South Point UnitedMethodist ChurchWeekday SchoolHandbook

2009-2010

704-825-0525

Dear Parents,We want to welcome you to South Point United Methodist WeekdaySchool. We look forward to a very exciting and successful school year. As the Weekday School Board of Directors, we are established toset policy and guidelines for the Weekday School Program. The following information has been validated and set forth in the Handbook for your information and future reference.Our curriculum will provide your child with developmentallyappropriate, high- quality activities to help your child grow and learn. We strive to create a fun, learning-rich environment for your child.We look forward to working with you to make this an enjoyableand productive year for your child.

The Weekday School Board of DirectorsWeekday School Staff South Point United Methodist Church

WEEKDAY SCHOOL ROUTINE USUALLY INCLUDES THESEFEATURES:

Sharing Time

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We will get to know one another and learn how to get along with otherchildren. We will use our imaginations and our senses to talk about the world around us,and how it changes every day.Creative Play Time

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We will build with blocks and boxes, dress up, have puppet shows,use manipulatives and engage in other activities that help us learn about ourselves.Music Time

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We will sing, dance, play instruments and use movement to interpret songsand moods.Outside Play Time

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We will play on our playground equipment to develop our largemuscles and to strengthen our confidence and coordination.Art Time

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We will express ourselves in every available form. We recycle different

materials into “masterpieces” and use our small muscle skills to cut, paste, paint, color

and create!Story Time

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We will read and tell stories; use puppets, pictures and ourselves todramatize.Quiet Time

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We will have time to rest while we listen to relaxing music, play groupgames and have finger plays.Chapel Time

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We will use Bible stories to promote character education and developmoral values.Dance and Movement Time

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The children will participate in dance and movement in theclassroom to enhance motor skills.Included in our day will be numerous activities all designed to encourage our children intaking that giant leap from home to the outside world. We stress social development,getting along with others, Christian values and learning good health and social habits.