Bulldog Buddies Bulletin
May 2025
May 5th-9th
Thinking about working in our schools? It’s not too late to join our team! If you’re interested in making a difference and being part of our school community, it's a great time to get started.
CPCSC has immediate openings for food service team members, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and transportation team members. Check our website for more information at www.cps.k12.in.us/careers.
Summer Playing and Learning Ideas
- Read books! You cannot read too much. Read favorite books at home and visit the library with your child to choose some new books together. Sign up for a summer reading program.
- Spend time outside. Explore and observe the weather, plants, flowers, birds, and more. Talk about what you see and ask your child questions about what s/he notices around you. Take books outside and read on a blanket.
- Provide materials like crayons, watercolors, or chalk for your child to create artwork. Ask your child to tell you about their artwork. Practice name writing.
- Attend free events like farmers markets, parades, concerts, or story times. Before you go, talk with your child about where you are going and what you might see or hear when you are there. Afterward, ask your child what they liked or didn’t like about the experience.
- Prepare food together. Make a fruit salad or a simple snack with your child.
- Play with water or bubbles. Have your child help wash a bike or car.
- Write together. Write a note or card to a friend or family member. Have your child help write the note or sign his or her name. Make a grocery list or a list of what you will do today.
- Use math every day. Examples: Count out four strawberries and 10 blueberries to eat. If you have four goldfish and I give you one more, how many will you have? Sort laundry - by item, by size, by color. Draw shapes and practice naming them. Point out numbers when you see them on houses or mailboxes.
- Play with your child. Pretend. Be silly. Have fun!
Tuition Payment Schedule:
- Fees are loaded on the 15th of the previous month and due by the 1st of each month.
- Payments can be made online via PowerSchool or at the school office.
- If payment isn’t received by the 10th of the month, the child will not be allowed to attend preschool until the balance is cleared.
Supply Fee:
$65 per year for all preschool students, payable in August.
Monthly Tuition Rates:
3 days/week: $180
5 days/week: $300
Free & Reduced Program:
The application for free/reduced tuition is available on the Food Services page.
For questions, contact the preschool office at (219) 663-4330.
The Birth to School Program at Crown Point Community School Corporation (CPCSC) provides free classes and events for children aged 0-5 who live within the district boundaries. Here’s a breakdown of the program offerings:
Little Learners Series:
- Baby Class: Ages 0-12 months
- Toddler Class: Ages 13-24 months
- Little Learners Class: Ages 25-36 months
Imaginarium Classes: For all children ages 0-5
May 22 - Last day of preschool for AM classes
May 23 - Last day of preschool for PM classes
May 27 - End of the year celebration for students returning to preschool next year, locations/times vary by classroom
May 28 - Bulldog Bash (Celebration for students going to K next year)
May 29 - Bulldog Bash Rain Date
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