HOPE
LUTHERAN
PRESCHOOL

National Lutheran School Accreditation

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Mrs. Diane Schoettlin
6308 Quivira Road
Shawnee, Kansas 66216
913-631-6940

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT - Hope Lutheran Preschool is now accepting applications from Hope members, Preschool families, and Day School families for enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year. Beginning Thursday, January 31st, enrollment will be open to the public. Applications for enrollment and informational brochures are available in the narthex, on the bulletin board by the preschool classrooms, or from one of the secretaries. Please return completed applications with the registration/activity fee before January 31st. Space will be limited in the Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes because of re-enrollment of current students. If you have questions or would like to visit, please call Diane Schoettlin at Hope on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 631-6940 or email schoettlin@hopelutheran.org.

HOPE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL...
Is a part of Hope Lutheran School, which serves children in preschool through 8th grade,

Affords children the opportunity to enrich his or her social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical development in a warm, Christian atmosphere of approval,

Provides children with an excellent means to create, explore, and discover the world around them in their own special way,

Offers kindergarten readiness, music, art, religious studies, field trips, science, cooking, and more,

Has been granted accreditation through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. The elementary school is accredited by both the State of Kansas and National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.

HOPE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, GENDER OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP.

OBJECTIVES AND GOALS

  • Leading the child to appreciate the wonder’s of God’s creation and His great love in sending Jesus as our Savior
  • Providing a Christian atmosphere of approval for the creative growth, experimentation, and development of the individual
  • Encouraging a postitive self image
  • Preparing each child for kindergarten
  • Fostering independence
  • Providing intellectual stimulation
  • Promoting socialization
  • Promoting physical development

SESSIONS
A.M. Session: 8:45-11:15
P.M. Session: 12:30-3:00
September through May

 For 3 year olds (Child must be 3 before September 1)

  • A 2-day a week program meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • 2007-2008 Tuition: $95 monthly, plus a $50 registration/activity fee, and $15 supply fee.

For 4 & 5 year olds, Pre-K (Child must be 4 before September 1)

  • A 3-day a week program meeting on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  • 2007-2008 Tuition: $125 monthly, plus a $50 registration/activity fee, and $15 supply fee.

The registration/activity fee is to be paid with enrollment and is non-refundable.

TUITION AND FEES
Tuition payments are due on the first of each month, August through April, with the first month's tuition and supply fee due August 1st. The registration/activity fee is due at time of enrollment and is non-refundable.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Application for admission may be obtained from the preschool director or the school office. Necessary forms for enrollment include:

  • family history
  • health form (signed by physician) and immunization record
  • notarized emergency form
  • field trip permission form

TOILET TRAINING
Children must be toilet trained by the time school starts and able to independently use the bathroom.

DAILY SCHEDULE
For a.m. session
(p.m. sessions similar rotation)
8:45 Arrival, Free Play Time
9:00 Opening Circle Time
9:10 Activity Time 1
9:40 Recess
10:00 Quiet Group Time
10:05 Music or Bible Story
10:20 Snack
10:30 Activity Time 2
11:00 Circle Time (story & closing)
11:15 Dismissal

This schedule is flexible. It may change to accommodate student interests and unexpected learning opportunities that often occur in a preschool setting! The schedule for the TTH classes is similar.

SNACKS - The program will provide a light snack daily. Fruits, vegetables, fruit juice, or milk are included in the daily snack. Children usually bring a special snack on the day of their birthday celebration.

NEWSLETTERS - Newsletters are sent home once a month to keep parents updated on their child’s activities at preschool.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Special programs for family and friends will be planned throughout the year. These programs will be announced in advance.

DISCIPLINE POLICY - At Hope Lutheran Preschool we think of the term “discipline” as the teaching of self-control, Christian attitudes, orderliness, and efficiency. All discipline will be completed in a loving and caring manner with forgiveness rather than punishment as a goal.

Through direct, caring communication with the child, the teacher will explain the expectation of appropriate behavior and coach the child in some alternate behaviors or strategies.

The parent will be contacted regarding prolonged inappropriate behavior that hurts or destroys.

CONFERENCES - Parent-Teacher conferences will be scheduled in the fall and again in the spring. School will not be in session on conference days.

FIELD TRIPS - Field trips may be scheduled in the fall and in the spring for the MWF Class. Field trips are rarely taken by the TTH classes. Parents will be notified well in advance and may be asked to help provide transportation. Programs are often brought into the preschool during the winter months.

LUNCH BUNCH - An extended day “Lunch Bunch” program is offered on Wednesdays when school is in session. An additional fee is charged for children attending Lunch Bunch.