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Preschool
Department

(3's, 4's, 5's)

Principal: Cathy Dotson,  
  Ed.D.
 

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  Secretary: Julie Chappell
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Office Phone Number

910-791-4248 Ext. 122

 

Documents

Forms

Web Resources

 

Important Dates:

    • April 13 - Report Cards (K4 - 12th)
    • April 17-19 - Standford Achievement Testing
    • April 20 - Wheel Day
    • May 2 - Progress Reports (K4 - 12)
    • May 15 - Used Uniform Sale, 2-5pm, Cafeteria
    • May 18 - Elementary Field Day
    • May 28 - Memorial Day - No School / No Day Care
    • May 29 - K4 Program, 7:00p.m., Auditorium
    • May 31 - K4 Graduation, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
    • June 1 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

     

     PAWS FOR READING

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    2011-2012

    Preschool Faculty & Staff

    Elementary Principal:
        Cathy Dotson, Ed.D.

    Elementary Secretary:
        Mrs. Julie Chappell

    K3:
        Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Jung,
        Mrs. Boney

    K4:
        Mrs. Attoe, Mrs. Coats,
        Mrs. Herchenhahn, Mrs. Poe

    K5:
        Mrs. Augst, Mrs. Lindquist,
        Miss Schmig

    Teacher's Aides:
        Mrs. Benton, Mrs. Davis,
        Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Luce,
        Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Croom,

    Electives beginning with K4:

    Art:
        Miss Vasso

    Library:
        Miss Pope

    Music:
        Mrs. Allen

    Physical Education:
        Mrs. Upton, Mr. Flaming

    Spanish:
        Miss Robertson

    Computer:
        Mr. Riffel
        Mr. Ayers

     

     

     

     

     

     

    "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
                             Proverbs 22:6

        A Foundation that will Last a Lifetime!

    A best-selling book of a few years back was entitled College Begins at Two. The author presented the idea that the educational foundation a young child receives in his early years could well determine his educational future — even to the college level. He was right!

    Today, in the wake of alarming trends in public schools, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about their children’s education. Many years ago we decided to address this situation and began the Wilmington Christian Academy Preschool.  Since then, hundreds of children have completed our excellent academic program.

    The reason? Parents realize that Wilmington Christian Academy offers a distinct educational alternative by providing a strong foundation for their children’s education in a setting that is conducive to spiritual growth.

    You, too, can get your child off to a good start!  If you would like further information, please call the office weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 791-4248 ext. 122.

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    Sincerely,

    Cathy Dotson, Ed.D.
    Preschool & Elementary Principal

     

     

     

     

    3-Year-Old Program

    The philosophy of our scripture-based curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. With the understanding that play is their "work", a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities help to prepare the children for future academic growth and development. Weekly themes are centered around letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. The students are introduced to phonics by learning all the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. Children learn to identify these letters in their daily environment. Art, music, Spanish, and literature are integrated throughout their day. The children love to use the interactive white boards to enrich their academic time.

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    4-Year-Old Kindergarten Program

    The 4-year-old preschool program will introduce students to the basics of a kindergarten readiness program. Half-day and full-day programs are available.

    Phonics - As the year progresses, the children learn 44 basic sounds of the English language and apply their phonics skills to reading. Guided activities teach these young learners initial letter sounds and alphabet recognition. Phonemic awareness happens through practice, drill, and reinforcement. Children learn to read using a phonics based program.

    Printing - These little ones will learn correct pencil holding position and paper placement. They will also learn to print upper case and lower case letters a-z and numerals 0-20. Activities teach many pre-writing skills, left to right, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved line tracking.

    /files/Preschool/Images/Teaching2.jpgMathematics - Through various activities these “little ones” learn numbers, shape recognition and pattern sequencing. Measurement vocabulary is used to teach calendars, clocks, and coins.

    Bible - Four-year-olds discover how to think, grow, know, and live "God’s way." Through Bible lessons, character stories, Bible verses, and memory work, the children learn Bible truths and how to apply those truths to their young lives.

    Electives - Art, music, Spanish, and library are offered on a weekly basis.   

    Extras - Traditional literature, realistic and fanciful prose, and poetry help develop good listening skills as well as vocabulary development and enrichment. Craft activities, songs, musical games, and stories are used to teach many of the heritage studies and science themes. Children learn concepts of God’s plan for the child and his family. Holidays, community helpers and patriotism are used to develop many exciting activities. Young learners study seasonal earth, plant, and animal changes. They enjoy activities which relate to seasons, family and the farm. Academic time is enriched through the use of interactive white boards.

     

    5-Year-Old Kindergarten Program

    Five-year-old kindergarten is one of the most important years in a child’s education. During this time a child acquires the basic academic building /files/Preschool/Images/IMG_3550.JPGblocks for future success in life. Wilmington Christian Academy offers the strong foundation a child needs to be successful in the coming years.

    Phonics, Reading, and Writing - While developing necessary foundational skills, the children are also learning the sounds of the alphabet as they sing the phonics songs and use the phonics charts. The students progress through the alphabet learning the primary sound of each letter and practicing a writing style that has proven effective with young writers.

    Children are placed in reading groups by ability level to maximize their abilities. Each student completes activities to improve phonics, handwriting, composition, grammar and spelling skills. Accelerated Reader further promotes a love for reading through incentives.

    Mathematics - Through the use of hands-on materials, the students learn the basic foundation of mathematics. Using the A Beka Math program, the students learn number recognition, number value, counting, sorting and classifying, spatial-relationships, time, money, fractions, the calendar, the months of the year, pictographs, addition and subtraction facts.

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    Computer Skills - Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through the elementary years, children are taught computer application skills through a curriculum-integrated program. Age-appropriate material introduces them to concepts, such as spread sheets, word processing, data base, graphics, web page design and much more. Our 25-station, internet active computer lab gives our students the tools needed to be computer literate. Classroom computers and interactive white boards provide daily opportunities for technological fun.

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    Extras - These young students learn God’s plan for the child in the home, classroom, and community. American heritage and patriotism are emphasized. Seasonal earth, plant and animal changes are some of the units of study. These young learners get involved with many seasonal family activities. English skills are correlated with lessons for art, music and motor development. Musical skills and concepts, including songs, musical games and craft activities are also correlated with heritage studies and science themes./files/Preschool/Images/sport2.jpg

     

    SPORTS

    FINE ARTS

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    • Parent Day
    • Grandparents' Day
    • Scholastic Book Fair
    • Graduations
    • Special Dress-Up Days

    FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

    • Parent Teacher Fellowship
    • Fall Carnival
    • Jelly Beans Skate Night
    • Ice House Skate Night
    • Jungle Rapids Night
    • CiCi's Pizza Night

    Preschoolers attend a weekly chapel program on Wednesday mornings. They love Pastor Monty!