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W HAT IS E STRELLITAS LEARNING P LACE ? An “academic” daycare Pre-K program for students entering dual immersion kindergarten in July of Kindergarten enrichment for students in P.M. kindergarten for the school year.

A BOUT S RA. H ERRING 10 years teaching experience 5 years teaching in a bilingual classroom 3 years teaching in dual immersion 4 years teaching kindergarten Mommy of 3 year old Cristian and 18 month old Alesandra Advocate for bilingualism and biliteracy

P RE -K PROGRAM 90% of instruction will be in Spanish just like the Kindergarten model. Kindergarten readiness skills: printing, cutting, coloring, fine motor skills. Spanish vocabulary development: colors, shapes, vocabulary related to thematic content. Academic preparation: numbers, counting, letter names and sounds, phonics, pre-reading skills. Oral language development: songs, chants, poems, movement games. Structured play and free play.

K INDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 90% Spanish instruction Small group guided reading and writing Oral language practice Homework help A.R. reading time Drill sight words, syllables, letter names/sounds fluency, numbers, etc. Individualized plan based on kindergarten teachers’ recommendations. Transportation to Salt Creek.

T UITION Tuition includes fees for materials, school supplies, fieldtrips, and transportation to Salt Creek. $500 paid monthly for children enrolled in the Pre-K program. $400 paid monthly for children enrolled in the Enrichment program. Sibling discounts available.

CURRICULUM Estrellitas phonics program. SRA Open Court reading curriculum for Kindergarten. AIMS manipulative based math. AIMS hands-on science program. Thematic based units. Seasonal fieldtrips.

SCHEDULE Pre-K program: Monday-Friday, 7:30-11:00 a.m. Enrichment program: Monday-Thursday, 8:00-11:00 a.m. Tentative Daily Schedule 7:30-7:40Opening 7:40-8:00English Time 8:00-8:10Break/Transition 8:10-8:30Math 8:30-9:00Phonics/Shared reading/Shared Writing 9:00-9:20Snack Break 9:20-10:00Printing, Fine Motor Skills Practice 10:00-10:45Small Group Instruction 10:45-10:55Structure play/P.E. 10:55-11:00 Get ready for dismissal

CALENDAR Follow the Chula Vista Elementary School District calendar. Start date: July 25, Last day of school: May 30, 2012.

W HY SHOULD I ENROLL MY CHILD IN THIS DI PROGRAM ? Incoming kindergarten data. Priority will be given to native Spanish speakers or students with strong academic skills in Spanish. No guarantee of a third DI class in kindergarten. To keep the integrity of the program classes have to be balanced with Spanish speakers and Spanish learners. Highly likely that you would be granted a spot in the program.

W HAT ’ S N EXT ? Fill out enrollment packet. Attach $100 refundable deposit to hold your spot. Space is very limited, license for 7 other children. Possibility of opening up to 13 students, waiting list. Questions????