Peachtree City is about to lose a wonderful program. The First Presbyterian Kindergarten program may be in its last year despite providing what I believe to be a great alternative to public kindergarten.

Due to a decrease in enrollment, the school may have to close down this class.

I have three daughters. My first two I placed in the public schools kindergarten. My last has a late summer birthday and I enrolled her at First Presbyterian. I wish I would have provided this experience for my other two daughters.

My youngest thrived in a small classroom setting. She received excellent instruction, art, physical education, music and Spanish. She enjoyed a modified schedule that gave her a chance to have both a half day and full day experience.

I know many people that share my view that all-day kindergarten is too much. She did more learning in less time, with less students, all while in a Christian-valued environment.

Not only did she enjoy Christmas and Easter celebrations, but she also celebrated our great county with patriotic songs and a program.

Alas, this is my last little one to attend the school. Had I more, I would not hesitate to send them. I write this as my way to thank this school for how well it prepared my daughters.

My youngest will enter the public school next year, more prepared then I could imagine. More than that, she had one more year in a school that celebrated her childhood with lots of play, lots of love and lots of learning.

Should you desire an excellent education for your child, whether you have one with a late summer birthday or not, I recommend this to you with all my worth as a mother bent on the best for her children.

Avoid the long days, the overcrowding and the embarrassing lack of recess and foreign language. Enroll in First Presbyterian; you need only ask any parent of the graduating kindergarten class for their recommendation.

Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Whitlow, we love how you nurtured and taught our children. Thank you!

Stephanie Flanders

Peachtree City, Ga.

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