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PRESCHOOL – WINTER & SPRING 2022

Welcome To Preschool! Register online at recreation.southwindsor.org We are pleased to offer the following classes and events for Preschoolers. Our other updated program publication will be posted monthly on recreation.southwindsor.org. Hope to see you all soon! The SWPRD is committed to the health and safety of all participants, and as such is following all appropriate guidelines in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. For specific information, please review the program details online for each individual program.

Americans with Disabilities Act South Windsor Parks & Recreation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.

Weather Cancellation Policy For updated information on program cancellations due to inclement weather, please call our Cancellation Hotline at 860-648-6349. SWPRD reserves the right to change schedules as necessary and cancel programs that do not meet minimum enrollment levels.

PRESCHOOL Welcome To Preschool! We are happy to continue offering our community some fun for your little one with our preschool classes! Sessions C&D Registration: • • • •

Resident registration for these sessions begins on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is conducted on a first-come, 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 registration will begin on Thursday, January 20, 2022 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!

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.

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What to expect this year!

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 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 Fall session, we found that the children were very successful at wearing their masks; we are proud of their adaptability to this change!

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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. 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. 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!

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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 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, 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., $85 Location: Room 54, Instructor: Mrs. Aparo

Come And Play

Independent Programming

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to play and socialize!

2 Year Old Classes

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.

Children must be 2 before the start of the session

Coffee/tea will be provided for the grownups and snack for the little ones.

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Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., $85 Location: Room 54, Instructor: Mrs. Hathorn

TOT-Ally Kids

(Ages 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.

Here We Grow Again 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,

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

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A Perfect Start

(Ages 2)

It’s a perfect way to start your day! Drop on by and make new

songs and activities. A nut-free snack will be provided.

friends, play with lots of toys and let the day begin. This class will

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

toys and materials to explore, play with, manipulate and share. We

introduce your child to our classroom routines and a wide variety of 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

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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

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, 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., $100 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Verzella NEW

Bright Beginnings

3-5 Year Old Classes (Age 2)

Children must be 3 before the start of the session

A warm, welcoming and supportive class for our incoming 2-yearolds who may be new to independent preschool classes. Play is the

focus, but we will also come together for story-time, songs, various

Share A Story

(Ages 3-5)

activities and art! A nut-free snack will be provided.

Each week we will read stories to open our imaginations. We will play

Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., $121 Location: Room 54, Instructors: Mrs. Tetreault & Mrs. Hathorn

a nut-free lunch.

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Friday Friends (Age 2)

games, do art projects, sing songs and have free play time. Please bring Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $142 Location: Room 56, Instructors: Mrs. Hathorn & Mrs. Tetreault

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 important of all will be to have FUN! A nut-free snack will be provided.

(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.

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

ABCs & 123s

Busy Little Bees

(Age 2)

Please bring a nut-free lunch.

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

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.

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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

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

recreation.southwindsor.org 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 feet. 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

Laugh, Play, Grow! (Ages 3-5) Did you know that your child can laugh during play, learn from

(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

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

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

Messy Play (Ages 3-5)

ROARIGN good time!

things we will be getting our hands into during this class. Each week

class theme and a nut-free snack will be provided. It’s going to be a Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Room 55, Instructors: Mrs. Sivo & Mrs. Tetreault

Shaving cream, play dough and finger paint are just a few of the

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

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

Razzle Dazzle (Ages 3-5)

many different types of transportation that are used every day along

will focus on indoor/outdoor play, socialization, circle time songs/

a car, places to go near and far. In this class we will learn about the

What a fun way to end the week! This independent lunch class

with stories, songs, art and new friends which are all aboard this

activities, and crafts that will stimulate your child’s growing mind and

fun-filled ride. A nut-free snack will be provided.

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

body. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

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

Preschool Planning Guide SESSION C DATES

Mondays: 1/31 – 3/28 (NC 2/21) Tuesdays: 2/1 – 3/29 (NC 3/15) Wednesdays: 2/2 – 3/23 Thursdays: 2/3 – 3/31 (NC 2/17) Fridays: 2/4 – 4/1 (NC 2/18)

SESSION D DATES

Mondays: 4/18 – 6/13 (NC 5/30) Tuesdays: 4/19 – 6/7 Wednesdays: 4/20 – 6/8 Thursdays: 4/21 – 6/9 Fridays: 4/22 – 6/10

MONDAYS Room

54 Room

55 Room

56 Room

TUESDAYS

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Parent & Child Stepping Stones

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Parent & Child Come And Play

10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 2 Year Olds TOT-ally Kids

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds ABCs & 123s

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds Share A Story

WEDNESDAYS

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2 Year Olds NEW! A Perfect Start 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 2 Year Olds NEW! Curious Kids

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds Animal Explorers

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds Imagination Station

9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 2 Year Olds Miles of Smiles

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds NEW! Laugh And Learn

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 – 5 Year Olds Busy Bodies

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Parent & Child Here We Grow Again 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 2 Year Olds NEW! Bright Beginnings

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds And Away We Go

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2 Year Olds NEW! Friday Friends 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 2 Year Olds NEW! Busy Little Bees

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3–5 Year Olds Messy Play

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 – 5 Year Olds NEW! Laugh, Play, Grow!

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 – 5 Year Olds Razzle Dazzle