<![CDATA[Our Savior Lutheran Church - Preschool News]]>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:44:44 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[October Recap: Pumpkin Patch Adventures & Trick-or-Treating Fun!]]>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:26:43 GMThttps://oslc.com/preschoolnews/october-recap-pumpkin-patch-adventures-trick-or-treating-funHello, Preschool Families!
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October was an amazing month, filled with fun fall activities and lots of happy moments with our little ones! We wanted to share some highlights and adorable photos from our pumpkin patch field trip and trick-or-treating around the church offices.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Memories
​Our visit to the pumpkin patch was a blast! The children explored every corner, and got to pick out their very own pumpkins. It was a joy to watch their excitement as they learned about pumpkins and the harvest season. 
🍬 Trick-or-Treating Around OSLC
​Trick-or-treating at the church offices was so fun! The kids showed off their amazing costumes, bringing smiles to everyone they visited. The church staff were so excited to hand out treats, and it was wonderful to see our little ones lighting up with joy as they filled their goodie bags. From superheroes to princesses, every costume was adorable!
]]><![CDATA[Welcome Back!]]>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:21:07 GMThttps://oslc.com/preschoolnews/welcome-backWelcome back to a brand-new school year! We’re excited to kick off September with our Pre-K and Preschool Classes, which are filled with new and exciting things.

Here's a look into what our Pre-K's have been up to!

Time with Jesus
A few weeks ago, we started diving into the Bible, discovering its rich stories that beautifully illustrate God’s love for us. The children learned that the Bible is divided into two parts—the Old Testament and the New Testament. Written by many people, it was God who inspired them to write these timeless messages. Understanding that the Bible is true and serves as God’s love letter to us was a touching and meaningful experience for the class.

Unit Study: Emotions
We've been exploring the theme of emotions. The children learned we can spread happiness by sharing love, joy, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. This is especially important as we make new friends and adjust to the school year.

STREAM Activities:
We are excited to dedicate Tuesday and Thursday mornings to exploring with the kids. Here are some of the fun things we've been up to:
S: Experimented to see what keeps apples from turning brown.
T: Played apple-themed Boom cards on iPads.
R: Programmed BeeBots to move on a mat.
E: Built towers using apple chunks and toothpicks.
A: Created sun-catchers using crayon shavings.
M: Practiced number matching with dice rolls.

Our classes have had an incredible few weeks of learning, discovery, and fun! We can’t wait to continue this journey together and see what amazing things our little learners will achieve next.

​Stay tuned for more updates and have a wonderful weekend!]]><![CDATA[It's Official!!]]>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:25:16 GMThttps://oslc.com/preschoolnews/its-officialWe are excited to introduce our 2024/2025 school year teachers! 
For those who don't know OSLC Preschool is expanding!  Starting in the fall of 2024,  our 3 year olds will meet 3 Days a week in our new classroom, and our PreK/4 Year olds 5 Days a week in the current Preschool classroom. We are so excited to introduce our new team and share some of what they will be doing this upcoming 24/25 school year!​

Meet Our Team!

left to right: Beth Johnson (Pre-K Teacher),
​Lissa Ruggels (Preschool Director & Pre-K Teacher)

Pre-K 4's Team 

We are so excited to lead the Pre-K 4-year-olds in our learning together. If we happen to look alike, It's because we are twin sisters and have always thought it would be wonderful to teach together!

Next year, we will sing, laugh, and learn in the current preschool classroom Monday through Friday, from 9:00am-12:00 Noon.  We will be dedicating Tuesday and Thursday mornings to STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math.) We have some amazing plans in the works and would love to have you join us!
left to right: Pam Anderson (Preschool Teacher),
Erica Escoto (​Lead Preschool Teacher)

Preschool 3's Team 

Miss Erica and Miss Pam will be welcoming your Preschool 3-year-olds into a new classroom! During the month of June, the current OSLC Nursery will be renovated to provide both a learning space for the Preschool students and a welcoming nursery to be used on Sundays and Tuesdays. 

The Preschool 3's class will meet Monday, Wednesday, Friday Mornings, from 9:00am-12:00 noon. If you would like to visit the completed room, please join out Preschool Open House on June 26th, beginning at 6:00pm. We would love to meet you, share the classroom, and answer any questions you might have. 
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