Nature PreK
Marshpoint Elementary and Oatland Island Wildlife Center are excited that your child is enrolled in the Nature PreK program at Oatland for the 2024-2025 school year! Important student information is listed below.
We ask that you do not send Bug Spray or Sun Screen
Please apply these items prior to arriving for class each morning. If bug spray is necessary, we recommend spraying on clothing instead of skin.
Board of Education Policy states:
The parent is responsible for the application of sunscreen or insect repellent, because of the potential of over application and allergic reaction. Students should not be allowed to bring or apply these items at school or the same reasoning. Like other over-the-counter medication they have the potential of being abused or given to other causing illness.
Please Note: Oatland Island is notorious for red bugs/chiggers. Avoid them by applying bug spray to under garments where elastic meets skin and on socks and shoes.
Is the Nature PreK at Oatland Island open to anyone or can I book a field trip?
If you are a preschool or day care wanting to book a private Pre-K program, you will need to call 395-1510 or email our Field Trip Coordinator as the Nature Pre-K is a year-long program and is a part of the Savannah Chatham County Public School System and aligns with their calendar school year.
How can I register for the Nature PreK @ Oatland Island?
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has 65 Georgia Lottery funded Pre-K classes. The year-long Pre-Kindergarten programs provide services to age eligible four-year-olds (must be four years of age on or before September 1 of the school year) residing in Chatham County. A maximum of twenty-two (22) students receive services in each class district wide. More information about the Georgia Lottery funded Pre-Kindergarten Programs can be obtained by going to www.decal.ga.gov. Lottery registration opens January 11th, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Pre-K Class Rules
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Be a friend to your classmates.
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Be a good listener.
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Keep hands and feet to yourself.
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Raise your hand to have a turn to talk.
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Follow the directions that teachers give.