Welcome to Preschool!

Welcome to an exciting year in Preschool!  My name is Ann Gibeau and I will be your child's preschool teacher this year.  We will be exploring and learning so many things this year.  You are invited to stop into the preschool classroom at any time. Our door is always open to you.  We love having visitors!

Our day in preschool consists of many different things.  We always start with Discovery Time where the children are allowed to play and experience all the wonderful toys, games, paints, manipulatives, and books our classroom has to offer.  We do an art project each day.  We also have learning centers and Carpet Time where we discuss our theme and other important educational lessons. We provide a snack each day and an opportunity to work on large motor skills by playing outside or in our gym.  We end each day with a story and prayer.

Throughout the preschool year we will be discussing a different theme each week.  The children love talking about each theme and never seem to have a loss for words on each topic!  Our themes this year are as follows:

August 29- Sept. 2         Off to School
September 5-9               I am Special
September 12-16           Learning my ABC’s
September 19-23           Friends and Caring
September 26-30           My Five Senses
October 3-7                   Colors of the Rainbow
October 10-14               Firefighters and Safety
October 17-21               Leaves and Weather
October 24-28               Counting on Numbers
October 31-Nov. 4        Halloween Happenings
November 7-11             Dinosaur Discovery
November 14-18           My Family
November 21-25           Thankful for Thanksgiving
November 28- Dec. 2    Shapes of all Sizes
December 5-9                Winter Wonderland
December 12-16            Jesus is Born!
December 19-23            Celebrate Christmas
January 2-6                    The New Year is Here
January 9-13                  Seasonal Changes
January 16-20                Let’s Make Peace
January 23-27                Make Believe
January 30 - Feb. 3        One, Two, Tie My Shoe
February 6-10                Health and Nutrition
February 13-17              Hearts and Hugs
February 20-24              Blast Off! Space Discoveries
February 27-Mar. 2       Hey, Diddle Diddle
March 5-9                      Rain, Sun, and Weather Fun
March 12-16                  Lucky Green Shamrocks
March 19-23                  Jump into Spring
March 26-30                  Bugs, Butterflies, and Birds
April 2-6                         Easter Celebration! Jesus is Risen!
April 9-13                      Zoo Adventures
April 16-20                    Let’s Play it Safe
April 23-27                    Old McDonald
April 30- May 4             Flowers and Gardens
May 7-11                       Puff and Spot (Pets)
May 14-18                     Vacation Time!

In October the 4/5 Year-old classes take a trip to a Pumpkin Patch to explore. It is always a fabulous day!  They look forward to this each year.

If you ever have any questions, concerns, and/or comments, please feel free to contact me at agibeau@sjvschool.net.

We are looking forward to having your child as part of St. John Vianney School!

God's Blessings,

Ann Gibeau