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.