Welcome To St. Matthew Early Childhood Center
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 This week our Emerging Skills and Interests were:  Exploring Our Five Senses & Fire Prevention Week!  The Number of the Week was 4.  The letter of the Week was "I", and was also our theme for Show & Share.  In Religious Studies, the preschoolers learned about Jacob's Dream.  Our school staff attended the Lutheran Education Association conference, in St. Louis, Missouri, October 10-12. We look forward to implementing some newly learned ideas into the classroom.
Looking ahead:
October 14 – Columbus Day Holiday - No School or Extended Care
October 26 – Fall Fest & Trunk-Or-Treat – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 27 – Reformation Sunday
October 31 – Classroom Masquerade Party
 


HELP WANTED - The Early Childhood Center of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School is in need of an individual to provide after school care for children ages 3 & 4.  The hours of employment are 2:30pm through 5:00pm.  The position is Monday through  Friday with school holidays & workshops off.  The position will begin on Tuesday, September 3 and will end on May 30.   Compensation is on an hourly basis.  Please contact Doug Duval, Administrator, for further information at 847-438-7709 or duval@stmatts.net. 
 
Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year  Click here for the details.

School Happenings...
We hope everyone had a fun and enjoyable Spring Break. We are officially in the 4th Quarter of the 2018-19 school year! Second semester at St. Matthew has brought lots of learning and fun. February was overflowing with activities and events. The preschoolers celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week in February with daily themes and activities. The children made special crafts and greeting cards, dressed up for PJ, Character, Blue & White, and Hat Days. They held an ice cream social for the staff and passed out chocolates during The Ladies Aid meeting. The preschoolers loved their Valentine’s Day party which featured snacks, crafts, games, and passing out their individual valentines. At the end of the month, the 100th Day of School was celebrated, as well as Dr. Seuss Day. Spring Break and Easter were a big part of the beginning of spring, along with recognizing all of the summer birthdays. The End-of-Year celebration will round the remaining calendar for this school year. Our 2018-19 school year has been a blast and the preschoolers are well prepared for the next school year! - Mrs. Leonard

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*Preschool Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is still open.  Click here for more information or contact the school office at 847/438-6103*