Friday, July 20, 2012

A Summer Event for All Bonner County Families!!


When summer begins to feel long it’s time for a RE-CHARGE!

Parents of Young Children

on
July 30
6:00-7:00
11014 West Pine Street

The teachers and parents of The Selkirk School are 
presenting a FREE informational night with ideas and activities that 
will enhance your summer fun. 

Family Games
Craft Ideas
Tried and True Activities
Recipes for Young Cooks
Science Projects
Local Resources

Our sprinkler will be going for kids to cool off. Activities to try and 
handouts to take home will be available.  

Please come and join the fun!

For more information call 208-263-4931
selkirkschool.com 

Friday, July 13, 2012

Kindergarten and Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall 2012


Selkirk School in a Day and a Week

Preschool: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.


8:15-8:25 Arrival
8:30       Circle, songs, finger-plays, weather
9:00       Free play/choice time
10:00     Clean up and snack
10:15     Outside time: hike, play, explore
11:00     Rest, read aloud
11:15
     Tuesday: painting
       
     Wednesday: crafts/science
       
     Thursday: cooking
12:00     Lunch
12:30
     Tuesday: music
       
     Wednesday: movement
       
     Thursday: sharing time
1:00       Dismissal

Kindergarten: Monday – Friday
8:15 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

7:55-8:10 Arrival, independent work
8:15       Circle, calendar, weather
8:30       Language arts/social studies
9:00       Choice time/free play
10:00     Clean-up, snack time
10:15     Outside time: hike, play, fort building
11:00     Rest & read aloud
11:15     Math and science
12:00     Mon.-Fri.: lunch
12:30     Monday: painting
            Tuesday:-music
            Thursday: cooking
            Wednesday: movement
            Thursday: Sharing
1:00       Dismissal

Now Enrolling for Fall of 2012


Selkirk School is a local family based school that since the 1970's has vested heavily in early education and community.  The school's current Preschool and Kindergarten educational goals revolve around play-based teaching techniques resulting in a strong literary foundation providing each child with a head start for any future educational setting.  Selkirk School offers a 4 1/2 acre campus for daily outdoor exploration and discovery as well as small classroom sizes to ensure each child receives complete educational devotion that he or she deserves. 

Call  (208) 263-4931 and leave a message for more information or for a tour of Selkirk School.


Please visit our website for further details at: http://www.selkirkschool.com/

Why Selkirk School?


·         Small class size
·         Learn through play curriculum
·         Kindergarten follows state educational standards for smooth transition into next grade level
·         Historically children with a Selkirk education have been more advanced academically
·         Early introduction to foreign language through play & song
·         4+ acres of forested hiking trails, play area, and garden
·          Included extracurricular classes for Preschool and Kindergarten classes : dance, music, and yoga
·         Rotating curriculum  that adjusts to children’s interest: one week volcanoes, the next astronauts and space, or butterflies, etc…
·         Competitively priced
·         Fuller and more academic Preschool and Kindergarten hours than offered at public and other schools
·          Affordable aftercare option for working parents
·         Nature and environment are a part of the class room
·         Preschool is learn through play with daily routines, story time, weekly baking, and daily outings
·         Scheduled park playdates during summer months