Enrichment Classes
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is a separate program of the Preschool. It is not linked to our enrichment classes. Please do not sign up your child for Lunch Bunch on days that your child will be in music, dance, art, or Spanish classes. Please see enrichment enrollment forms to sign your child up for lunch supervision with enrichment classes. Students are eligible for Lunch Bunch on days they attend the morning Preschool program. We would like to know if you want your child to participate in Lunch Bunch at the Preschool during the school year. This Lunch Bunch form will ensure that your child has a space reserved in Lunch Bunch on a particular day (space provided). Lunch Bunch begins the second week of Preschool.
Music Makers
A unique program of music learning and enjoyment that nurtures the total development of the child. Learning areas include rhythms and recognition of written rhythms and notes on the on the treble staff, songs and singing games, instrument recognition, listening skills, creative and folk dance.
We are lucky to have Laura Nordson with us, please welcome her! Laura graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Music Performance. In addition to teaching Musicare and Music Together, Laura is a member of St. Martin's Chamber Choir and Harmonia and performs regularly with these groups. She recently completed her Orff Certification Level 1 and is excited to bring some new ideas into her teaching. Laura loves experiencing music as part of her everyday life, and is delighted that she can share this experience with your children.
Music Matters
Kelye Lotz is classically trained in music from the age of 4, She's been playing and singing since she was tall enough to reach the keys on my grandmother's baby grand. After receiving her Master's degree in 1992, she spent the next fifteen years teaching French to students ages 5 to 55, and used music to enhance their learning. As a teacher who has always loved making music, she's thrilled to have the opportunity to incorporate her love of music with her love of teaching and children. She have two children of my own and she has learned some of her favorite songs (and life lessons) from them! Kelye has her M.A. from McGill University in Montreal; B.s. & a Teaching Certificate, University of Florida.
Let's Dance
Cheri McMurren, began dancing when she was four years old and in preschool. While growing up in Greeley, Colorado, she loved to dance and continued to dance and perform. She attended Colorado State University on a dance scholarship! When her family relocated to Gunnison, she taught dance to budding ballerinas and tiny tappers. As you know, she is one of our incredible teachers here at First Pres. Enroll today for a fun class with Miss Cheri!
Creative Arts Class
Jennifer Rieger received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Colorado - Boulder. Her emphasis was in painting and she has an extensive art history background. Jennifer will teach children age appropriate art through hands on play and art history. For example, the class might do splash paintings while studying Jackson Polack. Sign up now for this exciting new class!