3161 Lawndale Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603
2014-2015 School Year Theme: "Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith." - Hebrews 12:2
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Peace's early childhood programs start full-speed ahead each fall. September, especially when it has lowering temperatures, always reminds me of my own childhood growing up in central New Jersey. There was no bus route for me back in 1962 when I began kindergarten. So I walked the one mile to school myself. I remember carrying a small, red, plaid, attache'-type case that I placed my prized artwork in each afternoon to take home. I remember receiving one whole graham cracker with cold milk for a snack every single day in kindergarten. I remember wearing my various fall jackets to school and feeling autumn on my face as I tried to make cloudy air-puffs with my warm breath. I always loved September. I should have known then that I would become a teacher, but I didn't. That wouldn't occur to me until I was 19 years old when my pastor said, "Deb, you should become a Lutheran teacher." I took his words to heart and moved to New York in 1977. That was also in September.
My goal here at Peace is to make your child's September moments precious and memorable, bathed in the love and teachings of Jesus and His Word.
To the right are the current early childhood programs that Peace Lutheran School offers to not only our church and school families, but also to our local surrounding community neighbors. During this busy season of back to school shopping, curriculum choices, classroom seating charts, and bus schedules, I just have to stop and remind myself of who is in control. It certainly isn't me or my staff. It is our Heavenly Father who loves each and every one of us and wants the very best for His children. We at Peace want the same.
Stop by for a visit and let me walk you through our classrooms. Let me show you just what God has done for us, and what is waiting for you, here at Peace Lutheran School.
In Jesus' Love,
Deborah Hauser
Early Childhood Director
Peace Lutheran Church and School
EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL CLASS: This class includes children who have turned three years of age by November 1. It meets Mondays through Fridays from 7:55 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. This class begins after Labor Day of each year and ends just before Memorial Day Weekend. We have two qualified teachers with this class of 20 children every day. Stop by and visit us at any time!
PREKINDERGARTEN CLASS: These classes include children who have turned four years of age by November 1. These classes meet Monday through Friday, beginning after Labor Day and ending just before Memorial Day Weekend. We offer two sessions: our morning session runs from 7:55 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and our afternoon session runs from 12:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Each class has approximately 20 students in it. We have one lead teacher and one aid for each session.
EXTENDED CARE: This class is offered to three & four year old children who need care BEFORE & AFTER their preschool or prekindergarten classes. Extended care opens at 7 a.m. in the morning Monday through Friday and closes at 6:00 p.m. each evening. This program, however, runs year-round. Come check out what we have to offer!
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE (LATCHKEY): This program begins the first day of school each August and runs through the last day of school in June. We are open in the morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. when the children are then dismissed to their classrooms. We re-open at 3:15 p.m., when school lets out, and remain open until 6:00 p.m. This program is open Monday through Friday.
SUMMER CARE: This program begins at the beginning of June and runs through the end of August every summer. This group of children is made up of many of our Latchkey families who are in need of childcare for their school-aged children in the summer. We are open all summer long from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.