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About Ladybug Preschool

Ladybug Preschool is a small, church based preschool that has been in business for over thirty years.  We have a strong tradition of providing a developmentlaly appropriate preschool education in a warm, Christian atmospehre.  The preschool will be open in the 2009/2010 academic year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays mornings from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.  Enrollment is open to three year olds through five years olds.  Students my be three by September 15 of the current academc year to enroll.  There is no daycare offered.  Mary Johnson is the current director/teacher.  The preschool is licensed by the Department of Human Services.

Registration Information

Enrolllment is full for the current academic year. Registration for the 2010/2011 academic year will begin in January. There is a $50.00 registration fee. The preschool will have class on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. The monthly tuition is $100.00. We register up to 8 three year old students and up to 12 four year old students for a total enrollment of 20. We do not participate in the State Wide Voluntary Preschool Program which provides funded preshool for four year old children their last year before kindergarten. We are proud of the quality of our program and desire to provide a high quality options for families who do not seek four or five full mornings of preschool for their child. We believe our program provides an excellent preschool experience in a faith based environment. The three morning option allows families to maintain more family time the last year before kindergarten.

Mary Johnson is the current director/lead teacher. We would be delighted to have you talk to us about our program. Mary can be contacted at church before or after preschool hours or at her home number: (563) 332-0345. Mary's email address is: dmjohnson3@mchsi.com. Please tell your friends and neighbors about Ladybug Prschool of Bettendorf Presbyterian Church.

Current News

Ladybug preschool currently offers one program for three through five year olds.  Instructional time is arranged into age level smaller groups.  Up to 20 total students are enrolled with a class limit of 8 three/four year olds and a class limit of up to 12 4/5 year olds.  Interested students/parents are welcome to visit the classroom by contacting the director ahead of time.  Mary Johnson can be contacted at the church number of 355-6494.  A child must be three years old by September 15 of the current academic year to attend.  All slots are currently filled, but registration for next year begins in January.

2009 - 2010 Ladybug Preschool Calendar

August 17 Monday 6:30 p.m. Parent Meeting
August 25 9:00 to 10:30 parent/child orientation 4/5 year old students
August 26 9:00 to 10:30 parent/child orientation 4/5 year old students
August 27 9:00 to 10:30 parent/child orientation 3 year old students
September 1 First Day of Class 9:00 to 11:45
October 29 Pumpkin party
November 2 Monday Conference Day
November 26 Thursday Thanksgiving, no class
December 17 Thursday Christmas program/party 10:30 a.m.
December 22, 23, 24 Christmas Break, no class
December 29, 30, 31 Christmas Break, no class
January 5 Tuesday, School resumes
February 11 Thursday, Valentine’s Celebration 10:30 a.m.
March 16, 17, 18 Spring Break, no school
May 20 Thursday, tentative last day pending snow days. Picnic at Middle Park 11:00 if weather permits.

We will have school May 25, 26, and/or 27 if there are snow days and the local districts extend their days of attendance.

Field Trips dates will be sent when scheduled. Picture day is usually in October. The preschool reserves the right to make any changes in the calendar as needed.

February 2010 Newsletter

3 - 4 YEAR GROUP

February will be filled with fun lessons on shapes and colors. With the “red/pink” and “heart” Valentine’s holiday right in the middle of the month, learning about other shapes and colors fits right in!! We will start the month with some tasty, round pancakes. The students will help mix the batter and we will have fresh pancakes for snack! This is always a very popular snack and they may not eat much lunch when they get home.

Valentine’s Day Celebration February 11th 10:30 parents invited: We will celebrate Valentine’s Day with special snacks, songs and a card exchange. We will follow regular class routine and then parents are invited to join us at snack time at 10:30. After snack the students will sing some songs, play a puzzle game, and then open their valentine cards. The class will divide up into age level groups for the after snack activities to enhance crowd control and make sure there is room for siblings! If a parent is not able to attend, regular pick up time will be maintained and one of the teachers will assist your child at card opening time. Younger siblings are welcome also.

4 - 5 YEAR GROUP

February: This month we continue the unit about our neighborhood and spend several days on the valentine’s theme. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Thursday February 11th. The students will be sending/mailing a card home to learn about the address and mail system.

Valentine’s Day Celebration February 11th 10:30 parents invited: We will follow regular class routine and then parents are invited to join us at snack time at 10:30. The preschool will provide snack for this party! After snack, the students will present a story they created to the parents and then open their valentines from their classmates. The class will divide up into age level groups for the after snack activities to enhance crowd control and make sure there is room for siblings! If a parent is not able to attend, regular pick up time will be maintained and one of the teachers will assist your child at card opening time. Younger siblings are welcome.

BOTH GROUPS

Please send 19 student valentine cards (20 if your child wants one of their own, which is common at this age) with your child on February 9, 10, or 11. This is a great opportunity to have your child help you as you write on the cards. A couple of the students are writing some letters from their name or just encourage them to make a little mark on each card or to underline their name after you write it. Cards with little sweet treats are fine. The cards do not have to have a “to name” on them and it is actually much easier for them to help pass out if there is only a “from” name; however, do what your child wants to do. A list of names is attached if you desire to use it.

Registration is in progress for the 2010/2011 school year. The greatest compliment you give us is a referral to a friend or family member. Please let Mrs. Johnson know your plans if you have not done so.

Mark your Calendar:
The payment envelope comes home today. Payment due on Tuesday., Feb. 2.
Valentines’ celebration Thursday Feb. 11..please join us if possible!
Spring Break is March 16, 17, and 18 to coincide with Bettendorf and Pl. Valley schools

Two Fun Valentine Songs:

Special Friend
Sung to “London Bridge”
My Valentines are red and white
Red and white, red and white.
My valentines are red and white.
They’re for my Ladybug friends.

Valentines are Made to Share
Sung to “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
Valentines are made to share,
Made to share, made to share.
Valentines are made to share
With my friends at school.

Mary Johnson, Director and lead teacher

Last updated: January 21, 2010