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The goal of Mater Dolorosa Pre-School is to provide our
pre-school children with positive opportunities for growth by:
- Recognizing the special nature of the pre-school
experience
- Helping each child recognize their self worth as an
individual and their ability to contribute as part of a group
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- Creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, fun and
social development
- Integrating the pre-school program into the spiritual
life of the Mater Dolorosa School and Parish communities
- Offering opportunities to develop social and learning
skills which will ensure a successful transition to full day kindergarten
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Curriculum
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Religion: prayer
time, seasonal activities
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Number/Letter/Shape
Recognition
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Music
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Developing health
work/play habits
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Art Activities
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Health and Safety
Administration and Staff
The pre-school is under the administration of the Pastor of
Mater Dolorosa Parish and Principal of Mater Dolorosa School. The program is
staffed by a full time teacher certified by the Massachusetts Department of
Education. Additional staffing is in compliance with state and diocesan
regulations.
 Tuition
The pre-school rate for the
2006-2007 has been set at $23 per day. If an extra activity day is added,
payment for the extra day is due on that day. Tuition is due the first of every
month with a late payment fee of $10 assessed if payment has not been received
by the 15th of the month. Pre-school tuition is separate from that
of any other tuition payment due to Mater Dolorosa School.
Upon enrollment, your child is guaranteed a slot in the 2,
3, 4 or 5 day program. Tuition credits will not be given for any day that your
child does not attend because of snow days, short term illness or personal
family reasons.
Enrollment
All pre-school students must be four years of age by
September 1st of the year in which they are enrolling. All
pre-school students must be toilet trained to be qualified for the program.
To enroll your child in Mater Dolorosa Preschool, please call the school office
at (413) 532-2831.
Schedule
The five day a week program follows the Mater Dolorosa
School schedule. Pre-school begins at 8:00 a.m. with dismissal at 2;00 p.m.
Parents have the option to enroll their child for a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day week. Our
school follows guidelines set forth by the Holyoke Public School System.
Lunch and Snacks
Children enrolled in the Pre-School Program are welcome to
participate in the school's hot lunch program. Lunch tickets are available at
$1.75 per day. Chocolate or white milk is also available at $.50 for children
who choose to bring cold lunch.
Mater Dolorosa Pre-School will provide a health snack to
the children each morning. Milk or juice will be provided with the morning
snack.
PARENTS ARE ADVISED TO INFORM THE TEACHER OF ANY ALLERGIES
THEIR CHILD MAY HAVE.
If there are any other questions you may have regarding the
Mater Dolorosa Preschool, please call our office at (413) 532-2831.
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