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Goal:
We are dedicated to the education, health, safety, and cultural
enrichment of children 0-5 years of age and their families with
the intention of preparing the preschoolers to enter the Shenendehowa
Central School District.
Meetings: Held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at
7 pm in the Acadia library on the Shen. Campus. (September will
be on 9/10) Meetings are open to all parents with preschool age
children and younger, and all preschool teachers and daycare providers.
Many participants of the preschool committee are parents, but area
preschool directors and teachers also volunteer their time.
Started more than 25 years ago, the Preschool Committee provides
programming geared to Shenendehowa Central School District families.
Each year, we plan three children’s and three or more adult programs, as
well as hold an Open House to highlight the area’s preschools and
daycare facilities. Past events have included puppet shows, animals,
singing groups, and lectures focused on discipline and Kindergarten
Readiness.
In addition, we maintain a Preschool and Daycare Directory as well as a
Community Directory which is a valuable resource of things to do in the
area for people with small children.
Our Preschool & Daycare Directory (16 pages) gives much information
about each of the licensed preschools & daycares in our area. This
directory can be e-mailed to you for free upon request.
Our Community Directory now includes an expanded section on playgroups,
storytimes, and other preschool-like activities. We charge $2 for the
Directory to cover our printing costs.
Programs for the 2008/2009 School Year
October 15th at 7PM. Marianne Romano, an Adult Program on
Nutrition and Preschoolers. Held at Tesago. Free.
November 12th, 13th Children’s Program: CMOST, (Children’s
Museum of Science and Technology), Animal Show – “Leaping Lizards &
Rocking Reptiles”. Shows are at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm each day.
Children 2 and up are $4. Adults are free.
January 5th Our OPEN HOUSE for Preschools and Daycares from 6:30 – 8:00pm.
Snow date January 8th. Held in the Tesago & Skano Cafeterias. Free.
January 14th, 15th Children’s Program: Andy “The Music Man” Morse.
Shows are at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm each day. Children 2 and up are $4. Adults are free.
Snow dates are January 21st and 22nd.
February 10th at 7 pm, an Adult Program: a Kindergarten Readiness
Panel consisting of members of the Shenendehowa CSD. Snow date February
11th. Held in the Tesago & Skano Cafeterias. Free.
March 10th at 7pm, an Adult Program: Nancy Cupolo – Parenting With
A Purpose. Snow date March 12th. Held at Tesago. Free.
March 11th, 12th Children’s Program: Lake George Opera – “The Three Billy
Goats Gruff”. Shows are at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm each day. Children 2 and up are
$4. Adults are free.
April TBD at 7pm, an Adult Program. Topic and presenter TBD. Held at Tesago. Free.
May
12th
A Child ID Program. Drop in anytime from 9 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 7
pm. A children's safety/identification serice where parents would
instantly receive a comprehensive ID Card to carry with them. Free.
The three Children’s Shows and the Child ID Program will take place at the
Shenendehowa United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Route 146.
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