An
ecumenical church fostering cooperation in ministry in the Reston
community and beyond
United Christian Parish Preschool
Latest
News!
Fairfax County Schools are closed Tuesday, February 9th, and
Wednesday, February, 10. Therefore we are also closed.
In our previous February Newsletter we stated that our school office
would be open regardless of Fairfax County's decision to open or
not. We will NOT open our offices on Tuesday of this week due to
poor road conditions on North Shore Drive. Priority registrations
will be due the day our school reopens.
Tuition payments for February, which were due Friday February 5th,
are now due on the day our school reopens.
2010 / 2011
Calendar -
see our annual schedule of events
Registration for 2009/2010
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There are openings! Call for a tour
The United Christian Parish Preschool serves the needs of children 2 to
5 years of age in morning and afternoon classes. Children may attend 2, 3 or 4 sessions a week in classes of 12 to 15 depending on their age.
OUR STAFF
The Director has both training and practical experience in early
childhood education. Teachers and assistants meet specific educational
requirements and are dedicated to the nurturing and development of all
the children. All personnel participate in continuing education
opportunities and work together closely to maintain the high standards
of the Preschool.
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS: The United Christian Parish Preschool provides a loving Christian atmosphere where all children share a variety of age-appropriate experiences and learn to play and work with others.
Social Development:
Children learn the actions and language needed to interact positively with other children and adults in group settings.
Emotional Development:
Children learn to express feelings through words, art and play activities. Teachers strive to increase each child’s confidence in abilities and enhance self-esteem.
Physical Development:
Children are provided opportunities to increase large and small motor
skills through many different activities
Cognitive Development:
Love of learning is promoted. Teachers provide a literacy rich environment where children are building a foundation for learning to read and write. Children learn to make choices in activities, to explore and to solve problems in their play. Teachers provide experiences for each child that will be challenging, but not frustrating.
Spiritual Development:
Children learn to appreciate God’s creation, know God’s love, and
recognize everyone as children of God
Curriculum:
To guide choice of activities and schedules, room arrangement, adult-child
interactions and assessment, the Preschool uses The Creative CurriculumÒ.For more information see
www.teachingstrategies.com.A complete list of the goals of the curriculum is given to prospective
parents when they tour.
OUR CLASS DAY
Free choice time with activity centers including blocks, art, dramatic play, manipulatives, books, media tables
Alternating quiet and active periods
Creative art and music activities
Circle time for books and sharing
Nutritious snacks provided
Outdoor play and active play indoors in inclement weather
Monthly Chapel experience
Parental participation is welcomed.
Children may be enrolled in optional
Lunch Bunch where children spend an extra hour having lunch and playing with friends.
Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford full tuition payments. Interested parents should request a scholarship application.
Preschool teachers work closely with
Child Find staff to meet children’s needs.
The preschool does not discriminate on the basis of
race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin
in the administration of
its admissions or scholarship policies.
United Christian Parish Preschool Director: Jane Plum -
UCPJPlum@covad.net Administrative Assistants - Tracie Lambakis;
Linda Phillips
Education Resource Teacher - Lyn Reynolds
For Information on
United Christian Parish's Preschool
Call:
703-437-1127
11508
North Shore Drive Reston, Virginia, 20191
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 9-3:30 and Fri 9-12 Summer Office Hours: Wed 9:30-noon
The office is closed during FCPS winter break and spring break.
