St. Bernard KINDERGARTEN LIONHEARTS (Age 5)
Monarch Cub to LION Mission Statement
At St. Bernard Early Childhood Program (Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten), our mission is to nurture the hearts, minds, and spirits of young children through faith-based early education. Rooted in Catholic values and guided by Christ’s love, we provide a safe, joyful, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported.
We recognize and nurture each child’s God-given gifts of mind, heart, and body by fostering spiritual growth, strong character, and academic readiness. In partnership with parents and the St. Bernard Parish community, we help children grow in prayer, build healthy relationships, develop confidence and self-control, and learn to serve others with compassion -making Christ visible each day through respect, kindness, and responsibility.
We recognize and nurture each child’s God-given gifts of mind, heart, and body by fostering spiritual growth, strong character, and academic readiness. In partnership with parents and the St. Bernard Parish community, we help children grow in prayer, build healthy relationships, develop confidence and self-control, and learn to serve others with compassion -making Christ visible each day through respect, kindness, and responsibility.
Vision
Our vision for St. Bernard Preschool is to provide rich opportunities for children ages 3–5 to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in a warm, loving Christian environment. We want every child to build a positive self-image, discover creativity, develop problem-solving skills, strengthen self-control, and experience the joy of learning.
Our curriculum is grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and designed to prepare children for success in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Through daily routines and hands-on learning, children build strong foundations in language, early literacy, and communication—supporting speaking, listening, phonological awareness, print awareness, and pre-writing skills. Students will enjoy children’s literature, create stories, and participate in dramatic play that brings books to life.
In mathematics, children will explore a variety of hands-on manipulatives to develop understanding of patterns, sorting, classifying, counting, number recognition, sequencing, graphing, comparing, time, and measurement. Science and Social Studies are thoughtfully integrated across the curriculum through language arts and math, helping children observe, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
Above all, we provide a faith-filled environment where Christian values are lived each day, and children begin to appreciate the wonderful world God has created—learning to treat others with kindness, respect, and responsibility.
Our curriculum is grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and designed to prepare children for success in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Through daily routines and hands-on learning, children build strong foundations in language, early literacy, and communication—supporting speaking, listening, phonological awareness, print awareness, and pre-writing skills. Students will enjoy children’s literature, create stories, and participate in dramatic play that brings books to life.
In mathematics, children will explore a variety of hands-on manipulatives to develop understanding of patterns, sorting, classifying, counting, number recognition, sequencing, graphing, comparing, time, and measurement. Science and Social Studies are thoughtfully integrated across the curriculum through language arts and math, helping children observe, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
Above all, we provide a faith-filled environment where Christian values are lived each day, and children begin to appreciate the wonderful world God has created—learning to treat others with kindness, respect, and responsibility.
Kindergarten (Age 5)
Our goal in Kindergarten is to help children grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in a warm, loving Christian environment. In a structured, supportive classroom, children thrive through clear routines, consistent expectations, and developmentally appropriate learning that builds confidence, creativity, self-control, and problem-solving while keeping learning joyful.
Our Kindergarten program strengthens speaking and listening, develops early reading and writing skills, and builds a strong foundation in reading and math concepts and classroom habits. Faith is woven into each day through prayer and Gospel values, helping children grow in their relationship with God, practice kindness, and learn to serve others. In partnership with families, we prepare students to succeed in the elementary grades—academically, socially, and spiritually.
Our Kindergarten program strengthens speaking and listening, develops early reading and writing skills, and builds a strong foundation in reading and math concepts and classroom habits. Faith is woven into each day through prayer and Gospel values, helping children grow in their relationship with God, practice kindness, and learn to serve others. In partnership with families, we prepare students to succeed in the elementary grades—academically, socially, and spiritually.
KINDERGARTEN
Hello, my name is Sandy Olson, I’m so excited to be part of St. Bernard School’s Kindergarten classroom! With over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the whole child in a structured, faith-filled environment. look forward to helping students grow in confidence, kindness, and learning as they reach key milestones and prepare for the elementary grades. With Appreciation, Mrs. Olson |
KINDERGARTEN
Hello, my name is Catalina Cook, I am the Kindergarten Assistant at St. Bernard School, and I have been part of the St. Bernard community for five years. I truly enjoy working with children and partnering with families to support each child’s growth. In our Kindergarten classroom, I support the lead teacher during center time and throughout the day to ensure students’ needs are met. I’m proud to help create a caring, structured, faith-filled environment where children feel safe and ready to learn. Outside the classroom, I also direct the school musical and student recitals, helping our students build confidence, creativity, and a love for the performing arts. With Appreciation, Ms. Cook |
