Our Schedule
Grace Building Blocks is UNIQUE in our preschool schedule.
Preschool children
are not assigned to specific days. The parent has the option of choosing which days
their child will attend. For our VPK students two options are offered.
Depending on enrollment availability, parents can decide whatever morning
or afternoon works best for their families. The school calendar for preschool,
kindergarten, first and second grades will follow the Marion County
Public School calendar as closely as possible.
SCHOOL HOURS:
Preschool & MMO: 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
VPK: 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First & Second Grade: 8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Our school day is often flexible, but it will include a Circle Time, Learning Activities, Bible, Music, Snack, Bathroom, Playground, Clean-up time and more.
DROP-OFF and PICK-UP:
Parking is available in the grass lot north of the church. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ESCORT YOUR CHILD TO THE CLASSROOM AND NOT JUST "DROP THEM OFF". If you bring your child earlier than their school hours, there will be a small fee charged. Late pick-ups of children will also have a charge. Please let us know if you plan to use this service. Please check your child's cubby each day and look for school news and information on the easel in the hallway. Calendars and newsletters will be put in your child's cubby each month and are also available on-line. Parent events and sign-ups will be on the table by the pick-up line.
The entry door will be LOCKED during school hours. Please ring the buzzer and we will come to the door. This is for the safety of all our children.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Library: Every child will have the opportunity to choose and check out a book from the Grace Presbyterian Church Media Center. When the book is returned, the child will be able to check out a new book on the next "Library Day." We encourage parents to use the GPC Media Center, where many book and videos are available for the whole family.
Gymnastics: Grace'Full Gymnastics will offer lessons
during the school day, taught by Mrs. Jill, a licensed gymnastics
instructor. Children need a signed permission slip to participate
and a fee to cover insurance.
Special Celebrations: Holidays will be highlighted with special celebrations in the classrooms. We need at least four or five parents to sign up for each of these events. Please sign up if there is a special event with which you would like to help.
Family Events: Several times a year, we schedule events to include family members. These include Donuts for Dad in October, Family Thanksgiving Days in November, Spring Program in March, and Mother's Day Tea in May.
Field Trips: Every year we schedule age-appropriate field trips. Parents must transport their children for insurance purposes.