Board of Christian Day School
This board plans and administers the total educational program of Good Shepherd Preschool. Its Chairperson leads this Board to provide on our congregation’s behalf a Christ-centered pre-school ministry that, in a caring and professional environment, encourages socialization skills and is developmentally and academically appropriate.
(St. Mark 9:37; 10:13-14) (Jesus said,) “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
CHAIRPERSON – Ms. Barbara Katz/845-986-2691
Preschool
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Good Shepherd Preschool is a Christian educational opportunity offered by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for three, four and five year old children. This Gospel- based and professionally led program emphasizes academic and spiritual growth, peer interaction, and the development of socialization skills in a supportive, structured and loving atmosphere. It is a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to assist families in the early Christian training of their children. The approach and methods are non-denominational, and are of a general nature acceptable to all Christian churches. In most cases, the early training of a child is the most significant training he/she ever receives. An early childhood experience oriented in God’s love provides a child with added richness. A child’s mental, emotional, social and physical development is encouraged through his spiritual peace and joy in God.
THREE YEAR OLDS
For children who will be three years old by December 1st of the school year. Sessions for 2009-2001 will on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Emphasis is placed on socialization and age-appropriate skills.
FOUR YEAR OLDS
For children who will be four years old by December 1st of the school year. Sessions for 2009-2010 will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Continuing development of socialization and age-appropriate skills, along with Kindergarten readiness, will be encouraged. The children are also introduced to different cultures in the world around them, as well as to in-depth language, math, art, and science skills.
INQUIRIES ON AVAILABLE OPENINGS, SESSION TIMES, TUITION AND PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL Ms. Kristine Klim /845-986-0269 (Director)
PRESCHOOL TEACHING STAFF
Ms. Antoinette Quinn, Teacher
Ms. Barbara Gustainis, Assistant to the Teacher
Good Shepherd Preschool News (Antoinette Quinn and Barbara Gustainis, Teaching Staff): The preschool is excited to begin the 2011-2012 school year, for three and four year old children. We welcome back all the familiar faces, and we are anxious to meet our new friends. As always, our goals are multi-faceted. We strive to encourage: learning of academic skills, Bible study, social interaction, immersion in all areas of the arts, and creative/independent thinking, within a safe, comfortable, accepting and enjoyable atmosphere. All of this is enveloped by the all encompassing umbrella of Christian faith.
This year school starts on Wednesday, September 7th, for the M/W 3 year old class beginning at 9:10, FOR ONLY ONE HOUR WITH PARENTS PARTICIPATING, ending, on this day only, at 10:10. From Monday, September
12th forward, the hours will be 9:10-11:20.
School, for the M-Th 4 year old class, will begin with the regular hours (no parent participation) on Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 12:40-3:00. The T/Th 3 year old class begins the school year on Thursday, Sept. 8th, at 9:10, FOR ONLY ONE HOUR WITH PARENTS PARTICIPATING, ending, on this day only, at 10:10. From Tuesday, Sept. 13th forward, the hours will be 9:10-11:20.
We are looking forward to a successful and productive school year!! See you soon.