PHILOSOPHY

The function of St. Joseph Pre-school is to offer the option to parents who want their children educated in a Catholic Christian environment.

The school is committed to developing very young boys and girls to think, judge, and act in accord with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Through love and understanding of the unique individual, our main goal is a totally integrated person, guiding each child toward a high positive self-esteem in the development of his spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and physical being.

The curriculum is designed to be sufficiently flexible, varied and fun so as to provide the experience necessary to attain the goal.

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MISSION STATEMENT: “Where children are special.”

Archive News:

Catholic Schools Week

St. Joseph Early Learning Center students are gearing up to bring awareness to the Catholic Schools Week celebration through posters, flyers and fun events.

The theme this year for the event is "A+ For American Catholic Schools" and the children are shown here displaying one of three posters that they will be displayed in their parish church, school grounds and community.

The staff will kick off the week by attending the Maui ACCE conference and mass and unite with a school wide participation in different school events through out the week.

Events include a "cultural day", "church work day" and "we love our school" drawing activity.

On behalf of the St. Joseph Ohana we would like to thank all who support and uphold the importance of Catholic education and schools.

For Catholic School week children are welcome to participate by dressing up in that day's particular theme.

Monday (1-31-11) No school for students-ACCE Conference and Mass for staff
Tuesday (2-1-11) Crazy Hair, Sock day and "In-side Out" day
Wednesday (2-2-10) Pajama Day
Thursday (2-3-10) Cultural Day (Wear a piece of your culture or heritage)
Friday (2-4-11) Work Day (Wear St. Joseph ELC logo tee or Catholic Schools Week t-shirt)

Christmas at St. Joseph Early Learning Center

This Christmas the students of St. Joseph Early Learning Center let their light shine for Jesus.

The students are pictured here singing at their Christmas program that took place on Dec, 16th. The students also reenacted the nativity of Christ for their family and friends gathered at the parish church for this event.

On behalf of the St. Joseph Early Learning Center we wish you a Happy New Year filled with the light of Christ.

2010 - 11 Supply List

2 rolls of paper towels
1 container of anti-bacterial wipes for cleaning surfaces
1 marble composition tablet
2 bottles ELMER’S SCHOOL GLUE, PLEASE!
1 two qt. or 64oz. bottle of Equate Antibacterial(Wal-Mart brand)clear liquid soap
1 box wide tip colored markers
1 pack of 3 white T-Shirts to fit your child’s size for Holiday Tee’s.
1 old or new plain white pillowcase for “Show and Tell” bags. (Zippered are fine.)
A sleeping mat, NO TRI-FOLD PLASTIC MATS or LARGE QUILTS, PLEASE!
2 sets of a extra clothes (including socks and undergarments)

one for warm days
one for cold days-include jacket to remain in school for upcountry weather.

Please have child wear covered/tennis shoes as explained on policy sheet.

PROGRAM GOALS

To strengthen the whole child spiritually, socially, emotionally, creatively, physically, culturally, and academically.
To have the children know Jesus as their best friend.
To develop a high self-esteem for each child.
To develop each child’s self-respect as well as respect for others and their property.
To develop each child’s age-appropriate attention span.
To foster learning through play, the use of our learning centers, and specific projects which enhance our monthly themes.
To teach the children through our example, through our understanding, and through the quality time we share with them.
To have the children capably follow directions.
To individualize our program, considering all the children’s strengths, as well as weaknesses.
To promote the development of our children’s readiness skills, focusing on the process of learning through all curriculum areas.
To generate strong parent involvement within our program.
To develop the children’s self help skills.
To keep children motivated and enthusiastic about learning, making this first learning experience a positive one.