Our Philosophy
It is our purpose to nurture the children you entrust to our care, encourage them to succeed in their learning experiences, and offer them every opportunity to enjoy preschool.
Around the Son Preschool strives to impart a positive biblical influence in the hearts and minds of our children. Through our rich and challenging environment, we encourage children to explore God’s world, to be curious, to problem-solve, and to learn through a variety of activities and experiences.
We believe that children learn best through play which calls for initiative, imagination, purposefulness, fine and gross motor skills, and social adaptation. We are dedicated to building a strong foundation for primary education success.
Classes Offered
Leadership:
Dana McGraw, Director
aroundtheson@skylandumc.com
Robin Shope, ATSP Board Chair
robinshope@charter.net
Around the Son Preschool is located in south
Asheville and offers the following half-day classes from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Transition to Kindergarten Class:
Monday through Friday
Children must be five years old by August 31st
Four-Year-Old Class:
Monday through Friday
Children must be four years old by August 31st
Three-Year-Old Class:
Weekly Options Include:
3-Day (T, W, TH) and 5-Day Classes
Children must be three years old by August 31st
Two-Year-Old Class:
Weekly Options Include:
2-Day, 3-Day (T, W, TH), 5-Day Classes
Children must be two years old by August 31st
Around the Son’s school year begins just after Labor Day and ends just before Memorial Day. Registration for the upcoming school year begins in January.
Chapel Time
ATSP children attend Chapel Time twice a month. Children sing songs, open the Bible, hear the stories from God’s Word, and learn Bible verses. They learn to pray, and learn about worship. It is an extraordinary part of the week for your child.
Special Events / Programs
Around the Son Preschool offers numerous special events/activities and field trips throughout the school year, including:
- Parent Open House
- Meet Your Teacher Day
- Apple Orchard Field Trip
- Fall Festival – (SUMC Sponsored Event)
- Fire Safety Program
- ATSP Food Drive for SUMC Blessing Box
- Christmas Programs
- Preschool Sunday -Spring Fling (SUMC Sponsored Event)
- End-of-year Programs
- Graduation Program
Transition to
Kindergarten Program
Our Transition to Kindergarten Program is a half-day, five-day-a-week program that introduces and strengthens school readiness skills necessary for a successful and enjoyable kindergarten experience. Children in our Transition to Kindergarten will strive towards similar goals as those in a kindergarten program but will work at a modified pace.
Much like in a kindergarten classroom, these students will work in the following areas:
- Oral Communication and Language
- Reading and Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art, Music, and Movement
- Social Skills
