PSR Preschool & Elementary

Preschool | Elementary | Calendar of Events | Home Study

PRESCHOOL (3-Year-olds & 4-year-olds)

Nursery

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Nursery is offered at the 4:30 Saturday Vigil, and Sunday Morning Masses. The nursery is staffed with a two trained coordinators and parent volunteers. Each family using the services of the nursery is expected to volunteer as a helper on a monthly basis.

For specific information about the nursery, please view the Nursery Information Sheet.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Meets either on Wednesday Afternoon at 4:30 or
Sunday morning at 8:45, 10:45, 12:15 The Good Shepherd class is open to 4 and 5-year-olds only.

These sessions follow a Montessori format and are held in a specially equipped "Atrium" found in classroom 5 of the St. Peter Chanel building. Level I serves children ages 3-5 while Level II serves children ages 6-8.

To view a syllabus, click on the level listed below:

For more information, visit the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website.

Sunday Morning PSR Sessions

Meets at 9:00 and 10:45.

Traditional preschool classroom setting the cirriculum focus is on Bible stories. Children learn about Jesus and other Bible heros through games, songs, stories, crafts and special learning events. The curriculum is based on "Stories of God's Love" by RCL Benziger. All preschool sessions are held in St. Peter Chanel building classrooms.

To view a syllabus, click on grade level listed below:

Cindy Czajkoski
Preschool PSR Coordinator
Phone: 678-832-1237
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: cczajkoski@stpeterchanel.org

ELEMENTARY OPTIONS (Age 5-10 years old)

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Sunday Morning Sessions

Meets at 9:00-10:15AM or 10:45-Noon. Sunday sessions held at Blessed Trinity High School.

Wednesday Afternoon Sessions

Meets at 4:30-5:45PM. Wednesday Sessions held in St. Peter Chanel Classrooms.

Curriculum:

These sessions follow a traditional classroom setting with an emphasis on fellowship and active learning. The curriculum is based on "Finding God Series" by Loyola Press. To view a syllabus, click on the age (grade) level listed below:

Visit the following Websites for more information about the Age 6-10 curriculum:

Throughout the year age level groups gather for active learning experiences based on a theme that explores a teaching or tradition of the church. These events are held during regular PSR times. Children who are home schooled or those attending Catholic School are welcome to attend but asked to email us so that we are prepared to accomodate additional children.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVE LEARNING DAYS 2009-10:

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Dates Age (Grade) Description
Sep 27 & 30 Age 5 (K) Angel Day
Oct 25 FAMILY EVENT Pre-MS Learn About Mary
Nov 1 & 4 Age 10 (5th) Saints Scavenger Hunt
Nov 22 & Dec 2 Age 8(Gr 3) Learning about Advent: Make an Advent Wreath for your family and learn about this wonderful season.
Dec 13 All age levels Christmas Event
Jan 31 & Feb 3 Age 8-10 (Gr 3-5) Service Project Day
Feb 17 (WED) FAMILY EVENT All age levels Event follows 5PM Mass and includes a "Poor Man's Supper"
Feb 21 & 24 Age 9 (4th Gr) Lent Event
Mar 28 All age levels Palm Sunday activities during session time
May 2 & 5 All End of Year Event

Please note that FAMILY EVENTS are open to all children of the parish and their families. There are no regularly scheduled sessions during the family event.

HOMESTUDY

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Families may request to home school their children except during sacrament years (Age 6,7, 14 and 15). All home school families must complete PSR registration, and a Home Study Plan to be submitted to the PSR office and approved by the pastor. Once approved, participants must attend a Home School Orientation and complete quarterly reviews to remain in good standing. The fee for Home School is the same as regular PSR.

Cathy Marbury
Director of Religious Education
Phone: 678-832-1229
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: cmarbury@stpeterchanel.org

Rosemary Potts
Age 7 & 8 Coordinator
Phone: 678-832-1236
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: rpotts@stpeterchanel.org

Caroline Morris
Age 5, and Age 8-10 Coordinator
Phone: 678-832-1240
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: cmorris@stpeterchanel.org