I Flip ‘N’ Learn Preschool Plans Open House Sunday

Preschool combines gymnastics with preschool academic curriculum.

I Flip”N” Learn Preschool will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at its facility at 10350 Rising Court in Woodridge. Area residents with preschool age children are invited to attend the open house to view the gymnastics facility and preschool classroom, meet the teacher and learn more about the school’s curriculum. The preschool offers what the name implies and more – combining the benefits of gymnastics with preschool academic curriculum goals created by the State of Illinois, all under the guidance of a certified elementary education teacher in a comprehensive gymnastics facility. The preschool is the brainchild of former Lemont-Bromberek School District primary school teacher Julie Lingl, who brings to the program 13 years of …

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District 99 Has Preschool Openings for 2012-13

Two-day-a-week sessions are offered to parents at either North or South High School.

Editor's note: The following information is provided by District 99.  The preschool programs at both North High School and South High School in Downers Grove have openings for the 2012-2013 school year. High school students studying child development are eager to take on an active teaching role for the programs, which are designed for parents to drop off their children. North High’s “Little North Stars” preschool is open to children ages three years old (by September 1) through kindergarten. Two, two-day a week sessions are offered, either on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Both sessions run 12:50 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. The 9-week session runs November through December; a 14-week spring session runs February through May. The cost is…

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Small Miracles Preschool Named Woodridge's Favorite

Small Miracles received the most votes and reviews in our Readers' Choice contest.

This week, we asked you to vote for your favorite Woodridge preschool.  It turned into a showdown between Woodridge United Methodist's Small Miracles Preschool and the Woodridge Park District's Tot School.  In the end, Small Miracles received the most votes (205 to 180) and shout-outs from Woodridge readers. Rosa Pavlo wrote, "Both of my kids went to Small Miracles and I really going to miss that place after this year ends. They are now part of our family and treat my children like their own! LOVE IT!!!"  Cate Trompeter wrote, "Small Miracles was the perfect school for my daughter. She was very shy and the teachers were so welcoming and sweet. She attended Small Miracles for 3 years and still says it is the best school around! She also had…

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Preschool Openings at North High School

North is looking for 3-year-old to kindergarten-age children for its child development class.

The following information was provided by Community High School District 99. The preschool program at North High School in Downers Grove has openings for the 2011-2012 school year. High school students studying child development are eager to take on an active teaching role for the programs, both of which are designed for parents to drop off their children. Preschool is open to children ages 3 years (by Sept. 1) through kindergarten. Two, two-day-a-week sessions are offered, either on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Both sessions run 12:50 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The nine-week fall session starts in October. A 14-week spring session runs through May. The cost is $210 for the year. Please contact Christy Tajak at ctajak@csd99.org or 630…

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What Woodridge Is Thankful For

Preschoolers Share What They're Thankful For

Students from Learning is Fun in Woodridge share what they're thankful for this holiday season.

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Preschoolers from Learning is Fun in Woodridge share their thoughts. Name: Ethan E Age: 4 I'm thankful: to be able to give to others.   Name: Maggie Age: 5 I'm thankful: to have Auntie B as her teacher.   Name: Jordan Age: 3 I'm thankful for:  my Care Bear movies I can watch with her family (I have three).   Name: Mia Age: 5 I'm thankful for: hugs and kisses.    Name:  Patrick Age: 4 I'm thankful for: a clean basement.   Name: Rylee Age: 6 I'm thankful for: the ocean and all the fish and animals in the ocean.

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