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"I am with you always." Matthew 28:20

Click here for: Remote Lessons

Come, Holy Spirit, dwell in our hearts!

Walk Through the Bible
Obstacle Course

ECC Families are invited to enjoy an obstacle course in front of our school. It is a non-contact activity. Please observe social distancing guidelines if other people are present when you arrive. Have fun!

What a Wonderful World
by the Barnett Children

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers of our school families, staff and friends! We wish a very blessed to day to our mothers and those who are like mothers to us. May God bless  you always!

The Month of May:
​Celebrating our Mothers

Going on a Bear Hunt
Grab your binoculars and head over to St. Jerome Church. There are hidden bears waiting to be discovered. Drive, ride bikes or walk through the grounds as you search for all 30 of them. Please remember to practice social distancing guidelines. Have fun!

Storytime with a Firefighter

Parade of Students
​4-13-20

Storytime with a Local Firefighter

​Prayer
O God, we entrust ourselves to you during these times.
Keep us safe, and give us the grace
to be generous to one another and to be courteous
and kind to everyone in our lives.
Help us to recognize when we are getting on each others nerves,
to know when reconciliation is necessary,
and to be conscious of each other’s needs.
Adapted from Household Rituals: Prayers and Blessings Through The Year  (Living With Christ)
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Adult movies, Bible Studies, reflections, and more are also available.
Take advantage of this free resource provided by our St. Jerome Parish.
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Why Choose St. Jerome ECC?

St. Jerome ECC
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Welcome from our Administrator

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Dear Friends,
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​Thank you for your interest in St. Jerome Early Childhood Center.  Established in 1990,
​St. Jerome ECC has been blessed to serve the families of our parish and surrounding communities. God has been so good to us!  We have been blessed with faith-filled dedicated teachers and staff. Our families are involved and supportive of our efforts, as we seek to provide the best possible early childhood program for children ages 2-5.  As the only nationally accredited (NAEYC) Catholic educational program in Pinellas County, the environment we provide is one of the highest quality, as we serve the needs of the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, academically and most importantly, spiritually.  First and foremost, St. Jerome ECC is a Catholic school, one where the presence of Christ is known in our words and in our actions. 

.Our preschool children are more than well-prepared for their educational and spiritual journey when they leave St. Jerome ECC for kindergarten.  We continue to hold each one in prayer. We are humbled and honored to have been chosen as their first step out into the world. We know that God will be with them on their journey and we ask for God’s blessing as we continue our work in His Name.  

Sincerely in Christ,   
Phyllis Steele, Administrator 
St. Jerome Early Childhood Center ​

Fours Farewell 5/17/20

Watch our Farewell Mass by clicking the link below.

https://livestream.com/stjeromevideo/dailymass/videos/206150334

Coronavirus Update (5/15/20)
​We are currently closed until the next school year.
There will not be a summer program due to the current pandemic. We are preparing for the next school year with new protocols and procedures to meet the safety needs of our students.
Thank you and stay well!
Remote lessons will continue to be sent to our students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until June 26, 2020.

St. Jerome Church
LiveStream Mass Schedule (revised 4-14-20)
Daily at 9:00 am
Saturday at 4:00 pm
Sunday at 9:00 am AND 10:45am
GOD IS GOOD!

Virtual Fours Farewell Ceremony
​Sunday, May 17, 2020
Part 1
9:00 am Livestream Mass followed by a Slide Presentation
Part 2
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Drive Through Visit with Staff, Photo Opportunity and Graduation Goody Bags 
(Room 3 arrive between 1:00 and 2:00 Room 4 arrive between 2:00 and 3:00 in order to avoid waiting)
PLEASE JOIN US!!

Congratulations
to the Hobby Family on the birth of their beautiful baby!

Look what's happening at home....

Tractor Process ArtThis is a process art project, meaning the focus is on the process of creating art rather than an end product. This type of art is perfect for preschoolers. It allows them to be creative without worrying if they made their project the correct way.
For this project, children will use mud paint. We used mud paint because it looks like tractor tracks. You can also use tempera paint, if you want to create a more colorful look. from Teaching Mama for Pre-K

Email pictures of how you and your children are staying busy at home. preschool@stjeromeecc.org

Florida Dept of Health
​Handwashing Video for Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hm0_sNiN2M

Math and STEM Resources for Families

Math and STEM Resources
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Early Literacy Tips for Families

Early Literacy Tips for Families
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Apply/Enroll

We are working on a virtual tour. It will be posted here as soon as it is available. In the meantime, please call our school number and leave a message. We are happy to return your call and answer any questions you may have about our program.

 Applications available for the 2020-21 School Year!

Application forms and information for 2020-21 can be found under the Admissions tab at the top of this page.
Full and Half Day options available.
Tours are available during anytime during school hours.  You may also call to schedule a tour for best times.  We are excited to show you all the school has to offer!

Contact us anytime at 727-596-9491 or email us with our contact form

St. Patrick's Day at the ECC

RETIREMENT PARADE for Mrs. Homme
5/26/20

Happy Retirement to Mrs. Homme!!

Thank you for 22 years of education! You have touched many lives with your care and expertise! We will miss you!!
Personal Item Pick Up and
Drive-Through Visit
Room 1 - Friday 5/8 
9:00 - 10:00 am
Room 2 - Monday 5/11
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Rooms 3 and 4 - Sunday 5/17
1:00 - 3:00 pm

5-5-20
​National Teacher Appreciation Day

Teaching Your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/teaching_routines.pdf

Using Read-Alouds to promote oral language development

Methods for Supporting Mathematical Development

https://teachingcatholickids.com/stuck-at-home-here-are-some-resources-to-help/

Outdoor Classroom gains a Hopscotch Game! Thank you Mrs. Martin!

New Security Film Installed

On Friday, March 29, 2020 security film was installed on all of the ECC windows to guard against hurricane strength winds and to provide added protection from possible intruders. This project was funded by a grant from the White Family Foundation. It was completed by Custom Window Graphics. We are very happy to offer an even safer environment for our students when they return.

LifeLine Ministries continues to feed the needy
Collection bins are available in the Chapel. Please drop any nonperishable food items. Thank you!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Tom Kuznicki and family for pressure washing our ECC building this past week and making it look so nice!

LOOKING BACK......