All Saints
Episcopal Preschool
Fall 2008
All Saints Episcopal Preschool
8787 River Road, Richmond Virginia 23229
Phone: 288-7861; Fax: 288-7762
Mary Pat Palmerton, Director
Email: preschool@AllSaintsRichmond.org
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life skills and
academics to the youngest of God’s children in a safe,
creative preschool environment.
PRESCHOOL HISTORY
In 1963, in response to a need for early childhood education in Henrico County, All Saints Episcopal Church established a weekday school for young children. What began as a small endeavor has grown to house classrooms for students ranging in ages from two to five. Over the years, the preschool has added the very popular Extended-day program as well as Enrichment classes such as art, ballet, baking, gymnastics and tae kwon do. The most recent addition is our Mom’s Morning-Out Program for students ages sixteen to twenty-three months.
MISSION
All Saints Preschool is committed to providing a loving, enthusiastic, faith-based educational environment for preschool age children through developmentally appropriate activities. This approach encourages children to grow in a well-rounded manner with attention to his or her social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual needs.
TEACHERS
Our teachers have a wide variety of experience and education. As a team we continue to grow professionally each year through training and seminars in the field of Early Childhood Education learning new and creative approaches to support our mission in serving children and families. All of our staff is trained in First Aid and CPR.
FAMILIES
Parents play a vital role in our program. Families can be a very active part of each day participating as a classroom reader, party planner or substitute teacher. There are also opportunities to support school-sponsored charities and fund-raising events. Parents and families are welcome to visit their child at school at anytime.
Our Director, Mary Pat Palmerton
Mary Pat Palmerton is the director of All Saints Episcopal Preschool. Mary Pat, a Montana native, came to the All Saints in Spring 2007 from the preschool at New Life United Methodist, Midlothian.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montana. Since that time her professional teaching experiences have varied from substitute teaching and tutoring to the instruction of preschool students. She also has extensive retail management experience, with skills in hiring, interviewing, business operations, merchandising and staff development.
Mary Pat has spear-headed many improvements in her time here—from adding a new 18-month old class to new logo and “yet-to-named” mascot (see below), to new furnishings such as carpet, tables and chairs. Come by and meet Mary Pat. You will love her as much as your children will.
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Program
Schedule
Pre-Kindergarten Class: 9:00 am-Noon
For children 4 years old by Sept. 30, 2008
Monday-Thursday OR Monday-Friday
We offer Kindergarten preparation and developmentally appropriate play. Calendar activities, independent work and group lessons are structured to engage students socially and cognitively. Our teachers offer an enriched hands-on science curriculum. Students are challenged academically. Social skills are a continued teaching focus as the students gain independence. Literacy, art and outside play are a part of each day.
Three Year Old Class: 9:00 am-Noon
For children 3 years old and toilet-trained
by Sept. 30, 2008
Monday - Wednesday, Thursday - Friday OR Monday – Friday
Three year old children are developing from toddlers into school age children. Teaching students how to manage this transition socially and emotionally with their peers is our main goal. Through center times with manipulative and age appropriate sensory materials, fine motor skills are a concentrated focus in preparation for writing. Literacy, art and outside play are part of each day.
Two Year Old Class: 9:00 am-Noon
For children 2 years old by Sept. 30, 2008
Monday-Wednesday OR Thursday-Friday
Our teachers assist in the process of speech and language development. Through meaningful interactions with students and developmentally appropriate centers and lessons, a two year old student’s vocabulary is significantly increased. Communications with parents at arrivals and dismissals assist with transitions. Guidance is given to parents and students to achieve toilet training goals. Literacy, art and outside play are a part of each day.
Mom’s Morning Out (MMO):
For those children 16-23 months by Sept. 30, 2008
Thursdays, 9:00 am-Noon
Mom’s Morning Out provides an opportunity for students not quite two years of age to have a social experience outside the home. Speech and language development is a focus as well as building gross and fine motor skills through play. Literacy, art and outside play are included each day.
Weekly Chapel Services
We feel the celebration of Christian faith is very important to our students. Preschool Chapel takes place upstairs in the small Chapel next to the main church. All Saints’ clergy – The Reverend Dr. Bob Friend and The Reverend Bill Queen, or Director of Children’s Ministry, Rev. Claire George – preside over the weekly service. Chapel is offered Wednesday and/or Thursday to our Two Year Old through Pre-K students.
Weekly Music Enrichment
Music is an exciting weekly event with Ms. Betsy. our music teacher. Ms Betsy has been teaching music for over twenty years and we feel fortunate to have her! She visits our school twice each week. She assists with our Christmas Sing-A-Long in December and our Songfest in May. Music is offered Tuesday and/or Friday to our Two Year Old through Pre-K students.
Optional Programs
Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm-1:45 pm
Monday through Friday
Students will bring a lunch and stay to play!
Children must be three years old and toilet trained
Separate contract required / forms available in Preschool office. Additional fee required.
Early Drop-In: 8:15 am-9:00 am
Monday through Friday
Children must be two years old. Separate contract required /forms are available in Preschool office. Additional fee required.
Enrichment Classes: 12:00 pm-times vary
Monday through Friday
Optional classes which may include Art, Baking, Ballet, Fitness and Tae Kwon Do. Separate contract required / forms available in Preschool office. Fees vary with activities.
Holidays and Weather Closings
Please note that All Saints Preschool follows Henrico County Public School calendar for holidays and weather closings.
2008-2009 ANNUAL TUITION RATES
Pre-Kindergarten Class: $2756
5 Day - 4 Year Old Class: $2756
4 Day - 4 Year Old Class: $2204
5 Day - 3 Year Old Class: $2964
3 Day - 3 Year Old Class: $1779
2 Day - 3 Year Old Class: $1186
3 Day - 2 Year Old Class: $1982
2 Day - 2 Year Old Class: $1349
1 Day - 16-Month Old Class: $ 730
HOW TO APPLY
Please call the school for more information and to set up a tour of our school. We would love to hear from you.
Or, you may return the application below with a $50 non-refundable processing fee. A contract will be issued with class information.
An enrollment deposit of $400 is due with the signing of the contract, and will be applied to the tuition. The first half of the remainder of the tuition is due August 1, 2008. Final tuition payment is due January 15, 2009.
Please click here to print out the registration form.