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Recent ActivityThe STAR Program is an early learning program for parents and their children birth to five years old, before they begin school.
Children are born ready to learn and they learn the most from their parents. Parents are their child's first and most important teachers. STAR offers assistance and support for parents as they teach their children during the years before they start school.
New research proves that infants learn more in the first three years of life than at any other time. Early preschool programs for children under the age of three have been found to make a significant difference in children's mental and motor abilities. The earlier the investment in the child's use and understanding of their language, the greater the return. All parents want their children to be successful. STAR can serve as a partner with parents.
Gina Henderson -Director
803-926-5743
Linda Sightler - Administrative Specialist
803-926-5742
STAR Announcements  Special EventsThe STAR Program had a wonderful Trucks, Tractors, and Trailers Event in September with 108 in attendance. During this event each paricipant had an opportunity to view and have hands-on experinces with a fire truck, school bus, Lexington County Book Mobile, police car, motor cycle, bomb robot, motor grader ,DOT truck, and enjoyed a Bogart's chicken finger dinner.
We also had a fabulous Fall Festival in November with 58 in attendance. Each participant enjoyed a hay ride to a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, inflatable fun, and a hotdog dinner with great literacy information shared with all.  Pre-School RegistrationRegistration begins March 3rd, 2010 for children that are four years old on or before September 1. Please note that limited school choice is not available for students enrolling in the Four-Year Child Development Program. For reasons of efficiency, our programs for four-year-olds are housed in five of the district's ten elementary schools. Please find the one serving your area:
Enrollment is limited to 20 students per session; therefore, it is important to register early. At the time of registration a parent must present the following:
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STAR Links  Family-Friendly Standards. This weblsite provides families with interactive activities to support the teaching and learning that occurs in the state's public schools. The site currently provides material related to grades K-2 in English Language Arts. Additional grade levels and subjects will be available in 2010. Languge Development"With Babies, Words of Wisdom"-This article speaks to the importance of language development in the early years More FatherhoodNational Responsible Fatherhood website that encourages all fathers to take time to be a Dad today |
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