Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood - Blaine County, Idaho - Bid Wood River Valley - Sun Valley - Ketchum - Hailey

Big Wood School

Educating young minds, preparing young hearts,and nurturing young souls in a Christian environment.
      A world of opportunities await your child and the Big Wood School can help you prepare your youngster for his/her journey. At the Big Wood School we provide a strong educational foundation in a loving environment that emphasizes Christian values.
     Our goals for the children are that they:
§      Become increasingly aware of God’s presence in our world;
§      Grow in love for God and each other;
§      Develop a healthy self-image;
§      Develop social and life skills that will lead them to accept and be accepted;
§      Develop their gifts of language, listening, observing, perceiving, and problem-solving; and
§      Build upon their large and small motor skills.
The Big Wood School embraces the best practices in the field of early childhood education and is proud to offer well-researched curriculum from The Wright Group, Math Their Way and Group Publishing.
     The Big Wood School is located at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood – 100 Saddle Rd. Ketchum, ID (208)726-9053. The school is specially equipped to meet the needs of young children and is licensed by the State of Idaho.

Contact Name: Billie Brown

Contact Email: bigwoodschool@pcbw.org

Phone Number: 208-726-9053

2s, 3s, Pre-K and K
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Morning programs are provided for 2 yr. olds, 3 yr. olds, and pre-kindergarten. The kindergarten program is full time. Children are involved in small groups which focus on the use of manipulative and experiential learning for concept and physical development. Social and emotional skills are promoted through the development of life skills and manners, loving mentoring relationships with Christian teachers, supervised play, and the use of the Positive Discipline program (Jane Nelsen, et al) – providing positive choices, developing respect for each other, using natural and logical consequences, developing problem solving abilities, and the use of class meetings.
Communication with parents is provided both formally and informally to parents through conferences and newsletters. Children’s church is held daily before lunch and involves a variety of ways to experience God’s great love – music, video, and station activities.

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Winter & Spring Calendar 2008
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January
  7     School resumes
21     Martin Luther King Day (No School)
29     Hat Day

February (Dental Health Week)
14 Valentine's Day
18 Presidents' Day -- No school

March
3 Dr. Seuss Day
12 St. Patrick's Day (Wear Green!)
14 Easter Egg Hunt
17 Spring Break begins
24 School Resumes

April
8 Pajama Day
18 Hop-a-Thon
24 Spring Program and Open House (6:00 p.m.)

May
1 May Day Celebration
13 Bike Day
23 Field Day
26 Memorial Day (No School)
30 Last day of school

June
4 First day of Summer Camp

Extended Care Program

The extended day care program includes a lunch period, a nap option, a large motor program, class meetings, developmental art, instrumental music and rhythms, free exploration stations, and exploring God’s world through field trips. Parents have the option of enrolling children in grades 1-3 in an afternoon Study Club. Study skills will be taught and working on homework will be the goal.