Pre-School

Saint Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church

3200 Brooks Drive (770) 979-2500
Snellville, GA 30078

Served by the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette

St. Oliver’s Preschool

Pre-School Registration---Call (770) 979-2500 or (866) 913-2512 x41
Director---Janet Wilhelm

	Our Goals to offer a loving, nurturing environment to promote the emotional, spiritual, social, mental, & physical growth of each child at their own pace to strengthen each child’s capacity to establish healthy and meaningful relationships with other children their own age to enable each child to find joy and satisfaction in creative work to offer a ‘discovery’ based program where children learn through play to model respect for self and others
	Purpose The St. Oliver Preschool is a tuition based, self-supporting, non-profit school responsible to the Pastor and the Parish Council. It’s ministry is to provide the best conditions possible to promote each child’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical growth; to strengthen their capacity to establish healthy, and meaningful relationships with other children their own age; to find joy and satisfaction in creative work; and to respect themselves and others. Each child’s religion and ethnic background are fully respected.
	Classes Classes are offered three (3) days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for all ages. The Two and Three-year-old classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each class day. The Pre-K 4 class meets Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday’s, children from the Pre-K 4 class bring their lunch for extended day. Children must be 2, 3, or 4 years of age by September 1st to enroll in the program that school year. We ask that all children in the 3 and 4-year-old classes be potty trained.

	Extended Day Opportunity On Wednesdays, the children enrolled in the three-year-old classes have the opportunity stay an additional hour, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The preschool staff supervises all children staying for extended day. All children participating should bring their lunch to preschool that day. The tuition for each child in the 3-year-old class staying for extended day is $5.00 per extended day. The cost of extended day is included in the tuition for all children in the 4-year-old class.
	Music and Movement Classes Music and movement is a time for children to sing and move around while strengthening their coordination, concentration, and memory. Music and Movement class is provided for every class for 20-30 minutes every Wednesday.
	Computer Lab Computer lab is offered to children in the three and four-year-old classes. We offer children the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the computer by playing fun and educational games and activities. Children in the four year old class attend Computer lab every Wednesday morning. Children in the three year old classes attend the computer lab every other Wednesday, beginning in October.
	Daily Activities Learning Centers: Children move with guidance from one interest to another. This encourages exploration, motor coordination, and dramatic play. Reading and math readiness skills are developed with the use of different games and activities. Art activities: Children use crayons, scissors, paper, paint, glue and other art materials often making a craft that reinforces a unit of study. Free play: A time that encourages socialization, role-play, and independent decision-making. Clean-up: Children learn to be responsible for their own environment. Snack time: A time to practice good table manners and learn about good nutrition. Group time: A time to improve listening and thinking skills while exploring Language, Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Music. Physical Education: Indoor and outdoor playground activities designed to promote gross motor coordination.

	2009-2010 Calendar Classes will begin Wednesday, September 9, 2009 and end Wednesday, May 19, 2010. St. Oliver’s Preschool follows the Gwinnett County Public School Calendar for teacher workday scheduling and school closings. We will be closed for a fall break October 26-October 30, 2009.
	Orientation Orientation house will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Children and parents are scheduled to visit their classroom and meet their teacher. Each student will receive their invitation by mail from their teacher by early August. Each student will receive a tote bag at open house to be used as their book bag throughout the school year. A current record of immunizations (GA form #3231) for each student, must be on file prior to the first day of preschool.
	Registration The 2009-10 registration fee for each child registering in any of the classes is $95.00. This is a one-time fee that covers the cost of student insurance, supplies and teacher resources. This registration fee holds your child's space in the preschool program for the upcoming year. This NON REFUNDABLE fee is due at registration time and is in addition to the monthly tuition. Registration for the 2010-11 school year will begin in early February 2010. Please call the preschool for registration forms. For more information please see the 2010-2011 brochure.
	Tuition Tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is as follows: 2 and 3 year old classes: $120.00 per month (All children in the 3's need to be potty trained.) 4 year old class: $140.00 per month (amount for 4’s includes extended days on Wednesday’s) Tuition is due by the 15th of the prior month (e.g. Nov. tuition is due Oct 15th.). A late charge of $10.00 must be included with your tuition when it is paid after the due date. Tuition coupons will be issued at Orientation. Tuition cannot be pro-rated due to absences, holidays or inclement weather. We operate on a nine-month school year and tuition is conveniently charged monthly.
	Withdrawal from the program One month's written notice to the director of St. Oliver’s Preschool is required for withdrawal from the program.

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Last Updated - Tuesday February 02, 2010 11:07:47 AM -0500