Geneva Park District Fall 2018 Program Guide Fall 2018 | Page 26

Friendship Station Preschool Learn! Explore! Play! Friendship Station Preschool is guided by the philosophy of learning through play. In keeping with the guidelines of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Standards regarding early learning and literacy, our preschool program provides appropriate activities to enhance the literacy of young children. Our lead teachers all have a Bachelor of Arts degrees in early childhood education or a related field, and receive ongoing training. Our classrooms are peanut-safe zones. • • 3-4 Year-Olds 4-5 Year-Olds 4-5 Year-Olds 2 Days a Week Half Day 3 Days a Week Half Day 3 Days a Week or 5 Days a Week Full Day Must turn 3 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) The 3-4 year-old curriculum consists of colors, shapes, fundamental concepts, an introduction to letters and numbers, fine motor skills (cutting, name writing, drawing, etc.), and basic classroom skills. • • Must turn 4 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) The 4-5 year-old curriculum consists of the following kindergarten readiness skills: letter and number knowledge, concepts, literacy, sequencing, rhyming, problem solving, music experiences, and fine and gross motor activities. Important Date • • Must turn 4 before or on 9/1/2018 Child must be potty-trained (no diapers or pull-ups) Full-day programs are designed to meet the needs of children who have had previous preschool experience, but may not be ready to attend all-day Kindergarten. They consist of the same elements as the half-day programs, with the opportunity to further develop skills in problem solving, self- expression, and longer periods of engagement. August 1: Cancellation deadline for the 2018-2019 school year is 5:00pm. Meet Our Preschool Team! Open House November 14 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm 2960 Blackman Road - Geneva Parents and children will get to know what Friendship Station has to offer as they meet the teachers, ask questions, explore the classrooms, and learn about the enrichment program. Parking/Directions: Amy Belloli • Wendy Krampitz • Sherry Rogers • Cindy Stuewe • Kathy Kusek • Emily Wolf Kari Bracey • Angie Carlson • Nikki Spitzer • Carrie Hollman • Jodeen Rogers • Jan Parcell • Cindy Diemand 26 Geneva Park District | Fall 2018 | 630-232-4542 Take Randall Road, head west on Fabyan Road, turn right onto Viking Drive. Please use the parking lot between the two Middle Schools near the Friendship Station Preschool sign. Follow the signs along the walking path between the two middle schools to the entrance of the preschool. | genevaparks.org | Stay Connected!