St. Luke's
School
Est. 1956

St. Luke's School
Celebrating 50 years of excellence!


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•	Academic Program
•	3-Year Old Program
•	3-Year Old Enrichment Activities
•	4-Year Old Program
•	4-Year Old Enrichment Activities
•	Kindergarten Program
•	Kindergarten Enrichment Activities
•	First Grade
•	Second Grade
•	Music Program
•	Technology

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Early Childhood

Kindergarten Enrichment Activities

ART

Kindergarten students visit the art lab to engage in art projects to develop appreciation for the arts. Each child's individuality is the cornerstone of this program, and activities are planned for each child to experience success. Becoming familiar with new materials such as oil, pastels, and clay make art an exciting and valuable creative experience.

COMPUTER

Each classroom is equipped with complete computer systems. Students have the opportunity to work individually on the computers using software that reinforces problem solving, Spanish, science, mathematics, and literacy. Reading Renaissance, programs supported by Title V, and a new literacy program from Scholastic, has been integrated into kindergarten classrooms, as well as the computer lab, offering a true partnership between technology and classroom learning. Students are introduced to keyboarding, basic terminology, and use of the mouse, keyboard and printer in the computer lab.

LIBRARY

Kindergarten students visit the library weekly by classes to check out a book and for story time. Beginning library skills and literary appreciation are taught in connection with these activities. Stories read aloud to the children are carefully chosen to coordinate with grade-level units of study, age-level interests, and St. Luke's School's emphasis on character development. Kindergarten students are motivated to be responsible library users.

MUSIC

Kindergarten music is based on incorporating speech, singing, movement, and instrument playing. Each student has their own recorder and are learning music theory. The emphasis in each class is the active participation of each child. Children gain invaluable music knowledge as they work with Vali Talbot-Barron throughout the year. They are introduced to tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments, allowed to move freely in space and with a steady beat, and learn to use their voices in many different ways.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Children focus on movement within space, including the general space around them and their own personal space. Once children are able to move effectively, they focus on objects (e.g. equipment, supplies, and materials). The certified physical education specialist provides opportunities to match these developmental needs for the physical education program.

SPANISH

Kindergarten students will focus on the spoken language. New vocabulary will coincide with regular classroom learning, as students will recognize and respond to learned words as well as new words. Students in Spanish will actively participate and gain self-confidence in listening and responding. The program of study is flexible to allow different levels of competency. The classroom environment is nurturing and is facilitated by a certified Spanish instructor.