General Information
Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten at Marlborough Elementary School
The Marlborough Pre-K Program is an integrated half day program servicing
children between the ages of 3-5 years (must be, or turn 3 by September 1).
Phone #: 860-295-6220
| Staff Contacts | |
| Paula Graef, Principal | pgraef@marlborough.k12.ct.us |
| Kristen Trahan, Principal | ktrahan@marlborough.k12.ct.us |
| Marcy Spellman, Special Services Administrative Assistant, 860-295-6236 | mspellman@marlborough.k12.ct.us |
| Stacey Bednarz, Pre-K Teacher | sbednarz@marlborough.k12.ct.us |
| Kathleen Filosa, Pre-K Teacher | kfilosa@marlborough.k12.ct.us |
| Information | |
| Days (Pre-K3): | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No Pre-K3 on Wednesday) |
| Days (Pre-K4): | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Hours: | 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 2:45PM |
| Calendar: | Follows school calendar (end of August to mid June) |
| Ratio of Students to Adults: | Can be up to of 15 students to 1 Teacher and 1-2 paraprofessionals; in addition, Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and behavioral support as determined through the Planning and Placement Team process. |
| Teacher Qualifications: | Certified Special Education (MA) |
| Philosophy: | Based on the Guiding Principles of the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework. |
| Discipline Policy: | Based on the philosophy that children can be competent problem solvers, given positive proactive support and direct teaching of skills. |
| Types of Activities for children: | Wide range of teacher and child directed activities in which program and individual objectives are integrated into typical preschool routines and experiences. |
| Lottery: | A relatively equal number of children without identified special needs are matched by age and gender to the enrolled children with special needs. Individuals are chosen from a pool of applicants. Students chosen as models at age 3 will most likely have a slot the next year, however it cannot be guaranteed. Also, children who will be kindergarten eligible will not have the option of spending an additional year in the MES Pre-K Program. |
| Potty training: |
Required for peer model students |
| Parent Participation: |
Highly encouraged and expected at a variety of levels (not necessarily in the classroom) Volunteers in the classroom, building and at home. |
| Cost of Program: | No cost |
| Registration Procedure: | Participate in preschool screening held at Marlborough Elementary. Dates posted in River East. Contact Marcy Spellman, mspellman@marlborough.k12.ct.us, at 860-295-6236. |