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Preschool
and
Kindergarten

Gloria Dei Preschool and Kindergarten is a not-for-profit school that follows the Edmonds School District calendar year and is available for ages 2 1/2 through 6 years old.

A creative curriculum is used to enrich each child's learning experience and field trips are planned throughout the school year.

All classes offer art, music, dance, puppets, stories, and outdoor play.

children playing

Philosophy

At Gloria Dei Preschool, we are concerned with developing the total child through social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.
Our objective is to provide an environment that fosters love, patience, and security for each child entrusted to us, regardless of race, creed, gender or national origin.


Class Descriptions

2-Day Class
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. or
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Classes are designed for 2 1/2 thru 3 1/2 year olds, who have started the potty training process.
The emphasis of this class is on developing self-help skills, communication skills and social skills.

3-Day Class
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Morning Classes from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or
Afternoon Classes from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Classes are designed for 3 1/2 thru 4 1/2 year olds.
The emphasis of this class continues on developing self-help skills, communication skills and social skills. Scissors are introduced in this class and children are encouraged to learn to print their own name.

Pre-Kindergarten
Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Classes are designed for pre-kindergarten, older four and five year olds.
This class offers more structure than the others. Children entering this class require a longer attention span with an ability to do group activities. Shape, number and letter recognition is emphasized through a variety of activities including printed materials.

Kindergarten
Daily 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Gloria Dei Kindergarten is a half-day, four-day a week program which will provide children with the continuity and consistency that best bridges the transition from preschool to first grade. The curriculum will provide challenging and successful learning experiences for students at their own level with activities and thematic units designed to integrate learning in all areas.  The classroom is designed to accommodate up to twelve students to include special learning centers and a computer lab.


Fall Registration Begins:  PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN!

Registration for fall classes begins around the end of January.  Anyone interested in enrolling may pick up information and an application in the school office or talk to Sue Forbes. 

 Age by Sept. 1st

 2-Day Class M-W 2½ - 3½ years 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.

2-Day Class T-Th 2½ - 3½ years 9:00 – 11:15 a.m.

3-Day Class M-W-F 3½ - 4½ years 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 3-Day Class M-W-F 3½ - 4½ years 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.  

 Pre-K Class M-T-W-Th 4½ - 5½ years 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

 Pre-K Class M-T-W-Th      4½ - 5½ years 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.

 A.M. Kindergarten 5 years 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.

 P.M. Kindergarten 5 years 12:30 – 3:15 p.m. (P.M. Kindergarten subject to enough enrollment requests)  

 

Giving Thanks!

November is a time for remembering family and friends, for giving thanks for our many blessings, and for giving and sharing our gifts.  These will be some of the themes in the classrooms this month along with food and nutrition and of course, turkey time.  Be sure to check out the preschool hall and classrooms for lots of great art work on display!

 

"Pirate Treasure" Dinner Auction
March 21, 2009

The "Pirate Treasure" dinner auction will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009.  We are currently out collecting treasure! Our 7th annual fundraising auction is coming up and we need to collect as many donations as possible. Got a duplicate Christmas or birthday gift? Own your own business? Or know someone who does? Attending a store sale? These are all great ways to collect items for donation.


Pick up a Donation Letter and Form at the church or download them here:

--> Donation Form
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Contact Lora Grant at grantclan05@comcast.net if you have any questions.

 

2008-2009 Fall Enrollment

Registration for the 2008-2009 school year will begin February 1st.  This will be for both preschool and kindergarten.  Priority registration will be February 1sth through February 7th for the re-enrollment of current school families.  This includes the registration of a sibling of a current preschool family also.  Registration will be open to the public after February 7th.  Registration information and forms will be available in the school office by February 1st. 

Campbell Soup Labels

The school collects Campbell Soup labels as a fund-raiser.  Bring your labels and leave them in the Campbell Soup container in the Narthex. 

Ink Cartridges

The school collects printer ink cartridges as an ongoing fundraiser. We received up to $2 per cartridge sent in for recycle. Instead of throwing your printer ink cartridges away, bring them to church and leave them in the school office. This is a very easy way to raise a little extra money for the school.
 

View Gloria Dei's calendar!

 

For more information, about the Gloria Dei Community Preschool and Kindergarten enrollment procedures and requirements, tuition fees and other policies, please contact Sue Forbes through the Church Office at

(425) 776- 2444.

Or click here to email the Preschool