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Zion Lutheran Preschool Handbook
Calendar Policies Communications Enrollment Philosophy
Curriculum Sample Schedule
TUITION
Checks should be made payable to Zion Lutheran Preschool and should be given to your child’s teacher or mailed to the church office (Zion Lutheran Church, 413
Avenue D East, Bismarck, ND 58501). A payment book will be available at Open House for a monthly reminder.
Tuition is due the 1st of each month unless other arrangements have been made. A late fee of $15 will be added to any account that is not paid in full by the 1st of each month. If an account goes unpaid after 10 days at the 3rd notice, all information regarding this matter will be turned over to an independent collection agency for collection. All financial matters are to be directed to Zion Lutheran Church office, not to Zion Lutheran Preschool teachers.
3-Year-old T/TH/Every other Friday Class:
$65 per month
Morning Class meets from 8:30-11:00 am
4-Year-old T/TH/Every other Friday Class:
$65 per month
Afternoon Class meets from 12:45-3:15 pm
4-Year-old M/W/Every other Friday Classes:
$65 per month
Morning class meets from 8:30-11:00 am
Afternoon class meets from 12:45-3:15 pm
CALENDAR
CLASSES BEGIN
September 7, 2004 - Three-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday
September 7, 2004 - Four-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday
September 8, 2004 - Four-year-olds M/W/Every other Friday
NO CLASSES
October 21-22, 2004 - Teacher’s Convention
November 11, 2004 - Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2004 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 25-26, 2004 - Thanksgiving Break
December 23, 2004 - January 2, 2005 - Christmas Break
January 17, 2005 - Martin Luther King Day
February 21, 2005 - President’s Day
March 11-12, 2005 - Spring Break
March 25-28, 2005 - Easter Break
GRADUATION
May 19, 2005 - Three-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday
May 19, 2005 - Four-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday
May 20, 2005 - Four-year-olds M/W/Every other Friday
POLICIES
DRESS CODE
Comfortable play clothes are recommended -- ones that can be easily pulled up and down for "quick
trips to the bathroom", and ones that can easily be washed since, no matter how careful we try to be, paints, markers and snacks sometimes get on them!
Well-fitting shoes are needed for jumping, walking, skipping, and running.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Please do not drop your child off before 8:15 am or 12:30 pm. If an emergency arises and you will be
late in picking up your child, please notify us. Please inform the teacher if someone other than the parent will be picking up the child.
ABSENCES OR ILLNESS
Please use good judgment and keep your child at home if he/she shows signs of the following:
A. Eyes, ears, or throat inflamed or have discharge
B. Signs of a fresh cold, such as running nose or temperature
C. Skin rash or eruption
D. General appearance of listlessness, irritability, flushed or pale
Since this may be your child's first exposure to a school setting, you may feel they are "picking up" every
little bug that is going around. Rest assured, we have good health habits at Zion and are learning to wash hands, cover our sneezes, etc., but often this is a time for building up our immunities for the
following school years.
Please contact the church office (223-8286) should your child be sick or unable to attend.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Zion Preschool is not equipped/staffed to handle non-abulatory students.
COMMUNICATIONS
CONFERENCES
Parents will be notified by the teacher as the need arises. Parents may request conferences at any
time. You may call your child’s teacher the half-hour preceding or following the scheduled class time at 223-8286. PLEASE DO NOT CALL DURING SCHOOL TIME UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY.
CALENDAR
A monthly calendar will be sent home informing you of our activities, holiday schedules andother important information.
SNACKS
Zion will provide milk and paper goods. Parents will be asked to provide a healthy and nutritious snack
once a month for the entire class. (Examples: fruit, crackers, cheese, applesauce, trail mix, peanut butter 1/4 sandwiches, granola bars, yogurt, etc.) A snack schedule should come home with your child
several days prior to the new month. NO CUPCAKES, BIRTHDAY CAKES OR SHEET CAKES PLEASE!
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Prompt arrival and departure of children makes for a good feeling for all concerned. If you will be late in
picking up your child, please contact the church office as soon as possible.
Morning Classes
Class begins at 8:30 am, you may drop off your child between 8:15-8:30 am. Your child should be
picked up at 11:00 am. If you need to drop off your child prior to 8:15 am, Martin Luther Elementary offers ABC (before school) Care. Contact Martin Luther Elementary at 224-9070 for more information.
Afternoon Classes
Class begins at 12:45 pm, you may drop off your child between 12:30-12:45 pm. Your child should be
picked up at 3:15 pm. If you are unable to pick up your child at 3:15 pm, Martin Luther Elementary offers ABC (after school) Care. Contact Martin Luther Elementary at 224-9070 for more information.
ENROLLMENT
Registration forms are available from the Preschool Director and the Church Secretary. These should
be filled out and returned to Zion as soon as you have made your decision whether your child will attend Zion Preschool.
Registration fees:
3-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday - $65
4-year-olds T/TH/Every other Friday - $65
4-year-olds M/W/Every other Friday - $65
The registration fee is non-refundable except in the case that the child cannot attend due to illness or the family moving to another city.
Your child should be:
3 years old by April 30 for the 3-year-old class
4 years old by August 31 for the 4-year-old class
The class size is maximum of:
11 for the 3-year-old class
13 for the 4-year-old class
Immunization Form, Parent's Statement on Health of Child, and Child Information Sheet must be filled
out before your child starts school. The Immunization Form may be obtained from your clinic. The other two forms your teacher has on hand.
PHILOSOPHY
At Zion Lutheran Preschool we feel our mission is to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 20:19),
that all "might have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10), as they trust in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
Our goal, then, is to provide experiences that will make your child feel secure, confident, and loved. We
will help your child to grow in wonder, awareness and self-discovery, all within a Christian atmosphere.
OBJECTIVES
The role of Zion Lutheran Preschool is to satisfy the needs of children in these areas:
I. The need to trust:
A. God's will in all situations
B. His/her parents
C. His/her teachers
D. Others
II. The need to explore:
A. His/her senses
B. His/her vocabulary
C. His/her capabilities
D. His/her environment
E. His/her creative abilities
III. The need to love others:
A. Sharing
B. Taking turns
C. Respecting
In acknowledging these needs, Zion will provide your child with an atmosphere of consistency and
gentle discipline. Your child will develop an interest and joy in learning and a feeling of success, security and responsibility.
END RESULT
Play is your child's work. Much of his sensory-motor play is preparation for later cognitive
development. For example, in stacking blocks he learns about spatial relationships, balance and gravity. In short, Zion can open your child's awareness of God's world and stimulate his
inquisitiveness. It can help him accept himself as he is, a special and unique child of God!
CURRICULUM
Your child will be involved in a variety of experiences such as:
Religious experiences - Daily prayer, Bible stories, songs and an overall Christian atmosphere in all that we do.
Social experiences - Oral expression, developing self-esteem and an awareness of the needs of others through a variety of interactions.
Readiness experiences - Working with pre-math and pre-reading skills according to the needs and interests of the child.
Indoor play experiences - Blocks, puzzles, pegboards, Lego’s, lacing cards and other table toys.
Outdoor play experiences - Climbing, jumping, swinging and others.
Creative experiences - Using records, rhythm instruments, singing, dancing and art.
Language arts experiences - Stories and real life experiences.
Science experiences - Helping care for plants, using the magnifying glasses, cooking, experimenting and learning about the wonderful world God created.
Housekeeping and dramatic experiences - Using role play in familiar and imaginative experiences, encourage language development, social adjustment and a positive self-esteem.
Field trips and guests - Trips to various points of interest and visits from resource persons such as the policeman or the dental hygienist.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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