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| Leslie Wayman, max Curtis and Sarah Haynes in pre-k classroom at Stamford Central School. |
By Rosie Cunningham
STAMFORD-A universal pre-kindergarten based out of Stamford Central School may be one of the biggest highlights for three districts.
Stamford, South Kortright and Jefferson Central School's have joined forces to combine a pre-kindergarten program which will better prepare children for kindergarten, a period in a child's life which can be very intimidating without preparation.
Ruth Ehret's principal of Stamford Central School elementary, praised the universal pre-k along with many parents and individuals from each of the three districts.
“This is the third year of this universal pre-k and it has proven to be very successful,” Ehret's said. “The classes grow with each year.”
The first year of the class began in Hobart at the village activity center. With no more than 13 kids in a morning class it soon became popular. Last year, the location moved to Stamford Central and Ehret's said the districts were unsure of how the move would be received.
“Last year, we had both morning and afternoon classes and there was an enrollment of 18 students in each class,” she said.
This year the class limit is 20 and there is a wait list. Ehret's said although she hopes the interest in the pre-k will grow she and the trio of distirct's would have to discuss how to accommodate the students,
The state funded program is currently taught by Sarah Haynes of South Kortright and she has been part of the program from the start. Hayne's started off as an assistant two years ago and is embraced by the students along with two assisting teachers.
Hayne's shares Ehret's enthusiasm about the pre-k and loves teaching the young students.
“I enjoy the student's outlook on life and the positive attitude they have on the learning process,” Haynes said.
Ehret's said the pre-k will help the student's prepare for elementary and adds it is a benefit the children are located in the central school along with all levels of students from 5 to 18-years-old.
“Pre-k acclimates the children to the school environment,” Ehret's said. “It helps with their socialization and we've found the student's retain knowledge when they come for kindergarten. We also notice the student's who attend pre-k help the ones who haven't when the first day of school approaches. They show them where the bathrooms are and help them become more comfortable when riding on the school bus.”
“Students develop quickly over the course of the school year. They enter in September with little or no knowledge of what school is like and how the day will go, but by week three they are in a set routine and anticipate what will come next. They also grow in their independence and ability to cooperate with other students.”
Haynes said the student's reaction to the program is why the universal pre-k is received so well. The student's develop over the course of the year and their learning is apparent to both parents and the community and Haynes said parents involvement is always welcome.
“I hold an open door policy for all parents and encourage their involvement in my classroom,” she said.
This year, Stamford has 16 students enrolled in the program while Jefferson has 12 and South Kortright has 12. There are 40 students combined in both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Stamford, South Kortright and Jefferson Central School's have joined forces to combine a pre-kindergarten program which will better prepare children for kindergarten, a period in a child's life which can be very intimidating without preparation.
Ruth Ehret's principal of Stamford Central School elementary, praised the universal pre-k along with many parents and individuals from each of the three districts.
“This is the third year of this universal pre-k and it has proven to be very successful,” Ehret's said. “The classes grow with each year.”
The first year of the class began in Hobart at the village activity center. With no more than 13 kids in a morning class it soon became popular. Last year, the location moved to Stamford Central and Ehret's said the districts were unsure of how the move would be received.
“Last year, we had both morning and afternoon classes and there was an enrollment of 18 students in each class,” she said.
This year the class limit is 20 and there is a wait list. Ehret's said although she hopes the interest in the pre-k will grow she and the trio of distirct's would have to discuss how to accommodate the students,
The state funded program is currently taught by Sarah Haynes of South Kortright and she has been part of the program from the start. Hayne's started off as an assistant two years ago and is embraced by the students along with two assisting teachers.
Hayne's shares Ehret's enthusiasm about the pre-k and loves teaching the young students.
“I enjoy the student's outlook on life and the positive attitude they have on the learning process,” Haynes said.
Ehret's said the pre-k will help the student's prepare for elementary and adds it is a benefit the children are located in the central school along with all levels of students from 5 to 18-years-old.
“Pre-k acclimates the children to the school environment,” Ehret's said. “It helps with their socialization and we've found the student's retain knowledge when they come for kindergarten. We also notice the student's who attend pre-k help the ones who haven't when the first day of school approaches. They show them where the bathrooms are and help them become more comfortable when riding on the school bus.”
“Students develop quickly over the course of the school year. They enter in September with little or no knowledge of what school is like and how the day will go, but by week three they are in a set routine and anticipate what will come next. They also grow in their independence and ability to cooperate with other students.”
Haynes said the student's reaction to the program is why the universal pre-k is received so well. The student's develop over the course of the year and their learning is apparent to both parents and the community and Haynes said parents involvement is always welcome.
“I hold an open door policy for all parents and encourage their involvement in my classroom,” she said.
This year, Stamford has 16 students enrolled in the program while Jefferson has 12 and South Kortright has 12. There are 40 students combined in both the morning and afternoon sessions.
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