Children’s Center News

CONGRATULATIONS to Jennie Weatherly!!  Jennie was named Teacher of the Year for our region of the state. She received this award in Columbia last week while meeting with First Steps 4K teachers from around the state. We are so proud of Jennie, this accomplishment and the program that is provided to our 4K students at First United Methodist Children’s Center! Pictured with Jennie are Kristine Jenkins, 4K coordinator and Martha Strickland, 4K State Director.

The summer has ended and preschool classes will begin in September for our younger students.  Generous donors have supplied the funds to purchase Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos.  We are excited to be able to provide developmentally appropriate educational activities for all of our children on a daily basis.

Many thanks for the support and prayers for our program!

Wishing Each of You Well,

Debbie Polston, Children’s Center Director

 

 

FUMC Children’s Center News

The kids (and adults) of the FUMC Children’s Center continue to stay very busy.  Everyone is very excited that spring is here, and time can be spent outside.

We were so excited to come in last Monday morning to find that someone left a big box of cups for us!  Donations of items such as cups, paper towels, paper plates, and snacks are greatly appreciated and help us provide for the children.  Many thanks to those of you who continuously support our center.

We continue to register children for our 4K program.  Children must be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2017, to enroll.  Copies of application packets can be picked up at any time from the FUMC Children’s Center.

Blessings,

Debbie Polston, FUMC Children’s Center Director

Children’s Center News

We are excited to be able to offer 4-year-old preschool for the 2017-2018 school year!  Registration will begin March 1st.  Classes will begin in August 2017.  Students attend classes for 6.5 hours per day, five days per week, with a 180-day school year.  All students must be 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2017.  We are also able to offer scholarships for those who qualify.

Jennie Weatherly will be teaching the class.  She holds a degree in education from the University of South Carolina and a Masters Degree from Francis Marion University.  Jennie retired with 30+ years of experience as a teacher and guidance counselor in the Marlboro County Schools.  Mary Stubbs will continue to assist in this classroom.  She has completed Early Childhood credentials through Northeastern Technical College and has many years of childcare experience.

Application information can be obtained and returned to the Children’s Center.  Please call 843-479-8731, or stop by our center to find out more about this opportunity.

As we continue our journey, your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Blessings,

Debbie Polston, Director of Early Childhood Development

FUMC Children’s Center News

 

Greetings,

As we begin the month of February, there are many things that the children have found that they love.  When exploring the letter I, ice cream was loved by everyone.  Reading books, singing, dancing, playing musical chairs, books, toys, playtime and friends also make that list.

We look forward to discovering many new things that we love in the future!

Love and Blessings,

Debbie Polston, Director of Early Childhood Development

Children’s Center Christmas Program

The FUMC Children’s Center will present their Christmas program on December 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM.  The three- and four-year old classes will be presenting for their parents and family members.

 

FUMC Children’s Center News-Dec. 2016

This past month has been a busy and fun time for us all.  The three- and four-year olds walked to the Council on Aging to sing fall songs and Trick-or-Treat.  Miss Lea from Fowler Pharmacy came over and brought candy too.  While walking back to the church, we stopped by the Civic Center, the Police department, and Carolina Bank where there were more treats for our bags.

We also enjoyed days filled with books, bubbles, stroller rides, snacks, play, and good friends.

Thanks for the love and support for this program and our children.  God bless you all!

Debbie Polston, Early Childhood Director

FUMC Children’s Center News – Nov. 2016

Each day, we look forward to opportunities to provide our children with activities that will help them grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically.  There are daily routines and activities that take place to ensure that each of our kids are in fact working in ways needed to strengthen and grow.  We are so excited to have the help of our local public library to assist in this mission.  The toddlers, twos and threes are visited several times each month by staff members of the Marian Wright Edelman Public Library.  The book mobile is available for children to access and check out materials.  Our friends from the library bring in books for everyone to explore and enjoy, as well as, providing a program that includes story time and activities.

Thanks for your support of the Marian Wright Public Library as well as your continued support of our Children’s Center.

4-Year-Old Preschool

 

Apply Now

First United Methodist Children’s Center 4-Year-Old Preschool

We are now accepting applications for the 2016-2017   4year old class.

Classes will begin in August 2016 (for registered students)

• Class size limited.
• The Curriculum is approved by the S.C. State Department of Education and First Steps of South Carolina.
• Students attend classes 6.5 hours per day, five days per week, 180-day school year. We will follow the traditional instructional calendar of Marlboro County Public Schools.

Students must be 4-years –old on or before September 1, 2016.

(Please provide a birth certificate, immunization record, and 2 proofs of Marlboro County residency when registering.)

Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Our staff consists of a certified teacher and qualified assistant!

Application information may be obtained from and returned to Mrs. Debbie Polston, Children’s Center Director.  To learn more contact Mrs. Polston at 479-8731 or visit the Children’s Center office at 311 East Main Street.