Totus Tuus Preschool Program

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807 Havens Corners Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 471-0212
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"Mornings with Mary" and "Evenings with Mary"
- A Week-Long Summer Program
  for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
  
  The Mornings with Mary and Evenings with Mary programs for preschoolers and kindergarteners have been designed as companions to the Totus Tuus program, which will be offered for children in grades 1-12.
  
  Please see the details for each program underneath the images below.
  
  As of May 21, Mornings & Evenings with Mary is full!
- Evenings with Mary
  
  Limited to 2o participants
  
  Meets Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. On Wednesday evening we will participate in the parish potluck dinner. We will provide an activity packet for the children that evening.
  
  Drop off and pick up in the Saint Anthony Room in the lower level of the church.
- Mornings with Mary - registration closed
  
  As of May 21, Mornings with Mary is full! We hope you will sign up for Evenings with Mary!
  
  Meets Monday through Friday
  
  Drop off and pick up in the Saint Anthony Room on the lower level of the church
- Quick Links
  
  Preschool Program Songs!
- Details at a Glance
  
  WHERE?
  St. Matthew Church
  Lower Level
  
  COST?
  Only $10 per participant with a $25 family maximum
Questions?
- How are children placed in groups?
  We will have 4 groups of children rotating among the activity stations:
  
  Children entering Kindergarten
  
  Older preschoolers (4 and 5 year olds)
  
  Younger preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds) who can participate independently of parents
  
  Children 3 and younger who want to participate along with mom or dad
- What will the schedule be?
  Each session will begin in the Saint Anthony Room with opening prayer and a short lesson.
  Then groups will be dismissed to rotate among the following activity stations:
  
  Story / lesson and play time in the Nursery
  
  Craft and play doh in the Saint Raphael Room
  
  Music and games in the Saint Anthony Room
  
  "Field Trip" to the Adoration Chapel, Church, or Mary Garden (Different location each day)
  
  All groups will return to the Saint Anthony Room for dismissal.
  
  The Saint Michael Room will be available for moms with babies and toddlers and/or children who need a calm break from the group activities.
  
  In addition to the scheduled sessions, we'll be having a Parish Potluck Dinner on Wednesday for families and parishioners of all ages!
- Is my child old enough to participate?
  The program is designed for children ages 3-5. We understand that some children are more ready than others for participating in these types of activities. If your child is not yet fully toilet trained or has anxiety about separating from you, please consider participating along with him or her. Please contact Katie Ryzenga at kryzenga@stmatthew.net or 614-203-6103 to discuss any special circumstances or concerns.
- Do you provide food?
  We will be providing a small snack at each session.
  Please make sure that you inform our staff of any food allergies or restrictions.
- How much does it cost?
  We want to make this week available to anyone who wants to attend. We are asking for $10 per child/teen, but if that would prevent your child from attending, please let us know! Every problem has a solution.