At A Glance...........
A: The maximum class size is 16 students, taught by one certified teacher and one associate.
Q: How old does my child have to be??
A: Children must be 3 years old by September 15th.
Q: What is the class schedule??
A: Classes are Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30am - 11:00am
Q: When does school begin for Pre-School?
A: School starts the day after Labor Day and ends the week before Memorial Day.
Preschool - 3 Year Olds
St. Anthony Pre-School offers Catholic Christian loving, safe, family type atmosphere that children sense and respond to.
Our pre-school program focuses on the faith, social, emotional and physical formation of your child. Our classroom is center based where students freely move from areas such as math/science, writing, art, reading, dramatic play, sensory, and blocks. Each day we spend time working in whole group and small group activities focusing on math, literacy, creating, and social skills.
For your child's spirit... Catholic Christian values are offered to all children as part of their learning. Age appropriate religious activities will enrich your child's spirituality…prayers, songs, bible stories, holiday lessons, etc. We begin and end each day with prayer, giving kids the opportunity to share their prayer intentions.
For your child's mind...Our learning environment encourages exploration and discovery through hands-on activities. Dramatic play, building activities, educational games, math activities, iPad access help your child grow both academically and socially.
For your child's body...The best way for preschoolers to learn is through play and interacting with their peers. We provide a wide variety of activities to suit all children's interests. An emphasis is placed on self-care and learning to care for our bodies and respecting others. A combination of small and large motor activities keep children moving and learning, and helps to keep young minds focused.
Prekindergarten, 4 Year Olds
Pre-K FAQ's - 4 year old program:
Q: How many children in the class?
A: The maximum class size is 20, taught by one certified teacher with Early Childhood Education degree, plus with associate with CDA degree.
Q: How old does my child have to be?
A: Children must be 4 by September 15
Q: What is the class schedule:
A: Morning Section meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:20am-11:20am
Afternoon Section meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 12:20pm-3:20pm
Q: When does school begin for Pre-K?
A: School starts the day after Labor Day and ends the week before Memorial Day.
Lifelong Benefits
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An expanded world view
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Greater intercultural appreciation and sensitivity
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The ability to learn additional languages more easily
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A competitive edge in future markets and the global marketplace
Full Spanish Immersion Language Program
Young children are uniquely suited to learning a second language. The developing brain is hard-wired to acquire language. Never again will it be this natural or this easy!
Research shows the ideal time to learn a second language is from birth to about age 10 or 12. A child’s brain is still developing language skills at a young age and will literally create “more room” to support the second language as it develops. Learning a second language after this developmental phase is still possible, but new “space” has to be created to house the new skills. Learning a second language early is like realizing you need to add on an addition to your house while still in the building phase, instead of after construction is complete. Parents are increasingly realizing the benefit their children can reap from the exposure to other languages and cultures.
Combine all of the research and reports and the outcome is similar. Any newly acquired skill, like the mastery of a second language, will bring about a feeling of self-confidence and pride, especially if a child has mastered a skill his parent does not have. This adds to the spirit of independence and even empowerment. Socially, fluency in another language allows children to be more open and understanding to other cultures. And, academically, learning a second language will ensure a competitive edge in the global marketplace of his or her future.
St. Anthony Junior and Plus
Day Care - "Junior" is during the school day hours day care. "Plus" is before and after school hours day care.
Bus Transportation
ABOUT OUR BUS PROGRAM
Our St. Anthony buses are a service provided for the students of St. Anthony School. State regulations require that children behave on the bus for the safety and well being of all students. In the event of misconduct, the student will be given ONE warning. If his/her conduct does not improve, the bus driver may give detention. Bus riding privileges may be denied if repeated offenses occur. The safety of students is our goal and responsibility. All participating bus families
Our St. Anthony buses are a service provided for the students of St. Anthony School. State regulations require that children behave on the bus for the safety and wellbeing of all students. In the event of misconduct, the student will be given ONE warning. If his/her conduct does not improve, the bus driver may give detention. Bus riding privileges may be denied if repeated offenses occur. The safety of students is our goal and responsibility. All participating bus families will be charged $35 per month for a single child or $50 per month for an entire family. All bus charges will be billed to the families through the school’s F.A.C.T.S service.
