The Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is scheduled
for Sunday, February 12th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. This is an
opportunity for parents with children who will be 3, 4, or 5 by
September 1, 2012 to visit the school and meet the staff.
St. John's Church members and returning school/childcare
families have priority registration through this date. Additional
applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis,
based on the date on which the application/fee was received in the
school office. Letters were sent home with students currently in our
program.
Our preschool programs fill up quickly. We have
already received applications and numerous inquiries!
If
you or someone you know are interested in our preschool programs,
please check with the school office for more details.
Retaining
Wall Update
Reconstruction of the
retaining wall began on Tuesday, November 21st and most
likely will continue for the next several weeks. This will greatly
limit parking in our school parking lot. Your patience is greatly
appreciated during this time. We would like to make a couple of
suggestions to help ease congestion and frustration:
·Please make use of parking in the
church parking lot as well as the free public parking lot at the
foot of the hill (east of the school building off of Harwood
Avenue).
·Aurora uses their parking lots during
the business day and we ask that you respect their business.
·In an effort to stagger pick-up and
avoid any added congestion, you might consider picking up a little
later than usual.
·Our general policy was to send students
remaining at school to childcare at 3:15 PM. During the course of
construction we will extend this time to 3:20 PM.
Thank you and may God grant us
all an extra measure of patience.
Accreditation
St. John Lutheran
School is accredited with the Wisconsin Religious and Independent
Schools Accreditation (WRISA).
St. John Lutheran
School is also accredited with Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Accreditation (WELSSA).
The school parking lot has been, and remains a concern for many
parents and the faculty. After school we need to assure that
parents either park and come in to get their children or pull to
the right side after the stop sign to pick up their children.
Please pull beyond the stop sign (as far
forward as possible) and to the right before the children start to
get in/out of the car.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Morning Matters
Each morning from 7:30 to 7:40 AM, the faculty prepares
for the day and participates in daily faculty devotion. Parents
are responsible for the supervision of their children until the
school opens at 7:40 AM. Students, who arrive before the 7:40 bell
and are not supervised by their parents, are to enter at the lower
level and go to early morning childcare. The cost of this program
is $1.15 per 15 minutes.
Scripture repeatedly reminds us of the blessings God gives His
people. Of all the blessings He has given you, your children may
be your most precious. It is my privilege to work with you to
bring your children up in the understanding and instruction of our
Lord.
It is the hope of St. John's Lutheran School and Church that
together we will (1) build a body of believers that praise God's
holy name and that will (2) share His love and expectations with
the world in which we live. We hope that through our instruction
your child will (3) see what happens in life as part of a design
our Heavenly Father has for each of us. Our school is a major part
of how our congregation intends to accomplish these goals.
Through our school curriculum we teach God the Father's
creation and guidance of our world. We teach Jesus Christ as the
Savior and Redeemer of our world and our children confess the Holy
Spirit, working through the Gospel message, provides the loving
power through which we can do all things for God's glory. Our
curriculum reflects these principles as we teach the subjects of
Religion, Reading, Math, History, Science, the Language Arts and
the Fine Arts. Each of these subjects is presented through the
eyes of Christian teachers and discussed in ways that emphasize
the importance of God's commands. Each of these subjects involves
the participation of students to enhance ownership of these
Christian ideals.
Through our school's extra curricular activities, we teach the
principles of Christian interaction on the athletic field and in
academic competition. We offer opportunities of service learning,
music, art and small group activities to all our students. We work
to involve parents in service to church, school and God through
activities for the children.
As we put into print the ways in which we aim to accomplish
these goals, we want to communicate to you how we hope to share
the responsibility God has given you in the person of your child.
We hope you will grant us that privilege.
St. John's Kindergarten (K5) is offered to students who will be
5-years-old by September 1st of the year enrolling. For the
2011-2012 school year, the kindergarten program has been blessed
with a record enrollment. We will have two full-day kindergarten
classes taught by Mrs. Leyrer and Mrs. Allerheiligen.
Friday, February 10th will be our Kindergarten Round-up Day.
Children will visit the classroom from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Parents of
next year's kindergarten students will meet on Monday, February
13th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Letters about the
Kindergarten Round-up were sent to families during the week of
January 15th.
If you have any questions about the program or
enrollment, please contact the school office at (414) 258-4214.
St. John's Preschool has expanded
considerably over the past few years. Our three-year-old program
now offers parents the option of a 2-morning per week program
(Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM) or a 3-morning per
week program (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to
11:45 AM).
Our four-year-old program offers parents
the option of a 3-morning per week program (Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM) or a 5-morning per week program
(Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM).
Children registering at the school for the
3-year-old and 4-year-old programs should be 3 or 4 years of age
by September 1st of the year enrolling.
For
more information call Scott Uecker at
(414) 258-4214.
Receive excellent instruction delivered
to them by qualified, experienced, and caring Christian teachers.
Daily hear of God's love for them through stories, finger-plays,
songs, and projects.
Experience an atmosphere of love and caring for each other based
on God's unconditional love for us.
Learn in a stimulating educational environment where children can
use all five senses to expand their thinking skills.
Feel accepted and gain self confidence.
Have daily opportunities for developing self-expression through
music, movement, drama and art.
Experience a safe and happy environment in which children can
develop their large and small motor skills.
Curriculum includes creative arts, sensory experience, music and
movement, gross motor skills and dramatic play.
Children are required to be at least 2 years old, potty trained,
and able to demonstrate self-help skills.
The ages of children will range from 2 to 5 years old.
Open year round from 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM Monday through Friday with
the exception of the following:
Closed Memorial
Day
Closed July 4th
Closed Labor Day
Closed
Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
Closed Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day
Closed New
Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Closed on Good
Friday
Childcare is separate from the school with its own director and
staff. While intended to be a mission arm of the congregation, the
Childcare program is planned to be self-sufficient, generating the
income needed to pay its operating expenses. The cost of Childcare
for the 2011-12 school year will be $4.60 per hour.
The
Childcare Room is similar to the classrooms in that it provides
teacher-led activities and is equipped with learning centers and
educational materials. It is a place where our preschoolers can go
after their morning classes or on days when they do not have
class.
Our Childcare accepts
children who are at least two and potty-trained, providing another
opportunity to reach out with the Gospel to the unchurched in our
community.
For
more information, contact
Leigh Ann Treichel, Director, (414) 258-4214.
The congregation and parents share the cost of
operating St. John's Lutheran School. The cost per student for
the 2011-12 school year is (all numbers are approximate):
Grades K5-8: $5,200 for non-members
$1,700 for members
Tuition for Preschool is the same for members and non-members:
K4 (5-day): $2,150
K4 (3-day): $1,600
K3 (3-day): $1,600
K3 (2-day): $1,140
We encourage you to call the school for the
exact costs for your child, as there are several factors that
determine your final cost, including but not limited to: church
membership, number of children, preschool, etc.
