ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Preschool – Grade 4
Building Biblical and academic foundations in a Loving Community
Christ-centered curriculum
Our curriculum integrates the Bible into every subject and keeps decisions and discussions about hot-button issues in your hands.
Right-sized classrooms
We plan the ratio of teachers-to-students very intentionally, allowing teachers to individualize instruction and challenge each child according to their abilities.
Unmatched instruction
Our teachers and staff build intentional relationships with students that allow children to be seen, known, and loved.
CLASSES
Preschool and prekindergarten
Westminster’s Preschool and PreKindergarten programs are committed to a developmental approach to learning which encompasses the whole child. We focus on core areas including social skills, basic skills in phonics and reading readiness, listening and thinking skills, math, and handwriting development.
There are both full-day and half-day Preschool and PreKindergarten options available.
Kindergarten
As many students transition to a new daily school routine, we intentionally provide a balanced kindergarten program that provides academic, social, and physical opportunities each day. Beginning in Kindergarten, students participate in elective courses including Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education each week.
There are both full-day and half-day kindergarten options available.
Grade 1 – Grade 4
Core academic courses in Elementary School include Bible, Math, Reading, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, and Writing. Additionally students participate in elective courses including Art, Library, Music, and Physical Education each week.
BEyond the classroom
Academic Extras
Students in Grades 1-4 can participate in the nationally-run Spelling Bee, ACSI Speech Meet, and Math Olympics. Resource services are also available beginning in Kindergarten, and our Library is open to all elementary students!
Athletics
Along with Physical Education, students can participate in programs like our Young Warriors Athletics Camps.
Spiritual Life
Both inside and outside the classroom, each day is intentionally structured to point hearts and minds to Jesus. Students in K-Grade 4 attend chapel each week where they worship Jesus and grow as His disciples. They also get to participate in classwide service projects.
Fine Arts
Students experience music and art classes as part of our regular curriculum and can join Art Club in Grades 1-4. They can participate in band in Grade 4 and our musical theater program in Grades 3 and 4.
Student Life
Spiritual Development
Athletics
Fine Arts
Resource
Chapel
Library
Elementary Faculty and Staff
Each member of our staff has a unique set of God-given gifts and abilities they use to serve our student body and provide them with opportunities to know their Savior and grow in their love for Him. Our team is passionate about meeting the unique learning needs of each and every student in the classroom and helping them reach their full potential in Christ.
Charity Spurlock
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten
Micki DeHaan
Preschool/
Prekindergarten Aide
Erin Thurow
Preschool/
Prekindergarten Aide
Mary Janschek
Kindergarten
Jill DiCicco
Grade 1
Shelley Wall
Grade 1
Lauren Thurman
Grade 2
Felicia Sanchez-Berg
Grade 2 Aide
Erin Clark
Grade 3
Angela Montero
Grade 4
Wendy Branscom
Resource Specialist
Mark Funkhouser
Physical Education
Emilee Hume
Resource Specialist
Sarah Kolinen
Elementary Administrative Support
Debbie Layne
Elementary Principal
Jessi Luecht
Art
Dan Quinn
Fine Arts Director &
Instrumental Music
Joanna Sire
Elementary Music
Sue Skok
Resource Coordinator