Perry Highway Lutheran Pre-K
Authoring in a solid foundation of faith and true love of learning
About
4/5 class : 1 possible waiting list spot - call for details
3's preschool program: 2 spots available
2.5 emergent Preschool: 3 spots available
Perry Highway Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten (PHL Pre-K) was established in 1968 as an outreach program to address the needs of families with preschool children. It is governed by a Preschool Board and the School Administrative Director, and typically runs a September - May regular school year. We currently offer classes for the following ages:
- 2 1/2 year old preschool program
- 3 year old preschool program
- 4/5 year Pre-Kindergarten program
We take our responsibility as educators very seriously, and we invite you to review our school programs. If you are interested, we encourage you to make an appointment for a visit, or feel free to contact us any time with further questions. We look forward to speaking with you!
**Contact us today for more info and pricing. THE SCHOOL IS A LOCKED FACILITY, IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT CLIENT, PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AS WE ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
***PHLP is an allergy safe environment
(*Be sure to scroll down and check out our Ambassadors video section and meet some of our past and current parents!)
Classes
2 1/2 year Preschool Program
Centered around Emergent Learning, our 2 ½ year old beginners program is available to children who have reached the age of 2 ½ by September 1. Children in this program do not need to be fully potty trained, but must be MOSTLY trained.
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3 year Preschool Program
This programs focus, tailored to the early learner, is to have their first full classroom experience while mastering beginning-stage learning concepts, and to continue to encourage social and emotional growth and to set the foundations for a lifetime love of learning. **MUST BE 3YRS OLD BY SEPTEMBER
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4/5 PreK Program
Our Pre-K program is designed as an interactive learning community, where children build skills vital to success in kindergarten, continue focus on all subject areas of schooling, and develop a strong sense of confidence. The Pre-K program also provides a focus on problem solving, responsive listening, using language to learn, and social, collaborative, and specific directional skills.**MUST BE 4YRS BY SEPTEMBER
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Enrichment extension classes
Extension hours are available for some afternoons, beginning with our 3 yr program. Enrichment provides not only further practice, but more interactive based learning in the sciences and arts, as well as interactive play.
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Our Staff
Our PHLP School Staff....
Perry Highway Lutheran Pre-K is proud of our highly qualified and educated school staff. The success of our program is a direct result of our teaching and administrative staff and their knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, and high level of commitment to every learner.
Alyssa Drespling
School Administrative Director
Mrs. Drespling came to us in February 2020 with over 15 years of Early Childhood teaching and administration experience. She maintains her current PA state teaching certification, as well as has completed her State Director Certification, and has earned both her Bachelors in Elementary education and her Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a Reading Specialist emphasis.
Theresa Wilkinson
Head Teacher PHLP; Lead Teacher in both the 3's (classroom B) Preschool and 2.5 Preschool classrooms
Theresa Wilkinson is one of our Lead Teachers for the 3 year-old and 2.5 year preschool programs, as well as PHLP's Head Teacher. She has been with PHL Pre-K since 2016, and she loves being part of helping children grow stronger in every way.
Maria Cashdollar
Assitant 3's Teacher (3B) / Spanish Teacher
Maria Cashdollar is the 3-year-old preschool Assistant Teacher and shares the classroom currently with Ms. Theresa. She is also our Spanish specials class teacher.
Kristin Kucel
Assistant 2.5 Preschool teacher / Assistant 3 year (3A) Teacher
Ms. Kristin is one of our newest staff members, and we welcomed her in the January 2023 semester! Kristin has recently moved to the area after deployment overseas previously with her husband, and is excited to make this area their permanent home. Make sure you take a minute to greet her and welcome her to the PHLP family.
Patricia Bruce
Lead Teacher 4/5 Pre-K Class
Patty Bruce is the Lead Teacher for the 4/5-year-old Pre-Kindergarten program. She joined PHL Pre-K in 2020, but overall this is her 9th year teaching early childhood education and her 21st year as an educator.
Lisa Maines
4/5 PreK Assistant Teacher
Ms. Lisa is new to our PHLP family for the 2023-24 school year. She comes to us with a degree and background in Physical Education in the PreK-6th grade Elementary field. She is newer to our area and took some time to be at home with her young children to help with transitioning to a new area. She is excited to get back into education, as teaching is her passion, and she is super excited to do it in the early childhood field, with PHL PreK! Welcome Ms. Lisa!
Mary Nolan-Thornton
Lead 3's Preschool Teacher (Class A) / 3's Enrichment Teacher
Ms. Mary came to us new for the 2022-23 school year, but not new to the teaching field. Ms. Mary, who recently moved to the area from New Jersey, comes with over 20 years in the Education and Behavioral Therapy fields, working with both Preschool age and Elementary school aged children... as well as in the special needs field.
Sarah Keisel
Substitute
Ms. Sarah was new to PHLP for the 2022-23 school year, and comes to us with a background in Mobile and mental health therapy within the private and local school sectors, and is currently earning her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education.
Ted Griffin
Chaple Service Head / Substitute
Mr. Ted Griffin, who is the children's and Youth (Family) Pastor at Perry Highway Lutheran Church, helps to head up and conduct the students chapel services, as well as act a substitute for the PreK. The students and staff here at PHL PreK LOVE MR. TED! Ted also has a background in Education (K-6) and has worked with students of all ages throughout his career.
Registration and Enrollment
Registration Process and link
***CALL FOR PRICING or further info!!
REGISTRATION LINK: Follow the link - 2 step process
https://app3.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=540501
***ALL ENROLLMENT FEES MUST BE PAID IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENROLLING TO SOLIDIFY A SPOT - you MUST go in and create your parent portal to pay after completing step one (paperwork and contract), which step one only gets you registered and into the system and saves your info. Step 2 is Portal creating and payment opportunity.
Please follow the links (a video is provided if you need further assistance) and be sure to register for the correct session/school year. Your school contract will be signed online after you have read through and approved all prompts. You must approve all prompts and sign the contract before being able to register. READ THROUGH CAREFULLY. The only paper you will need to provide for us before the school year will be an updated physical and shot record from your physician, or you can have it emailed to us as well. Once registered at PHLP you will be directed to a parent portal. This portal, which you will set up with your own username and password, will be for your eyes only, and is where you can pay to complete your registration. Be sure to always update any personal information that may change throughout the year, this is vital for our records. Please also save your link to the parent portal in your favorites, as it is specific to our school and not available through a search online.
****PHLP gives the ability to choose online payment through credit card (small fee) or directly through your bank (free when you set up direct pay/ACH). There is a small convenience fee along with credit card usage, which equals $0.35 per transaction and a small 2+% of your total being paid. Fees are assessed to your account every few months. FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR CURRENT RATES OR FURTHER QUESTIONS.
Information Desk
Monthly News Letter
Here you will find a downloadable copy of our PHL Post monthly newsletter. ENJOY! (First Post of the 23-24 year will be late September/early October--coming soon)
PHL 2023-24 Parent Handbook
This is the schools parent handbook, containing important information for clients about the school, what is required of them, and information about classrooms and what we offer here at PHLP. Please be sure to read through this before registration each year.
PHL 2021-2022 Covid Plan
*This plan is updated and adjusted as needed to remain current and up-to-date with the times and all regulations set for the by the state of PA.
Updated safe snack list 2023-24
Here is the current approved snack list for the current school year. **PHLP is an allergy safe school and works closely with parents to keep all snacks safe for your children who may have severe allergies. DUE to Covid, this year's snacks must also be prepackaged (personal sized for students).
2023-2024 School Calendar
***This calendar is subject to change and only an outlook for the 2023-24 school year
3 Year Preschool yearly curriculum plan
Located here is the yearly 3 year Preschool Curriculum plan ( Curriculum FAQ sheet for all PHLP 3 year families also located in this section for your viewing). This is not a detailed weekly lesson plan layout, but is a yearly plan so that you may follow along with your child's learning, and have an idea of what they will be covering and what is expected of them here at PHLP.
3 Year Preschool Curriculum Plan FAQ for 3 yr. preschool parents
Here you will find the FAQ sheet for the guided yearly curriculum plan for Preschool parents... please see the curriculum outline above
4/5 yearly curriculum outline (with attached PA state standards)
curriculum outline for the years themes and layout of learning and subject areas, including coordinating state standards for Pre-K.
Virtual Tour
School Announcements and Events
Upcoming Events
| Title | Date | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9th - Closed - Indigenous Peoples Day | 09 Oct 2023 | Monday | |
| Oct. 10th & 11th - Speech and Hearing Screenings | 10 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | |
| Nov. 9th - Fall Open House (PARENTS ONLY) | 09 Nov 2023 | Thursday | |
| Nov. 22nd-27th - Fall Break/Thanksgiving | 22 Nov 2023 | Wednesday | |
| December Xmas Performances - Dates To Come | 11 Dec 2023 | Monday | |
| December 18th -Jan. 2nd - Holiday Break (Jan 2nd Teacher In-Service) | 18 Dec 2023 | Monday | |
| January -- Registration for 2024-25 Opens, As well as Parent Conferences begin | 08 Jan 2024 | Monday |
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 4th - Closed - Labor Day | 04 Sep 2023 | Monday | |
| Aug. 30th & 31st -First Days of School | 30 Aug 2023 | Wednesday |
PHLP Ambassadors
Check out our latest video chat from a few Ambassadors here at PHL Pre-K!
Here you will find various videos or live chats available from several different Ambassadors of the school through out the school year. These chats will provide you with a deeper look into our programs, and answer a few questions you may have by individuals who have had children go through the program or have had direct workings within our program throughout the years.
community Partnerships
Contact
- 11403 Perry Highway, Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States
Contact our PreK Director Today through email for more info or to set up a tour
Jobs
Substitute/Fill In Teacher and Office help
Get your foot in the door, get some experience, or just enjoy some time with the students....
Substitute/Fill in Teacher and office help .... Pays $15 an hour
Position requires flexibility and availability M-TH 9-3 and Fri 9-12 (Can give specific dates not available though). Includes paid school required functions and meetings, plus adds you to the short list should a permanent position become available. Family atmosphere, and possible year-end bonuses are a plus. Come join an amazing team!
Flexibility, and true love of education and working with children a must.
Summers off, two Camp weeks in Summer available to work (summer camp pay is $17 an hour).
Contact us via our contact form (found below) with interests and resumes. EOE
Requirements
Must pass all state and federal background clearances, as well as obtain proper certificates such as child first aid and CPR.
