Ready to Learn Pre-Kindergarten

 Pre-K Teacher: Sandra Coppa, sggrimmer@cps.edu

  • Enrollment

    The application process for the 2020-2021 school year for all CPS preschools is open! Please visit  www.chicagoearlylearning.org to apply. Students must be 3 by September 1, 2020 to qualify. 


    Solomon Pre-K is divided into two half day programs with 20 students and two teachers. The morning class takes place from 9:00-11:35AM and the PM class takes place from 1:15-3:50PM. At Solomon we believe young children learn through hands-on learning and play experiences that spark a love of learning and curiosity. 

    Meet the Teachers

    Sandra Coppa has been teaching Pre-K for 12 years in CPS. During this time she has obtained her National Board Certification and ESL endorsement. Mrs. Coppa loves Piggie and Elephant stories and outdoor learning opportunities. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Coppa at sggrimmer@cps.edu 

    Alexa Wiviott became the Pre-K teacher assistant in 2017 after volunteering in the classroom as a parent. Mrs. Wiviott loves all things Disney and creating art projects for the students. Mrs. Wiviott is always making the classroom a friendly and welcoming environment. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Wiviott at awiviott1@cps.edu

    A Day in Pre-K

    Students are greeted each day by their teachers and escorted to the classroom. There the students wash their hands, write their names and answer the question of the day. Pre-K friends then join their teachers on the carpet where they graph the weather, count their friends, and engage in literacy and math curriculum.

    Students are greeted each day by their teachers and escorted to the classroom. There the students wash their hands, write their names and answer the question of the day. Pre-K friends then join their teachers on the carpet where they graph the weather, count their friends, and engage in literacy and math curriculum.


    After songs and a story, students participate in 60 minutes of play with purposeful teacher developed centers.

  • Students participate in gross motor activities in and outside of the classroom.

    Daily, students work in teacher-led small group centers that focus on writing, listening, literacy, math, and science.