Music Class

Once a week, our music teacher Ms. Christine, visits the full day early childhood classrooms at Barnes, Trombly, Monteith and Ferry. The children love when she plays the ukulele! Children have opportunities to explore vocal pitch, rhythm, speed, and a variety of musical genres. Music can bring together children and adults of all developmental levels and ages. Music supports many areas of our curriculum including giving children confidence in moving through space, gaining control over their bodies, and the ability to keep a steady beat. It exposes them to aspects of language such as rhymes and alliterations, and gives them opportunities to express themselves and build a strong sense of self. Music and movement activities support Bilateral Coordination which helps children use both sides of their body together. This coordination supports skills needed for reading and writing. We are so fortunate to have this special weekly music time in addition to the music and movement our classroom teachers are providing each day! 

Programs Closed for Spring Break

All programs will be closed April 8-April 12, 2019 for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Monday April 18, 2019. We wish safe travels for those who are traveling. See you soon! 

Having fun!

Here is a look at some of the things we have been up to already in 2019! Learning every day and having fun while doing it!

Letter S

In Preschool Prep this week, families brought in pictures from home of "S" words to share with the class. We learned some great, new words! There are so many fun ways to incorporate letters throughout the day. 

Activities to try at home:

• Look for letter "S" while you are driving with your child. You may see it on a billboard, or stop sign.
• Look for "S" words while out for a walk. You might see the Sun, a skate board, a swing.
• Act out being a slithery snake, or a crawling spider. 
• Use masking tape to create the letter "S" on the carpet and drive cars on the S road. 

We hope you have fun incorporating letters in to your day! 

2019!

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to great 2019!

Upcoming News:

• Enrollment for new students for the 2019-2020 school year is taking place now through January 31, 2019. Please visit our website for an online application.
• All programs will be closed on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Representatives from our program will be at the Preschool Fair on Wednesday February 6, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the GP Library. 
• Mid Winter Break Camp for Pre-K students is February 19-22 at Trombly Elementary School. 

Enrollment Information

We will be accepting applications for the GPPSS Child Development and Preschool Program 2019-2020 school year starting on January 2, 2019 and ending on January 31, 2019. Families on our current waiting list for 2018-2019 will need to re-apply to be considered for 2019-2020.

Visit our website here: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=960

Application Process:

Online applications will be accepted starting on January 2, 2019. Applications will be collected until
January 31, 2019. If there are more requests for admission than space available, a lottery will be held.
If your name is pulled in the lottery, you will receive notification of your placement. Applications are
located on the preschool website, under each specific age group/program. Please schedule a tour prior
to January 31, 2019 if you would like to visit the center. Tours will not be offered during the time of the
lottery due to time constraints and the high volume of requests.

Deposit:

There is no deposit required to apply. If you are selected for a spot, you will be responsible for a
non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee for full day programs is $100.00, and $75.00 for half
day programs. Tuition pricing is available online.

Program Locations:

Programs will be offered at the Barnes Early Childhood Center, Ferry Elementary School, Monteith Elementary
School, Richard Elementary School and Trombly Elementary School. Please visit our website for the hours
and ages of each location. Offerings vary per location.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Grosse Pointe Public School's Child Development and Preschool Program. We will be closed Wednesday November 21-Friday November 23 in celebration of Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of the amazing children and families we get to work with each day!!