Welcome to the TCA Pre-3's!
Miss Catie, Miss Janice, & the 2019-2020 Pre-3s.
The Teachers
Miss Catie Calderon
The main teacher of the room, Miss Catie has been with the TCA Family since Fall of 2019. Miss Catie is a TCA graduate herself (2008), then an LPHS grad (2013), and finally a Knox College grad (2017) with her Bachelor's in Creative Writing. Miss Catie received her Gateways Credentials from IVCC and is finishing up her AAS in Early Childhood with future plans to pursue a Master's in Social Work. She comes from a large family, who has strong ties to the school and parish. Miss Catie enjoys all things creative and brings that passion into her classroom in the form of songs, music, art, and even stories. She is always happy to meet potential families and students, so don't be hesitant to reach out! Miss Janice Nowlin The coteacher for the room, Miss Janice has been a part of the TCA family since January of 2020. Miss Janice has worked in various school systems for a number of years, and she was excited to bring her experience into the Pre-3's room. Miss Janice loves doing hands-on activities with the children, bringing her love of puzzles into the room and fostering the future puzzle champions' skills. She is a proud grandmother who spends as much time as she can with her grandchildren. Because of her own family, Miss Janice gets along with both students and families. *Due to low numbers this year (2020-21), Miss Janice is on temporary leave. We hope to see Miss Janice back in the room next fall! Miss Catie Calderon
Pre-3 Teacher & Aftercare Supervisor ccalderon@lasallecatholic.org Miss Janice Nowlin Pre-3 Coteacher |
Welcome!
This program is for 3 to 4 year olds and is based on social-emotional skill building. Think of the Pre-3's as a pre-prekindergarten class! We implement the beginnings of routine building, following rules, learning basic respect, and how to interact with fellow peers as well as teachers which is all based in a faith-filled environment. Curriculum is based on play, where various centers are open for children to explore on their own or with each other. These centers include art, reading, writing (exploring letters), blocks, dramatic play, math/manipulatives, sensory table, science, and computer (this is only open on occasion). Children are able to play in each center at their own leisure, and a special art project is available to each child every day. Children are given as many choices as possible (when appropriate), so if the child does not want to participate in the project, they do not have to. Tuition costs depend on which days/hours parents chose:
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Science & MoreScience is incorporated in nearly all activities, as well has having a whole center dedicated to it. Whether it be as simple as talking about sunlight or explaining the chemical reaction of baking soda and vinegar, science is always happening!
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TeamworkWorking together is an important life-long skill that begins here, in the Pre-3's room. We play with Mrs. Trench's 4-year-olds, too! We are fostering teamwork skills everyday.
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Creative ArtsAs a self-taught artist herself, Miss Catie loves to include the children on different art projects. All aspects of art are explored; collages, painting, tracing, stamping, and simply just manipulating different art materials.
A Community with GodPerhaps most important of all is the community we create together each year with Jesus Christ and our friends. We say our morning prayer together each day, thanking God for keeping us safe and allowing us to come to school. We read a Bible story every Monday that pertains to our weekly topic, and we also thank God for our food before snack time. We are so blessed to have two wonderful priests who visit as much as they can, as well as having the Holy Rosary Shrine right next door.
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