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Great Beginnings Preschool has been
serving the Early Educational needs of the children of the Sheboygan
area in a Christian environment for over 30 years.
SERVING AGES
All children must be at least three years old
by September 1 of the current school year to be eligible for the
program. The program is designed to serve the needs of children
ages three through four, with emphasis on pre-kindergarten preparation.
(Age appropriate programming is provided for each age level.)
HOURS:
(September - May)
Monday through Friday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
GREAT BEGINNINGS PURPOSES AND GOALS
Great Beginnings Preschool provides an atmosphere
reflective of God's love, enabling children to:
- make a transition from home to school by learning
to follow directions to work and play cooperatively;
- develop a positive self-image, a feeling of belonging,
and a sense of security;
- discover and develop individual creativity;
- cultivate a desire for knowledge;
- respond to a discipline outside the home;
- prepare for a happy transition to kindergarten;
- grow in a Christian setting, making every effort
to meet his or her personal needs.
Great Beginnings recognizes the individual abilities
of the children and the varying faith concepts brought to the school
by staff, parents, and students; therefore, basic Christian concepts
are integrated into all areas of the program. The Great Beginnings
program uses activities appropriate to the developmental level of
each class/age group to achieve its goals. Activity times focus
on projects, free play, stories, and occasional field trips built
around special themes.
GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL STAFF
Sandra Gosse,
Director and Lead Teacher
Mrs. Gosse is beginning her first year of teaching at Great Beginnings.
She has received her training from Lakeshore Technical College and has been active in early childhood. We are delighted that Sandy will be bringing her creativity and talent to our preschool, and look forward to having our families benefit from her warmth and professionalism.
Erin Mueller, Associate Teacher
Mrs. Mueller is beginning her first year of employment with Great
Beginnings. She has been involved in the Sheboygan area in Early Childhood care and education, and Great Beginnings is delighted to benefit from her experience
and training.
GREAT BEGINNINGS BOARD
Great Beginnings Preschool is sponsored by the
Christian Education programming at First United Lutheran Church,
ELCA. The Great Beginnings Board, a committee of the congregation,
along with the First United Lutheran Director of Children and Family
Education, supervises all of the operational and administrative
details, makes policies, and handles all finances and scholarships.
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