MISSION

 

 

 Registration for the Weekday School is open to all children regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

 

At SPUMC Weekday School, we believe that play is the work of the child.  Children learn best when they are allowed to touch, manipulate, explore and make discoveries.  As children are invited to approach the world around them, according to their own developmental levels, they exhibit an attitude of self confidence and positive self-esteem.

 

We also believe that, as children interact with developmentally appropriate toys (the tools of their work) and activities they begin building a foundation upon which successful lifetime learning can be achieved.

 

Finally, we believe that seeds of the Christian faith should be interwoven into a developmentally appropriate curriculum.  Incorporating values such as kindness, love for others, forgiveness and respect, while integrating stories of God’s word, contribute to the spiritual development of children as future members of the community of faith.  It is our firm belief and mission that it is imperative for us to help children develop and understand that nature of God, to see him in His creation, and in all areas of life. 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

SPUMC Weekday School is a ministry of the South Point United Methodist Church.  It operates under the auspices of the Weekday School Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors utilizes Parent Meetings for feedback from parents of the Weekday School. 

 

OUR GOALS

 

  • To provide for the physical growth and development of children by providing a safe environment to experience gross and fine motor skill building, while caring for and helping children become proficient at meeting their own day to day physical needs.
  • To provide for the intellectual growth and development of children by providing stimulating activities and experiences that will promote a love for learning and encouragement to take risks and make discoveries.
  • To provide for the emotional growth and development of children by providing a loving and nurturing environment in which trust and a positive sense of self can be cultivated.
  • To provide for the social development of children by providing a safe environment in which social skills can be learned and practiced.  Respect for all is encouraged and the child learns self-discipline, while becoming and independent thinker by solving problems and making decisions.
  • To provide for the spiritual development of the child through exposure to stories of faith in God’s word, Christian values of love for others, kindness and forgiveness.
  • To provide support for families in our community through programs and resources necessary for developing parenting skills and encouraging faith development in each home.