PreK Instructor
M.A., Tennessee Tech University
email: kdyer@dyerkvanburenschools.org
Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Survey
If your child is enrolled in the Early Bird Preschool program, please take the time to click the link below and complete the family survey. Your participation is completely voluntary and anonymous. The survey results will be used at the state and district levels to inform our continuous quality improvement efforts. You can access the survey through your phone or other internet connected device by navigating to address below or using the QR code provided:
Phone: (931) 946-7378
Preschool Supervisor:
Dr. Denise Whittenberg
(931) 946-2242
The Van Buren County School System is grateful to be able to provide early childhood education for the children of Van Buren County through the Early Bird Preschool.
Students are given high quality instruction and are involved in learning activities that will prepare them for their elementary, middle, and high school years and beyond.
Early Bird Preschool uses the Big Day for Pre-K curriculum created by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Mrs. Kristy Dyer
Mrs. Shelene Anderson
PreK Instructor
B.S., Tennessee Tech University
email: sanderson@vanburenschools.org
Mrs. Jacqueline Miller
PreK Instructor
Ed.S., Tennessee Tech University
email: millerj5@vanburenschools.org
ADMISSION POLICY
The Early Bird Preschool is an inclusive Program that serves 4 year old children. Three year old children that have special needs will receive services as provided by their IEP. All children must be residents of Van Buren County and be four years old by the 15th of August. We cannot accept children that are 5 years of age unless they have an IEP.
REQUIRED FORMS FOR ADMISSION
1. Child's State Birth Certificate (NO MOTHER'S COPY)
2. Child's Social Security Card
3. Preschool Immunization Certificate
4. Proof of Physical (After 1/2019)
5. Proof of Income
Updated as of July 2019
SUPPLY LIST
2 small blankets or beach towels
1 small pillow (optional)
Complete Change of Clothing (will need to be changed with the seasons)
4 small glue sticks
2 boxes of baby wipes
1 Pkg. 3 oz. Dixie Cups
2 rolls of paper towels
3 container of Clorox wipes
1 box of tissues
1 can of Lysol disinfectant spray
Updated as of July 2021
MEALS
Breakfast and afternoon snack will be served at the preschool. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:15 A.M. Lunch will be eaten at Spencer Elementary. Free or reduced lunch forms are available and should be completed as soon as possible. Free or reduced meals do not include snack.
Parents may be asked to provide a snack for their child's class on occasion. Parents will be informed when a snack is needed. Please do not make cake or cookies, or send candy to school unless there is a special occasion such as a birthday. This should be discussed in advance with your child's teacher.
If school opens 2 hours late for any reason, breakfast will not be served.
COST FOR MEALS
Free Breakfast & Lunch for all school children. CEP (Community Eligibility Provision Program)
Snacks are $10.00 per month and must be paid in advance.
Pricing subject to change per State Mandates.
FIELD TRIPS 2020-2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are no off-campus field trips planned for the 2020-2021 school year.