Kindergarten

 

Kindergarten at St. Louise School offers a warm and engaging environment that nurtures the physical, social-emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development of young learners. The program emphasizes foundational skills in reading, math, science, and social studies, complemented by enrichment activities in art, music, and physical education. With small class sizes and a focus on hands-on, interactive learning, kindergartners are guided to explore, create, and grow in a community that values faith, curiosity, and a love of learning.

 

• Focuses on comprehensive development: physical, social-emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.
• Provides a nurturing environment with small class sizes.
• Aims to build foundational skills in various subjects.

 

• Religion: Introduces faith through sensory experiences, prayer, and everyday engagement.
• Reading: Develops skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Math: Enhances understanding through interactive, problem-based learning.
• Science: Covers topics like life cycles, animals, season, wild weather, and plants.
• Social Studies: Includes learning about historical events and exploring various themes.
• Handwriting: Focuses on fine motor skills development, formation of letters, words, and sentences.
• Additional Subjects: Physical Education, Computers, Music, Library, and Art

 

• Involvement in supporting the Seattle Ronald McDonald House.
• Participation in school-wide service projects.

 

• Includes performances and special events throughout the year.
• Collaboration with third-grade buddies for mentoring and activities.
• Offers various opportunities for creative and physical expression.

 

Kindergarten Staff: The Kindergarten team at St. Louise School includes Ms. Cherie McIntosh, M.Ed., and Mrs. Christine Tubb, M.Ed., supported by instructional assistants Mrs. Kathy Kirby and Mrs. Arlene Isaksen. They provide a well-rounded, faith-centered education for young learners.