Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten Program Teacher-Melissa Maschke-Jordan The Pre-Kindergarten program provides preschool education for children the year before kindergarten to prepare them for school success.  Classes focus on teaching children to : see themselves as capable learners, develop reading, writing and math skills, work well with other children and adults Class Size Up to 20 children are enrolled in each class with a licensed teacher and an assistant.  Class Time Children are enrolled for a full school year, five days a week, in the mornings or afternoons.  Morning class time:      8:00-10:30 a.m. Afternoon class time:   12:00- 2:30 p.m. Enrollment: the Pre-Kindergarten Program is open to children who are: Four years old by September 1st and Living in Saint Paul. Enrollment priority is given to children who are: From families with low incomes (eligible for free or reduced-priced meals at school), or English Language Learners, or Enrolled in Early Childhood Special Education To apply call the Saint Paul Student Placement Center (651)632-3760 for an application and information about the enrollment process.  Blast Off to Kindergarten!   A web-site designed to help families help their child get ready for kindergarten.  Saint Paul's Pre-Kindergarten web-site    Kindersite   Educational web-site with children's games  Starfall   An early literacy web-site perfect for learning and reinforcing letter identification.  Fun Brain   Math games for grades K-8 School Supply List Pre-Kindergarten School Supplies 1 large backpack (needs to fit a folder and large paper—no wheels please) 2 boxes of thick markers (Crayola classic colors) 1 box of thin markers (Crayola classic colors) 2 2-pocket folders 1 spiral notebook 1 box of Kleenex 4 pack of Playdoh 1 box quart size Ziplock bags (girls only) 1 box gallon size Ziplock bags (boys only) $5.00 for miscellaneous supplies and celebrations PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME INSIDE THEIR BACKPACK, JACKETS, HATS, ETC. Please do not label other supplies as we will pool them for general classroom use. ** Plan to bring your supplies with you to the registration conference so your child will not have to carry them on the first day.