Grace Episcopal Church
 

  The Children's School

 

Mission Statement 

The Children’s School is a vital ministry of Grace Episcopal Church.  The objective of the school shall be to foster the development of the total child.  The school will work with the home and church to provide an age appropriate learning environment while preparing each child to grow in their understanding of their own individuality.  

The Children’s School welcomes children and families from all ethnic, racial, religious, or national backgrounds and diverse family structures

The Pre-School Commission
Susan Terrell - Chair
Elizabeth Inabinett - Financial Officer
Lydia Mack - Vestry Liaison
Laurie Briggs - Non-Church member/parent representative
Carrie Ingram
Belinda MacKinstry
Curtis Hodge
Ex-Officio
Jane Blackerby - Director
Karen Carrickhoff - Lead Teacher


Children's School Calendar
2011-2012

August 29- September 2  Teacher Workdays / Home Visitation for new students 

September 5                       Labor Day Holiday 

September 6, 7, 8              Orientation Days (refer to Orientation Schedule) 

Friday, September 9          Regular Schedule begins 

Thursday, September 22  Open House:  4:00-7:00 pm 

Monday, October 3              Lunch Buddy Program begins 

Friday, October 7                 YMCA Schedule begins 

Wed.–Fri., November 23-25   Thanksgiving Holiday 

Mon.–Mon., December 19–January 2     Christmas Holiday 

Tuesday, January 3           School Resumes 

Monday, January 16          Martin Luther King Holiday           

Wed.–Thurs., February 8–16   Registration for 2012-2013 school year for
returning students, church members and siblings 

Friday, February 17             Registration open to waiting list 

Friday, February 17             Teacher Work Day (no school for students)

Mon. & Tues. February 20-21   Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school for students) 

Thursday, March 22           Annual Hotdog Supper Fundraiser

Fri., April 6-Fri. 13               Easter/Spring Holiday 

Monday, April 16                 School resumes 

Wed.-Thurs., May 23-24    Last Days for Undergraduates; End of Year Parties 

Monday, May 28                  Memorial Day Holiday 

Tues.-Thurs., May 29-31   Graduation Week:  Special days for graduates of 2012  

Friday, June 1                      Graduation at 11:00 a.m.

YMCA Schedule for 2011-2012 
First “Y” day – Friday, October 7 – meet at YMCA @ 9:00 a.m.

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 18
December 2, 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 2, 9, 16, 30
April 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18 (last “Y” day)

 

 

          Jane Blackerby- Director
  
                jane.blackerby@gmail.com


          

Teachers
      
Carolyn Wolfe              Karen Carrickhoff



 

 

 

 

Children's Chapel with Father Tom


 

 

 

 


Ms Jane working with the children


Ms Karen with the young ones

 

 

 

 

 

                              
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

   

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March 24, 2011