Preschool Program

The OLS-Seton Campus is divided into three curricula: Preschool, Elementary School and Middle School.

Our Lady of Sorrows Preschool Childhood Programs are sponsored by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and overseen by the school Principal, Jo-Anne Rowan. Three and four year old programs are offered in both Endicott and in Vestal. Our Lady of Sorrows-Seton Campus in Endicott also offers a Pre-Kindergarten program.
 
Our Preschools and Pre-K's work hand-in-hand to enhance learning and to better prepare each child for a positive academic foundation ensuring individual successes.

We do this by providing an atmosphere of nurturing and acceptance in a safe and secure environment. We focus on a child-centered, developmentally appropriate classroom that works in conjunction with the teacher-directed group activities.

Building children's self-esteem cannot be underestimated. We individualize our educational programs. They are designed to meet the specific needs of each child. We celebrate multiculturalism, diversity and our own uniqueness. We are flexible. Acting on teachable moments is the key to providing the building blocks for tomorrow.

If we are to truly value our children, we must value their families. Parents should be recognized as experts on their own children. We have an open-door policy and encourage parental input.

Three Year Old Preschool Program Highlights

• Positive self-concept/fostering independence
• Pre-reading/literacy activities encouraging students to appreciate and enjoy literature
• Fine/gross motor activity
• Socialization and emotional development/promotion of cooperative play skills and positive social interactions
• Problem-solving skills
• Following simple direction
• Transitioning between activities
• Becoming more aware of counting, numbers, shapes, lines colors and size relationships
• Experience poetry, music and movement in a variety of ways
• Exploring and understanding our environment and the world around us

• Thematic units based on the featured letter of the week
• Math
• An extensive Science Program
• Weekly Reader for Pre-Kindergarten
• Social Studies
• Pre-reading and writing activities
• Sign language
• "This is Our Faith" Religion
• Program supplemented by bible stories and related activities
• Field trips, classroom visitors
• We are actively involved with the school as a whole. We participate in prayer services, assemblies, fund raiser, etc.
• D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read) and Art Buddies. Both programs include working with students in upper grades
• Journaling
• We promote problem-solving skills
• Encourage children to think, ponder and ask questions by peaking their curiosity