Welcome to Arlington!
  

  Arlington is home to First Step Preschool.  

Classrooms

Classrooms afford children opportunities
to develop skills through play and
language-based activities.

Large Motor Room

Here, children work daily on motor skills
such as crawling, climbing and
pedaling bikes.

Open House/Fall Fest: 2003

Parma City School Board President,
Mr. Kevin Kelley, celebrates First Step's
annual Open House/Fall Fest. This annual
social event gives children and their families
an opportunity to visit their preschool together.

The Giving Tree

In the spirit of the season, students
at First Step donate hats, scarves
and mittens to the Giving Tree.
These items are then donated to
St. Malachi Center.

A Time For Us

Special Education Supervisor,
Ms. Mary Ziemke, shares a social
moment with a preschooler at First Step.

Lending Library

Established in 1998 through community and
private donations, First Step's library
promotes a love of reading in early childhood.
Dedicated parent volunteers help maintain
it's upkeep and operation.

Open House/Fall Fest 2003

First Step's annual Open House also gives
families the opportunity to purchase fall
decorations and baked goods. The proceeds
from these fundraisers help to support
First Step Preschool.

Pretend Play

Pretend play is an important part of
children's development. A "hospital"
is set up in this classroom during
Community Helpers week.

In the Community

Fire Inspector, Mr. Richard Ciarrone,
instructs First Step Preschoolers about
fire safety and prevention during a
class field trip.

Parma Fire Department: click here
National Fire Protection Association:  
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Email Inspector Ciarrone: click here

Around the World...
 

Using a variety of instruments
and melodies, Music R Us takes
preschoolers and staff to China...

...to Scotland and beyond!

Jungle Terry...

...and his wild things make an annual
visit to First Step.  Preschoolers have
an opportunity to see animals like
Tortellini the Turtle.

     The Giving Tree 2004

In traditional First Step spirit,
the annual Giving Tree is filled by
generous staff, students & families 
with items to be donated to
St. Malachi Center.

                Field Day...2006

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, Field Day was
a new event at First Step.  Although weather
prompted a change of venue, great fun was
had by all!

         
            Open House/Fall Festival 2004

In it's customary manner, Open House/Fall Fest 2004
was a great success! 

Got Milk?

      
       Mary Ziemke welcomes Mandy Moo to First Step.  
    During this lively presentation,  the children learned
    the basics of good nutrition and exercise.

              
                   Flower Power

First Step Supervisor, Ms. Joanna Quandt,
has her face painted with a "spring" theme
by Deputy Superintendent Christina Dinklocker
on Field Day.