January 11, 2011 Dear Parents of all our Little Angels, Guardian Angels School offers a progressive preschool

program experience for children ages 3 -5 years old. st Children who are not 5 years old by September 1 may not attend kindergarten early by state law. To help provide your child with an enriching preschool experience, Guardian Angels offers three levels of preschool designed to meet the needs of all our young learners including those who may not meet the eligibility requirement for kindergarten or for those who may simply need one more year of preparation. 2 Day Program* st Children participating must be 3 years old by October 1 . This program is an introduction to preschool and focuses on social, cognitive and emotional development. The alphabet is introduced through art projects, songs and games. Beginning printing skills and simple math concepts are introduced. Class times: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 3 Day Program* st Children who are 4 years of age by Sept. 1 are eligible for this program as a preparation for kindergarten, as are st children who are 4 years of age by October 1 and who will attend a 5 day program the following year. This program uses a kindergarten readiness curriculum that focuses on social, cognitive and emotional development, with strong pre- math and pre-literacy skills that are aligned with our K 8 programs. Class times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5 Day Program* st Children who are 4 years of age by September 1 , entering their third year of preschool or entering kindergarten the following fall and are determined by teacher recommendation, to be ready for a longer program to prepare them for kindergarten, are eligible for this program. This program also uses a kindergarten readiness curriculum that focuses on social, cognitive and emotional development with strong pre math and pre- literacy skills that are aligned with our K 8 programs. In addition, specials such as Spanish, computers, library and science will be offered. Class times: Monday through Friday; 1:00-3:30 p.m. *We will need at least eight students registered in order to offer each session. Please do not hesitate to ask either the Preschool Staff or me if you have any questions. We would love the opportunity to discuss your childs progress and what program would fit their next level needs. We are so excited about all of our preschool options, and happy you are part of our school family. Please plan on attending our th upcoming Open House on January 30 and the Super Sunday Festivities including the Dads Belgian Waffle Breakfast, kids games, and tour some of the other levels or classrooms of Guardian Angels School. Many Blessings to You-

Mrs. Amy Gallus Principal Cc: Preschool Staff