Noah's Ark Preschool Parents Corner | First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Michigan

curriculum

Our 2012 - 13 School Year Begins on September 17 and 18, 2012!

The curriculum at Noah’s Ark Preschool is designed to provide a Christian learning environment with individual, self-directed activities and group participation. Through the use of an integrated daily plan, children participate in various activities that encourage growth in many areas of development, including social-communication, emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive.

Class schedule

FOR FALL 2012 - 13

School Year

M/W/TH am Young 5’s 8:30 – 11:30
M/W/TH pm 4’s 12:15 – 3:00
M/T/TH am 4’s 8:30 – 11:15
T/TH pm 3/4’s 12:15 – 2:45
T/TH am 3’s 9:00 – 11:15
T/TH pm 3’s 12:00 – 2:15

TuitION

Tuition for this school year is found on the tuition schedule sheets provided upon your registration. Tuition amounts vary upon your class selection and age group. Please contact the preschool for further information on tuition.

There is an initial payment of $250.00 due during the month of July, the remaining tuition is then divided into 6 equal payments with no payment in December. There is a 10% discount for families with more than one child enrolled in the program.

*online payments coming soon!

Tuition policy

weather

*SCHOOL CLOSINGS: If Hastings Area Schools are closed due to weather problems, we will also be closed.

*2-HOUR DELAYS: On the days Hastings Area Schools have morning delays, we will have after- noon classes, no AM classes.

PARENT'S CORNER

Noah’s Ark Preschool provides a loving Christian atmosphere where children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. It provides a learning environment for children ages three, four, and five, rich in experiences and hands-on learning materials.

We believe the partnership between parents and teachers is key to give children the best possible learning experience. Parent activities include parent-teacher conferences held twice during the school year, field trips, educational speakers, children’s music programs, and various volunteer opportunities to assist with our additional programs, such as; Scholastic book orders, event set-up and clean-up, t-shirt sales, fundraisers, ministry team, art activities prep, and our annual Mom2Mom sale.

Virtual Calendar

See Your Teacher's Page

Enrollment has begun for 2012-2013

Enrollment has begun for our 2012-2013 school year! Feb. 1st enrollment began for returning/current/ and past NAPS families. Please submit your online application below (please remember for your application to be accepted, you must also drop off your check at our office). You may also complete a paper application in our office as well! March 1st marked Community Open Enrollment. Reserve your child's spot today!

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Get Involved!

Online Volunteer Form

Volunteer opportunities (PDF)

General DAILY SCHEDULE

Circle Time for 10-20 minutes, Free Choice for 45-60 minutes, Clean-Up for 5-10 minutes, Stories/Playing/Games for 15-20 minutes, Snack for 15 minutes, Small Groups for 15 minutes, Gross Motor/Outside/Playground or Gym for 15 minutes, and Closing Songs for 5 minutes.

Birthday celebrations

At Noah's Ark, we know how fun a birthday can be for a child. Each birthday celebration is folded into the snack portion of preschool, with a hand-made crown, singing, and counting! Please refer to our Snack/Birthday Policy in your Parent Handbook for more information.

Our Church Gym & Playground

At Noah's Ark, we provide each child with the ability to increase their gross/large motor skills. Everyday (weather permitting) we go outside on the playground or we go for a nature walk on our trails behind the church. If we cannot go outside, due to inclement weather, we will have "recess" in the gym.

Field trips and musicials

We organize various field trips, musicals, and special walks, movie nights, and sledding days throughout the year. Parents will be notified in advance of trips and events and are encouraged to participate.

Admission/Withdrawal

Children who will be 3 by December 1st and will be no older than 5 may attend preschool. All children must be toilet trained (no diapers/pullups) by the beginning of school in September. If you have to withdraw your child from the school, please give us two weeks notice.

Safety procedures

We are committed to creating an educational, trusting and safe early childhood program. To this end: • Children will only be released to those people whose names appear on the child information card.
KEEP THOSE CARDS CURRENT WITH UPDATED INFORMATION.

• If a child is not living with both parents we ask you to fill out a Custody/Divorce form which will en- able us to be prepared for any visitation or pick up situation.

• Barry County Transit is often used for drop off and pick up of children. Our bus policy is available upon request, and signed permission for this to occur will be required.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN ALONE IN YOUR VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. This is an unsafe practice. Occasionally our parking lot is full (due to church functions). If this occurs, staff will assist with drop off and pick up.