Dear Chillicothe STEM Preschool Families,

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to the 2024-2025 school year, and to the Chillicothe STEM Preschool! Attending preschool is an exciting milestone in your child’s life, beginning a journey that will lead him/her on many roads of discovery and learning. At Chillicothe STEM Preschool, we believe it is our job to nurture the learner in every child by providing a caring and compassionate staff committed to the highest quality education for all of our students, giving children extraordinary opportunities to observe and understand the world all around.

At the center of that commitment are the following core values:

Caring and Compassionate Educational Setting
- A supportive staff including: social worker, occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, intervention specialists, and more.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Expeditions to local activities and events, and engaging times of new experiences within the school setting.
Innovative STEM & Literacy Focused Curriculum
- Creative lessons that involve student-driven ideas, facilitated through hands-on learning that fosters imagination in the classroom and in life.
Parent/Guardian and Family Involvement
- Encouraging family participation in the school setting is essential to student success.

Our students will receive an enriched STEM academic experience - STEM-focused learning asks students to use problem-solving skills that will foster confidence and outside-of-the-box thinking. It is this creative new way of thinking that will allow your child to thrive in his/her academic experience as they progress through the Chillicothe STEM Preschool and beyond!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sarah Hawthorne, aka “Ms. Sarah”

Chillicothe City Schools Preschool, Principal