At St. Michael’s Parish Day School, children are loved and valued. Children at St. Michael’s Parish Day School grow spiritually and learn to cooperate, problem solve, be creative, listen to and respect others and respect differences. St. Michael’s promotes the growth of the total individual by helping each child develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally.

The child-centered program includes both teacher-directed and self-selected activities, quiet and active experiences, and the recognition that learning occurs in both formal and informal ways. Because young children learn best through active participation, teachers provide them with many “hands on” activities. Review our curriculum here.

Download our Day School Brochure here.

The staff at St. Michael’s works as a team to meet children’s needs with support from the church and its members, the St. Michael’s Parish Day School Committee, the parents and the community.

For more information about the program, please call Mandy Annunziata, Day School Director, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (919) 782-6430.

Registration

Registration for the 2012-13 school year is now complete.  Spaces remain in our MWF 3 year old, 5 day 3 year old, and Pre-K classes.  Our registration procedure, list of classes, and registration application are available for download below. 

Download our registration form here.

If you have questions about our program, please contact  Mandy Annunziata, Parish Day School director.

Summer Camp 2012

 The Day School will offer two sessions of camp this summer:  June 4-8 and August 6-10.  Camp is open to all children ages 3-5.  Children must turn three years old prior to the camp session for which they are registering, and all campers must be toilet-trained (no pull-ups).  Children will participate in a variety of activities, including music, outdoor play, and arts and crafts.  Snack is provided and all campers will receive a t-shirt.  Camp hours are 9:15-12:15 and the cost is $125 per session.  

  Download summer camp application here

 2011-12 School Year Calendar

• September 6           Open House
• September 7          First Day of School
• September 13         First Day of Lunch Bunch
• October 5-6             School Pictures
• October 10              Teacher Workday
• October 25              Spooky Spaghetti Supper
• October 31                Halloween Parade (3s, 4s, and Pre-K participate)
• November 11           School Closed for Veterans’ Day
• November 23-35    School Closed for Thanksgiving
• December 16           Christmas Program and Reception (3s, 4s, and Pre-K participate.  No regular classes.)
• December  19-30     School Closed for Christmas Holidays
• January 2                  School Closed
• January 3                Classes resume
• January 16              School Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• January 17              Teacher Workday/Parent Conferences
• Jan. 30-Feb. 3        Registration for 2012-13 school year
• February 20           School Closed for Presidents’ Day
• April 2-6                  School Closed for Spring Break
• April 9                     School Closed for Easter Monday
• May 17                     Last Day of Lunch Bunch
• May 24                    Four Year Old Graduation
• May 25                    Last Day of School/Pre-K Graduation
• May 28                     Day School Office Closed for Memorial Day
• May 29-30             Teacher Workdays

The Day School Day

Our day runs from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for toddlers through fours; 9:15-1:15 for Pre-K

CLASS OFFERINGS:

Younger Toddlers:  TuTh

Older Toddlers:  MW

Younger 2s:  MW or TuTh

Older 2s:  MWF or TuTh

3s:  MWF, M-Th, or M-F

4s:  M-F

Pre-K:  M-F

Lunch Bunch — 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Lunch Bunch meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 3s and 4s

For 2011-12:

Registration — $150

Monthly tuition:

2 days     $185
3 days     $225
4 days     $250
5 days     $275
Pre-K      $295

Meet the Staff

Mandy Annunziata

Mandy Annunziata, Director

Mandy grew up in Danville, Virginia. She received a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Development from Duke University, and a M.S. in Family and Child Development from Auburn University.  She and her husband, Gene, have lived in Apex since 1997. This is her 15th year at St. Michael’s as the preschool director. She and Gene have two boys, Matthew (12) and Jacob (8).

Mandy loves reading, biking and attending her sons’ hockey, soccer, and baseball games. They cheer for the Duke Blue Devils and Carolina Hurricanes!

Jennifer Elam, Assistant Director

Jennifer Elam

Jennifer, who joined the Day School staff in 2008, has a B.A. in Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill.  She and her husband, Paul, have two children, Sam, 10, and Rebekah, 7. The Elams are members of Christ Church. In her spare time, when she has any, Jennifer loves to sew.