Early Learning Center
St. Matthew’s Early Learning Center (ELC) is part of the St. Matthew’s Catholic School: The ELC is an extension of St. Matthew's K-8 education program and offers St. Matthew’s young children and their families an opportunity to acquire the academic skills necessary to be successful in Kindergarten. We have many different options to choose from. Contact ELC Director, Mrs. Andrea Hanson at 756-6807 or email her at hanson@stmattsaints.org for more information.
St. Matthew's ELC Mission Statement: St. Matthew’s Early Learning Center is dedicated to creating a strong foundation that will provide each child the spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development necessary to become faith-filled, compassionate, and courageous leaders.
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What Sets Us Apart:
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Certified Teachers
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Small student/teacher ratio
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Educational and enriching activities
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Bible stories
About Mrs. Hanson:
Superpower: Director of Chaos
Favorite Saint: St. Rose of Lima
Fun Fact: Has so many family members she hasn't even met them all
Likes: Making children feel at home in the ELC
Meet Our ELC Director,
Mrs. Andrea Hanson
Meet Our ELC Staff:
Mrs. April Dimeo
4/5 St. Matthew's Class
Teacher
About Mrs. Dimeo
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Superpower: Always having energy (on little sleep)
Favorite Saint: St. Michael the Archangel
Fun Fact: Won a "rap contest" and danced with Sir-Mix-A-Lot on stage
Likes: Cooking, baking and COFFEE!
Mrs. Megan Walker
3/4 St. John Paul
Teacher
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About Megan
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Superpower: Multitiasking
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Favorite Saint: St. Florian
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Fun Fact: Has superhuman kid ears- she can hear everything they say
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Likes: Kayaking, spending time with her kids, and helping others
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Mrs. Sherry Stockham
4/5 St. Helena Class Teacher
About Mrs. Stockham
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Superpower: Seeing the best in everyone
Favorite Saint: St.Teresa because she loves Jesus
Fun Fact: Been on 3 Mission trips to Thailand
Likes: Sunsets
Mrs. Chaela Manning
4/5 St. Teresa of Calcutta Teacher
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About Mrs. Manning
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Superpower: Multitiasking
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Favorite Saint: St. Florian
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Fun Fact: Has superhuman kid ears- she can hear everything they say
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Likes: Kayaking, spending time with her kids, and helping others
Mrs. Cynthia Christianson
2/3 St. Nicholas Class
Teacher
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About Cynthia
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Superpower: Maintaining sanity under pressure
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Favorite Saint: St. Francis
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Fun Fact: Danced for 18 years (classic ballet)
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Likes: Loves to swim, hike and dance
Meet Our After School Care Staff:
Ms. Makynzie Torgerson
After School Care Coordinator
About Ms. Torgerson
Superpower: Loving everyone for who they are​
Favorite Saint: St. Nicholas
Fun Fact: Has been to 15 states
Likes: Football and being with family
Ms. Kelly Murphy
After School Care Teacher
About Ms. Murphy
Superpower: Ready, Willing and Able
Favorite Saint: St. Jude
Fun Fact: her nickname is "mamadawg"
Likes: Golden Retrievers and double nonfat lattes
Hours of Operation: The Early Learning Center ("ELC") is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 12 months a year!
The ELC is closed on the following holidays: * Labor Day * Thanksgiving Break * Christmas Break * President’s Day * Good Friday * Easter Monday * Spring Break * Memorial Day * Independence Day * Also closed one week prior to the school year starting. * The ELC will close whenever St. Matthew’s School closes for "snow days" or any other days determined by St. Matthew's School and School District#5 (These dates are subject to change) Also, please note: St. Matthew’s Early Learning Center does not have a separate drop-in program.