Temple Preschool and Mom's Day Out

Temple Preschool was developed as a service to the community of Terre Haute.  The school operates as a non-profit organization sponsored by the United Methodist Temple. 
    The governing body is the Advisory Board.  This board establishes the policies, governs the activities, and is responsible for the operation of the Preschool.  Our focus is on the total child.  Our program is planned to promote growth in all five areas of development: physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual.  In an atmosphere of love, creativity, and encouragement, each child can explore music, movement, creative art materials, manipulatives, books and nature.
    We also are very serious about safety at TPS.  Areas of instruction include fire prevention, tornado talks and drills, and "strangers."
    As each child grows and acquires new skills, he/she experiences success and develops self-confidence.  This will lead to an increase in self-esteem and good self-image, so important to later learning experiences.

Statement of Philosophy

    We at Temple Preschool believe in the individuality of each child.  We acknowledge that every child comes to us with a unique set of abilities and experiences.  We hope to build on this knowledge by providing an environment that promotes active learning through daily hands-on experiences including creative art, music, field trips, language and others.  Children will be provided with a safe, clean and organized environment where emotional, physical and social development is enhanced.  At Temple Preschool, children will be cared for in a warm and loving atmosphere in order to build cooperation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Our program accepts the challenge of providing encouragement, enrichment, and opportunities to enable each child to grow to his or her fullest potential.

Eligibility

    In accordance with Vigo County School Corporation, a child must be age appropriate for preschool before July 1.  Mom's Day Out children may attend after they attain their second birthday and may continue until they begin Kindergarten.

A monthly publication of Temple Preschool / February 2008 / Director:  Tonja Clary

     This school year is flying by so quickly!!!  I can’t believe that it is February already!  February is a fun month with activities and lessons centered around Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, 100th Day of School, Valentine’s Day, and much more!!! 
     We have some trays, plates, and containers in the office that were left from the Christmas luncheon.  If any of those are yours please send a note in to your teacher or pick it up in the office. 
     Registration for the fall will be coming up soon.  Class, tuition, and registration information will be sent home soon.  Students who are currently enrolled at TPS will be able to register the first full week of March.  The first day of registration will be Monday, March 3rd.  You will hand your registration form to us as you drop your child off for school.  We will collect the registration envelopes in the order in which we receive them.  If your child does not attend school on Monday, you may join our Monday drop-off or pick-up line in order to hand us your envelope.  If you need to drop off your form at a time other than drop-off or pick-up time, PLEASE enter through the BACK/WEST door by the main office of the church.  Please do not try to enter the doors close to the preschool office as they will be locked.  New students will be able to register the following week beginning Monday, March 10th. 

February 1st (Friday)………………......…2nd day of conferences / No regular classes held

February 4th (Mon.), 12th (Tues.), 21st (Thurs.) & 29th (Fri.)…TPS T-shirt days

February 7th (Thurs.) & 8th (Fri.)……………conference make-up dates (in case of snow)

February 10th (Sun.)………..................Preschool Sing @ 11:00 a.m.UMT Church Service

February 12th (Tues.), 13th (Wed.) & 14th (Thurs.)….………...Valentine Parties

February 15th (Fri.)……...……….................…Book orders due (checks to Scholastic)

February 18th (Mon.)…………………….……….NO SCHOOL (Presidents’ Day)

March 3rd (Mon.)………………....Fall registration begins for currently enrolled students

March 10th (Mon.)…….………………..…Fall registration begins for new students

     I’d like to say another big Thank You to those of you who have sent in Wish List items to our preschool.  Your generosity is very much appreciated!

Happy February!

Tonja Clary