OUR FAITH OUR FAMILIES OUR FUTURE

Visitation is a Catholic Parish School that promotes life-long learning,

responsible citizenship, academic excellence, and sharing the Good News and love of Jesus Christ.

V I S I T A T I O N C A T H O L I C S C H O O L 4189 NW Visitation Rd., Forest Grove, Oregon. 97116

503.357.6990. FAX 503.359.0819 Principal: Carol Funk - cfunk@vcsknights.org

secretary@vcsknights.org www.vcsknights.org

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Come explore our campus; a place where students from Preschool through 8th grade have an opportunity to fulfill

their potential within a safe and supportive academic environment.

V C S W E L C O M E S

YO U !

Cultivating faith through academic excellence, arts, and athletics in the

Catholic tradition since 1883.

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

O U R M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Preschool Assistant: Mrs. MacMillian

Preschool Assistant: Mrs. Hutchinson

Preschool Teacher: Ms. Bottema

Preschool Assistant: Mrs. Friedl

WHO ARE WE?

Little Knights Preschool is part of Visitation Catholic School in Forest Grove. We focus our teaching on the Golden Rule and sharing the joy of Jesus with the children. Our preschool is staffed by experienced and educated teachers who care for and nurture little minds and hearts. Our Student ratio will not exceed 1:10.

WELCOME

Our goal is to provide the highest quality preschool experience for your child which will assist him or her to develop socially, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We work with parents to better understand the absolute best ways to encourage the individual learning styles of each child. Preschool classes begin the first week of September and end the first week of June. Preschool students will be in school uniform and follow the dress code of Visitation School.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

*Personal Space *Bible Memory *Sharing *Large and Fine Motor Skills *Ocean Life *Animals *Our World *Science Play *Nutrition

LITTLE KNIGHTS PRESCHOOL TUITION RATES & FEES

A $75 non-refundable fee per child and first month’s tuition due with the New Student Information Form by June 1st. Tuition is charged on an annual basis, but may be paid over 9 months, August-April. A minimum of 10 volunteer hours will be required per family with participation in at least one of our major fundraisers.

LITTLE KNIGHTS PRESCHOOL

Visitation Catholic School is dedicated to the four-fold principles of Catholic education: message, service, community, and worship. In accordance with these purposes, we are committed to the building of a Christ centered community of students. We believe all who participate in the process have vital and distinct roles.

LOVE OF LEARNING

Little Knights Preschool works to instill the love of learning in children. We foster this by:

*Giving our students opportunities to work and share in a group setting

*Helping them develop self-confidence, personal awareness and creativity

*Exercising the art of communication skills

*Exploring God’s world

*Recognizing letters and numbers through our senses and sign language

*Exploring music and the arts

*Working on practical life skills

*Learning to laugh

PROGRAMS OFFERED

3-year-old’s meet Two Days a Week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Morning Class — 8:15 am to 11:15 pm Afternoon Class — 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm Full-Day Class — 8:15 am to 3:15 pm

4-year-old’s meet Three Days or Five Days a week (Mon., Wed., Fri.) or (Mondays to Fridays) Morning Class — 8:15 am to 11:15 pm Afternoon Class — 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm 3 Day Full-Day Class — 8:15 am to 3:15 pm (M,F) 8:15 am to 2:30 pm (W) 5 Day Full-Day Class — 8:15 am to 3:15 pm (M,T,Th,F) 8:15 am to 2:30 pm (W)

TUITION FEES

3-year-old’s (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Morning/Afternoon Class $1,400 per year / $140 per month Full-Day Class $3,000 per year / $300 per month

4-year-old’s (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) Morning/Afternoon Class $1,600 per year / $160 per month 3 Day Full-Day Class $3,500 per year / $350 per month (Mondays to Fridays) 5 Day Full-Day Class $5,500 per year / $550 per month

*Seasons *Numbers *Letters *Rhyming *Singing *Arts *Crafts *Laughing

OUR PHILOSOPHY