About our preschool program
Marshalltown Schools are pleased to be part of the statewide voluntary preschool program.
The district houses the program at Anson Elementary, Hoglan Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Woodbury Elementary, Rogers Elementary and a community preschool, St. Paul’s in a partnership to foster the love of learning for as many children as possible. In 2012-2013 Fisher Elementary will add preschool classes.
Classes meet weekdays mornings 8:30-11:10 a.m. or afternoons 12:30-3:10 p.m. (12:30-2:10 on Wednesdays).
Children must be 4 years old before Sept. 15. Classrooms consists of typical peers and children with special needs. All teachers are certified in Early Childhood and Special Education. Para educators, a Bilingual Tutor, Speech-Language Pathologists and others provide on-site support.
Children develop language and literacy skills, learning and thinking skills, social skills, and large and small motor skills by using Creative Curriculum. The Iowa quality Preschool Program Standards and Iowa Early Learning Standards guide instruction.
Breakfast is provided for am classes. The program follows the same calendar as Marshalltown schools. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from preschool.
There is a one-time registration fee of $25. Monthly tuition will not be charged.
Call Rogers Elementary at 641-754-1070 for more information.
Preschool Wish List
(Items that would be welcome donations to the preschool program)
- cardstock
- yarn
- fabric
- egg cartons
- oatmael containers
- dolls
- new or gently used toys
- new or gently puzzles, (24 or 60 piece or big floor puzzles)
- books
- buttons
- sequins
- clipboards
- collectible items: old keys, big buttons, nuts and bolts, erasers, container lids, marker lids, other items that can be matched, counted and sorted. Teacher use these to teach math, language and literacy skills
- digital cameras: each classroom is asked to document childrens' learning with photographs for the classroom and child portfolios. Right now all seven preschool teachers are using their own digital cameras.
Please contact Mary Hazelwood, Preschool Program Coordinator, to donate any of the items listed: 641-754-1070 (Rogers Elementary).