Opened
September 2010
St. Mark’s Preschool
Information
Open beginning
September 2010 with one classroom for three and four year olds on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Our preschool is inspired
by the Reggio Emilia project approach to teaching and is a member of the National
Association of Episcopal Schools.
Our
Classroom
Our
preschool opened in September 2010 with one classroom for three and four year
olds. We have a maximum capacity of
fifteen children and a staff of three teachers. Starting in the fall of 2011,
we plan to expand to two classrooms serving both three and four year olds.
Schedule
Classes
are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and
our school day begins at 9:15 am and ends at 11:30 am. Our school calendar is aligned as closely as
possible to the Glen Ellyn School District 41 calendar. Our first day of school was September 14.
Fees
The
cost for the school year is $2,250 a year ($250 per month X 9 months). Payment
may be made for the full year or in three installments. We are happy to offer a sibling discount.
Our
Philosophy
Our
philosophy is influenced by the Reggio Emilia project approach to teaching
which features child-directed learning. Children
are celebrated as individuals, and their learning is a personal journey supported
through a partnership between the child, his/her parents and teachers.
Teachers act as documenters, observers
and researchers, and the environment, as a “third teacher”; learning is facilitated
through exploration and project work. An emergent curriculum, it builds on the interests,
passions and play of children while also encompassing developmentally appropriate
concepts and skills. Teachers thoughtfully and purposefully
introduce knowledge and materials the children need to grow both academically
and emotionally.
Religious
Statement
St. Mark’s
Preschool is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. In
the Episcopal tradition, our school emphasizes the love for all of God’s children.
In keeping with the Vision of St. Mark’s, we believe in inclusiveness and
seek diversity as an integral aspect of the preschool experience.
Our students are introduced to Episcopal values through grace,
stories from the Judeo-Christian tradition and visits to our chapel with their
teachers and St. Mark’s clergy.
An Episcopal education begins with the premise that we are
all explorers, and we invite our families and students to explore and celebrate
the differences among us. Parents are always welcome to attend activities
that involve the discussion of God at our school. Children of all faiths are
welcome.
Kindergarten
Readiness
Our
students engage in enriching and integrated experiences in areas such as art,
science, math, literacy, dramatic play and music, in a play and project-based
environment. This curriculum creates
a strong foundation for kindergarten.
Contact Information
St.
Mark’s Preschool
393 N.
Main Street
Glen Ellyn,
IL 60137-5068
(630)
858-1020
St. Mark’s Preschool
Registration Information
If
you would like more information about our preschool, please contact preschool@stmarksglenellyn.org
or phone our church office at (630) 858-1020.
We are currently taking names
and information for our interest list. For Fall 2010,
spaces at our preschool will be filled on a first come first serve basis from
our interest list.
The DCFS licensing process does
not permit us to register and accept deposits until we receive our permit. This is a very big challenge for all new preschools,
but we understand that we need to work
through their processes and schedule. According
to DCFS, we are “proceeding in good faith to meet Departmental licensing standards”,
so we are confident that we will receive our license in August.
Our program is ready to open in September.
Staffing, furniture, materials and curriculum and procedures are in
place.
Once we receive our license, we will contact families on our interest list about registration.
A Peek at Our Classroom
