Early Childhood: Preschool
Eagles Nest Preschool
A great place to start!
By Melissa Scholljegerdes
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WHAT IS THE EAGLES NEST PRESCHOOL PROGRAM?
The Eagles Nest Preschool is a fee-based
preschool for children 3 and 4 years old with a curriculum based on
Project Construct. The program is state licensed and accredited for
20 children.
MELISSA SCHOLLJEGERDES
I am the
preschool director/teacher of Eagles Nest Preschool. I received my
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from CMSU
and taught in Kansas City, KS, for 9 years. I moved to Holden 3
years ago and am very excited to teach in the same community where
I live. This will be my 12th year teaching preschool.
The Eagles Nest staff believe that high
expectations and rich learning environments challenge students to
reach their full potential. The success of children in the
preschool program depends on both a solid foundation of content
knowledge and the ability to apply it to real situations. Hands-on
learning benefits students of all ages. Learning is a lifelong
journey that adults and children travel together. Parents are the
child's first and primary teacher; therefore, you have a very
important role in the classroom. Family involvement increases the
chances of a student's success, and together, we can prepare our
children for what lies outside the classroom.
EAGLES NEST SUPPLY LIST
It is advised to bring all supplies in the evening of the elementary open house. This allows your new preschooler to find his/her place in the classroom, so he/she may feel more comfortable upon arrival on the first day of school.
-1 backpack*
-2 (70) sheet spiral notebooks*
-1 vinyl pocket folder*
-2 boxes of Kleenexes
-1 expanding 5-pocket vinyl file organizer* (2nd year students
exempt)
-1 large bath/beach towel*
-1 small pillow*
-1 box of 8-count jumbo crayons
-1 box of 16-count crayons
-2 boxes 8-count classic markers
-1 complete change of clothing (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear
& socks)*
(Please remember to exchange your child’s clothing set as
temperatures change)
-4 glue sticks (non-liquid)
-1 bottle white school glue
-1 zipper pouch*
-2 bottles of hand sanitizer (Germ-X)
-2 boxes of baby wipes
-2 refill packages of baby wipes
*Items marked with the * at the end need to
have your child’s name written on them. All other supplies will be
shared.
The Eagles Nest Preschool daily schedule
includes:
Sign in and Pledge
Table Top Centers
Calendar Time
Free Choice Centers
Snack
Independent Reading
Large Group Time
Outdoor Play
Activity Time
Journaling
PE/Music
Small Group Time
Lunch
Outdoor Play
Story time
Rest Time
AGE QUALIFICATIONS
Children in the Eagles Nest Preschool are from
3 to 5 years of age Children must be 3 years-old by July 31st, but
not older than 4 by July 31st, prior to his/her preschool
enrollment year. Children who turn 5 on or before July 31st do not
qualify for enrollment.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?
The Eagles Nest Preschool follows the school
district calendar. The program begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:20
p.m. Any day school is not in session, the Eagles Nest is not in
operation.
Preschool students may also participate in the district Day Plus
child care program before and after school at an additional
fee.
WHAT ARE THE FEES?
The Eagles Nest Preschool weekly fee is $60,
plus meals. Breakfast and lunch is offered through the district
food service program. Children may choose to bring a lunch from
home, or may choose a school lunch at the regular student lunch
fee. ($1.75) Eagles Nest Preschool provides a daily mid-morning
snack at no additional cost.
Low income families may apply for fee assistance through the
Division of Family Services and/or free or reduced lunches through
the Holden School District Food Services Department.
AT EAGLES NEST PRESCHOOL:
"WE DREAM BIG, WE PLAY HARD, WE ALWAYS SMILE, AND GOOD THINGS WILL
HAPPEN."
HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD?
-Contact Melissa Scholljegerdes, Director/Teacher at
816-732-6071.
-Request an enrollment form and a medical exam form. You may pick it up at the office, send it with older siblings, or mail it.
-complete the two-sided enrollment form (EVERY section must be completed in detail, with specific addresses and phone numbers where requested.) Schedule a physical exam for your preschool child and ask your physician to complete the medical exam form.
-RETURN the enrollment form to Eagles Nest with your $25 non-refundable deposit. The $25 deposit is applied to your child's first weekly fee.
Children are not enrolled until the form has been returned and completed correctly.
-bring a copy of your child's birth
certificate, social security card and updated immunization
records
-within 30 days of enrollment, a medical exam form must be
completed by your family physician and returned to Eagles Nest
Mrs.
Scholljegerdes maintains a waiting list.
If interested in enrolling your child, contact the school at 816-732-6071.
