Stepping Stones Preschool

School Calendar

2024-2025

• August 20 – Orientation (see details below)

• August 26 – First day of school

• September 2 – No school (Labor Day)

• October 14 – No school (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)

• November 5 – No school (Election Day)

• November 25-29 – No school (Thanksgiving break)

• December 23-January 6 – No school (Christmas break)

• January 20 – No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

• February 17 – No school (President’s Day)

• March 31-April 4 – No school (Spring break)

• May 22 – Last day of school

Orientation (August 20, 2024)

We invite registered students to join us for an orientation night (6:00-8:00 p.m.) where children and parents can explore the classrooms, meet the teachers, drop off supplies, and get questions answered. Please contact the Director of Stepping Stones at steppingstones@umc-cornerstone.org with any questions.

Resources

Student Supply List (2024-2025)

• 4 Elmer’s brand glue sticks

• 1 box of 24 Crayola Crayons

• + 1-2 items from the classroom supply list (below)

Classroom Supply List (2024-2025)

Please ensure your child's classroom is fully equipped by signing up to provide 1-2 items from this list. Families are invited to go together to purchase one of the larger items on the list.

Backpack Supply List

Please send your child to school each day with a backpack containing: a filled water bottle labeled with your child’s name and a complete change of clothes (pants, shirt, socks, underwear or diapers and wipes).

Parent Handbook

Download the Parent Handbook

Registration/Information Forms

Download the 2024-2025 Mixed-Age Class form

Download the 2024-2025 Pre-K Class form

Submit completed forms to:

E-mail:
steppingstones@umc-cornerstone.org, or

Mail:
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
41W170 Russell Road
Elgin, IL 60124

Pay Online

Mixed-Age Class: $17 per session
($15 per session for Cornerstone members)

Pre-K Class: $17 per session
($15 per session for Cornerstone members)

There is a one-time $45 registration fee (per child) to cover the cost of snacks and supplies for the year.

Ms. Linda

Linda Lowery
Director of Stepping Stones
Pre-K Teacher
steppingstones@umc-cornerstone.org

Linda has worked to share the love of God with children throughout her life. She was instrumental in the development of the Stepping Stones program and has served as its Director since the beginning. Linda looks forward to also serving in the classroom this year. She is excited about helping each child realize that they are special and loved by God as they work to develop their knowledge and skills to the best of their ability.

Ms. Diana
Diana Rendon
Pre-K Teacher

Diana is a wife and a mother of two amazing children. (Both of her children have attended the Stepping Stones program.) Diana has a degree in education and is a certified teacher in the state of IL with experience teaching in elementary and middle schools. She enjoys learning and growing with her students! Diana's goal in the classroom is to prepare her students for kindergarten academically, socially, and emotionally while instilling an understanding and appreciation for God, His love for them, and His wonderful purpose for their lives.

Ms. Kim

Kim Lowery
Mixed-Age Teacher

Kim has worked with children for more than 25 years through Stepping Stones, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and other church programs. In addition to working with children at Cornerstone, Kim is also a nanny. She really enjoys working with children, seeing them grow in God's love, and watching the joy they get from learning how special they are as God's children!

Ms. Megan

Megan Furey
Mixed-Age Teacher Aide

Megan was born and raised in Elgin where she still lives with her husband and two beautiful girls. She has 25 years of experience as a nanny and church volunteer. She loves creative play and engaging with children. Megan is excited to share God’s love with the children of Cornerstone.