Marr/Cook Elementary March 17, 2015 Welcome to Preschool Information Night!

Preschool Programs at Goshen Local Schools

Head Start Ms. Kayla Wakefield  Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for income- eligible families.  Head Start is provided through Child Focus for children ages 3-5.  Head Start focuses on each child’s social, cognitive, physical, and language development.

Head Start Ms. Kayla Wakefield  Half-Day Program  Monday- Thursday 7:45am-11:15am & 12:30pm-4:00pm  Registration occurs through Child Focus.  If you choose Head Start on your options page, your information will be sent to Child Focus to begin the enrollment process.

Goshen Integrated Preschool Mrs. Molly Hatfield & Ms. Erica Riblet  The Goshen Integrated Preschool is based on the belief that each child will perform at a continuously higher level. This program is aligned to the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning and Development Standards.  This half day program combines center-based learning and developmentally appropriate preschool activities to prepare students for kindergarten.  This preschool program is an Integrated Preschool Program, which combines typically developing students and students needing special education services.

Goshen Integrated Preschool Mrs. Molly Hatfield & Ms. Erica Riblet  Half-Day Program  Tuesday- Friday  8:30am-11:10am & 12:40pm-3:20pm  $ per month

Goshen Preschool Mrs. Becky Foster  This program is based on the belief that each child will perform at a continuously higher level and needs to be challenged to reach his/her highest potential.  This full day program combines academics, center-based learning, and developmentally appropriate activities to broaden each student’s prior knowledge and prepare students for kindergarten.  The Goshen Preschool is aligned to the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning and Development Standards and uses the Pre-K version of Reading Street and Everyday Math. These are the same series used in grades K-2.

Goshen Preschool Mrs. Becky Foster  Full-Day Program- Aligned to the Marr/Cook Schedule  Monday- Friday 8:10am-3:00pm  Special Area Classes: Gym, Library  $ per week

Preschool Requirements  Students must be at least 3 years old before school starts.  Students must be able to use the restroom independently.  All paperwork must be filled out completely.  A physical is required. (Physicals expire one year from the date of the exam.)  Immunization records must be up to date.  Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Custody Papers, Copy of Parent’s ID  Proof of Residence Deed, Settlement Statement, Lease Agreement, or Print-Out from the Auditor’s Website. A utility bill does not serve as proof of residence.

Preschool Enrollment Process  Tonight you will begin the Preschool Enrollment Process.  Visit the preschool classrooms and meet the teachers.  Fill out and turn in the Preschool Options page tonight.  Preschool spots will be filled and class lists formed.  Once placed on a class list, registration paperwork will be mailed to you.  We will schedule a time to bring in all paperwork to finish the enrollment process.

Thank you for your attendance tonight! Please visit our Preschool Classrooms… Goshen Preschool Mrs. Foster… Room 119 Integrated Preschool Mrs. Hatfield… Room 113 Ms. Riblet… Room 115 Head Start Preschool Ms. Wakefield… Room 118