Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!
Hello Bulldog Buddies Families!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The preschool team is excited to embark on a wonderful journey of learning, playing and growing together! We follow a play-based curriculum that is organized by 3-4 week studies and that encourages exploration, creativity and social development while incorporating the Early Learning Standards from the Indiana Department of Education. Each preschool classroom has a schedule that includes two whole groups, small groups, choice time, snack time and outdoor time (if the weather allows). During choice time, preschoolers can choose to spend time in any of our eight interest areas including dramatic play, library, blocks, art, discovery, sensory, music & movement and toys and games. We strategically plan for these areas so that they are fun. engaging and full of opportunities to learn through play!
At the beginning of each month, I will share a preschool newsletter with you via ParentSquare to provide you with updates and important information. We value your involvement and look forward to partnering with you to ensure that your child has the absolute best preschool experience. If you have questions about Bulldog Buddies or if I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, laughter and new friendships!
Kristy Elsey, Assistant Director of Elementary Education
Preschool Supplies
The following supplies are needed for all preschool students:
- A full size backpack labeled with the student name. Backpacks should be large enough to hold a folder and other creative projects that may come home.
- An extra set of clothes in a plastic bag labeled with the student name. Please include a shirt, pants/shorts, socks and underwear.
Daily snack and drink to be sent in with your child. Snacks must be peanut/nut free.
The supply fee is $65 for the school year and can be paid through the front office of your child's school.
Preschool Tuition & Fees
Monthly tuition fees are loaded on the 15th of the previous month and due by the 1st of every month. Please check your child's PowerSchool account for balances due. Payment can be made online or at the school office. Failure to pay by the 10th of the current month will result in your child not being able to attend preschool until the balance is paid in full. The first preschool tuition payment will be due by September 1st. We ask that you pay the supply fee during the month of August.
Supply Fee - $65 yearly fee for all students in preschool
Monthly Tuition - $180/3 days per week, $300/5 days per week
The Free & Reduced Application can be found here: https://www.cps.k12.in.us/district-departments/food-services. If you have any questions, please contact the preschool office at (219) 663-4330.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare will be our primary means of communication with you throughout the school year. Please download the app today!
Birth to School Classes
CPCSC offers a Birth to School Program for children 0-5 years old that reside within the Crown Point Community School Corporation boundaries. We offer a Little Learners series that includes a baby class (0-12 months), toddler class (13-24 months) and little learners class (25-36 months). Imaginarium classes are for children ages 0-5. If your child is already attending Bulldog Buddies, you can also be a part of the Birth to School program. All Birth to School classes and events are free. For additional information, please check out our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/bts. If you have specific questions, please contact our Birth to School Coordinator, Jamie Kalk at jkalk@cps.k12.in.us.
Contact Information
Kristy Elsey, Assistant Director of Elementary Education
Email: kelsey01@cps.k12.in.us
Charissa Leestma, Preschool Specialist
Email: cleestma@cps.k12.in.us
Christine Johnsen, Preschool Treasurer
Email: cjohnsen@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://preschool.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 720 Summit Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-4330