| St. Stephen's Nursery School offers
the best in preschool experiences for your child in small classes with a low teacher to
child ratio. Classes are taught by qualified, caring, experienced, early childhood
teachers who establish an atmosphere where the values of respect, responsibility and
brotherhood are practiced. The program stresses challenge, goal setting, communication,
exploration , awareness and acceptance of the uniqueness of each child. |
AM classes from 9:00 to
11:30.
PM Classes from 12:30 to
3:00.
Mother-Toddler playgroups - Tuesday or Thursday mornings from
10:00 until 12:00 noon.
The nursery school will follow the calendar of the Fairview School
District with some exceptions. When Fairview closes because of bad weather, St. Stephen's
will also be closed. |
Curriculum:
large and small muscle development, art experiences,
nature study , cooking , work with tools, science exploration, rhythms and movement,
readiness programs in math, language arts, writing, field trips, visitors, safety, health
and good manners, social skills and school readiness . |
Philosophy
The St. Stephen's Nursery School offers each child a place to
develop emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically in a setting designed to
provide stimulation, opportunities for mastery, acceptance of each child' s developmental
level and gentle encouragement to move forward. Our goal is to help children gain a good
self image and the confidence to meet their ever expanding world. At the same time, St.
Stephen's Nursery School gives parents the opportunity to be involved in their child's
first school experience through membership in the school board of directors, visiting in
or volunteering as an aide in the classroom, and attending parenting and other programs of
interest . |
Some
recently scheduled visitors
(three year old classes)
pets from local pet stores
dental hygienist
fire truck |
Special
programs:
The Nana-Poppop series of intergenerational visits
with local senior citizens.
Mothers Afternoon Out: playgroup one afternoon a week
for parents interested in occasional extended hours.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Family Christmas-Holiday parties
Fathers Night at School in the spring
Science Nights and Science Saturdays for the family
field trips and visitors to the classroom
Lazy Eye vision screening by Erie Center for the
Blind
Consultation and developmental screening by the
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit |
Some recently scheduled trips (four year old classes)
library; pumpkin farm; apple orchard; neighborhood
walks; sled riding and snow play days; pet store; post office; Pizza Hut; Presque Isle
Nature Center; fire station; veterinarian's office; the beach; dentist office;
Parent volunteers are asked to
drive to field trips |
