Igniting Imagination Through Learning

KINDERGARTEN

Important Documents for
School Readiness

Ohio Dept. of Medicaid

Child Medical Statement

Recommended Immunizations

Immunizations for Child Care

Dress Code

Our Kindergarten Program

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The St. Mary Kindergarten Program teaches 5 year old children in an environment that ignites imagination, develops character and nurtures faith. Our program maintains a low teacher/child ratio to encourage individualized instruction, and our classroom is large, bright, and inviting. To schedule a tour of our preschool classroom, contact Principal Kimberly Stover 419-342-2626, ext. 233.

Five Year Old Program

  • The child must be 5 years old by August 31st

Kindergarten Readiness

A Kindergarten Readiness Screening is conducted in June prior to Kindergarten enrollment and is required for admittance. Admittance is considered on a case by case basis, based on Kindergarten screening results and teacher/administrator recommendations and review. All students and parents are required to fill out final forms for enrollment. Questions in regards to your child being kindergarten ready can be found below.

Can your child:

  • Try to write, scribble, or draw
  • Ask you to write notes or letters
  • Attempt to write letters, name
  • Try to draw shapes, pictures, etc.

Can your child:

  • Enjoy getting a book as a present
  • Recognize own name in print
  • Read stories to you
  • Pretend to read books by looking at pictures

Can your child:

  •  Follow through on 1 and 2 step directions
  • Use descriptive language (i.e. tall building)
  • Use simple conversational sentences
  • Pretend, create, make up songs and stories
  • Talk about everyday experiences

Can your child:

  • Use words to solve problems when angry/frustrated
  • Use manners such as please and thank you
  • Attempt new tasks, knowing it’s okay to make mistakes
  • Have success in sharing and taking turns
  • Respect the rights, property, & feelings of others

Kindergarten Readiness

A Kindergarten Readiness Screening is conducted in June prior to Kindergarten enrollment and is required for admittance. Admittance is considered on a case by case basis, based on Kindergarten screening results and teacher/administrator recommendations and review. All students and parents are required to fill out final forms for enrollment. Questions in regards to your child being kindergarten ready can be found below.

Can your child:

  • Try to write, scribble, or draw
  • Ask you to write notes or letters
  • Attempt to write letters, name
  • Try to draw shapes, pictures, etc.

Can your child:

  • Enjoy getting a book as a present
  • Recognize own name in print
  • Read stories to you
  • Pretend to read books by looking at pictures

Can your child:

  •  Follow through on 1 and 2 step directions
  • Use descriptive language (i.e. tall building)
  • Use simple conversational sentences
  • Pretend, create, make up songs and stories
  • Talk about everyday experiences

Can your child:

  • use words to solve problems when angry/frustrated
  • Use manners such as please and thank you
  • Attempt new tasks, knowing it’s okay to make mistakes
  • Have success in sharing and taking turns
  • Respect the rights, property, & feelings of others

Classroom Highlights

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A Christmas Task
Christmas Tasks
Science Experiment
Pumpkin Art
Kindergarten Halloween Group Photo
Cup Stacking
Classroom Decorations

Typical Day in Class

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St. Mary school is fully accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and has consistently been granted full licensure in compliance with all required policies, procedures and curriculum.

8:30-8:40

Morning meeting and prayer

10:30-11:15

Science/SS/Phonics

1:15-2:00

Core Plus/ Snack Brain Break

8:40-9:00

Morning
Writing

11:15-11:45

Lunch/Library

2:00-2:30

Religion

9:00-10:30

Reading Small Groups

11:45-12:15

Recess

2:30-3:15

Specials Class: Art/Music

9:00-10:30

English Language Arts

12:15-1:15

Math

3:15-3:30

Review/ Pack up & Pray

Misty Kurtzman

Mrs. Misty Kurtzman

Mrs.Kurtzman has been teaching kindergarten since 2016. She is a graduate of Ashland University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Kurtzman is not only a teacher, but a parent and a devoted Christian. Her husband Jeff and she have been married for many years and have two children; a daughter Ryleigh and a son Jackson.
They live in Shelby and LOVE cheering on our Shelby teams! She is patient and kind and creative. She loves her job and seeing the excitement on a child’s face when they realize that they have discovered or learned something new! She loves how children are so forgiving and agrees we all need to be more like them.

Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions, concerns, or if you want to share ideas at 419-342-2626, on Class Dojo, or by email at mkurtzman@stmaryshelby.org.