Pre-K-3 Year Old Program

Parent Testimonial:  "Our three children all absolutely loved this program. It's the gentle introduction to school my husband and I were looking for, with an experienced early childhood educator in a loving, calm and nurturing environment. 

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year  at Catholic Academy of West Buffalo! This year your child will be introduced to the school experience in a gentle and calm way. The children will be exposed to simple concepts appropriate to their age and developmental level. They will learn to share, take turns, follow the rules and , most of all, just have fun! 

December 2025

Themes: Dinosaurs (short Unit), Nursery Rhymes

Concept: Recognition of last names, Number Recognition 

Christine Traum, lead teacher     ctraum@cawb.org

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Pre-K 3 year-old program overview:

The children will receive two specials per week.  Library will be on Tuesdays and Gym will be on Thursdays.  Please have your child wear sneakers both days as we also use the playground and go for walks! 

The hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.  The cost for the 2025-2026 school year is $50/week.  Children need to be potty-trained and 3-years-old by December 31st.

Children will be exposed to simple Math and Science concepts, imaginary play, early literacy experiences and socialization. 

What a great way to "ease" children into the school setting!

Supply list for the 2025 - 2026 school year: 

• regular size backpack (folder listed below should fit completely inside)
• one change of clothes (Labeled)
• (2) pairs of underwear (Labeled)
• (1) plastic shoe box (Labeled)
• (1) folder (Labeled)
• (3) box of tissues
• (2) roll of paper towels
• (2) glue sticks (Labeled)
• (1) sweater or sweatshirt (stays in locker
• (2) containers of Lysol wipes
• (1) Water bottle
  
  Please label everything and remember, children MUST wear sneakers both days, this is a safety issue.

On your snack day we ask that you bring in only HEALTHY snacks.  A calendar will go home with your child's snack day listed.