- “Miss Gallegos is special because she tells me about shells and the ocean, and the land too!”–Charlie
- “I love Miss Gallegos because she thinks I’m great.”–James
- “I love Miss Gallegos she teaches me everything.”–Christian
The kindergarten day begins earlier than the younger grades; it is from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Many children stay for After School Enrichment Classes and Picnic.
The kindergarten program is designed to accommodate kindergarten age eligible children. This program offers a rich integrated curriculum introducing children to an expansive variety of science and social studies themes. Children write their own stories, keep a journal, and participate in Readers Theater throughout the year. Instruction is individualized to allow for the wide range of skills and abilities with the goal of creating life-long learners. The curriculum is age appropriate, while allowing each child the opportunity to build their social skills and promote mindful interactions.
We offer one kindergarten class, Monday-Friday. The class has 14 children with a teacher and an aide. Children must be 5 years by September 1st.
Sample Kindergarten Schedule:
| 8:30 | Greeting, morning exploration and free choice time |
| 9:00 | Morning meeting/circle time |
| 9:15 | Learning centers: Language Arts (Wednesdays: art/music/drama/special projects) |
| 10:15 | Snack |
| 10:30 | Outdoor play |
| 11:15 | Math lessons and center activities (Fridays: STEM special projects) |
| 11:45 | Rug round-up (oral language sharing and closing meeting/story time) |
| 12:00 | Dismissal |