general information
Kindergarten offers a more formal or traditional school experience than preschool. NFUMC strives to make your child comfortable in this setting, while still allowing plenty of time for play, creativity, and social interaction as they begin to discover and ask questions about what interests them. There is more emphasis on beginning math and reading skills at this age, as well as an expectation for the child to take on more personal responsibility for themselves.
In addition to the basic Kindergarten expectations listed below, we want your child to know and love Jesus. Understanding how we are all a part of the Christian family informs how we treat others and the world that God has entrusted to us. NFUMC Preschool seeks to create good citizens and stewards of our homes, town, state, country and planet.
Our Curriculum
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Literacy, phonics and handwriting are taught through a curriculum developed by and for our preschool teachers.
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Each student maintains a Story and Picture Journal throughout the year
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Sight word lists are memorized
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Math is taught using the Georgia State educational standards for Kindergarten.. Practice is also done through IXL math online. Additional concepts like money, time, calendars, and charts/diagrams are introduced.
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Science, Music, Movement, Computer, Geography, Chapel, Social Studies, Spanish and Community Service are practiced via our Specials
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Children are read aloud to from many different genres (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, etc.)
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Each child’s skills are evaluated in the Spring and conferences are held with parents to discuss their progress. Additional conferences are also held as needed.
OUR TEACHERS
Dottie rich
Teacher
Dottie Rich is the NFUMC kindergarten teacher. She taught kindergarten in the Coweta County School System at Canongate Elementary for several years before coming to NFUMC. This is her eighth year teaching kindergarten and loves working with this age group and the development of the whole child.
She and her husband Christopher both grew up in Newnan and moved back to raise their two children close to their grandparents. She enjoys playing with her children, being outside, and her guilty pleasure is puzzles. She loves working with children and preparing them for their years ahead.
jan franks
Teaching Assistant
Jan Franks has been a first and second grade teacher before moving into administration. She was recognized as a TOTY at West Clayton Elementary as well as Canongate Elementary. She was an assistant principal at Northgate High School and received her doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2007. She was named principal of Arnall Middle School and later principal of Western Elementary. She retired with 34 years in education and has been a kindergarten assistant at Newnan Methodist Church Preschool for the past four years.
She and her husband, Todd have two children. She enjoys being Mimi to her three grandchildren, gardening and helping children develop math skills, learn to read, write and love Jesus.
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