Social set at St. John’s Academy

St. John’s Academy will be having an informational social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. During the informational social, there will be opportunities for parents to learn about kindergarten, pre-kindergarten and Kids’ Kingdom Preschool, which are some of the programs offered at St. John’s Academy.

Kindergarten is a full day program that seeks to provide optimum learning opportunities for children. The curriculum follows common core standards. During the week, students attend music, physical education and library. St. John’s Academy will be accepting children for kindergarten who will be 5 by Aug. 1.

Pre-kindergarten is accredited by the state of North Dakota and taught by educators with a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood. Students attend half-day sessions five days a week. The students attend music, physical education and library during the week and will have recess each week. Pre-kindergarten focuses on readiness skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.

Pre-kindergarten is accepting children who will turn 4 by Aug. 1 and plan to attend kindergarten the following school year.

Kids’ Kingdom Preschool is licensed by the state of North Dakota to serve children ages 3 to 5 and taught by Jill Mahoney and Laurie Witzig. Mahoney has a college degree with an emphasis in early childhood and Witzig has earned her child development associate. Academic and social readiness skills are taught through hands-on learning experiences. Music, physical education and library experiences are provided daily. Students attend half-day sessions two or three days a week. Morning sessions are available to students who will be 3 by Aug. 31. The afternoon session is available to children who will turn 4 by August 1 and plan to attend kindergarten the following year.

Child care is available at St. John’s Academy before and after school. Also, morning and afternoon child care are available for children attending Kids’ Kingdom Preschool and pre-kindergarten.

On Jan. 28, those attending the informational social will meet Principal Mark Wiest and the staff of St. John’s Academy. The teachers from kindergarten (Wenda LeFevre and Erin Neville), pre-kindergarten (Pamela Hansen and Brianna Schafer), and Kids’ Kingdom Preschool (Jill Mahoney and Laurie Witzig) will explain their programs in their classrooms. Robin Kramlich will be available to answer questions about child care. During the evening, child care will be provided so those attending may visit with the teachers and families of St. John’s Academy.

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for Feb. 4.

For more information, contact St. John’s Academy at 252-3397 or by email st.john@sendit.nodak.edu.

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