BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20130310T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130528T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130527T000000 DESCRIPTION:We will begin accepting registrations in November for the 201 3-2014 school year.  \;Morning and afternoon sessions are available 2\, 3\, or 5 days a week for children ages 2.5 to 6.\nOur program is gea red to stimulate intelligence through creative learning experiences. The teaching staff is composed of loving and devoted professionals in early childhood education and development.\n \;The concept of Banner Pres chool is to provide a nurturing environment in which each child can grow and develop to his/her optimum potential and self worth. It is our beli ef that close communications between the home and the school is an essen tial ingredient for your child&rsquo\;s success during his early prescho ol years. We think of this as forming a partnership as teachers and pare nts work together. Parent/Teacher Conferences are also part of our early childhood program. We have an &ldquo\;open door policy&rdquo\; where pa rents are welcome to visit our classrooms at anytime. \; We welcome you to our family based center.\n \;At Banner we feel each child is unique. We make sure he/she feels this way too. This philosophy is carri ed out in the classroom as well as the home. A special home visit from t he teacher is scheduled for each child. Birthdays are shared\, holiday p arties\, and family traditions and culture are also planned throughout t he year.  \;\n \;A high quality program like ours believes that learning is our most exciting endeavor. The activities we do\, convey a feeling of celebration as we help children make new connections\, find n ew meanings\, and achieve new levels of skill and comprehension. Our hum anistic approach to teaching provides a warm setting for close social in teraction between \; peers and \; teachers. Our environment fost ers a zest for learning and a positive self-esteem. Our curriculum provi des opportunities for children to engage in activities that will enhance their development in personal and social \; language and literacy\,  \; \; mathematical thinking\, scientific thinking\, social stud ies\, nature studies\, music\, art\, and their physical development.&nbs p\; We offer an indoor gym and an outdoor fenced in playground. \; A music specialist is part of our staff. \; We believe in a hands-on approach to our teaching. Our children learn best by being active partic ipants in the learning process.\n \;We cordially invite you to obser ve our preschool classrooms and talk with our teachers. Please call and make an appointment to visit our licensed and NAEYC accredited early chi ldhood center.\n \;  \;Please do not hesitate to call us with an y questions. Through the excellence of our director\, staff\, facilities \, And our program\, Banner is prepared to give your child an outstandin g preschool experience. Join us for our 36th \;year in the Wilmette and Glenview community. URL:http://skokie.patch.com/events/banner-preschool-registration SUMMARY:Banner Preschool Registration LOCATION:3220 Big Tree Ln\, Wilmette\, IL 60091: 3220 Big Tree Ln\, Wilme tte\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR