Monthly Archives: February 2019

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March 2019 Update

MARCH 2019 UPDATE
I’ve had a feeling lately… You know, that feeling when the same things look different to you? I feel a change a comin’! I’ve prayed a lot about this and have decided I need to change my focus and say goodbye to Noah’s Ark.

I started in 2003 as a sub, and the next year became an assistant in the classroom. In the spring, I was hired as the Director. I never would have guessed this path for myself, but what a blessing this journey has been! God has a funny way of leading you where you need to be. The best part has been the connections. I’m talking about LOVE connections! I have loved so many kiddos, so many families, and of course my teachers and church staff. What a gift I have been given to lead this ministry! I know God is working on someone who might not even know Noah’s Ark will be in their future.

February was full of fun activities! Everyone learned about what happens to your letter after you put it in the mailbox. We all enjoyed giving and receiving valentines!

Our testing is complete and evaluations sent for our 4– and 5-year-olds. The 3-year-old classes had fun learning about snowmen, dinosaurs, and creation. Second report cards for our younger classes will be sent out before Spring Break.

2019-2020 registration: If you know someone who would like information, have them contact us at 396-3125 or [email protected]. Classes meet: 9-11:30 AM.

Spring Break will be March 18-22.

Mark your calendars for March 11 to donate blood! Mississippi Valley Blood Center will come here and set up in the Gathering Space. Your time from check-in to check-out is less than an hour. Please sign up to donate; our area is in desperate need. Contact me to sign up!

In Christ,
Leslie Clauson
Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool

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Job Opening: Director

Job Opening: Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool

Do you have a passion for sharing the love of Christ with young preschool children and their families? Noah’s Ark Preschool at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has an opening for a part-time Preschool Director. The Preschool Director oversees all aspects including teaching children, supervising staff, overseeing daily activities, maintaining licensing requirements, managing budgets, and marketing.

The Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool supports the collaborative efforts of, and is the liaison for, the preschool to ministries of Cedar Hills Community Church.

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred with multi-year experience within a preschool.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Cedar Hills Community Church office by March 15. The position will start on a part-time basis in April 2019.

Cedar Hills Community Church
c/o: Preschool Search Committee
6455 E Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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February 2019 Update

In January, we began testing our 4-year-old classes. Testing is presented in a game format and is done on a one-on-one basis with the teacher. Most children really enjoy the time with their teacher. Once testing is over, the teachers will send out a final progress report. Then each family will decide if Alternative Kindergarten or Kindergarten is best for their child.Our 3-year-old classes focused on spatial concepts, shapes, daytime/nighttime, and pockets. The younger classes have come a long way since September!

Noah’s Ark will have another blood drive for the Mississippi Valley at the church March 11. Please donate if you can. Book your appointment online. If we meet our quota of donations, the blood center gives a grant to Noah’s Ark!

Registration for our 2019-2020 school year is underway. If you know someone interested, please have them contact us by email, 396-3125, or visit www.noahsarkcr.org. Any Cedar Hills active member whose child attends Noah’s Ark Preschool will receive 10% off tuition. We feel as a member you already support Cedar Hills financially. Noah’s Ark, as a ministry of this church, wants to support your child’s Christian education.

If your child is attending AK or Kindergarten in the fall, you should receive a letter from your child’s school soon. If you have not been contacted, call the school your child will be attending.

We are amazed with the amount of growth in the children already and feel privileged to be a part of their lives.

In Christ,
Leslie Clausen
Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool