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Ladybug Preschool is a small, church based preschool that has been in business for over thirty years. We have a strong tradition of providing a developmentlaly appropriate preschool education in a warm, Christian atmospehre. The preschool will be open in the 2009/2010 academic year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays mornings from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Enrollment is open to three year olds through five years olds. Students my be three by September 15 of the current academc year to enroll. There is no daycare offered. Mary Johnson is the current director/teacher. The preschool is licensed by the Department of Human Services.
Registration for the 2012/2013 academic year is underway. The registration form can be printed from the forms section in this web page. There is a $50.00 registration fee. The preschool will have class on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. The monthly tuition is $100.00. We register up to 8 three year old students and up to 12 four year old students for a total enrollment of 20. We do not participate in the State Wide Voluntary Preschool Program which provides funded preschool for four year old children their last year before kindergarten. We believe our program provides an excellent preschool experience in a faith based environment. The three morning option allows families to maintain more family time the last year before kindergarten
Mary Johnson is the current director/lead teacher. We would be delighted to have you talk to us about our program. Mary can be contacted at church before or after preschool hours or at her home number: (563) 332-0345. Mary's email address is: dmjohnson3@mchsi.com. Please tell your friends and neighbors about Ladybug Prschool of Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.
Ladybug Preschool Registration Form
Information Intake Sheet
Picture Release Form
Pick-Up Permission Form
Parental Emergency Medical Consent
Interest Form & Health Exam Form
Math
http://www.coolmath-games.com/1-games-for-little-kids-01.html
Math games for preschool age kids.
http://www.coolmath.com/parents/index.html
Ideas for teaching your child math concepts while doing everyday activities.
Literacy
http://www.starfall.com/
Learn letter identification and play literacy games.
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/youth-services/upcoming-events
Tumblebooks allows children to read along with popular fiction and nonfiction books. This site is made available through the Bettendorf Public Library (BPL). You can find the link to Tumblebooks on the Children’s page at the BPL site or click on this link.
Ladybug preschool currently offers one program for three through five year olds. Instructional time is arranged into age level smaller groups. Up to 20 total students are enrolled with a class limit of 8 three/four year olds and a class limit of up to 12 4/5 year olds. Interested students/parents are welcome to visit the classroom by contacting the director ahead of time. Mary Johnson can be contacted at the church number of 355-6494. A child must be three years old by September 15 of the current academic year to attend. Openings remain for 2010/2011 academic year.
Friday Club: Ladybug Preschool is offering a new option for currently enrolled students who will be age appropriate for kindergarten the subsequent academic year. Friday club is class time geared exclusively for kindergarten readiness three Fridays a month at a cost of an extra $30.00 per month. Friday club is in place during the months of January through May. Registration for Friday club takes place in December with the currently enrolled students and it is not open to students who do not attend the regular three day a week program.
2011 - 2012 Ladybug Preschool Calendar
| August 24 | Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Parent Orientation/Open House |
| August 30 | Tuesday | 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Parent/Child Orientation 4/5 year old Students |
| August 31 | Wednesday | 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Parent/Child Orientation 3/4 year old Students |
| September 1 | Thursday | First Day of Class |
| October 11 | Tuesday | Kristin Geerts Photography |
| October 27 | Thursday | Pumpkin party |
| November 4 | Friday | Conference Day |
| November 24 | Thursday | Thanksgiving, no class |
| December 15 | Thursday | Christmas Program / Party |
| December 20 - 31 | Christmas Break, no classes | |
| January 3 | Tuesday | School Resumes |
| February 14 | Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. Valentine’s Celebration |
| March 13 - 15 | Spring Break, No School | |
| May 23 | Wednesday | Picnic at Middle Park if weather permits |
Field Trips dates will be sent when scheduled. The preschool reserves the right to make any changes in the calendar as needed.
JANUARY 2012
Thank you for coming to the Christmas Celebration. We hope everyone had a safe and blessed Christmas break.
January Plans: We are going to do a winter theme for the month of January. The 3 year old group will continue the bear theme and read two bear books with some friendly bears out for winter fun and then learn about penguins. We will cover some basic facts about penguins with two nonfiction books and then read some fun penguin books. The children should greatly enjoy the penguin theme! The 4 year old group will read many "snow" themed books. They will then read a series of books by Jan Brett and do a little more acting! At the end of the month we will introduce new units to each group that carry over into February: shapes (3's) and all about our neighborhood (4's).
Pajama Day Repeat: P.J. day is always a favorite with students and thus we are doing two this year. Mark your calendars and plan to have your child come to school in their pajamas on Thursday January 5th. The three year old group is reading a bear bedtime book. Pajamas are optional for any who do not like this crazy change of routine.
Hat Day: In conjunction with the older group reading the book, "The Hat", the students are invited to wear a favorite hat on Wednesday January 18th. Most students will probably have a hat with them due to cold temperatures; however, they may also bring any hat of their choice to wear and show friends during class time. If they forget a hat, they will be invited to wear one of the classroom dress up hats. We know Noah will be so excited to wear one of his many favorite hats!!
Boots: Remember to please send shoes when your child wears snow boots to school. This is more comfortable in the classroom and we will help them with their boots at the end of our day if needed.
Friday Club: The preschool is excited to announce a new program for kindergarten bound students only starting in January 2012. Class sessions will be held 3 Fridays a month January through May at a cost of $30.00 per month which can be paid in a one time payment or added to your monthly tuition. Participation is optional and will supplement the regular 3 day a week program for the students heading into kindergarten the subsequent year. We felt this was a good option for our students and families. Mrs. Johnson and one assistant will lead the sessions. Preschool provides snack on these days.
The payment envelope will come home today, please return by Thursday January 5th.
The month of January is when we ask you to indicate your intentions regarding enrollment for the 2012/2013 school year. Please complete and return the attached registration form with the $50.00 registration fee by the first of February if possible. We will enroll up to 12 students in the four/five year old group. Your child will be enrolled upon receipt of the registration form and the fee. If there are any issues the may affect your certainty regarding next year, please talk to Mrs. Johnson. Friday Club is expected to again be offered starting in January 2013 and sign up will be in November or December for that program.
-Mary Johnson, Director and lead teacher