First Congregational United Church of Christ

Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool is a state-licensed, non-profit, inter-denominational preschool located at the First Congregational United Church of Christ just minutes from downtown Oconomowoc.

Call the church office at (262) 567-4461 or Cindy Meckl for more information.

Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool is a state-licensed, non-profit, inter-denominational preschool located at the First Congregational United Church of Christ just minutes from downtown Oconomowoc.

Class Options:

2 1/2 Year Olds
Tuesdays or Thursdays 9:00—11:00am ($45/month)
At least 2 1/2 years old on Sept. 1, 2008
Toilet Training Not Required—pull-up’s ok

3- 4 Year Olds
M/W OR T/TH 9:00—11:30am ($100/month)
At least 3 years old on Sept. 1, 2008
Toilet Training Not Required—pull-up’s ok

2 1/2 - 4 Year Olds
Fridays 9:00-11:00am ($60/5-week session)
At least 2 1/2 years old by the time class starts
Toilet Training Not Required—pull-up’s ok

Friday Fun Brochure

Tuition: Varies according to class. A non-refundable registration fee of $35 is due per child upon registration.

Scholarship Program:

Hearts and Hands offers a scholarship program based on financial need of the family. Scholarships may be given for up to 50% of tuition costs, depending on need. Applications may be obtained from the church office.

To provide a nurturing & safe environment, offering play-based opportunities that will enhance each child's developmental, spiritual, and physical growth. We will promote & emphasize Christian values through the teaching and management of our program.

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Loving, Learning, Listening, Looking, Laughing

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May 2008
Parent Letter

Dear Parents:
It’s time for one of the last parent letters of the year. Can you believe there are only 3 weeks of class left? As we prepare for the end of the school year, there are still plenty of items to update you about.

The end of the year parties will be held on the last days of school: May 21st and May 22nd. Families and friends are invited to join us from 11-noon. The children will still have class at 9 am those days so that the teachers can spend time with them before families arrive. Sign-up sheets for these parties are in the entry-way.
We continue to play outside whenever the weather allows. We’ve noticed lots of children wearing Crocs, flip-flops, and sandals to school. Please send tennis shoes for outdoor play. Proper shoes allow for the children to run and climb without the hazards that other shoes can bring.
Thank-you to all of the parents who came to a parent/teacher conference. We love to spend time talking with parents. For those of you who may have missed the conferences, alternative times can be set up. See Cindy if you’d like to schedule one.
“Report cards” will be sent home on the last day of class so that you can have a record of your child’s year in preschool.
For the month of May, we will be learning the story of Noah’s Ark. Our rainbow wall will be completed and an ark will be a part of the classroom. On May 12th and 13th, dress your child as an animal for class. We’ll be “loading the ark” and the kids will be the animals. Please don’t feel the need to spend lots of time or money on a costume. If you need ideas or help finding something for the day, talk with either Cindy or Jean.
On May 14th and 15th we will have “umbrella day” and be talking about the 40 days of rain that Noah and his family endured while on the ark. Have your child bring an umbrella to class that day. If it’s raining outside, we’ll even get to play in the rain with our umbrellas.
Throughout the year, we have been taking many pictures of the children. These pictures, which so far number over 500, will be put on a DVD. These DVD’s will be available for $10/each. The DVD’s will be mailed home after the school year ends so that the last day celebrations can be included. Purchasing information will be in your child’s cubby soon.

Thanks so much for sharing your child with us. We are privileged and honored to have been part of their lives this year.

Mrs. Meckl (“Cindy”)

All Children are valued children of God.
School is an unending adventure - one that inspires a lifetime of discovery.
The developmental needs of the whole child are emphasized.
Partnering with families will help provide a fun-loving, Christian environment
To help children understand the world around them and develop cooperation with others.
Preschool is the stepping stone to a successful future.

Hearts and Hands Christian Preschool welcomes you and your child to a new school year with many exciting opportunities. We want to help your child grow and develop socially, physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually in a Christian environment.

Our philosophy is to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing place for children to discover and understand their world through play with purpose. We are planning a wide range of activities that will give your child a stepping stone opportunity towards a successful future. Our prayer is that together with you we can use our hearts and hands to help your child enjoy this year's school experience.

HEARTS AND HANDS CALENDAR
2008-2009

2008

August 26th = Orientation/Open House
Week of September 8th = School Starts for M/W, T/Th, T & Th Classes
September 26th = Friday Classes start
October 30th & 31st = No School
November 5th = No School
November 26th – November 28th = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 18th = Christmas Celebration or Program
December 19th- January 4th = No School (Christmas Vacation)

2009

Week of January 5th = School Resumes
January 26th = No School
February 8th = Preschool Sunday
February 12th = Open House
February 19th = Registration for child currently enrolled
February 22nd = Church Member Registration after 9:30 am church service
February 26th = Public Sign-up
April 10th—April 19th = No School (Spring Break)
Week of May 18th = Last week of school