Preschool Programming

St. John Lutheran School, Napoleon

Preschool

Enrollment Age

Preschool is designed for students who have turned 3 years old prior to August 1st of the current school year.

Schedule

Half Days | Wednesdays and Fridays | 8:20 - 11:20

Primary Focus

Foundational Learning: Our Preschool program focuses on social and emotional development, independence and routines, and learning through play. We strive to provide students with the confidence and skills necessary to solve everyday age appropriate problems.

Pre-Kindergarten

Enrollment Age

Pre-K is designed for students who have turned 4 years old prior to August 1st of the current school year.

Schedule

Full Days | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays | 8:20 - 3:00

Primary Focus

Kindergarten Preparation: Our Pre-K program focuses on intentional activities that prepare a student for kindergarten. Students in Pre-K participate in hands on centers that introduce early concepts of readings, writing, phonics, math, and logic.

More than a classroom

Preschool students are not waiting to become part of a school, from day one they are welcomed into a community of faith and belonging.

Both preschool programs feature various levels of school-wide inclusion:

  • Weekly chapel with K-8 students

  • Library visits

  • School-wide events

  • Intergrade activities that promote interaction with older students

  • Parent involvement opportunities

  • Community interaction activities

  • Family fun nights

Meet Ms. Kelsie

Name: Kelsie Drewes

Title: Preschool Teacher

Education: Owens Community College

Favorite Book to Read Aloud: “A Bad Case of the Stripes”

Favorite Color: Purple

Hobbies: Crafting, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her two dogs, Nova and Evie.

Are you ready to become part of the st. John Family?

We’d love to show you what makes our preschool community so special.