 Morningside
Lutheran Preschool aims to provide a caring and Christian atmosphere to
integrate the teachings and truth of Christ into our students' lives so
that they may grow spiritually, socially, and academically. We support
the ideal that Christian-based education is best realized by teachers
who create the broadest opportunities for students to learn and
socialize in a Christian atmosphere and by teachers who motivate
students to grow and develop spiritually, socially, and academically. We
accept students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or
handicap.
All classes emphasize sharing, cooperation, socialization, listening,
manners, and personal hygiene. Each session also includes time for free
choice playing, music, stories, developing large muscles in the gym or
outside, fine motor activities, and snack.
The 3 & 4 year old program focuses more on the social aspects of learning while introducing the
concepts of colors, numbers, shapes and name recognition. The four and
five year old program emphasizes the academics of preparing students for
Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten in addition to the social skills needed for group
interaction. Readiness for school includes, but is not limited to,
beginning recognition of the alphabet, writing their name, knowing their
phone number and address, and pre-science and pre-math concepts such as
patterns, and sorting and classifying objects. It
does not simulate Kindergarten, nor is it intended it should. That your
child produces a good crayon drawing is unimportant; that he or she
enjoys the process of crayon drawing and gains satisfaction from it is
important.
Parents are welcome
to observe in the classroom at any time. We also encourage parents to
be involved in classroom activities when possible.
Parent/Guardian involvement in their preschooler's activities is an
important part of their educational experiences, so Morningside Lutheran
Preschool provides each student with a monthly calendar as well as
communication of daily activities.
Morningside Lutheran Preschool has obtained a Level 5 in Iowa’s voluntary Quality Rating System (QRS), is involved in the Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) and is part of the Sioux City School District’s
Preschool Initiative Program. The director holds a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Elementary Education, an Early Childhood Endorsement, an Early Childhood
Special Education Endorsement, and the National Administrator
Credential, and maintains a current teaching license. The teacher
assistant holds and maintains a Para-Educator Certificate. All staff is
trained in CPR and First Aid, Basic Health Practices and Mandatory
Reporting. All staff members meet or exceed the necessary requirements
set forth by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Morningside Lutheran Preschool follows the State of Iowa guidelines regarding tornado drills, fire drills, and reporting incidents of child abuse.
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