Kindergarten

For 130 years, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools provided the most recognized academic program in Petaluma. For young students, the path to success in high school, college and beyond begins in the primary grades. At St. Vincent’s we recognize the importance of balancing academic standards with the developmental stages of the child. Through hands-on exploration and activities, small group instruction, and partnership with parents, our primary students begin building the foundation to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens and effective communicators.

For 12 years, St. Vincent de Paul Elementary Kindergarten has offered a full day program, educating the whole child --- personally, socially, academically and spiritually, in a safe, nurturing environment. With exceptional teachers, high expectations, and enrichment opportunities, the program offers a unique experience located in our historic, original St. Vincent’s Academy Building.

We feature small class sizes, but enjoy opportunities to join with the student body across our school community. Our students leave kindergarten reading, writing sentences, thinking critically and solving problems. Students learn how to listen attentively, actively participate, collaborate with peers, and become organized for success throughout their education.

Our Kindergarteners Benefit From:

Small group English language arts instruction to meet the individual needs of each and every child
Hands-on math instruction that builds foundation for understanding mathematical concepts and problem solving
Enrichment in music, art, library and technology
STEM exploration
Opportunities for parent partnership in the classroom

Kindergarten open house

Dec 8, 2022 - 4:30-5:30

Janu 19, 2023 - 4:30-5:30

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"From first grade on, the small class size fostered a unique bond and genuinely lasting connections among students which have remained strong and continue to benefit me to this day."

- Josh Martin, SVES ‘09, SVHS ‘13, UC Berkeley ‘17 B.A. in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, PhD Student in Linguistics and Presidential Scholar at Harvard University

“The early years at St. Vincent’s provided a close community, supportive teachers and the one-on-one attention that set me up for success.”

- Justin Sablik, SVES ‘11, SVHS ‘15, 3rd year student in Aerospace Engineering at UCLA

1st And 2nd Grade

We offer a strong curriculum in reading, writing, math and science with standards above and beyond common core. Our program offers enrichment in technology, PE, art, music, and library. We are proud that our graduates, many of whom started their St. Vincent’s journey in 1st grade or 2nd grade, are currently attending leading colleges and universities such as UCLA, Harvard, Reed College, USC, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and many other notable academic institutions.

We encourage our students to be kind and helpful, to listen, actively participate, stay on task, and write clearly and correctly. Students learn about their community and world around them, collaborating on community service projects. Your child will be a part of an engaging environment that includes:

Small group instruction in English Language Arts
Character development through our Virtues Program
Technology instruction in the “Mac Lab”
STEM projects incorporated into the curriculum
Accelerated Reader Program
Field trips to enhance the student experience

K-8 open house

January 29, 2023 - 10-12

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Teachers

Kindergarten - Mrs. DeAnn Sarlatte is an alumna of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School and High School. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies and minor in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. She has a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and is a member of the school’s leadership team.

1st Grade - Miss Ashley Ludlow is the most recent addition to our staff. She has B.A. in Sociology and minors in Education and Applied Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Ashley also holds a Certificate in Sports Management from UCSB and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Dominican University.

2nd Grade - Mrs. Katie Salmassian has a B.A. in Philosophy/Classics and a St. Ignatius Institute Certificate from the University of San Francisco and a M.A. in Teaching from the University of San Francisco. She holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and is a member of the school’s leadership team.

Need-based financial aid is available.