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Week of the Young Child- April 1-7, 2023
The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children asks Iowans to acknowledge the importance of early childhood education. This year April 1-7 is the Week of the Young Child. At Van Buren County Community School District we are proud to . . .
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Assessment (Video 3/4 Week of the Young Child)
Assessments are an important part of student learning and will be on-going as they gain new and exciting knowledge. Mrs. Jenna Short, PK4 Preschool Teacher, talks about the assessments utilized in the Van Buren County Preschool . . .
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Play-Based Learning (Video 2/4 Week of the Young Child 2023)
Van Buren County Preschool utilizes the play-based learning approach which provides opportunities for students to learn through inquiry, exploration, interaction and problem solving. Join Mrs. Marni Starnes, PK4 Preschool . . .
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Second Step (Video 4/4 Week of the Young Child 2023)
Join Ms. Kim Harward, PK4 Preschool Teacher, as she talks about the Second Step program utilized to teach social emotional skills for early learning.
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2024-25 Academic School Calendar
View the 2024-25 academic school calendar below. Go Warriors!
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Preschool Pre-Registration
The Van Buren County Community School District and SIEDA Head Start are partners in preschool education! Early childhood education is a very important part of early learning, and we have formed this partnership to better serve all eligible . . .