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OAKVILLE BEAVER Saturday, May 2, 2009 · 14 Give your child the best start possible Every parent wants the best for their child. To help children get the most out of their education, Nottinghill Co-operative Preschool is now offering an exciting new program for junior kindergarten students ­ JK Jumpstart. JK Jumpstart is an enrichment program for children already enrolled in JK at their local elementary school. Designed to enhance the curriculum taught at elementary school, the program holds a special emphasis on reading and math. The program is based on a two afternoon week schedule, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, during which students are stimulated with activities in two specifically designed classrooms. Students learn through the use of the well known phonics programs Explode the Code and Jolly Phonics. Children will also learn their letters and sounds in an enjoyable and multi-sensory way. JK Jumpstart will use a variety of methods to teach numeracy, science, basic French and music. It's well known that the early years of a child's life are crucial to their long-term success. With this in mind, Nottinghill designed JK Jumpstart to give children individual attention on the fundamentals in a small, 7:1 student-teacher ratio class setting. Having had success with a similar program for Senior Kindergarten students called Readers Count, Nottinghill staff feel that JK Jumpstart will follow suit. "As we have seen in our popular Readers Count program, parents understand the importance of giving their children the best opportunities to master the fundamentals of the kindergarten curriculum," says Amy Daca, President of the Nottinghill Board of Directors. "Our programs are not just about reinforcing the academics, but about building self-esteem and confidence too. We are very excited about our new JK Jumpstart program and have no doubt it will be as successful as our Readers Count and other preschool programs." Children at Nottinghill Co-operative Preschool have fun while they learn. From left to right: Braeden Dyck, Aiden Rohacek, Cathy Anderson-Boroway (teacher), Charlie Tullett Nottinghill was founded in 1961 as Oakville's very first co-operative preschool. Being a co-operative, the school is a non-profit corporation owned and operated by its members ­ the parents and students registered at the school. For more information about the JK Jumpstart and other offered programs, please call the school at 905-827-1442 or email the school's registrar at registrar@nottinghillpreschool.com. You can also visit the school's website at www.nottinghillpreschool.com. Nottinghill Co-operative Preschool BEST THE FOUNDATION ill Co-operative Presc hoo tingh l Not FOR T HE BEST TOMORROW Introducing JK JUMPSTART A New JK Enrichment Program Beginning September 2009! · Enhances literacy and math skills · Small class sizes in a warm private school setting · Builds your child's confidence and helps prepare them for full time school · Available 2 afternoons/week (M/W or T/Th) · Afternoon snack included JK JUMPSTART is a complementary program for children also attending JK at their local school. Children need to be 4 years of age by Dec 31/09 in order to attend. Help the kids find their way home... 1469 Nottinghill Gate (in Glen Abbey United Church) 905-827 905-827-1442 www.nottinghillpreschool.com N N N YMCA of Oakville provides qualified, experienced staff quality-enriched, fun & safe programs for toddler pre-school & school-age children Registration for new participants starts May 19. Limited space. Information at: www.ymcaofoakville.com Get Your Wheels in Motion out Ask AbParties Birthday Join the Fun Public Skating Bowling Gifts Billiards Video Games Snack Bar 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 Telephone: 905-845-3417 Facsimile: 905-842-6792 E-mail: customerservice@oakville.ymca.ca Tours available Monday to Friday: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm lace ooter's Roller Pa ve Sc ri Windsor D 2105 tRoyal Southdown Road) west of (jus www.scoot (905) 823-4001 ers.on.ca