Child development students at Tartan High School in Oakdale will assume teaching roles for a six-week preschool program to be offered at the school beginning Jan. 14.
The high school has put out a call to parents to register 3- to 5-year-olds by using a form available on the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District website.
According to the brochure, the preschool will be open from 9:20 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Feb. 21, and daily activities will include a "welcome song" as well as student-led lessons drawn from a curriculum that consists of "art, story, science, math and dramatic play."
"We understand that this is a transition period for many children so we will work with you to help your child to adjust to being left at preschool," the brochure states.
Families are asked to pay $35 to cover extra supplies and snacks, but will not be turned away if they are unable to pay, the district said.
Parents are asked to pick up their children on time to ensure that student teachers aren't late for their own classes.
Anyone with questions is asked to e-mail Jennifer Roberto at jroberto@isd622.org.
This month, Tartan High also was one of many district schools to host holiday-related volunteer activities. The school's student council worked with the Oakdale Business and Professional Association and Hope Evangelical Free Church on a "Holiday Helping Hands" program that delivered gifts and food to needy families within the district.
