Kyrene Preschool Program

Kyrene Preschool Programat Manitas

Kyrene School District2011-2012

Meet Our StaffLori Conroy, Special Education Preschool TeacherMary Dulin-Special EducationSara Shuster, Special Education Preschool TeacherSandy Hill, Speech/Language Pathologist in both classroomsKim Cantelmo and Yvonne Pinckard full-time assistants in Loris classMarita Hinojos and Karin Wade full-time assistants in Saras class

Manitas StaffDistrict SpecialistsShari Dukes- Director of Special Education Occupational Therapist-Alex OssesAnn Pinkwasser- Physical TherapistSusan Swanson and Janet Fukuda Assistive Technology SpecialistBehavior Specialist-Rene Wozniak

Program Description Program Philosophyyoung children learn best through play activitiesthese play activities need to be appropriate to the childs DEVELOPMENTAL level, not necessarily the childs AGE levellearning is maximized when children are given the opportunity to make choices AND are provided with some adult directed activitieschildren learn by imitation, therefore typical peers are an integral part of the programlearning is enhanced when children can predict expectations, therefore the program utilizes a structured routinethe curriculum areas addressed in the program are social, language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and self-help skills

Typical Daily ScheduleOpeningFree PlayCircleSmall GroupsBathroom BreakGross Motor PlaySnackClosing

Daily Schedule

Activities for LearningBlock CenterArt CenterListening CenterGames and PuzzlesBook CenterManipulative/Math CenterScience/Nature CenterHousekeeping CenterComputer CenterWriting CenterPhonological Awareness (ex: letter names and sounds, rhyming, beginning word sounds, sound discrimination)

CookingMusicCircle TimeFree PlayPlan TimeSnackOutside PlaySensoryLibraryReading BuddiesAssembliesDramatic Play

Pick A Place To Play

Social Skills/Character Education ProgramsCharacter Counts-Program to develop responsible, caring individuals. Based on six pillars of character.

Manitas Bs

Be SafeBe RespectfulBe Responsible

B coupons: collect five and get a certificate and name announced on announcements.AssessmentAssessment is on-going and can be conducted in large or small groups, as well as individually.

Parent/Teacher Communication

Role of Typical PeerProvide appropriate models for speech and language, behavior, etc.Develop friendships and love of learningParticipate cooperatively in a variety of pre-academic activities during which they experience many opportunities for personal growth

Whats In A Wednesday?!?Home visits as needed for children with special needsScreenings/evaluationsPlacement meetingsProgress reviewsStaff developmentTeam PlanningDistrict team meetingsTransition meetings with kindergarten staff

Impact on Elementary SchoolsProvides children and families with a positive first experience in schoolPrepares children for their kindergarten experienceCreates a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Transition plans begin in January of each year for children with different needs.Because not all elementary schools have preschool programs, the district is divided into preschool regions. Children are usually serviced at their home school or the school closest to their home school.

PTOFirst Meeting of the Year: Tuesday, August 30 (in the Media Center/Library) @ 6:30pmFree Childcare is ProvidedWhat is the PTO?Parent Teacher OrganizationPTO supports School Events, Organizes Fundraisers, Plans Community Nights and supports the teachers with supplies, materials and funds professional development opportunities.