1. Rubicon Community Preschool
A loving and nurturing environment for 4 year olds.

2. Learning at Preschool Class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings
8:30-11:00 AM
School starts on September 9th

3. Morning Arrival Students hang up coats in their lockers
Empty Backpacks
Bring folders, library books and take home bags into the classroom
Participate in activities set out on the carpeting

4. Morning Routine Carpet Time – Calendar, etc. Story
Show ‘n Tell / Visit the Library
Letter of the Day
Centers
Gym / Free Play
Snack
Music
Clean-up

5. Show ‘n Tell
Themes or your choice will be listed on the monthly calendar
Show ‘n Tell should be in a backpack or a bag labeled with your child’s name
No toys that promote violence are allowed (ex. Guns)

6. A Variety of Themes Will Be Covered
Apples
Bears
Caterpillars and so on
Different themes will help introduce us to different letters of the alphabet

7. Introducing the Alphabet
Alphabet Character Cards
Letter Sounds
Sign Language
Writing the Letters

8. Learning Centers
Math
Writing
Books
Fine Motor
Art
Computer

9. Snack Students will take turns bringing in snack
Schedule provided by Mrs. Kaminski
Cups, plates and napkins are provided by the preschool
We follow Saylesville School’s Wellness Plan for nutritious snacks

10. Going Outside Weather permitting we will go outside for exercise
During winter months we will have special days to go outside
We will go to the school gym during the winter
Gym shoes are required

11. Free Play Great time for the kids to interact with one another
Dramatic Play often occurs
Small group activities

12. Newsletters Newsletters will be sent home every month
Event calendars will be included in the newsletter which will list any special things that need to be brought in

13. Take Home Bags
Students will receive a take home activity bag about once a week
Activities in the bag are to be done with a parent
Please respect the materials in the bags and let Mrs. Kaminski know if anything is missing

14. Special Days Pumpkin Farm Field Trip Grandparents Day
Christmas Program
Fire House Field Trip
Spring Field Trip
Graduation

15. Website Another source for information Events are posted
Go to
Under Faculty Pages select Preschool

16. Questions? Mrs. Kaminski is at school everyday
Feel free to call me or send a note in your child’s folder
Saylesville School