Preschool
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our preschool
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Our goal at St. Mary Preschool is to provide children with the opportunity to participate in activities that develop children socially, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically.
Pre-kindergarten activities are planned to meet the changing needs of 3 to 5 year olds. These activities build self-confidence, encourage independence, and develop numerous kindergarten skills.
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Meet our preschool teachers
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Mrs. Sisson
Mrs. Sisson has been with St. Mary preschool/pre-kindergarten since 2005. She played a major role in the accreditation process of the preschool program, which has been accredited thru AdvancED since 2016. In 2017, Mrs. Sisson led a school-wide effort to receive a Community Foundation grant to create an interactive sensory/science garden on the St. Mary campus for teaching all students about various aspects of nature.
Mrs. Sisson is very involved with her church and has taught preschool age children in Sunday school classes and Jr. Church for over 20 years. She directed the preschool V.B.S. program and co-directed the V.B.S. program for 15 years. Mrs. Sisson has also been directing the Children’s Creative Ministry Program at her church for 24 years. Both of her children attended St. Mary preschool and graduated from St. Mary/Pope John Paul II School. -
Mrs. harris
Amy Harris is the Preschool teacher at St. Mary School. She is a graduate of Ball State University with an Early Childhood and Elementary Education degree. She has been teaching for 24 years, in grades Infant through Kindergarten. She has also worked in a Special Needs Preschool and taught English as a Next Language for Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Mrs. Harris has been with St. Mary’s for 1 year.
Mrs. Harris is married and has 6 grown children and 4 grandchildren. When not playing at school or with her grandkids, she likes to travel with her husband and go sailing. Mrs. Harris’s favorite thing about preschool is how her students always make her laugh and smile!
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programming
Our program has a theme each month with special activities that coincide with our academic curriculum. Some themes include fire safety, nutrition & dental health and our 5 senses.St. Mary Preschool is both a positive and loving environment. We encourage self-help skills, responsibility, and respect. Children will be more successful by learning to be independent, helpful, and respectful of others.
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learning is fun!
Play is an essential aspect of each preschooler’s day. Through play, children learn to make choices, use and develop their imagination, social skills, and build a positive self-esteem. Learning to get along with others and follow directions will establish a positive school experience. Because young children are naturally explorers, our program helps children discover and make sense of the word around them through science experiments, hands-on field trips, nature walks and discovery experiences.
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Where to find us
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Schedule a visit
Our school is located on the St. Mary | Pope John Paul II school campus at 2301 W. Gilbert Street in Muncie, Indiana. Our building is between St. Mary Church and Ball Memorial Hospital, just minutes away from Ball State University. Prospective students interested in touring are welcome to contact our office to scheudle an appointment.
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helpful Documents
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