Preschool Programs

PRESCHOOL

Welcome To Preschool!

We are excited to offer some fun for your little one with our preschool classes!

Preschool Registration

ATTENTION PARENTS: There will be TWO registrations for the Preschool Program this year – one for sessions A & B and one for sessions C & D. All classes for Sessions A & B are listed in this brochure, but class options and schedules may change for Sessions C & D. We will advertise our class offerings for Sessions C & D in advance of the session start date.

Sessions A & B Registration:

• Resident registration for these sessions begins on Wednesday,

August 18 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is conducted on a firstcome, first-served basis. • Registration will be conducted online via our website, recreation.southwindsor.org. In the interest of streamlining the registration process and allowing for a safe and socially distant registration, we ask that you register online if at all possible. If you are unable to register online, you may register in our office at the Wapping Parks and Recreation Facility (91 Ayers Road). • Non-resident registrations will begin on Wednesday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. • You may register your little one for as many classes as you would like!

Sessions C & D Registration:

• Registration for these sessions will be conducted in early to mid January, and both class offerings and registration date will be advertised in advance of the sessions.

Inclement Weather Policy If the South Windsor schools are canceled, preschool classes will also be canceled. If South Windsor schools have a delayed opening, preschool classes will also be canceled. Always call the Cancelation Hotline Number (860-648-6349) for the most up to date information. We have planned extra time between sessions, and will do our best to offer a make-up class for any canceled classes as the schedule allows! Partial refunds will be given if two or more of the same class cannot be rescheduled.

Preschool Program A. B. C. ’s

A.

Masks/Cloth Face Coverings. “To stay consistent with the State of Connecticut ruling as well as the Office of Early Childhood’s Guidance, masks or cloth face coverings will be mandatory for both children (ages 3 and up) and staff when: - They are inside the classroom/Parks and Recreation Facility - They are outside and less than six feet from another participant or staff member

We know that mask-wearing may be new and possibly overwhelming for children. Our staff are committed to making this a positive experience and supporting the children to help them become comfortable wearing a mask. We will also provide as many safe and socially distanced opportunities as possible for children to take a break from mask-wearing. In our 2020-2021 sessions we found that the children were very successful at wearing their masks; we are proud of their adaptability to this change!

Drop Off/Pick Up Outside. In an effort to limit the amount of people inside the building, we will conduct drop off and pick up outside in the courtyard near the preschool wing.

B.

C.

No��potty-training��necessary��to��attend��our��classes!�� Please note, teachers do not change any students. Parent will be called to come change their child if the need arises during class.

D.

Save��yourself��the��trip!��When there is no school for South Windsor Public Schools, there is no preschool classes. When SWPS cancels or delays due to weather, preschool is also canceled. We will do our best to offer a make-up for canceled classes as the schedule allows.

Lots of FUN! Each day the children will play, do art projects, sing songs, listen to stories, and have safe and socially distant fun with their friends!

E.

Parent & Child Classes

These classes are recommended for children not yet comfortable being away from a parent/caregiver or are new to our preschool programs. These programs will help your child acclimate to our program and familiarize them with the staff members. As a result, transitions to independent classes will be easier for them and you!

Stepping Stones (All Ages Welcome) Here’s a chance to share some structured movement and motor skills with your children! They will be introduced to many activities using balls, scarves, bean bags, ribbons, hoops, a parachute and more! The fun continues with climb-ons, ride-ons, slides, toys, stories and songs. A nut-free snack and a drink are included, and coffee for the adults!

Mondays, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., $85 Location: Room 54, Instructor: Mrs. Aparo

Come and Play (All Ages Welcome) Little ones and their caregivers are invited to play and socialize! The little ones will have all kinds of play opportunities to explore at their own pace. We will also have a short story time each week. Coffee/tea will be provided for the grownups and snack for the little ones.

Wednesdays,9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., $85 Location: Room 54, Instructor: Mrs. Hathorn

Here We Grow Again (All Ages Welcome) This interactive parent & child class will find you and your little one enjoying time together while adjusting to the preschool environment! With the focus on free play and socialization, kids will also have the opportunity to participate in circle time, stories, songs and activities. A nut-free snack will be provided.

Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., $85 Location: Room 54, Instructor: Mrs. Tetreault

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Independent Programming

2 YEAR OLDS

(Must be 2 before the start of the session)

NEW TOTally Kids (Age 2) Have some fun with friends! We will sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and have fun with organized play! A nut-free snack will be provided.

Mondays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $121 Location: Room 54, Instructors: Mrs. Aparo & Mrs. Leone

NEW A Perfect Start (Age 2) It’s a perfect way to start your day! Drop on by and make new friends, play with lots of toys and let the day begin. This class will introduce your child to our classroom routines and a wide variety of toys and materials to explore, play with, manipulate and share. We will also read a story and create amazing works of art each week. A nut-free snack will be provided.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., $100 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Leone

NEW Curious Kids (Age 2) Is your two year old curious? Do they like to touch, explore and discover new things? Then this is the perfect place to be. In this class we will introduce your child to toys and objects that will stimulate their curiosity, all while learning and having fun. Story-time and art projects are also included. A nut-free snack will be provided.

Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $100 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Leone NEW Friday Friends (Age 2) Hello friends! Come on in and have a ball, we provide the fun for one and all. In this class we will create a fun-filled environment which will include free play, art, music, story-time and snack time. We will also focus on building social skills and making new friends, but the most importat of all will be to have FUN! A nut-free snack will be provided.

Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., $100 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Leone

Miles of Smiles (Age 2) Preschool is so much fun! Each week we will read stories, sing songs, make art projects and play with friends! A nut-free snack will be provided.

Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $121 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Verzella

NEW Bright Beginnings (Age 2) A warm, welcoming and supportive class for our incoming 2-year-olds who may be new to independent preschool classes. Play is the focus, but we will also come together for story-time, songs, various activities and art! A nut-free snack will be provided.

Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $121 Location: Room 54, Instructors: Mrs. Tetreault & Mrs. Hathorn NEW Busy Little Bees (Age 2) Busy little bees is what we’ll be as we introduce your child to letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Our focus is to learn through play, but we will also work with your child on becoming more independent by practicing basic life skills such as thorough hand washing, cleaning up toys, sharing, making new friends and being kind to one another. Story-time and art projects are also included. A nut-free snack will be provided.

Fridays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $100 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Leone

3-5 YEAR OLDS

(Must be 3 before the start of the session)

Share A Story (Ages 3-5) Each week we will read stories to open our imaginations. We will play games, do art projects, sing songs and have free play time. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $142 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Tetreault

ABCs & 123s (Ages 3-5) In this class we will introduce simple letter and math activities for preschool children with a focus on FUN, play-based learning. We will also read stories, sing songs, and make dazzling works of art. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 55, Instructors; Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Leone

NEW Laugh and Learn (Ages 3-5) To quote Diane Ackerman, “Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” Join us Tuesday mornings as we play, laugh and learn together. Don’t forget to bring your nut-free lunch!

Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 57, Instructors: Mrs. Rounce & Mrs. Tetreault

Imagination Station (Ages 3-5) Art, music, and stories will get our imaginations working. During our three hours together, children will also participate in gross and fine motor activities, sensory activities, and free play. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $142 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Aparo

Busy Bodies (Ages 3-5) This class is perfect for kids with busy hands and freet. Come join us as we have fun reading stories, singing songs and creating crafts that will keep us active all morning long. We will also enjoy lunch together. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $142 Location: Room 57, Instructors: Mrs. Rounce & Mrs. Aparo Animal Explorers (Ages 3-5) Do you want to learn about animals and their habitat, the food they eat, the way they move and more? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this class we will EXPLORE a different animal each week, from the farm to the jungle to the prehistoric. We will encourage your child to use their imagination as they discover new and interesting things. Story time and our project will reflect our class theme and a nut-free snack will be provided. It’s going to be a ROARING good time!

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Tetreault

And Away We Go (Ages 3-5) Hop on in and go for a ride, lots of fun is what we provide! Take a bus or take a train, take a boat or take a plane. Take a truck or take a car, places to go near and far. In this class we will learn about the many different types of transportation that are used every day along with stories, songs, art and new friends which are all aboard this fun-filled ride. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Verzella

NEW Laugh, Play, Grow! (Ages 3-5) Did you know that your child can laugh during play, learn from experience, and grow as a person? Let us encourage independence in a fun, educational environment! Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $142 Location: Room 57, Instructors: Mrs. Aparo & Mrs. Leone

Messy Play (Ages 3-5) Shaving cream, play dough and finger paint are just a few of the things we will be getting our hands into during this class. Each week we will dive into a new mess, have circle time with a story, sing songs, and of course have time for free play. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Verzella

Razzle Dazzle (Ages 3-5) What a fun way to end the week! This independent lunch class will focus on indoor/outdoor play, socialization, circle time songs/activities, and crafts that will stimulate your child’s growing mind and body. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 57, Instructors; Mrs. Tetreault

Preschool Planning Guide

Below is an easy guide to help you choose the session and weekday that works for you and your schedule. Teachers will escort those students wishing to stay for back-to-back classes to their appropriate classroom.

Session A

September – November

MON. 9/13 – 11/8 (NC 10/11)

TUES. 9/14 – 11/9 (NC 11/2)

WED. 9/15 – 11/3 THURS. 9/9 – 11/11 (NC 9/16, 11/4)

FRI. 9/10 – 10/29

Session B

November – January

MON. 11/15 – 1/10 (NC 12/27)

TUES. 11/16 – 1/11 (NC 12/28)

WED. 11/17 – 1/19 (NC 11/24, 12/29) THURS. 11/18 – 1/20 (NC 11/25, 12/30)

FRI. 11/12 – 1/21 (NC 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)

Room 54

Room 55

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Parent/Child

Stepping Stones

- - - - - 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 2 years

TOTally Kids

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Parent/Child

Come and Play

9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Parent/Child Here We Grow Again - - - - - 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 years NEW Bright Beginnings

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3-5 years

ABCs & 123s

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 2 years NEW A Perfect Start - - - - - 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 years NEW Curious Kids 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. 3-5 years

Animal Explorers

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3-5 years

And Away We Go

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 2 years NEW Friday Friends - - - - - 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 years NEW Busy Little Bees

Room 56

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5 years

Share a Story

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5 years

Imagination Station

10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2 years

Miles of Smiles

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3-5 years

Messy Play

Room 57

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 3-5 years NEW Laugh and Learn 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5 years

Busy Bodies

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5 years NEW Laugh, Play, Grow! 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5 years

Razzle Dazzle

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South Windsor Jaycees present

SEPTEMBER 9-12, 2021 ndation

South Windsor Fairgrounds at Rye Street Park • 75 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT The South Windsor Jaycees are excited once again to bring some incredible attractions to the Wapping Fair! Join us for thrilling rides, bands, magicians, food vendors and agricultural experts to entertain the crowds with their amazing skills and talent.

ATTRACTIONS • ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD TRUCKS

Thursday admission is “Name your own price” night!! • Friday - Sunday admission for Adults and Children 57” and over is $8.00 • Seniors over 65 and Military with an ID is $4.00 and Children under 57" are free. • Receive $1.00 off admission on Sunday with a donation of a non-perishable food item. • Unlimited ride bracelets are available on Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. or Sunday noon – 6 p.m. • Parking is always free.