THE
PRESCHOOL AT A.C. GILBERT'S DISCOVERY VILLAGE
IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL 2010.
"Children
who attend high-quality preschool
enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies,
and stronger basic math skills than those who do not."
-- NIEER Director W. Steven Barnett, PhD.
Welcome
to a place rich with child-centered activities, where teachers
nurture curiosity and the desire to learn. The preschool, designed
for ages 3-5, is housed within Salem's renowned children's museum.
THE
BENEFITS OF PRESCHOOL
Early childhood education is increasingly identified as a fundamental
necessity to giving youngsters a good start in education. All
classes are led by certified instructors and supported with
trained and skilled paraprofessionals.
OPEN
HOUSE DATES
Please
stop by our Open House on Thursday, September 2, 5 - 7
p.m.
We will
be celebrating the start of a new school year on Thursday,
August 26, 5 - 7 p.m. for returning students and parents.
To
meet the preschool staff and learn more about the curriculum,
please contact preschool teacher Chris Ross to schedule
an individual appointment. He can be reached at 503-371-3631
or by email at preschool@acgilbert.org.
MEET
THE STAFF
Christopher
Ross is the lead preschool teacher for The Preschool at
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. His background includes a
Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood.
He has been involved in the education of children for over 20
years, specializing in Language Arts, Science, Art, and the
Wonders of Play. In his free time, Chris enjoys hiking, gardening,
reading, writing and spending time with his wife and five-year
old daughter.
Kari
Collins started volunteering at the museum when her son
was still too young for preschool, then joined the museum teaching
staff when her daughter started kindergarten; he's now a freshman
in college and she's a sophomore in high school. Kari's theatrical
training enlivens her classes in science, literacy and, yes,
theater for preschoolers. She also teaches for Da Vinci Girls,
an elementary-grade after-school program in science, art, math
and technology.
TUITION
& REGISTRATION FEES
Annual
nonrefundable registration fee
(subject
to change)
First
Year Students
Returning
Students
$150
for first child
$75
for first child
$75
for second child
$50
for second child
*
You must be a museum member in active standing in order
to register for the preschool at these rates.
Membership for the full-year includes access to the museum
for your entire family.
·
3-hour sessions
· A maximum of 13 students in either MWF, TTH, or M-F
sessions
A TYPICAL DAY (9 am - noon)
·
Independent and outdoor exploration time
· Large and small group learning centers
· Discussion of and experimentation with "The Big
Ideas of Science"
· Music and movement time
· Snack and hygiene instruction
Welcome
to a place rich with child-centered activities, where teachers
nurture curiosity and the desire to learn. The preschool, designed
for ages 3-5, is housed within Salem's renowned children's museum.
Christopher
Ross is the lead preschool teacher for The Preschool at
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. His background includes a
Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood.
He has been involved in the education of children for over 20
years, specializing in Language Arts, Science, Art, and the
Wonders of Play. In his free time, Chris enjoys hiking, gardening,
reading, writing and spending time with his wife and five-year
old daughter. 
Kari
Collins started volunteering at the museum when her son
was still too young for preschool, then joined the museum teaching
staff when her daughter started kindergarten; he's now a freshman
in college and she's a sophomore in high school. Kari's theatrical
training enlivens her classes in science, literacy and, yes,
theater for preschoolers. She also teaches for Da Vinci Girls,
an elementary-grade after-school program in science, art, math
and technology. 