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Letter from the Administrator

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Horizon Preschool/Kindergarten!

We are thrilled to have your family joining us for the
2008 - 2009 school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please catch me on campus or stop by my office-- I have an open-door policy and look forward to serving you. God Bless you and your family.

In Christ's love,

Cathy Towner
Preschool/Kindergarten Director

Cathy Towner has been in the educational field for over 20 years. Her credentials are in Child Development and Montessori Education. She is an alumni of both Point Loma Nazerene College and the Progressive Montessori Institute. She has been an administrator at Horizon Prep since its inception in 2000. She and her husband, Pat, have three daughters.

Prepped for Preschool
Tips for First Day Success
From Horizon Prep

Before School

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

F-FACE …remember to smile! Children pick up on your cues: Especially facialexpressions. Warm, relaxed smiles, translate to trust and peace for children.

I-IMAGINE …imagine and talk through the first day of school with your child: what the day might hold, where you will be while your child is at school, what will happen when you pick them up from school.

R-ROUTINE …establish a nighttime routine and a morning routine. Have everything laid out the night before: clothes, backpacks, lunches ready (even Mom & Dad’s cell phone and car keys).

S-SLEEP …be sure everyone gets a good night’s sleep: Early to bed, early to rise!

T-TIME…be on time—in the morning and afternoon. Give yourself extra time: extra time equals extra calm.

After School

KEEP IT REAL

R - REALISTIC …going off to preschool is not going off to College; however, you do want to set the tone for a positive school experience.

E – EXPECTATIONS …Try to set aside your expectations: Your child may be ambivalent at first. Let your child spread their wings and find the activities they enjoy most in class. They might surprise you.

A – ASK… “What did you learn today?” can make your child feel like they are being quizzed. Creative questions like, “Did anything silly happen today? What did you play on the playground?” can open dialogue.

L – LOVE…Remember to toss in extra doses of hugs and kisses! Starting school is exciting, but can be stressful. Everything is sweeter with extra love!