Objective - The First Presbyterian Church Firstschool was founded in 1978 as a ministry of the church to provide a unique learning experience for children of our church community. Our overall goal is to minister to the needs of each child in a nurturing Christian learning environment which promotes the growth of the total child.

Philosophy - Firstschool is developmental in its approach. We believe that children learn best by doing, and that through play, children make discoveries on their own. What the child learns through creating something is more important than the finished product. We foster an atmosphere in which each child is valued by the teacher for his or her own individual qualities. Each one is encouraged to learn as benefits his or her level of readiness.

Program - The Firstschool program can be characterized as very positive, creative, relational, flexible and individualized. It includes a mixture of dramatic play, manipulative games, stories, singing, field trips, cooking experiences and many special activities which allow the child to interact with the world. Within this learning environment, three specific areas are stressed: self-concept, social skills, and language development.

Firstschool hours are 9 a.m. to noon for all classes. An optional Lunch Bunch program is offered until 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday for 2, 3, and 4 year olds.

Mother's Morning Out - Ages 6-24 months, available Monday through Friday. Two teachers per 8 children.

Two-year-olds: M/W/F class is for older two's and T/TH class is for younger two's. Two teachers per 12 children. (Older two's have birthdays between August 31 and March 1).

Three-year-olds: M/W/F class and T/TH class. Two teachers per 14 children.

Four-year-olds: M/W/F and M/T/W/TH classes. Two teachers per 14 children.

"Fascinated 2 year olds"

Fabulous Fingerpainting Fun

Ooh...Miss Susan that tickles!

Splashing good time at Water Day

Four year olds       Miss Amy and

hard at work         the baby buggy

Chapel with "Mr. Leon" from Haiti

Firstschool Announcements

Many of you do not know that in September FirstSchool will begin its 30th year. What started as a small outreach for First Presbyterian Church has grown into Fayetteville’s premier preschool!! I am very grateful for everyone involved in the history of First School. Our 2008-2009 registration continues. We have openings in the following classes:

4's (MWF)

2's (MWF) - birthdays between 8/31-3/1

2's (TTH) - birthdays between 3/1-8/30

Mom's Morning Out (M-F) ages 6-24 months

There is one change this year. A child must be the age of the class he or she wishes to attend by August 31st.

We are still collecting ink cartridges, cell phones, batteries and Campbell product UPC codes. If you have any questions, contact Susan Dunn at 483-0146.

FirstSchool Upcoming Schedule

May 15-16, 2008 - Water Days

May 21-22, 2008 - Last Days of FirstSchool

See you soon! ,

Susan Dunn

FirstSchool Director