AFUMC Preschool 2

OBJECTIVES

To provide a spiritual foundation for children.

To encourage the development of children spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

To help children know themselves as unique individuals.

To help children develop trusting and responsible relationships with other children and adults.

To provide developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of every child.

To provide time for social interaction with other children. |

To provide activities designed to develop large and small motor skills.

To provide opportunities for children to develop basic learning skills for pre-reading, pre-writing, math and science integrated in the day's activities.

To provide opportunities for children to succeed at the tasks suitable to their developmental level.

August 17 - Meet and Greet Family Dinner - Hancock Hall

August 20 - Children's Open House - Drop In 10:00 am - 11:00 am

August 23 - First Day of School

September 6 - No School, Labor Day

October 11 - No School, Columbus Day

October 29 - No School, Clarke Co. Holiday

Nov. 24, 25 , 26 - No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 1 - Christmas Program, Sanctuary

Dec. 2 -Christmas Program, Sanctuary

Dec. 15 -Jan. 4 -No School, Christmas Break

Jan. 5 -Children return to school

Jan. 17 - No School, MLK Day

Feb. 21 - No School, President's Day

March 14-18 - No School, Spring Break

April 22 - No School, Good Friday

April 26 - End of the Year Program

April 27 - End of the Year Program

May 6 - Last Day of School

Summer Camp Dates :

Our emphasis on the spiritual nurture of children and staff makes the program at Athens First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool a special one. With a structured day and trained caregivers that follow the accreditation requirements for the National Association for the Education of Young Children and North Georgia United Methodist Preschool Association, every opportunity will be provided for a child to feel secure as they discover the world around them.