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Program Setup

15:1 Ratio Maximum
Classroom Paraprofessional
Mixed 3 & 4 years old
Benchmark Assessments
State-Approved Curriculum
Parental Outreach & Guidance

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Creative Curriculum

Broken up into thematic units of study

All studies consist of investigations which vary in length

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiZrZJSEJKA

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Creative Curriculum

Language Arts, Mathematics, Social/Emotional and Physical Development

"Children grow cognitively by interacting with adults and peers.

Verbal directions, physical assistance and probing questioning by teachers help children improve skills and acquire knowledge. Creative Curriculum is a community – a place where learning takes place through positive relationships. Children are taught the skills they need for making friends, solving problems and sharing."

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Creative Curriculum

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Additional Components

Discussion and shared writing
Sharing ideas, writing thoughts
Art and Music built into the curriculum
Community & Parent Partnership- Guest reader, Dentist visit

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Ultimate Goal

Hands-on learning through play and

peer interaction leading to Kindergarten readiness

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Daily and Weekly

Parent Updates

Communication
Pictures
Behavior updates

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School Integration

Back to School Night
School Spirit Days
Assemblies
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Field Day

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Morning Arrival

Enter the building through the front door on East Street at 8:40AM

* Breakfast is available

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Morning Meeting

Welcome song
Weather
Schedule
Calendar
Flag Salute

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Movement Activities

Movement

Song/Game
Musical Chairs
Animal Action
GoNoodle (check it out!)

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Small Group

Introduction of new concepts
Work on individual goals
Student assessment
2-3:1 Ratio
Differentiated Instruction

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Choice Time

Center-based learning

Dramatic Play/Block Area/Sand
Library/Puzzles/Games
Math Center/Writing Center

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Lunch

Participate in school lunch - family style
Lunch in Classroom
Hot lunch available
Maschio’s Food Service

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Rest Time

Students need to bring a blanket

Optional: fitted sheet, pillow, stuffed animal

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Read Aloud (Story Time)

Listening Skills
Attending and Focusing
Participation
Communication
Academics (Study)

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Snack Time

Focus on:

Self-help skills
Independence
Communication Skills

*Follows the school guidelines for a “healthy snack.”

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End of Day

Closing Activity
Pack Up
Dismissal-2:40 PM
Students will be

dismissed at the

front door on East Street

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Before and After Care

Before Care is district-run and starts at 7:30am.

5 days per week ____________ ($320 per month)

4 days per week____________ ($240 per month)

3 days per week ____________ ($180 per month)

2 days per week ____________ ($120 per month)

1 day per week _____________ ($60 per month)

After Care is run by the YMCA and goes until 6:00pm.

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Staffing

P-3 Certified Teachers

Classroom teacher assistants

School Social Worker

Preschool Intervention & Referral Coordinator
Community Parent Involvement Specialist (CPIS)

Master Teacher- Consultation/Coaching

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Preschool Intervention & Referral Coordinator (PIRS)

A coach who provides support to teachers in their implementation of the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Young Children.
The PIRS provides coaching for the teachers to enhance his/her use of the Pyramid Model practices in the classroom.
Consults with the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) to provide strategies/possible interventions for the teachers to implement in the classroom to promote the success of all students.

The PIRT team is supervised by the school district preschool administrator and may include preschool teachers, special education teachers, behavior specialists, psychologists, learning disabilities teacher-consultants, school social workers, speech and language pathologists or other specialists.

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Community Parent Involvement Specialist (CPIS)

Facilitates community needs assessment
Organizes family involvement plans and activities,
Coordinating work with other school district professionals and community agencies and providers.

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Lunch & Breakfast

Free/Reduced Lunch

Payschools Account
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Maschio’s Food Services
Menus online- Parent Resources

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Conclusion

Preschool Website:

https://sites.google.com/garwoodschools.org/preschool/home

Lottery will be necessary- February 27th at 3:30pm in Lincoln School
Main contact for the program:

ckinney@garwoodschools.org