Junior Kindergarten

Cheryl Sicker
​Teacher

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Education
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts, College of Journalism

Notre Dame College
Early Childhood Education – PreK-3
K-12 Reading Endorsement

Philosophy
Junior Kindergarten is a magical year of wonder and growth for our young learners and it is my goal to provide them with authentic and rigorous learning opportunities to spark that magic! As we journey together, we will create a thoughtful, imaginative, responsible, caring and fun classroom community in which all students will strive to reach their own academic, social and spiritual goals.  I am committed to providing this excellence in education, along with sharing my faith and helping students grow closer to Jesus.

cheryl.sicker@st-gabrielschool.org

Christine Rusnak Teacher

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Education
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education




Philosophy
I believe that every child should have an equal opportunity to learn in a nurturing, loving and fair environment.

​christine.rusnak@st-gabrielschool.org

Sarah Putzbach
​Teacher

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Education
Notre Dame College
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education


Philosophy
I believe my role as a Jr K Teacher is to nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of my students. I hope to prompt students to think creatively and explore their natural curiosity through hands-on activities.

​sarah.putzbach@st-gabrielschool.org

Lisa Resetar
​Teacher Aide

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Philosophy
Embrace the uniqueness of each child that stands before you. One must build upon that foundation to create an independent, confident and informed individual. A warm and welcoming smile starts everyone off on the right path of learning.

lisa.resetar@st-gabrielschool.org​

Carla Puhalsky
​Teacher Aide

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Philosophy of Education
To enrich the overall learning experience while fostering a supportive, faith based environment for each unique child. 


​carla.puhalsky@st-gabrielschool.org

Kimberly Wood
Teacher Aide

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Philosophy of Education
The fundamental components for children's growth and learning are through playful imaginations, creativity, and exploration. Children are unique individuals with their own strengths and interests. By instilling the tools of learning and faith-based foundatin in the classroom, I believe children will have the key essentials to use for lifetime. 

kimberly.wood@st-gabrielschool.org

Full Day Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Overview

Introducing an affordable, all day option for families that will prepare children for Kindergarten. The program will offer a faith-based balance of play and academics.

St. Gabriel School offers full-day Junior Kindergarten five days a week.  Our Junior Kindergarten classroom teachers provide daily instruction, supplemented by weekly instruction from our school’s full-time Art, Computer, Music, Physical Education and Spanish teachers. Classroom instruction is infused with our mission of Being CHRIST ~ Every Day ~ Everywhere through teaching, learning, leading and serving .  We seek to help students grow in deeper and clearer awareness that they are children of God who are loved and blessed with unique gifts and talents, and who are called to go forth as disciples of Christ. Our approach is based on accepted research that clearly indicates that the deepest, most genuine learning occurs for children at this age through play and fun activities lovingly guided by highly trained, certified teachers. 

Junior Kindergarten Handbook

​Age requirements for Full Day Preschool/ Junior Kindergarten 
Children who enter our full day Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 30 of the school year they are entering. Upon leaving Junior kindergarten, children move to Kindergarten. Keeping this move in mind, students with birthdays later than December 31st and prior to March 1st will be reviewed on a case by case basis to ensure the students' success. Our primary goal is student success in these young years to build a foundation for future achievement. To ensure early success, our screening process will look at current preschool assessments and recommendations, observing the child, and using early childhood educational assessment tools.‌
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road
Concord Township, OH 44060

School Phone: ​440-352-6169
Week Day After School Hours: 440-354-7843                 (until 6 pm)
Learning Loft PS Phone: 440-354-7574
Fax: 440-639-0143

St. Gabriel School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.​