFCS

Child Development Instructor