Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a magical time in the life of any child. Kindergarten at Gethsemane Lutheran School addresses the unique learning needs of Kindergartners, nurturing the love of exploration and learning. As Rita Pratt, our expert Kindergarten teacher says, “I believe ‘success’ is a key word; we want each child to feel successful academically and also to accept him or herself as a loved child of God.”

• Unique 3-2 schedule
  • Three full days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), two half days (Tuesday, Thursday)
  • Allows 5-year olds to adjust to school life
  • Offers time for enriched activities
• Thematic learning
  • Activity stations present children with choices
  • Hands-on learning
• Strong literacy and math program
  • Both phonics and literature based
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Groups meet individual levels
• Faith Formation
  • Daily time for lessons, prayers, and singing
  • Weekly all-school Chapel
  • Chapel buddies from the upper grades form bonds in activities throughout the year
• Specialists enhance learning
  • Physical education four times a week
  • Music twice a week
• Extended Care is available
  • Lunch Bunch Buddies on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons available through Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC)
  • Before and after school care is also available