Kindergarten (KA)

Kindergarten Staff  - 

Laura Ortiz, Mrs. Sammee Wizda
Voicemail:  813-741-9203 ext 322

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Program Design & Philosophy

Kindergarten is a wonderful time of discovery in the life of a child. At St. Stephen Catholic School, our Kindergarten program is a literacy-rich, full-day program, five days a week. This format gives us the great luxury of time together to build oral and written language skills, to explore math and science concepts, to interact socially and to deepen our faith. It is specially designed for the young child - engaging, stimulating and challenging.

Kindergarten is a time to explore and wonder. It is a time to paint and build and read. Children put on puppet shows, build patterns and listen to stories.

We learn the conventions of print, the connection between oral and written language, and how to complete assignments and tasks.

At St. Stephen Catholic School, our Kindergarteners learn their A-B-C's and 1-2-3's, and so much more. While play-filled, Kindergarten is also serious work: ours is an outcome-based program covering the Essential Academic Learning Requirements of the state, and so much more. Ours is a faith-filled community that honors and celebrates the unique aspects of each person. Ours is a supportive, loving environment that nurtures the development of each child.

Something special is happening here at St. Stephen Kindergarten. Come be a part of it!

Events & Activities

We have begun a study of oceans, and ocean animals.  We will explore the various properties of the ocean, as well as animal characteristics.  If you have any material you feel would benefit the children during our study, please feel free to share!!