St. Peter's Nursery School

Mission

We provide a Christian environment to help guide the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional growth of the preschool child. In keeping with the congregation mission statement to share of life love and joy of Jesus Christ with others.

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Administration

A Director administers the school with the assistance of an Advisory Board. The Congregational Council of St. Peter's Lutheran Church appoints the Director and Advisory Board. Monthly reports of school business and progress are made to the council. All major policies and procedures of the school must receive their approval. A Pastor and one Congregational Council member, as well as the Director, are ex-officio members of the Advisory Board.
 
Program, Personnel and Philosophy

Christian principles are emphasized as the children learn to love and live together. The personnel who guide the children are chosen for Christian character, love of children as well as training and/or experience.
 
The program seeks to develop your child's sense of independence, self-reliance and problem solving while in a warm and safe environment. The children learn these important skills during organized and free play activities. These activities include crafts, dramatic play, science activities, special holiday projects, units on home, pets, colors; weather, seasons, shapes, counting, alphabet, health and self awareness, game times and outdoor play. The most important ingredient in all of our activities is an awareness of God and His plan for the world and all of its creatures. Teachers and aides are actively involved and work to nurture a bond with each of their students. Through example we teach our students the importance of tolerance, forgiveness and patience with each other. Loving, Caring and Sharing is our school motto and one we put into practice every day.
 
One of the most important goals is to prepare your child to enter kindergarten. Our day is patterned closely to the kindergarten programs in our area. Informal assessment testing takes place in January or February and Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for March. Communication is, however, key throughout the school year and lines are always open! Parental involvement is encouraged but not required. Parents are more than welcome in our classroom!