Massapequa HS Students Getting Hands-On Preschool Teaching

MASSAPEQUA, NY — Massapequa High School is once again sponoring a preschool program residents.

It's being offered by the high school's family and consumer sciences in conjunction with its Child Study course and a college-level Children in Family course.

The high school students, enrolled in the courses have successfully completed the Parenting and Child Development, are ready for a hands-on approaching to learning.

They will plan, prepare and implement interdisciplinary activities within a thematic unit for the preschool students.

Preschool will begin on or about Nov. 18, and will run until approximately May 21. There are two sessions: morning and afternoon, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Children must attend both days. The morning session will run from 9:15-11:50 a.m. and the
afternoon session is from 12:15–2:15 p.m.

To be eligible, children must be between the ages of 3 (as of Nov. 18) and 5 (not attending kindergarten) and toilet trained. Enrollment is limited to 18 children per session and selection will be by lottery drawing with Massapequa residents and current students receiving priority.

To learn more about the program or to fill out the online application, visit the district's website: www.msd.k12.ny.us. Applications are due by June 19.