Cullowhee Kids Preschool
Welcome to Cullowhee Kids Online! A preschool program sponsored by Cullowhee United Methodist Church, Cullowhee, N.C. in Jackson County on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Sandy Railsback, Director
This is a non-profit preschool ministry of the Cullowhee United Methodist Church intended to serve children with an emphasis on learning through play in a Christian environment. The school complies with NC health and safety standards.
The Preschool is overseen by the Church’s Preschool Committee. Sandy Railsback (293-5624) is the director and teacher for the three-year-olds. Charla Weatherford teaches the two-year-olds, Ellen Miller (293-5624) teaches a four-year old class and Karen Partain (631-4485) will teach a combination three and four-year-old class for the 2010-2011 school year.
The preschool year follows the Jackson County Public School calendar for holidays. The starting date for Cullowhee Kids fall 2010 is August 25. The program meets 4 days a week, Mon.-Thurs. The full day program is 8:15 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.
Important Information:
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please fill out a waiting list form and return it by mail or email (click on documents at the bottom of this page). We currently have openings for three and four year olds.
The 2010-2011 policy is posted with fee schedule. Click on documents below to find the Preschool Policy for 2010-2011.
August 2010 News from Cullowhee Kids Preschool
Cullowhee Kids began its fourteenth year on Aug. 25 with 32 children, 4 teachers and 1 teacher’s aid. Newly available this year is child care from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm with two college students working in the late afternoon, our own Scarlette Houston and Hannah Painter.
We started our school year with the theme, “Sharing and Manners.” We began to learn our two school rules, 1. Treat others how you want to be treated, and 2. People are more important than things. But we can’t play Gross Out at lunch time this year because one squeamish three-year-old told me she didn’t want to hear such talk!
Thank you for your prayerful support and please save your oatmeal boxes for us. You can leave them in the supply room.
Ms. Sandy
KIDS Night Out
The Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry (on the 2nd floor of the new section of this church) will provide a “Kids Night Out” for children ages 2 and up to help parents have some time to enjoy a few hours of uninterrupted time. This event will also help the college students raise money for a future mission trip.
What: Kids Night Out (Macaroni and Cheese, Apple slices, Juice or Milk, and a parent approved snack will be provided. You can drop your child off with supper if you don’t want them to have the provided dinner)
When: Friday, September 24th, 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Wesley Foundation (Upstairs from Cullowhee Kids in Cullowhee UMC)
Who: Children ages 2 and up will be entertained and kept safe by college students who are members of the Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry
How Much: Generous Donations
R.S.V.P. REQUIRED – Please R.S.V.P. or ask questions to Jay Hinton, jay@wcuwesley.com or 293-9214, no later September 22. It’s ok to leave your R.S.V.P. on the voicemail! Jay
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