Student Activities & Events
 Holiday CelebrationsValentine's Day is full of exchanging cards and sweet treats. |  Advent SeasonTelling Santa what to bring for Christmas. |  Advent SeasonChristmas Tree Hunt. Thank you United Methodist Men's Club! |
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 Advent SeasonThree Wise Preschoolers |  Advent SeasonThe angels ready to announce the birth of baby Jesus. |  Advent SeasonThe shepherds that watch over the sheep. |
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 EasterColoring eggs with the help of St. John's terrific parent volunteers! |  End of the Year Family PicnicThe social hall is ready for the end of of the year family picnic. |  End of the Year ProgramPreschoolers performing during the end of the year program. |
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 Unit StudyPreschoolers enjoying a camping trip at school. St. John's has a different unit theme each week. |  Inspired SnackA smore is the perfect snack during a camping unit. |  Science LabCarving Pumpkins |
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 St. Patrick's DayEnjoy a wee bit of fun and decipher clues to find hidden treasures that the leprechauns left on St. Patrick's Day and then enjoy a special snack. |  Science LabDuring a life cycle study preschoolers watch a caterpillar munching on a milkweed leaf. |  Community OutreachSt. John's visit the Legacy Retirement Village. |
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 Author of the MonthOne of the first units of study is about the life cycle of a butterfly and Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". |  Science LabIn the spring preschoolers cultivate their own garden. |  Community OutreachFood Drive for the Blue Ridge Food Pantry. |
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 Inspired SnackHappy St. Patrick's Day! |  Author of the MonthLaura Numberoff |  Community OutreachSniffmittenhoof Line. Collecting warm articles of clothing for children in need. |
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 Artistic CornerEasel Painted Snowmen |  Artistic CornerPumpkin Decorating |  Health CurriculumRabbit Food |
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 Science LabInside Nests |  Artistic CornerThree Year Old Class Flower Garden Art. |  Health CurriculumDr. Brumbaugh's Dentist Office visits St. John's. Preschoolers learn how to make healthy eating choices and care for their teeth. |
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 Artistic CornerA Plump and Perky Turkey |  Community HelpersStaunton Police Department's Sgt. Shiflett talks with preschoolers about her job. |  Drama PlayDressing up and reacting the first Thanksgiving. |
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 HalloweenAll dressed up in festive attire for a Costume Parade. |  Inspired SnackPreschoolers prepare a snack inspired from a unit of study on spiders. |  Science LabObserving butterflies during a life cycle unit of study. |
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 Life CyclesCaterpillar to a Butterfly |  Staunton City Fire DepartmentStaunton City Fire Department visits to share about fire safety. |  Community HelpersStaunton Augusta Rescue visits. The preschoolers see inside their squad and learn what to do during emergencies. |
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 Pajama DayWear your pajamas to school and bring your favorite stuffed animal. |  Community OutreachSt. John's holds an annual trike-a-thon to raise money for UMCOR. |  Chapel TimeEach week, Pastor Chuck holds Chapel Time with the preschoolers. |
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 EasterIn celebration of Easter, we color eggs and hold an Easter Egg hunt. |  Music EducationGuest musicians join us for Music Education. |  Valentine's DayMake beautiful valentines for family members and send them by the US Postal Service and participate in a valentine exchange with classmates. Preschoolers exchange Valentines and enjoy sweet treats. |
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 Community HelpersGoodbye Mr. Postman! Thanks for stopping in today to mail our valentines. |  Artistic CornerRainbow Art |  Author of the MonthCelebrate Dr. Seuss and show & tell your favorite Dr. Seuss Book, participate in Crazy Hat or Silly Sock Day. |
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 Season of LentJoin the Palm Parade & Holy Week Festivities. |  Community HelpersA visit from Staunton City Fire Department to promote fire safety. Thanks for our hats! |
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 Welcome to our Photo GalleryOne of St. John's official tee shirts. |  Green RoomThe Green Room is home to the Two Year Old Classroom. |  Red RoomThe Red Room is home to the Four Year Old Classroom. |
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 Blue RoomThe Blue Room is home to the Three Year Old Classroom. |  Author of the MonthOne of the first units of study is about the life cycle of a butterfly and Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". |  Author of the MonthLaura Numberoff |
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 Author of the MonthCelebrate Dr. Seuss and show & tell your favorite Dr. Seuss Book, participate in Crazy Hat or Silly Sock Day. |  Author of the MonthJan Brett and "The Mitten". |  Artistic CornerPumpkin Decorating |
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 Artistic CornerEasel Painted Snowmen |  Inspired ArtHot Cocoa Mugs |  Artistic CornerThree Year Old Class Flower Garden Art. |
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 Science LabDuring a life cycle study preschoolers watch a caterpillar munching on a milkweed leaf. |  Science LabObserving butterflies during a life cycle unit of study. |  Science LabInside Nests |
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 Science LabColor Experiment |  Science LabPlanting a flower during the life cycle study of plants. |  Science LabIn the spring preschoolers cultivate their own garden. |
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 Science LabWatching our dinosaur egg hatch. |  Unit StudyHibernation |  Unit StudyPreschoolers enjoying a camping trip at school. St. John's has a different unit theme each week. |
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 Health CurriculumRabbit Food |  Health CurriculumDr. Brumbaugh's Dentist Office visits St. John's. Preschoolers learn how to make healthy eating choices and care for their teeth. |  Social Science CurriculumVoting for a special snack as preschoolers learn about democracy on Election Day. |
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 Inspired SnackThe Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit snack |  Inspired SnacksIt's a red apple pie day. |  Inspired SnackPreschoolers prepare a snack inspired from a unit of study on spiders. |
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 Inspired SnackA smore is the perfect snack during a camping unit. |  Inspired SnackPudding for soil and m&m's for seeds make a delicious garden snack. |  Inspired SnackVegetable Flower |
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 Classroom ActivitiesMixing up Muffins. |  Classroom ActivitiesGroup Time learning calendar skills. |  Classroom ActivitiesBuilding Blocks |
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 Classroom ActivitiesListening Center |  Classroom ActivitiesLego Building |  Classroom ActivitiesEasel Painting |
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 Classroom ActivitiesDollhouse |  Classroom ActivitiesPlay Dough Creations |  Classroom ActivitiesSensory Bin |
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 Classroom ActivitiesConversations and Leisure Reading |  Classroom ActivitiesTable Activity one to one color correspondence |  Classroom ActivitiesTable Activity making fruit loop rainbows. |
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 Classroom ActivitiesVegetable Stamp Printing |  Classroom ActivitiesCarpet Time |  Classroom ActivitiesCenters: The Market |
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 Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play making pizza |  Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play Fire Department |  Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play Veterinary Office |
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 Outdoor ActivitiesChillin' in the Playhouse |  Outdoor ActivitiesParachute Fun |  Outdoor ActivitiesSwinging |
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 Outdoor ActivitiesSidewalk Chalk Drawings |  Outdoor ActivitiesMonkey Bars |  Outdoor ActivitiesBubble Blowing |
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 Chapel TimeChapel Time in the Sanctuary. |  Chapel TimeEach week, Pastor Chuck holds Chapel Time with the preschoolers. |  Chapel TimeChapel Time in the Yellow Room |
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 Music EducationGuest musicians join us for Music Education. |  Physical EducationWhen it's cold outside the preschoolers enjoy movement to music during Zumbini Class. |  Unit StudyGuest speaker from our local Farm Credit Office shares with preschoolers about where their food comes from during farm week. |
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 Unit StudyA visit from our local Farm Credit Office sharing about Ag Week with goodies for everyone to take home. |  Community HelpersThe Staunton Public Library Storyteller and Mikey the puppet share book selections monthly with St. John's. |  Community HelpersGoodbye Mr. Postman! Thanks for stopping in today to mail our valentines. |
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 Community HelpersA visit from Staunton City Fire Department to promote fire safety. Thanks for our hats! |  Community HelpersStaunton Police Department's Sgt. Shiflett talks with preschoolers about her job. |  Community HelpersStaunton Augusta Rescue visits. The preschoolers see inside their squad and learn what to do during emergencies. |
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 Field TripsThe preschoolers stop exercising long enough to take a group photo at the YMCA. |  Field TripsShenandoah Pizza |  Field TripsKlines Ice Cream for a treat! |
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 Field TripsBuffalo Gap Food for America Day |  Field TripsDuring kinderpendence the four year old classroom takes a ride on a school bus and learns about bus safety. |  Field TripsSchool Bus |
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 Field TripsPeeping in on kindergarten at McSwain Elementary. |  Field TripsThe Pet Store |  Seasonal ActivitiesPumpkin Fun |
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 Seasonal ActivitiesCarving Pumpkins |  Seasonal ActivitiesAutumn's Scarecrows. |  Seasonal ActivitiesFall Leaves can be so much fun. |
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 Seasonal ActivitiesSensory Bin Corn Dig |  Seasonal ActivitiesFace Painting |  Community OutreachSt. John's visits with their friends and family at the Legacy Retirement Community. |
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 HalloweenAll dressed up in festive attire for a Costume Parade. |  Dramatic PlayNative American Village |  Dramatic PlayThe First Thanksgiving |
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 Seasonal ActivitiesThanksgiving Day Feast |  Seasonal ActivitiesPilgrims and Native American Friends |  Artistic CornerA Plump and Perky Turkey |
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 Community OutreachFood Drive for the Blue Ridge Food Pantry. |  Advent SeasonChristmas Tree Hunt. Thank you United Methodist Men's Club! |  Advent SeasonTransporting the Christmas Tree takes team work! |
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 Advent SeasonPreschoolers enjoy making an array of ornaments to decorate their tree. |  Advent SeasonTelling Santa what to bring for Christmas. |  Advent SeasonAll I want for Christmas is... |
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 Community OutreachSniffmittenhoof Line. Collecting warm articles of clothing for children in need. |  Advent SeasonMary and Joseph |  Advent SeasonThe angels ready to announce the birth of baby Jesus. |
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 Advent SeasonThe shepherds that watch over the sheep. |  Advent SeasonThree Wise Preschoolers |  Seasonal ActivitiesEnjoying a Pancake Breakfast on a cold winter day. Yum! |
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 Groundhog's DayDid you see your shadow? |  Holiday CelebrationsValentine's Day is full of exchanging cards and sweet treats. |  Community OutreachValentine's Day visit to our friends at the Legacy Retirement Community. |
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 Seasonal ActivitiesIt's Pajama Day! Wear your pj's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to preschool. |  Seasonal ActivitiesIt's Pajama Day! Wear your pj's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to preschool. |  Seasonal ActivitiesDr. Seuss's Silly Sock Day |
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 Seasonal ActivitiesDr. Seuss's Crazy Hat Day! |  Holiday CelebrationsEnjoy a wee bit of fun and decipher clues to find hidden treasures that the leprechauns left on St. Patrick's Day and then enjoy a special snack. |  Season of LentJoin the Palm Parade & Holy Week Festivities. |
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 EasterBunnies ready for a party. |  EasterIn celebration of Easter, we color eggs and hold an Easter Egg hunt. |  EasterColoring eggs with the help of St. John's terrific parent volunteers! |
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 EasterColoring Eggs |  Holiday CelebrationsMuffins for Moms on Mother's Day, with love! |  Community OutreachSt. John's holds an annual trike-a-thon to raise money for UMCOR. |
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 Outdoor ActivitiesBike Buddies |  End of the Year ProgramPreschoolers performing during the end of the year program. |  End of the Year Family PicnicThe social hall is ready for the end of of the year family picnic. |
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