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Mrs. Wargo
Dear Prospective Kindergarten Parents,
My name is Mrs. Anne Wargo and I am the Kindergarten teacher and Primary School Coordinator for St. Francis Xavier School. I would like to take the opportunity to tell you about our Kindergarten program.
Kindergarten at St. Francis Xavier provides active participation for the students in the classroom. A variety of activities are offered that stimulate and guide the students’ growth and development socially and academically. Communication between home and school is encouraged to help the students reach their full potential.
Our program is quite special. As the students progress through the year, they grow in confidence and understanding. They also come to know the life of Jesus and the traditions of our faith as Catholics. I know we are doing great work at our school because I work closely with the first and second grade teachers, as well as with our principal, Dr. Sullivan, to support and ensure that the children receive the best primary school program possible.
It is my hope to see you apply to our fine school should you be looking for a Kindergarten for your son or daughter. It has been my pleasure to share with you some information about the Kindergarten program at St. Francis Xavier School.
Sincerely,
MRS. ANNE WARGO
Kindergarten Teacher
Primary School Coordinator, SFX
Kindergarten activities through the year.
September - parents are invited into the classroom on the first day of school to listen to a special story and take pictures of their children.
** We celebrate Johnny Appleseed
October - Halloween Parade
** We celebrate St. Francis of Assisi
November - Thanksgiving Feast with our 7th grade buddies.
December - Celebrate St. Nicholas Day , we bring gifts for our Christmas basket family, we learn about the life of St. nicholas, we wear a santa hat in honor of the saint, we participate in the school Christmas program.
January - Celebrate Peace makers - Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, we celebrate "Little Christmas" on January 6.
February - Celebrate the Presidents, past and present, we celebrate St. Valentine and learn about his life.
March - Celebrate St. Patrick, celebrate Dr. Seuss Day, celebrate St. Joseph's Day by having a breakfast for our Dads.
April - We learn about Easter - we learn the Stations of the Cross, we go to Stations of the Cross each Friday. We go on a egg hunt with our buddies.
May - Celebrate the blessed Mother by having our annual Mother's Day Tea, we learn about the blessed Mother's Life.
June - We have our Graduation program complete with cap and gown.
Religion is integrated throughout the curriculum.
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We have 7th grade buddies who accompany the Kindergarten children to school Masses and prayer services, we celebrate the saints with us and special occasions.
We use our SmartBoard each day.
We go to Mass every Monday morning.
We have a full time aide.
We know the California State Academic Standards for the Kindergarten Curriculum.
Parents have access to their children's progress through our GRADELINK program.
Parents and teachers communicate daily through emails.
The reading program is based on phonics.
The children have homework every day.
A classroom newsletter goes out every Monday.
We have a Get Aquainted Night before school for the kindergarten students and their parents. |
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