Children are a gift from the Lord
Our Philosophy
We at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, recognize our Preschool as an integral and vital ministry to our congregation and community. As God, in Christ Jesus, shares His love, forgiveness, and salvation with us, so Mt. Olive Preschool shares these blessings with others.
We strive to:
- Help children establish and grow in their Christian faith and make that faith part of their everyday lives.
- Encourage their positive feelings toward learning by introducing them to a Christ-centered, child focused curriculum.
- Enhance their readiness for school.
Entrance Requirements
A child must be three or fours years old by the first day of September
and be completely potty trained. (Neither diapers nor "pullups" may
be worn.)
Class Size
10 students - 3-year old class
12 students - 4/5 year old class
School Day
| Time | Days | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 11:30 am | Tues/Thurs | 3-year olds |
| Mon/Weds/Fri | 4-year olds | |
| 1:00 - 3:30 pm | Mon/Weds/Fri | 4-year olds |
| Tues/Thurs | 3-year olds |
School Calendar
Classes begin the week after Labor Day in September and end the second week of June. We offer these few days in June free to families to balance the holidays off from school throughout the year. Our calendar closely follows the Forest Grove School District calendar.
Dates to Remember
August 10 parent packets mailed
August 31 parent night 7 - 7:30 pm
Sept. 7 first day of school for 3's
Sept. 8 first day of school for 4/5's
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is an extended care service for any of the preschool children on Thurs and Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Kids bring a sack lunch and enjoy a supervised play time. The cost is $8 per session.
Service Activities
Children join in a month long pet food drive to show their love for all God's creatures. They also enjoy a reading marathon that culminates in a service project.
Parents are Partners
Parents are welcome to visit and volunteer in the classroom. Opportunities to get involved also exist for those who want to help beyond the school day.
Non Discrimination Policy
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of
gender, race, color, national, ethnic or religious origin in admissions
or administration of any policies or programs.
Tuition
3-year old class - $85 per month
4/5 -year old class - $120 per month
September - May (9 months)
Registration
Please submit the following to the church office:
- completed application form (download as a pdf)
- non-refundable $50 enrollment deposit;
- current immunization record from either a doctor or a health clinic (must be submitted by the first day of class).
Program
Mt. Olive Preschool provides learning experiences that will help children grow in each of the following areas:
Spiritually
- See themselves as God's children
- Know Jesus loves them
- Look to Him as a role model
Emotionally
- Gain a positive self-concept
- Channel emotions into appropriate and acceptable outlets
- Adjust to group situations
Physically
- Develop large motor skills through play, games and dance
- Develop fine motor skills through coloring, printing, cutting, etc.
Intellectually
- Continue to develop language use
- Improve focus and concentration
- Practice pre-reading skills such as recognizing numbers, letters, colors, shapes, and reciting the alphabet
Creatively
- Be free to create artistically using a variety of media
Socially
- Learn to share and take turns
- Make a comfortable separation from Mom and/or Dad
- Practice being "kind" to one another and to follow Jesus command to "Love each other as I have loved you." (John 15:12)