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The St. Cletus Preschool program focuses on the development of the whole child in a faith-based atmosphere. Throughout the day children participate in the following activities: prayer, play, music, math, art, calendar, technology, stories, and more. The Preschool curriculum provides children with the opportunities for social/emotional development, large and fine motor development. In all our grade levels, faith is taught across the curriculum and in Preschool we incorporate the “Allelu!” curriculum. St. Cletus Preschool is open to all children who will be turning 3 or 4 by September 1st.

St. Cletus Preschool offers both full day and half day options. Parents may choose for half day Preschool Monday – Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am. Full day Preschool is offered Monday – Friday. Full day Preschool students attend special classrooms which include: Spanish, Music, Library, TLC, and Gym.

Here’s some of the things Preschool students’ learn each day:

  • Social skills like sharing and self-control.
  • Fine motor skills to prepare us for holding writing tools.
  • Gross motor skills like coordination and balance.
  • Creative expression and taking pride in our work.
  • Literacy skills like book care and recognizing familiar letters and/or words.
  • Math skills like counting, sorting, and comparing.
  • Science skills like constructing, experimenting, and observing.

Below is our schedule for specials. Please view our school calendar to see the most up to date information. We follow a Monday through Friday rotation throughout the year for our specials.

  • Monday – No Special
  • Tuesday – TLC
  • Wednesday – P.E.
  • Thursday – Art
  • Friday – P.E. 

 

Have you been wondering why your child always seems to be playing instead of working in our classroom?

It’s because play IS the work of a child!

Research has shown that play is the most effective way to teach preschoolers.

 

  • Preschool Readiness Checklist:
    • Follows 1 and 2 step directions
    • Speaks clearly
    • Can express and describe feelings
    • Recites alphabet
    • Identifies upper case and lower case letters
    • Identifies phonemic sound of each letter
    • Shows interest during read alouds
    • Retells a story verbally and with picture cards
    • Traces letters, name, and numbers
    • Stack 18 or more blocks
    • Correctly hold crayons and pencils
    • Practices correct scissor skills
    • Copy straight lines, curved lines, and common shapes
    • Compare objects
    • Identify basic shapes
    • Count to 20
    • Runs with ease
    • Skips, jumps and hops

Please feel free to ask any questions you might have about our curriculum.  Rest assured – your child is learning AND having fun!

Preschool 3 Newsletter October 4

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! . Looking back… *This week we learned all about Authors and introduced the letter E! *We read Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” in English & Spanish! *We watched a tree get cut down during snack time! *We went to Mass for...
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Pre-k 3 Newsletter September 26

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! . Looking back… *This week we learned all about Pets and introduced the letter D! *We learned about Virtual Reality in TLC and got to try on a VR headset that took us on a ferris wheel! *We read the book “Children...
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Pre-K 3 Newsletter September 20

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! . Looking back… *This week we learned all about Names and introduced the letter C! *We learned about our schoolwide program PBIS and had an all school assembly. *We read the book “I’m Going to Mass” as we get ready to join...
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Pre-K 3 Newsletter September 13

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! Looking back… *This week we continued learning about Apples and introduced the letter B! *We observed Patriot Day and remembered those who fought to keep us safe. *We read so many fun books! One of our favorites was “F is for Flag”...
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Pre-K 3 Newsletter September 6

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! Looking back… *Our week was centered around Apples and the letter A! *We learned our Letter A song and met Lizzie the letter lizard! *We read so many fun books! One of our favorites was “10 Apples on Top” by Dr. Seuss...
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Pre-K 3 Newsletter, August 30

Hi Pre-K Families! Here is a look into our packed week of Pre-K! Looking back… *Our week was centered around our bodies & emotions! *We sang some very fun songs, some of our favorites were “I am Special” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”! *We read so many fun books! One of our favorites was...
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Pre-K 3 Newsletter, August 23

Hi Pre-K Families! This is where you will find our preschool newsletter each week.  It will be posted by 4pm on Friday.  Please check it before Monday to find out what’s coming up next in preschool. We did it! We made it through our first week of Pre-K 3! Here is a look into our...
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Preschool 3-Thursday, June 6, 2024

Peace out, Preschool 3!  We are all done for this school year.  We learned and laughed and loved…just like we said we would at the very beginning.  I am so proud of all you have accomplished this year.  Our time together has been amazing and you will always have a special place in my heart. ...
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PreK 4 News 5/31/24

What an amazing year this has been!  We have learned so much and I absolutely enjoyed learning alongside them! 🙂   Next year, many will begin a new journey at a new school, but that is why we have worked hard this year to create so many fun memories.  This last full week of school has...
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