Mission
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To provide a distinctly Christian environment
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To promote the spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of young children
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To provide developmentally appropriate programs for children age two years to Fives Foundations
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To respond to the needs of their families
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To promote excellence in education, a ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Open to all children regardless of race, color, or national and ethnic origin
Goals
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Teach children Christian values
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Develop appropriate social skills
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Help each child build a healthy self-concept
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Develop cognitive and creative skills which prepare the children for future school success
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Promote physical development
Curriculum Objectives
Spiritual
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Provide opportunities for learning the concepts of the Christian faith
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Encourage prayer to express needs (acceptance, forgiveness, protection); feelings (love, joy, peace, trust); and thankfulness
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Celebrate the principal festivals of the church year
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Promote Christian living with peers, family members and others
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Social
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Teach respect for self and others
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Promote independence
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Encourage positive interaction and friendship
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Emotional
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Accept each child as an individual
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Encourage pride in self and self accomplishments
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Celebrate individual achievement
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Cognitive
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Development oral and written communication skills
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Express individual creativity and develop an appreciation for the creativity of others
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Develop logical and mathematical thinking and problem solving skills
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Physical
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Develop fine and gross motor skills
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Provide recreational and physical fitness activities
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Encourage good personal hygiene
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Communication
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Communicate program objectives to parents
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Provide on-going opportunities for parent/teacher communication
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Inform school, church, and community members about St. Paul Christian School's activities and accomplishments
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Provide forums for parent education
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