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Teacher: Mrs.
Gourley Assistant Teacher: Mrs. Nikolanci
ABOUT US:
Unit 5's Children First
Pre-Kindergarten
Unit 5 offers a pre-kindergarten
program for qualifying students ages three - five years. This program is available free of charge
to eligible students living within district boundaries. Pre-K staff determines
eligibility and student acceptance into the program. For more information,
please contact
Anne McDowell, Family Coordinator at 452-0746
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Purpose: The purpose
of the "Children First" program is to provide a stimulating and
nurturing environment for young children. Students are given the
chance to become successful and build self-confidence. This program
is designed to increase student opportunities and help prepare for
future achievements.
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Screening: Pre-K
staff determines eligibility through a screening process conducted
by the Pre-K teacher or in conjunction with the Unit 5 Special
Services Program. To find out about an upcoming screening date,
please call 452-0746 or Special Services at (309) 454-2220.
To participate in a Pre-K screening, children must be between the ages of three and five (by
the Sept. 1 of the current school year) and must live within the McLean County Unit No. 5 school district.
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Attendance:
Daily
attendance by students is very important for academic and social
growth.
- Students attend Pre-K only Monday through Thursday during
the school year. Many Fridays are used for planning, teacher home visits,
and family activities.
- Students attend either a morning session or an afternoon
session. Morning session hours are 8:30 - 11:00, and
the afternoon is 12:15 - 2:45.
- There are four Pre-K sites in the district. Students are
assigned a site depending on residency.
- Bus transportation is provided for all children in the
program.
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| Instructional Strategies:
A developmental approach is used to meet each child’s individual
needs. Many of the classroom learning activities include: |
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*Language and Literacy Experiences
*Hands-On Science
*Basic Mathematics
Activities
*Dramatic Play
*Music Activities
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*Cooking Experiences
*Creative Art Activities
*Indoor/Outdoor Cooperative
Play
*Field Trips
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