About Us!
Learning, loving and doing is what Prince of Peace Preschool is all about!
Our goals at Prince of Peace are to share the love of Jesus and to provide opportunities for your child
to know Him through Bible stories, music and prayer. We teach and model for your child mutual respect
and cooperation with others as we learn, work and play together. We strive to help your child develop
a sense of self-reliance and self-worth. We provide your child with age and ability appropriate materials,
equipment and instruction for developing fine and gross motor skills. Vocabulary, language, and listening
skills, as well as following directions are also emphasized. Reading and math readiness are also key
elements in our program.
The physical Site
Our preschool is located within Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14208 NE 249th Street, Battle Ground.
We have two classrooms adjoining our Fellowship Hall and a large outdoor playground. (When the
weather does not permit outdoor activities the Fellowship Hall is available for games and exercises.)
Our classrooms feature space for play, circle time, snacks, individual reading and writing, and art and
craft areas. Handwashing facilities are in each classroom and restrooms are close-at-hand.
What We Teach Our Preschoolers
A vital part of our program is to assure that all realms of learning that have been identified by the
Battle Ground School District are addressed in our curriculum. These realms include the affective,
cognitive and psychomotor domains.
Specifically, they are:
• Motor Skills
• Numbers
• Size
• Listening and Sequencing
• Reading Readiness
• Colors and Shapes
• Times
• Position and Direction
• Social Emotional Development
Our Preschoolers Learn about Love
In addition to knowledge and skill development in the affective, cognitive and psychomotor learning
realms listed in the section entitled, “What We Teach Our Preschoolers,” our children learn that they
are loved by their creator and that Jesus is their savior and friend. We guide children to become skilled
in social interaction, emotional intelligence, physical development, artistic creativity and to know they
are valuable and worthwhile. We’re helping them learn to believe in themselves and to care about the
well-being of others. This gives them an early start on success and happiness that will set the tone f
or their lives in the future.
Our preschool is a collection of dedicated people who enjoy teaching, learning, creating, communicating,
and praising God and each other, every day! When our children arrive they know they will have the
time of their lives actualizing their God-given potential because every day that’s what happens!
Daily Schedules
Class routines differ somewhat for different age groups of children. However, we do flexibly follow
schedules for all of our classes to ensure that as many realms of learning are addressed in an
organized manner as possible each day.
Schedule for classes for three-year olds taught by Jani Sitton:
25 minutes: Arrival activities: arts and crafts, literature, fee choice
10 minutes: Clean up
20 minutes: Circle time: calendar, weather, counting, stories, sharing
20 minutes: Free choice: educational games, art math, manipulatives, crafts
15 minutes: Clean up and bathroom break
15 minutes: Snack time/quiet time with book after snack
10 minutes: Story time with teacher
20 minutes: Large motor activities: organized games, exercises, music and dancing
(playground if weather permits)
10 minutes: Bible story and discussion
5 minutes: Child’s special sharing and closing with good-bye song
Schedule for classes for four-year olds taught by Sheri Gomulkiewicz:
15 minutes: Arrival activities: Educational games, art math, manipulatives, crafts
5 minutes: Clean up
15 minutes: Circle time: calendar, counting, stories, sharing
60 minutes: Children engage in three small group adult-led learning sessions at different
stations including language arts/literature, arts/crafts, and science/math.
10 minutes: Clean up and bathroom break
15 minutes: Large motor activities: organized games, exercises, music and dancing
10 minutes: Snack time
15 minutes: Bible story, singing and discussion
5 minutes: Goodbye song followed by dismissal
Preschool Professional Staff:
Gerry Dunne, Ph.D., Director
Gerry brings a wealth of educational leadership experience to the preschool. She has managed a
variety of educational programs, designed and published curriculum and educational texts, and
trained numerous groups of teachers throughout the nation for over 20 years. Currently serving
the preschool as a half-time director, Gerry is also supervisor to student teachers for
Concordia University, and an instructor for Clark Community College. She’s also a mom of two sons
and a grandmother to three children.
Sheri Gomulkiewicz, teacher
Sheri teaches the classes for four-year olds. She began working with small children when she was
a young teen assisting her mom with a day care business. Later, Sheri attended every class she
could in the Early Childhood Development Program at Clark Community College. A mom of three sons,
Sheri is also grandmother to eight children. She is currently serving her eleventh year as a teacher in our
program. Sheri is known for her many creative talents and dedication.
Jani Sitton, teacher, has served our preschool for seven years as an assistant teacher. This is her
fourth year with a class of her own, teaching three-year olds. A loving and caring teacher, Jani is also
skilled in teaching good manners and instilling a sense of responsibility in her students. A mother of five,
Jani has two years of full time college credit hours in Elementary Education, worked with preschoolers
at OSU,and operated her own day-care facility for four years.
Chapel
The preschool children, their families and staff,are also enriched by our pastor, Tony Schultz and
youth pastor, Peter Berg, who lead chapel services in the sanctuary on Mondays and Tuesdays every
week of the year. Chapel is a gift to all of us, offering songs, stories, discussion, and prayer with the
children’s enthusiastic participation!
Board of Child Development
Our board consists of many caring and dedicated people! The names of our board members are available upon request.
You are welcome to visit anytime!
Come and see for yourself how we
“live and share the good news of Jesus Christ!”
