January 25, 2012

Dear Preschool Families,

 

 

On behalf of the preschool teachers and staff, it is my pleasure to offer you the first in-district preschool program in the city’s history. The Preschool Education Program is self-supporting, designed to provide pre-kindergarten age children with child-centered play and fun-filled, enriching activities.

 

There are many benefits of having pre-kindergarten students attend preschool at the elementary school sites. One such benefit is offering students an easier transition into elementary school because of the familiar setting. Students will have spent a full school year getting to know their surroundings and future kindergarten teachers; this strengthened sense of comfort and security are key social-emotional elements in helping young children learn. Another important benefit is the collaboration between the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers, in which the pre-kindergarten teachers will have the opportunity to tailor their lessons and activities to help develop kindergarten readiness.

 

Families with fully potty-trained children, who will be at least 4 years old by October 1, 2012, will have the opportunity to apply for placement in the pre-kindergarten class. Interested families are invited to attend a Parent Information Meeting on Feburary 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Board Room. At the conclusion of this meeting, application forms will be distributed to all families in attendance.

 

The goal of this website is to provide you with information, acquaint you with our program, communicate our preschool policies and procedures, and can be used as a resource for future reference.

 

Thank you for your interest in the South Pasadena Unified School District Preschool Education Program. We look forward to an exciting year of new experiences and continued growth.

 

Sincerely,

Katy K. Nielsen, Director
SPUSD Preschool Education Program