NEWS
The St. Joseph Preschool students got a lesson on dental hygiene and health from the good people from Maui Community College Dental Hygiene Program. The presentation covered the right way to brush and the importance of a good diet as well as the amount of times we should brush and floss daily. The children got to interact and practice their brushing skills on puppets as well as ask any questions they may have had on the presentation.Mahalo to the Dental Hygiene students at Maui Community College as we kick off the American Dental Association (ADA) National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
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Catholic schools provide long-term benefits to the nation’s youth: a high-quality, faith-based education that will continue to pay dividends for years to come. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life,” underscores the commitment of Catholic schools to continue that tradition. |
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Preschool Catholic School Week Schedule
For Catholic School week children are welcome to participate by dressing up in that day’s particular theme.
Monday (2-1-10) Up-side-down/ Inside-out day
(Please bring in one can good for food drive)
Tuesday (2-2-10) Crazy Hair and Sock day
Wednesday (2-3-10) Cultural Day
(Wear a piece of your culture or heritage)
Thursday (2-4-10) Pajama Day
Friday (2-5-10) No school for students-ACCE Day
Saturday (2-6-10) Preschool Open House
10 a.m.-noon
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CURRICULUM
Download Curriculum Overview for the whole year.
A BIG MAHALO….
Thank you for reading this letter and keeping abreast of things of concern. Expect one like this, along with an outlined monthly calendar each month. Let’s all strive for super communication and cooperation throughout the school year. We’re all looking forward to a good one!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday, October 31st…………All Saints Day
Sunday, November 1st ………… All Souls Day
Saturday, November 7th…………S.J.S. Christmas Craft Fair 7 a.m.-2 p.m
Tuesday, November 10th ……Field trip to Makawao library by foot leaving at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, November 11th…………Veterans Day, No School
Saturday, November 14th……... Happy Birthday Mrs. Alicia
Friday, November 20th …………...Pre-K Parent / Teacher Conferences -No School
Thru. and Fri., Nov. 26th and 27th ... Thanksgiving Holiday No School
REMINDERS
- Only Adults open and close our doors and gates. This is for safety concerns.
- Sign in and sign out your preschooler daily, checking also for parent notes, look over your parent board for daily information.
- Check with your child’s teacher for any information that is missing on your child’s information for registration and supplies.
- Be patient with your child’s adjustment to preschool. Send him/her to school consistently, and by 8:00 a.m.
- Please call us by 8:00 a.m. to report your child’s absences.
- Remember to have your driving pass to show the J.P.O. for access to the upper campus. If your picking your child up between the hours of 8:30 am and 2:30 p.m. You will have to park in the church parking area and walk up.
- Your questions and concerns are always welcome. We can schedule a conference anytime you may need one. Our convenient time to talk is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. each day. Our preschool phone number is 572-6235. Please leave messages on our answering machine when we are busy with the children and can’t get to the phone. In case of emergency, and the answering machine is turned on, simply hang up and call again immediately. We will then be sure to answer the phone ourselves.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School supply list can be downloaded from this link.
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Staff of St. Joseph Preschool
Back Row (L-R): Miss Kortney, Mrs. Renette, Mrs. Helen
Middle Row: Mrs. Alicia
Front Row (L-R): Miss Kelsea, Miss Ronni, Mrs. Sylvia
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Where children are
special.”
PROGRAM GOALS
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To strengthen the whole child spiritually,
socially, emotionally, creatively, physically,
culturally, and academically.
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To have the children know Jesus as their best
friend.
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To develop a high self-esteem for each child.
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To develop each child’s self-respect as well as
respect for others and their property.
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To develop each child’s age-appropriate
attention span.
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To foster learning through play, the use of our
learning centers, and specific projects which
enhance our monthly themes.
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To teach the children through our example,
through our understanding, and through the
quality time we share with them.
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To have the children capably follow directions.
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To individualize our program, considering all
the children’s strengths, as well as weaknesses.
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To promote the development of our children’s
readiness skills, focusing on the process of
learning through all curriculum areas.
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To generate strong parent involvement within our
program.
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To develop the children’s self help skills.
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To keep children motivated and enthusiastic
about learning, making this first learning
experience a positive one.
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