Good Shepherd Preschool Program
We invite and welcome new families to visit GSC and our preschool classrooms!
Please contact Enrollment Director Debbie Thompson
at 215-886-0126 to schedule your personalized tour.
Her email address is [email protected].
You also can fill in and submit this online form:
Tour our school!
Please contact Enrollment Director Debbie Thompson
at 215-886-0126 to schedule your personalized tour.
Her email address is [email protected].
You also can fill in and submit this online form:
Tour our school!
Good Shepherd Catholic School Preschool Mission
The Preschool Program at Good Shepherd Catholic School is developed to meet the growing, independent and social awareness
of three- and four-year-old children. Preschool education must provide a trusting and open atmosphere in which children can grow to their fullest potential. Within this environment, the feelings of self-worth, self-respect and respect for others are fostered.
In this type of environment, young children delight in the joy of learning. It is important that a multi-sensory setting composed of a variety of materials be used to acclimate the child to the learning of religion, social skills, language, science, math, social studies, technology and fine arts. Each child is unique. Life experiences are important factors in creating an individualized and developmentally appropriate child-centered program. The Preschool curriculum at GSC, along with the classroom environment, make exploration and growth a rewarding experience, so that each child may develop spiritually, socially, cognitively and physically.
The Preschool Program at Good Shepherd Catholic School is developed to meet the growing, independent and social awareness
of three- and four-year-old children. Preschool education must provide a trusting and open atmosphere in which children can grow to their fullest potential. Within this environment, the feelings of self-worth, self-respect and respect for others are fostered.
In this type of environment, young children delight in the joy of learning. It is important that a multi-sensory setting composed of a variety of materials be used to acclimate the child to the learning of religion, social skills, language, science, math, social studies, technology and fine arts. Each child is unique. Life experiences are important factors in creating an individualized and developmentally appropriate child-centered program. The Preschool curriculum at GSC, along with the classroom environment, make exploration and growth a rewarding experience, so that each child may develop spiritually, socially, cognitively and physically.
ADMISSION
Enrollment in the Good Shepherd Catholic School Preschool Program requires that children should reach the age of three or four by the cutoff date of September 1. Children must be fully toilet trained before admission. The following documents are required:
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Please drop off your child in the school yard with the older children between 7:40 and 7:50 a.m.
The preschool children will line up and join the school community for prayers when the bell rings at 7:50 a.m. A preschool teacher will be on duty each day to monitor the children while in the school yard and escort them to their classroom after prayers.
Please be mindful that our day in preschool begins at 7:50 a.m. If you arrive after 7:50 a.m., you will need to bring your child into the office and a staff member will walk them to class.
The children will be dismissed from the lower end doors to the Queen of Peace Church parking lot around 2:25 p.m. Please park in the church lot to wait for your child. We ask that you get out of your car to meet your child when the children are dismissed. Children attending CARES will be dismissed to the gym.
COMMUNICATION
Each child will receive a folder which will be sent home daily. Please be sure to empty it each night and return it to school the next day. Any notes you have for the teacher and/or office may be sent to school in this folder.
Principal Sister Helen Thomas, IHM sends weekly emails via the FACTS Student Information System (SIS) on Wednesdays to parents with current news, reminders, dates, updates, flyers, etc.
Our preschool teachers have their own Webpages which are updated weekly with news and information about classroom "happenings." Be sure to check it often for the latest news.
Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences are held in December to discuss your child's progress.
CURRICULUM
Our program is a curriculum based, child-centered one that offers a safe religious environment that enhances self-esteem, increases self-confidence and honors individuality. It provides meaningful, well-rounded and interesting activities that promote active involvement, early literacy and readiness for success in future academics. Our curriculum utilizes a combination of play and structured learning, including prayer, faith and values, letters and sounds, colors and shapes, basic number system, language concepts, social skill development, learning-play centers, arts and crafts, computer and music instruction and PE instruction.
ILLNESS/MEDICATIONS
Childhood diseases are very communicable. If your child shows an indication of illness, do not send him/her to school.
If your child will be absent from school, please call the main office at 215-886-4782 to notify your child's teacher. Any medication to be taken during school hours will be stored and administered through the school office if: a doctor's prescription is on the bottle; medication prescribed or over-the-counter is brought to the school office by a parent; the parent signs the "Medication Permission Form" giving GSC permission to administer the medication.
LUNCH/SNACK
Your child will need to bring in a small nutritious snack and a drink each day. Your child will need to bring a packed lunch with drink each day or you may purchase “Hot Lunch” through our lunch program: https://www.gscregional.org/lunch-program.html.
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
You may choose a three-day program or a five-day program for your three- or four-year-old, and we also offer a half-day option.
You will need to purchase a $15 sleep mat from GSC for rest time and your child may bring a small blanket that will be left in school. Your child also will need a full backpack each day. Please be sure to label all of your child's belongings with his/her name.
UNIFORMS
The preschool children wear the GSC school gym uniform every day. The uniform consists of:
Flynn O’Hara
901 North Bethlehem Pike
Springhouse, PA 19477
http://www.flynnohara.com/school/pa582
The phone number for the retail store is 215-793-9436.
TUITION
If you have a child entering our preschool, you may apply for a grant through the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) program: https://www.gscregional.org/tuition-assistance.html.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Ms. Maria Resinski, Lead Teacher, 3-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Terri Griffith, Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Barbara Myers: Lead Teacher, 4-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Angela Mancini: Assistant Teacher, 4-Year-Old Program
Enrollment in the Good Shepherd Catholic School Preschool Program requires that children should reach the age of three or four by the cutoff date of September 1. Children must be fully toilet trained before admission. The following documents are required:
- New Student Application Form
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate (Catholic students)
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Record
- Registration Fee
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Please drop off your child in the school yard with the older children between 7:40 and 7:50 a.m.
The preschool children will line up and join the school community for prayers when the bell rings at 7:50 a.m. A preschool teacher will be on duty each day to monitor the children while in the school yard and escort them to their classroom after prayers.
Please be mindful that our day in preschool begins at 7:50 a.m. If you arrive after 7:50 a.m., you will need to bring your child into the office and a staff member will walk them to class.
The children will be dismissed from the lower end doors to the Queen of Peace Church parking lot around 2:25 p.m. Please park in the church lot to wait for your child. We ask that you get out of your car to meet your child when the children are dismissed. Children attending CARES will be dismissed to the gym.
COMMUNICATION
Each child will receive a folder which will be sent home daily. Please be sure to empty it each night and return it to school the next day. Any notes you have for the teacher and/or office may be sent to school in this folder.
Principal Sister Helen Thomas, IHM sends weekly emails via the FACTS Student Information System (SIS) on Wednesdays to parents with current news, reminders, dates, updates, flyers, etc.
Our preschool teachers have their own Webpages which are updated weekly with news and information about classroom "happenings." Be sure to check it often for the latest news.
Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences are held in December to discuss your child's progress.
CURRICULUM
Our program is a curriculum based, child-centered one that offers a safe religious environment that enhances self-esteem, increases self-confidence and honors individuality. It provides meaningful, well-rounded and interesting activities that promote active involvement, early literacy and readiness for success in future academics. Our curriculum utilizes a combination of play and structured learning, including prayer, faith and values, letters and sounds, colors and shapes, basic number system, language concepts, social skill development, learning-play centers, arts and crafts, computer and music instruction and PE instruction.
ILLNESS/MEDICATIONS
Childhood diseases are very communicable. If your child shows an indication of illness, do not send him/her to school.
If your child will be absent from school, please call the main office at 215-886-4782 to notify your child's teacher. Any medication to be taken during school hours will be stored and administered through the school office if: a doctor's prescription is on the bottle; medication prescribed or over-the-counter is brought to the school office by a parent; the parent signs the "Medication Permission Form" giving GSC permission to administer the medication.
LUNCH/SNACK
Your child will need to bring in a small nutritious snack and a drink each day. Your child will need to bring a packed lunch with drink each day or you may purchase “Hot Lunch” through our lunch program: https://www.gscregional.org/lunch-program.html.
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
You may choose a three-day program or a five-day program for your three- or four-year-old, and we also offer a half-day option.
You will need to purchase a $15 sleep mat from GSC for rest time and your child may bring a small blanket that will be left in school. Your child also will need a full backpack each day. Please be sure to label all of your child's belongings with his/her name.
UNIFORMS
The preschool children wear the GSC school gym uniform every day. The uniform consists of:
- Gym shorts and t-shirt (Fall and Spring)
- Gym sweatpants, t-shirt and sweatshirt (Winter)
- White sneakers (Velcro preferred) and socks
Flynn O’Hara
901 North Bethlehem Pike
Springhouse, PA 19477
http://www.flynnohara.com/school/pa582
The phone number for the retail store is 215-793-9436.
TUITION
If you have a child entering our preschool, you may apply for a grant through the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) program: https://www.gscregional.org/tuition-assistance.html.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Ms. Maria Resinski, Lead Teacher, 3-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Terri Griffith, Assistant Teacher, 3-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Barbara Myers: Lead Teacher, 4-Year-Old Program
Mrs. Angela Mancini: Assistant Teacher, 4-Year-Old Program
