St. Andrew's Preschool & Kindergarten

Is your child ready for preschool? St. Andrew's Preschool and Kindergarten provides the perfect foundation for future learning by helping children develop social skills, independence, confidence, and a love of learning. Through hands-on activities, play, and meaningful relationships, children build the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Give your child the gift of a strong start—St. Andrew's is where the journey begins!

From first steps to big leaps
Some of these sweet faces are only just beginning their journey at St. Andrew’s — walking through our doors with little backpacks, big imaginations, and so much wonder ahead of them. Others are taking their next steps forward, leaving behind footprints filled with memories, friendships, and years of growth.

At St. Andrew’s, we get the privilege of watching these journeys unfold — from tiny learners becoming confident leaders. And while some are just arriving and others are moving on, they will always be part of our St. Andrew’s family.

Holding hands then… cheering them on always.

We are so incredibly thankful for our amazing families who have poured so much love into our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! It truly means the world to them, and we can’t say it enough—our teachers feel so appreciated, supported, and loved. Thank you for helping make this week so special!

Today kicked off our first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and it was all about our teachers’ favorite treats!
Our students and families truly showed up in the sweetest ways, surprising our teachers with all their favorite goodies. The smiles, excitement, and feeling of being so appreciated filled every classroom.
We are beyond thankful for a community that loves on our teachers so well. These photos are just a peek into a few of our classrooms, but the generosity and thoughtfulness were felt all across campus.
What a wonderful way to start celebrating the incredible teachers who give so much each and every day!

We are WILD about our teachers!

Join us May 4th–8th as we celebrate our incredible St. Andrew’s Preschool & Kindergarten teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!
We have a full week of fun, simple ways for our students and families to help show just how much we love and appreciate the amazing educators who pour so much into our kiddos every day. From treats and wishlist surprises to flowers and heartfelt notes—every little gesture makes a big impact!

link to favorite things:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KoJ44RfLDjUTmrZy3P6tHV_lvckBQNcu/view

link to wishlists:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25KZDKAGPV0VG/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for the teachers who make our school so wonderful!

Our Kindergarten class has been hard at work caring for their chicken eggs, and the moment we’ve all been waiting for finally arrived—our baby chicks are here!

Over the past few weeks, the students have learned so much about responsibility, patience, and the life cycle of animals. They carefully watched, waited, and checked on the eggs each day, building excitement as hatch day got closer.
Seeing the chicks finally break out of their shells was such a special (and adorable!) moment for everyone. The joy, curiosity, and wonder in the classroom has been unforgettable!
We are so proud of our little learners for taking such great care of their eggs—and now their fluffy new friends!

Please don't forget that Monday, April 27th, is a half day! All classes will be dismissed at 12:00 PM and there will be NO STEAM or Lunch Bunch that day. Our teachers and staff use these half days to have our monthly staff meeting as well as professional development so that we can continue to serve your children and families to the best of our ability! Thank you for being prompt at pick up.

Today we’re celebrating the heart of our front office — our incredible administrative staff!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the amazing team at St. Andrew’s who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From warm welcomes at the front desk to helping families, supporting teachers, and juggling all the little (and big!) details — they truly do it all!
We are so grateful for your dedication, kindness, and the care you show our school community every single day. St. Andrew’s wouldn’t be the same without you!

We had some very special visitors in our 4’s and Kindergarten classes today!
The incredible team from Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA) came to teach our students all about the importance of staying safe while exploring the outdoors. From what to do if you get lost to how rescuers help find people, our students were engaged, curious, and excited to learn!
SARA is an amazing non-profit organization made up entirely of dedicated volunteers who even provide their own gear—how incredible is that? They offer professional, ground-based search and rescue services throughout Southern Arizona, and we are so thankful they took the time to share their knowledge with our students.
Thank you, SARA, for helping us learn how to stay safe while still enjoying all the adventures the outdoors has to offer!

Wow… look at all those cakes!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community for making our fundraiser with Nothing Bundt Cakes such a sweet success! Because of your support, we’re able to continue providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students every single day.

We truly couldn’t do it without each and every one of you—your generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to support our school means the world to us.
Now it’s time to enjoy those delicious treats… you’ve earned it!