Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-K program, for fully potty-trained children aged 4 or older by August 31st, is based on the development of the whole child, providing opportunities for every child spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and academically. At St. Louise we help each child grow their faith, character, intellect and prepare for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
Each Pre-Kindergarten class has one instructional assistant and shares an additional instructional assistant between the two classes. We are blessed to have 3 specialists throughout the week, music, P.E., and library. Students who stay for extended care have an additional music class once a week.
The Pre-K classroom provides a safe place to learn and a fun place to interact with peers. Students collaborate, cooperate and compromise. Together, students and teachers partner to build a sense of community and promote commitment to service in an environment that encourages students to care for themselves and those around them.
Parents have the option to enroll their children in our half day or full day program.
- Half day
- 8:30 am - 11:45 am, Monday - Friday
- Full-day (extended care)
- 8:30 am - 2 pm on Mondays
- 8:30 am -3 pm Tuesday - Friday
- An atmosphere designed to nurture Catholic faith and values and celebrate each child’s relationship with God.
- An intentional curriculum richly infused with literacy and math content.
- Whole group, small group, and individual learning experiences, including opportunities for choice and play.
- Inquiry-based projects linked to science and social studies themes.
- Music, movement, and art enrichment.
- Service opportunities.
- Weekly music lessons with our school music teacher.
- Maximum of 20 students or a student:teacher ratio of 10:1.
- Lunch time, quiet time, and movement/recess time scheduled each afternoon.
- An atmosphere designed to nurture Catholic faith and values and celebrate each child’s relationship with God.
- Whole group, small group, and individual learning experiences, including opportunities for choice and play.
- Music, movement, and art enrichment.
- Maximum of 20 students or a student:teacher ratio of 10:1.
Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum
Service Projects
- Our November Thanksgiving Food Drive teaches the importance of stewardship and giving to others. The entire student body creates about two dozen “baskets” that include non-perishable food items and gift cards to create a great Thanksgiving meal and help stock the family pantry. Together with the help of the Parish and St. Vincent de Paul, the baskets are distributed to families in need right here in the St. Louise Community.
- Throughout the year, students support New Bethlehem Programs – a part of Catholic Community Services. New Bethlehem Programs offer day center and shelter services for families that are experiencing homelessness. During Advent students and families support the program by collecting much needed supplies for them.
- During Lent, students learn the importance of fasting and almsgiving. This 40-day season of giving begins on Ash Wednesday with a school-wide “Rice and Beans Lunch,” when all the students and staff give up their usual lunch for rice and beans. The money they would have spent on an ample meal is donated to the New Bethlehem Programs.
Classroom Enrichment, Special Projects and Events
We have created fun areas of rich, open-ended learning opportunities within the classroom to imagine, pretend and problem-solve while developing a range of essential social and language skills. Special themes are tied to curricular learning and infused with literacy and mathematical concepts include a farmers’ market, space station and zoo.
Social Studies
Pre-Reading/Writing
Eating the Alphabet, the Pre-K students enjoy a Thanksgiving feast—with a twist! Tying together our study of trees and plants, and lessons about Thanksgiving, the class enjoys a bounty of fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Parents are invited to join the class in giving thanks for our many blessings.
6th Grade Buddies
Field Trips
Religion
Science
Musical Performances