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noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Lamb) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:19:00 +0000

This week at Glasser Preschool (11/5/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

The Tigers/Bears classroom needs some uncarved pumpkins for an activity they are doing. If you have one that you no longer need – please drop it off in Room 24. Thanks.

In January 2009 due to fiscal problems, the Village of Oak Park discontinued the hearing and vision screening program in Oak Park preschools and day cares. This early screening is very important because young children do not really know how they are supposed to see or hear. Consequently, they may not complain about faulty vision or hearing. This testing is now mandated by DCFS. The Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education has undertaken the administration of this program since 2009. They have received some grant money to do this, but the cost of the administration of the program far exceeds the grants they have received. To offset the cost of administering this screening program, the Collaboration has asked for a $5 contribution for each child screened at our preschool. We are asking families to contribute a minimum of $5 per child to the Collaboration for this screening. Please give Marci cash or checks made payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood.”

Please don’t forget to dress your child appropriately for outdoor play. We go outside whenever possible so please remember the hats, gloves and coats when appropriate. Make sure your child’s name is in all clothing items!

Sunday, November 4^th

Hausman Brunch

Please join Oak Park Temple for a cup of coffee and light brunch while we listen to an interesting and stimulating lecture presented by Harriet Hausman & Family through the Martin Hausman Social Justice Fund. It’s Sunday, November 4^that 10 AM for Brunch followed by 10:30 AM lecture. The Guest speaker is Dr. Irwin Weil.

GPS Movie Party

Join Glasser Preschool for our first movie matinee on Sunday, November 4^th at 12:30 PM (doors will open at 12:15PM). We will be showing the movie Cars. Admission is $5 a child/$10 per family (an adult must stay for this show). Snacks will be provided.

Monday, November 5th

Tuesday, November 6th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): juicy beef burger, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain roll

Hearing & Vision Screening

The Collaboration will be conducting vision and hearing screening at Glasser Preschool on Tuesday, November 6^th for all children ages three through five years old. We are asking all parents of children ages 3 and older at our school to make a minimum of $5 contribution to the collaboration to cover the cost. Either cash or checks payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education.”

Wednesday, November 7th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): oven baked ziti, local green beans, fresh melon

Thursday, November 8th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken scaloppini, fresh cucumbers, orange slices, whole grain bread

Parent/Teacher Conferences PM

Our Fall parent/teacher conferences will be on Thursday evening November 8th and Friday November 9th during the day. There are no Glasser Preschool classes on November 9^th due to conferences. Your conference times will be arranged with your child’s teachers. We feel the Fall conferences are a time to share with you how your child’s adjusting to school, playing with their friends and developing at all levels. Please jot down you questions or concerns and we’ll be glad to address them.

OPT Sisterhood Book Club

Join the OPT Sisterhood book club on Thursday November 8^th at 7:30 PM for a discussion of Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant. For questions contact Sheila Pont at swpont@gmail.com.

Friday, November 9th

NO GPS Classes (including Tots Class)

Parent/Teacher Conferences AM

Scholastic Book Orders Due

Books can be ordered either online or by paper order. For each dollar you spend, Glasser Preschool receives points towards free books for the school Books orders must be turned in or placed on line by November 9^th so hopefully we will receive the books before Thanksgiving. If you place a “paper order” with Marci please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.

Shabbat Kehillah & Gan Consecration

Friday November 9^th at 6 PM is a dairy-vegetarian (no meat) potluck dinner in honor of Gan Consecration. Shabbat Kehillah is OPT’s Shabbat of Community. These 7PM Shabbat Services will feature Tsimmis, our congregation’s band, and will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Kehillah dinners will be held on the Second Friday of each month. November’s service will include Gan Consecration of the Kindergarten Religious School Students. Dinner reservations may be made in the OPT office or online at www.oakparktemple.com/celebrate-shabbat.html

Sunday, November 11^th

Parent Workshop

We are very excited to be offering a parent workshop with the Religious School by Sheryl Stoller entitled "Reliable Strategies and Tools for FearLess Parenting". The workshop will be held on Sunday, November 11^th from 10:15 AM to Noon. Babysitting is always available at Oak Park Temple on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to Noon for $5/child.

Outreach Thanksgiving

The Outreach Committee of Oak Park Temple invites all interfaith households to join them for a catered dinner on Sunday, November 11^th at 5 PM in the Community Hall. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings as we celebrate and give thanks for family and friends. We will discuss the upcoming December holiday season and the variety of different approaches folks take to observe & celebrate. Children are welcome. $15 per adult to help cover event costs, payable at the event. Please RSVP to Carrie Landsman by November 6^that or (708) 383-1071.

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/22/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:21:00 +0000

Please complete and return you parent/teacher conference sign up sheets to your child’s teacher ASAP so we can schedule the conferences. Thanks.

Please make sure that your child has a spare set of clothing in their cubby in their classroom that is appropriate for the colder weather. Even kids that are no longer having “potty accidents” still need a spare set – mud, paint, spilled water all result in a need to have a spare set of clothes here!

Saturday, October 20th

Tot Shabbat 9 AM

Monthly we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones. It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together. The October Service will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 9 AM and conclude about 9:30 AM with an Oneg, a time to have cookies and juice and quiet activities, in the Youth Lounge. We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share (a dozen or so cookies, fruit, etc.). Thank you to the Mervine-Schiff family as our parent volunteers for the Oneg.

Rummage Sale Preview 6-8 PM

Sunday, October 21

Rummage Sale 9AM-2PM

Rabbi Miri Gold at OPT

Rabbi Mira Gold is the first Reform Rabbi to be granted official status by the Israeli government. Reform Israel Rabbi Mira Gold will be speaking at OPT on Sunday, October 21st at 7 PM followed by a dessert reception. There will be a welcome reception/wine buffet at 5 PM at the home of Cheryl Lipton and Rob Palley, in River Forest [$36/per person donation requested; all proceeds to ARZA]. Please RSVP for speech and/or reception with the OPT office.

Monday, October 22nd

Rummage Sale 9AM-1PM – half price day

Walk-a-thon $$ Due

Tuesday, October 23rd

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): roasted turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, melon, whole grain bread

Tornado Drill

Wednesday, October 24th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): creamy mac n’cheese, local green beans, orange slices

Thursday, October 25th Lunch (11 AM to Noon): Asian BBQ chicken, Asian veggies, pineapple, whole grain bread

Friday, October 26th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): fish tenders, glazed carrots, fruit salad, whole grain bread, ketchup dip

Kaballat Shabbat

4th Friday Kabbalat Shabbat

On Friday, October 26th, join Oak Park Temple for a “nosh” at 6 PM in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM and you’ll be home in time for the kids to go to bed at 7:30 PM. The Oak Park Temple joins together in the rotunda at 6 PM for social time prior to our 6:30 PM service. At 6:30 PM, we welcome Shabbat with a musical service featuring classically trained guitarist Aaron Burnstein. The time of the service allows those with small children to join us following an early dinner at home, and those who have more scheduling flexibility to have a leisurely dinner with family or friends following the service. Join Oak Park Temple in celebrating Shabbat with reflection and joyful communal singing!

GPS Shabbat

Every Friday the entire school will meet at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Chapel to celebrate Shabbat together. Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration.

Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/15/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:42:00 +0000

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Oak Park Elementary schools have half days of school on October 18^th (Thursday) and October 19^th (Friday) ending at 11 AM [same as Glasser Preschool]. If you have older kids at the elementary school plan to pick them up first and then come to Glasser to pick up your preschooler. Marci will watch those kids in the babysitting room 15 until you arrive. If you plan to take advantage of this service – please let Marci know in advance.

Sunday, October 14^th

GPS Walkathon Fundraiser

Welcome to the first annual Glasser preschool walkathon! Please join us on Sunday, October 14th as we kick off our fundraising year, socialize, and get our kids moving!
What: Children and parents will circle a one block course bordered by Berkshire, Marion, Greenfield and Belleforte. Parents, grandparents, and friends pledge $ for each lap completed, or make a flat donation. We hope you'll join us for a picnic lunch (everyone brings their own food) before the event. Lemonade and light snacks provided after laps are completed!
When: Check-in at the Berkshire entrance begins at 12:45. The walka-thon starts at 1:15. The bring-your-own picnic lunch begins at 12:00.
How: This is a great way for grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends to get involved with the school by making a pledge and/or by walking alongside! Keep in mind that the children will likely only complete 1-3 laps, so make pledges accordingly. Flat donations are welcomed! Please fill out the pledge form and return it, along with donations, at the event or before October 22, 2012.
Why: This is a great way to get our kids active, while making new friends and supporting our preschool.

If you are unable to attend the walk-a-thon, you can still participate in one of two ways! First, by making a tax-deductible $50 donation to Glasser Preschool. Second, by making a pledge for every lap completed by Miss Marci! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Rummage Sale Drop Off

The annual OPT Sisterhood Rummage Sale will be held on Sunday, October 21st from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Monday October 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM. There will be a special Preview Night on Saturday, October 20^th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with a $5 admission. Donations will be accepted during regular hours that Oak Park Temple is open from Sunday, October 14^th through Wednesday, October 17^th. Please help the OPT Sisterhood out by volunteering your time, donating, and buying items!

Monday, October 15^th

Gift Card $$ Due

Your payment for your October gift cards is due. Please make a separate check payable to “Glasser Preschool.”

Rummage Sale Drop Off

Tuesday, October 16th

GPS Picture Day

On Tuesday, October 16th Warling Photography Studio (“Picture Day”) will be at Glasser Preschool to take professional individual and class portraits of the children. Siblings [including non Glasser siblings] can be photographed together and individually at no extra cost with appointments starting at 7:45 AM. You pay no money up front. Photo retake day will be on Wednesday November 14th for any children who miss photo day or want their pictures retaken. We will also be taking the Gan Katan Mon/Wed/Fri group photo on the retake date.

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Turkey meatloaf muffins with gravy, mashed potatoes, pear slices, whole grain bread

GPS Board Meeting

The October Glasser Preschool Board meeting is on Tuesday, October 16th at 7:30 PM at Dan George’s home located in Oak Park [Please note location change!!]. All preschool parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

Rummage Sale Drop off

Wednesday, October 17th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): veggie pot pie, local green beans, honeydew, whole grain biscuit

Rummage Sale Drop Off

Thursday, October 18th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): pasta shells w/cream sauce, local peas, orange slices

Oak Park District 97 half day school

Friday, October 19th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): cheesy quesadillas, chayote squash, fresh fruit salad, lowfat sour cream

Oak Park District 97 half day school

GPS Shabbat

Every Friday the entire school will meet at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Chapel to celebrate Shabbat together. Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration.

Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Saturday, October 20^th

Tot Shabbat 9 AM

Monthly we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones. It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together. The October Service will be held on Saturday, October 20^th at 9 AM and conclude about 9:30 AM with an Oneg, a time to have cookies and juice and quiet activities, in the Youth Lounge. We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share (a dozen or so cookies, fruit, etc.).

Rummage Sale Preview 6-8 PM

Sunday, October 21

Rummage Sale

Rabbi Miri Gold at OPT

Rabbi Mira Gold is the first Reform Rabbi to be granted official status by the Israeli government. Reform Israel Rabbi Mira Gold will be speaking at OPT on Sunday, October 21^st at 7 PM followed by a dessert reception. There will be a welcome reception/wine buffet at 5 PM at the home of Cheryl Lipton and Rob Palley, in River Forest [$36/per person donation requested; all proceeds to ARZA]. Please RSVP for speech and/or reception with the OPT office.

How is your Walk-A-Thon pledge sheet coming?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:16:00 +0000

How is your Walk-A-Thon pledge sheet coming?

Here are a few tips that might help.

FLAT OUT EASY

Just ask family, friends and neighbors if they would like to make a “Flat Pledge.” That means no matter how many (or how few) laps our little Walkers finish, it’s one “flat” total dollar amount (i.e. $20 from Aunt Ruth).

TRADITIONAL

A “Per Lap Pledge” is based on the number of laps completed and is the traditional method to use. As the kids finish a lap, we’ll put a little circle sticker on their shirts and total them at the end of the event. Then you can re-visit with Donors and praise your little Walker for their efforts. Please keep in mind, the block is big and our kids are small, so the “Per Lap Pledge” will hopefully add up quickly after just 2-3 laps completed.

WELL WISHES

Can’t make the event? Just opt out with a suggested $50 donation. OR sponsor Ms. Marci in her walk J

OF COURSE

Any and all pledges are greatly appreciated. We are looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday.

Another email/flyer will follow with specifics for the day.

Let’s get moving, together!

THANKS

--The Glasser Preschool Board

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/8/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:27:00 +0000

Volunteer assignments were sent home (yellow half sheet) – please let Marci know if you did not receive your assignment or if you have any questions about the assignment.

If you placed a Glasser Preschool shirt order – they have arrived. Shirts were distributed today.

Make sure you check out our Glasser Preschool website at www.glasserpreschool.com. Also - the classroom weekly newsletters and the weekly emails from Marci will be posted at glasserpreschool.blogspot.com.

Sunday, October 7^th

Jews in China WWII During WWII, only one city in the world admitted Jewish refugees without questions. That was Shanghai. Other Jewish enclaves in China included Harbin and Tianjin. Susan Blomberg-Kason will speak about jews in these cities and their contributions during World War II at Oak Park Temple on Sunday, October 7^th at 10 AM.

Simchat Torah Service at 7 PM

This is a fun family friendly celebration.

Monday, October 8^th

GPS Closed – Simchat Torah & Columbus Day

Yitzkor Service at 10 AM

Tuesday, October 9th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Juicy beef burger, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain roll

Wednesday, October 10th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM)

Oven baked ziti, local green beans, fresh melon

Thursday, October 11th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Chicken scallopini, fresh cucumbers, orange slices, whole grain bread

GPS Parent Party

Please join us for Glasser Preschool’s Seventh Annual “Parent Party” – a time to get to meet new people, a chance to re-connect with old friends, time to relax and socialize with other adults involved in the lives of your children. It’s on Thursday October 11^th from 7 - 9 PM. The event is hosted by Rebecca & Fritz Kaegi at their home

The annual OPT Sisterhood Rummage Sale will be held on Sunday, October 21st from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Monday October 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM. There will be a special Preview Night on Saturday, October 20^th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with a $5 admission. Donations will be accepted during regular hours that Oak Park Temple is open from Sunday, October 14^th through Wednesday, October 17^th. Please help the OPT Sisterhood out by volunteering your time, donating, and buying items!

Friday, October 12th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Veggi chili, fresh broccoli, fruit salad, whole grain bread

Scholastic Book Orders Due

You can order books either on line or by paper order. Books orders must be turned in by Friday, October 12th. Each dollar you spend earns Glasser Preschool bonus points towards free books for our school. Book orders can be placed on line or by a check make checks payable to Scholastic Books.

Fire Drill

We will be having our monthly fire drill.

GPS Shabbat

Every Friday the entire school will meet at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Chapel to celebrate Shabbat together. Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration.

Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Shabbat Kehillah

OPT’s Green Chaverim Committee will be hosting a Shabbat Kehillah dinner on Friday October 12^th at 6 PM. Shabbat Kehillah is OPT’s Shabbat of Community. These 7PM Shabbat Services will feature Tsimmis, our congregation’s band, and will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Kehillah dinners will be held on the Second Friday of each month. Please make your dinner reservation with the OPT office or online at http://wwwoakparktemple.com/celebrate-shabbat.html.

Sunday, October 14^th

GPS Walkathon Fundraiser

Rummage Sale Drop Off

letter from Glasser Board

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:07:00 +0000

Dear Glasser Preschool Families,

THANK YOU

We want to thank you so much for all you put into this school and, at the same time, offer you a chance to look ahead at more opportunities to participate and support GPS.

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS WELCOME

We can invest in our joint future by supporting our students today. Direct donations are tax deductible and welcome in any amount.

PARTICIPATE – JOIN IN THE FUN WHILE GIVING

We have also thoughtfully planned out many opportunities to connect socially while contributing to the school, keeping the doors of learning open. Check out the Social & Fundraising Calendar we listed below to find events that meet your schedule, fit your wallet and mean the most to you.

A STEP FARTHER: WALK-A-THON

Our social/fundraising kickoff for 2012-13 will be the First Annual Glasser Preschool Walk-A-Thon on October 14^th. This is sure to be a great way to foster community, encourage exercise and get the fundraising off to a strong start.

Here are the other happenings to look forward to:

· October 11^th Parent Party (social only)

· October 14^th Walk-A-Thon

· November 4^th First Movie Matinee

· November - Special Mention Day (mentioning Glasser when you purchase at a few local businesses will send part of the proceeds to the preschool)

· December - Scavenger Hunt

And keep your eye out for these events coming in 2013:

· Pulaski Day Concert

· Hamentashen Sale

· Purim Tie-Dye Shirt Booth

· Photo Yearbooks

· Plus a few more!

Thank you, again.

We look forward to seeing you at school as well as these family-fun events.

---- The Glasser Preschool Board

Parent Party

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:43:00 +0000

Please Join Us for

Glasser Preschool’s
Seventh Annual "Parent Party"

a time to get to meet new people, a chance to re-connect

with old friends, time to relax and socialize with other

adults involved in the lives of your children

Thursday October 11th

7 - 9 PM

Home of

Rebecca & Fritz Kaegi

Please RSVP to Marci at glasserps@ameritech.net by October 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Lamb) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:01:00 +0000

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/1/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Our GPS Fall Tots Class starts October 5, 2012 and runs through winter break. The class meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is taught by GPS parents - Sara Haro (a speech therapist) and Lisa Katzman (an occupational therapists). Tots registration forms are available on line at our website www.glasserpreschool.com.

Make sure you check out our Glasser Preschool website at Also - the classroom weekly newsletters and the weekly emails from Marci will be posted at glasserpreschool.blogspot.com.

Sunday, September 30th

Sukkot Service – 7 pm

This is a short family friendly service followed by yummy ice cream sundaes!!

Monday, October 1^st

GPS Closed – Sukkot

Sukkot Service 10 AM

Tuesday, October 2nd

Remainder 1^st Semester Lunch Tuition Due

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Tallgrass beef meatball, fresh broccoli, poached pears, whole grain bun, ketchup dip

Wednesday, October 3rd

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM)

Farfalle with cheese sauce, local green beans, fresh cantaloupe

Thursday, October 4th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Chicken tenders, fresh carrots, orange slices, whole grain bread, ketchup dip

Friday, October 5th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Three cheese pizza, fresh cucumbers, fresh fruit salad

GPS Shabbat in the Sukkah

This Friday the entire school will meet at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Sukkah with Rabbi Weiss to celebrate Shabbat & Sukkot together. Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration.

Tots Class

Our Fall Tots Class begins today from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Please see Marci if you would still like to register your tot for this class.

Sunday, October 7^th

Jews in China WWII

During WWII, only one city in the world admitted Jewish refugees without questions. That was Shanghai. Other Jewish enclaves in China included Harbin and Tianjin. Susan Blomberg-Kason will speak about jews in these cities and their contributions during World War II at Oak Park Temple on Sunday, October 7^that 10 AM.

Simchat Torah Service at 7 PM

This is a fun family friendly celebration.

Monday, October 8^th

GPS Closed – Simchat Torah & Columbus Day

Yitzkor Service at 10 AM

WALKATHON

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Lamb) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:26:00 +0000

Welcome to the first annual Glasser preschool walkathon! Please join us on Sunday, October 14th as we kick off our fundraising year, socialize, and get our kids moving!

What: Children and parents will circle a one block course bordered by Berkshire, Marion, Greenfield and Belleforte. Parents, grandparents, and friends pledge $ for each lap completed, or make a flat donation. We hope you'll join us for a picnic lunch (everyone brings their own food) before the event. Lemonade and light snacks provided after laps are completed!

When: Check-in at the Berkshire entrance begins at 12:45. The walk-a-thon starts at 1:15. The bring-your-own picnic lunch begins at 12:00.

How: This is a great way for grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends to get involved with the school by making a pledge and/or by walking alongside! Keep in mind that the children will likely only complete 1-3 laps, so make pledges accordingly. Flat donations are welcomed! Please fill out the attached form and return it, along with donations, at the event or before October 22, 2012.

Why: This is a great way to get our kids active, while making new friends and supporting our preschool.

If you are unable to attend the walk-a-thon, you can still participate in one of two ways! First, by making a tax-deductible $50 donation to Glasser Preschool. Second, by making a pledge for every lap completed by Miss Marci!

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/24/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Lamb) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:43:00 +0000

Gan Katan will be on their full “regular schedule” starting on Monday September 24^th. We are happy to see the children having transitioned into a full morning at Glasser.

Our GPS Fall Tots Class starts October 5, 2012 and runs through winter break. The class meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is taught by GPS parents - Sara Haro (a speech therapist) and Lisa Katzman (an occupational therapists). Tots registration forms are contained in your orientation packet or available from Marci.

Make sure you check out our Glasser Preschool website at Also - the classroom weekly newsletters and the weekly emails from Marci will be posted at glasserpreschool.blogspot.com.

Sunday, September 23^rd

Parent Workshop [10:15 to Noon]

We are very excited to be offering a parent workshop by Sheryl Stoller entitled “Parenting styles, children’s learning styles, and the meshing of the two.” Babysitting is available at Oak Park Temple on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to Noon for $5/child.

Monday, September 24^th

Tuesday, September 25th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, melon, whole grain bread

Erev Yom Kippur

8:00 PM Ma’ariv (Evening) Service

Wednesday, September 26th

GPS Closed for Yom Kippur

10:00 AM Shacharit (morning) Service

2:00 PM Tot Service

3:30 PM Afternoon Service, Yiskor (memorial) and Neilah (Concluding Services)

Thursday, September 27th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Asian BBQ chicken, Asian veggies, pineapple, brown rice

Friday, September 28th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Fish tenders, glazed carrots, fruit salad, whole grain bread

GPS Shabbat

Every Friday the entire school meets at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Chapel to celebrate Shabbat together. Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration. Lions, Zebras, Tigers and Bears parents – please sign up outside your child’s classroom to be the Shabbat Parent (or grandparent, aunt, etc.) of the week. Spend some time with your child’s class and celebrate Shabbat with us.

Kabballat Shabbat

Join OPT at 6 PM on Friday, September28th for wine and cheese, juice and cookies in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM. You’ll be home to put the kids in bed by 7:30 PM.

Parent Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:41:00 +0000

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/17/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Lamb) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:22:00 +0000

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Our GPS Fall Tots Class starts October 5, 2012 and runs through winter break. The class meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is taught by GPS parents - Sara Haro (a speech therapist) and Lisa Katzman (an occupational therapists). Tots registration forms are contained in your orientation packet or available from Marci.

Make sure you check out our Glasser Preschool website at Also - the classroom weekly newsletters and the weekly emails from Marci will be posted at glasserpreschool.blogspot.com.

Sunday, September 16^th

No OPT Religious School

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Ma’ariv (Evening) Service at 8:00 PM

Monday, September 17^th

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Shacharit (morning) Service at 10:00 AM

Tot Service at 2:00 PM

Tuesday, September 18^th

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Shacharit (morning) Service at 10:00 AM

Wednesday, September 19^th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

M/W/F Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music Class (Noon to 12:45 PM)

Veggie pot pie, local green beans, honeydew, whole grain biscuit

Thursday, September 20th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

T/Th Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Pasta shells with cream sauce, local peas, orange slices

GPS Board Meeting

The Glasser Preschool Board holds monthly meetings. September’s meeting is on September 20^th at 7:30 PM at Kim Kramer’s home in Oak Park. All preschool parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

Friday, September 21st

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

MWF Class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Cheesy quesadillas, chayote squash, fruit salad

GPS Shabbat

Sunday, September 23^rd

Parent Workshop [10:15 to Noon]

We are very excited to be offering a parent workshop by Sheryl Stoller entitled “Parenting styles, children’s learning styles, and the meshing of the two.” See that attached flyer for more details. Babysitting is available at Oak Park Temple on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to Noon for $5/child.

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/10/12)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:54:00 +0000

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/10/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

The year school year is off to a great start. The kids (and parents) are all making new friends, re-connecting with old friends, and making a smooth transition to the school year. Smiles and tears are all normal and expected as we start on this new adventure of a new school year. We are happy that you are joining us for this journey.

Please turn in all your YELLOW forms that were contained in your orientation folder!!!!!!!!

We still need a few more adult babysitters (college age or older) to babysit at Oak Park Temple during Rosh Hashanah morning services on Monday, September 17^th and during morning and afternoon services on Yom Kippur on Wednesday, September 26^th. The pay is $11/hr. If you know of someone who may be interested – please have them contact Marci ASAP. Thanks.

Make sure you check out our Glasser Preschool website at Also - the classroom weekly newsletters and the weekly emails from Marci will be posted at glasserpreschool.blogspot.com.

Saturday, September 8^th

Selichot

At Oak Park Temple Selichot is offered as a brief candlelight service in which the various moods of the High Holy Days are evoked through music, word, and the sounding of the Shofar. Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Green have prepared a special liturgy weaving together choral and cantorial music of the High Holy Day repertoire with reflections intended to inspire and ready us for this sacred season.

Please join Oak park Temple on Saturday evening, September 8^th at 8:00 p.m. for an Adult Study Program. Refreshments and desserts will be served. This educational opportunity precedes the Selichot service which begins at 10 PM and is approximately one hour in length.

Sunday, September 9th

First Day of OPT Religious School

Monday, September 10^th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

MWF Class 8:30- 10 AM

Tuesday, September 11^th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

T/Th Class 8:30 – 10 AM

Fire Drill

We will be having our monthly fire drill

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Juicy beef burger, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain roll

Wednesday, September 12^th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

M/W/F Class 8:30 – 10 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music Class (Noon to 12:45 PM)

Oven baked ziti, local green beans, fresh melon

Thursday, September 13th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

T/Th Class 8:30 – 10 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)

Chicken Scallopini, fresh cucumbers, orange slices, whole grain bread

Friday, September 14th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

MWF Class 8:30 – 10 AM

Scholastic Book Orders Due

Scholastic Book order form will be sent with your newsletter every month. This is a special book club for preschoolers. For each dollar you spend, Glasser Preschool receives points towards free books for the school. The books are great and inexpensive. Book orders can be placed by paper order or on line. Attached to this month’s book orders are the directions for placing on line orders. Books orders (either paper or on line) must be turned in by September 14th. If you are placing a “paper order” please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.

Shirt Orders Due

All orders for the 2012-2013 Glasser Preschool T shirts and sweatshirts must be received by September 14th. This year’s shirts feature the Glasser Preschool logo designed by GPS Parent and board member Katie Cohen. This year we will again have long sleeve t shirts in addition to the regular t shirts and sweatshirts. Shirts will be red with white lettering and logo. Order forms are in your orientation folder.

Lunch

Veggie Chili, fresh broccoli, fruit salad, elbow pasta

GPS Shabbat

Shabbat Kehillah Service

Shabbat Kehillah is OPT’s Shabbat of Community. These 7PM Shabbat Services are the 4^th Friday of each month and will feature Tsimmis, our congregation’s band. Join OPT on September 14th.

Sunday, September 16^th

No OPT Religious School

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Ma’ariv (Evening) Service at 8:00 PM

Monday, September 17^th

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Shacharit (morning) Service at 10:00 AM

Tot Service at 2:00 PM

Tuesday, September 18^th

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Shacharit (morning) Service at 10:00 AM

family events

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:24:00 +0000

DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE FAMILY EVENTS

AT GLASSER PRESCHOOL

ON FRIDAY (9/7/12)

Back to School Picnic

Join us from 11 AM to Noon on Friday, September 7^th for a back to school picnic. Bring your family, a picnic lunch, and a blanket to sit on. We’ll supply the drinks and dessert. Weather permitting we’ll be outside - otherwise we will move it inside.

Tot Shabbat

Monthly during the year, we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones. It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together. The Tot Shabbat service is lead by Oak Park Temple’s Rabbi Max Weiss and/or Cantor Julie Green. We will be alternating monthly between Friday evening services beginning at 7:00 PM and Saturday morning services beginning at 9:00 AM. Following both evening and morning services we will have an Oneg in the Youth Lounge. This is a time to have a snack and participate in quiet activities. The service and Oneg together will last about an hour. We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share at the Oneg. Please join us for our first Tot Shabbat of the school year on Friday, September 7^th at 7 PM. Thank you to the George family for being our “oneg volunteers” for this event.

This week 9/3/12

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:19:00 +0000

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/3/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Each Thursday you will receive an email from me “This Week at Glasser Preschool” outlining what is happening at the preschool during the upcoming weekend and week.

It was great seeing so many parents at last night’s orientation and today at our welcome meetings. If you were unable to make these meetings – you can pick up your child’s orientation packet in their classroom next week. All yellow forms are mandatory and must be returned to Glasser Preschool during the first week of school:

Gan Katan MWF 9-9:45 AM

Gan Katan T/Th 10-10:45 AM

Lions 9-9:45 AM

Zebras 9-9:45 AM

Tigers 9-9:45 AM

Bears 10-10:45 AM

REMINDER . . . the lunch/enrichment program does not start until the week of September 10^th. We only have our “regular classes” during the first week of school.

Monday, September 3rd

LABOR DAY – Glasser Preschool Closed

Tuesday, September 4th

Student Orientation

On Tuesday morning, September 4th you and your child are invited to the Student Orientation in your child’s classroom. We suggest that you attend this orientation even if you had an individual meeting with your child’s teacher. This will allow your child to socialize with some of the other children in their classroom before the first day of school.

Wednesday, September 5^th

1^st Full Day of GPS

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

M/W/F Class 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Shmooze in the Rotunda

We will have coffee and treats available in the Rotunda from 8:30 - 9:30 AM on Wednesday September 5^th and Thursday September 6th. Plan to stop by and mingle, meet some new friends and visit with old friends.

Thursday, September 6th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

T/Th Class 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Shmooze in the Rotunda

Friday, September 7th

Gan Katan Transition Schedule

MWF Class 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Challah Orders Due

Your family can have bakery-fresh, kosher Challah from Shalom Bakery for your Shabbat on every Friday that preschool is in session, beginning on Friday, September 14th. Order forms are in your orientation packet and must be turned in by September 7th. The cost for First Semester Challah is only $50. Please make checks payable to “Glasser Preschool.”

Back to School Picnic

GPS Shabbat

Tot Shabbat

Saturday, September 8^th

Selichot

Perhaps the most beautiful and moving of our religious services, Selichot, will be observed this year on Saturday evening, September 8^th at 10:00 p.m. Traditionally, Selichot are those prayers read during the days preceding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. They are prayers that prepare us for the spiritual tasks of these holy days by expressing our need for forgiveness and our hope of renewal and redemption. At Oak Park Temple Selichot is offered as a brief candlelight service in which the various moods of the High Holy Days are evoked through music, word, and the sounding of the Shofar. Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Green have prepared a special liturgy weaving together choral and cantorial music of the High Holy Day repertoire with reflections intended to inspire and ready us for this sacred season. Please join Oak park Temple on Saturday evening, September 8^th at 8:00 p.m. for an Adult Study Program. Refreshments and desserts will be served. This educational opportunity precedes the Selichot service which begins at 10 PM and is approximately one hour in length.

Sunday, September 9th

First Day of OPT Religious School

Meet Our Staff 2012-2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:04:00 +0000

Meet Our Wonderful Glasser Preschool

2012-2013 Staff!

Marsha Cooperhas been teaching at Glasser Preschool for the past eight years in the Zebras classroom. For twenty-two years prior to that, Marsha was a teacher’s assistant in Oak Park School District 97 and a Summer Reading Guide at the Maze Library. Marsha is an active member of Oak Park Temple having served as the OPT Board president, sisterhood president, religious school committee chair, and taught Kindergarten and first grade in the religious school. Marsha has been married for forty-four years to Ralph (who is a substitute teacher at Glasser Preschool) and has three children and six grandchildren. Marsha’s hobbies include: reading, needlework, and babysitting her grandchildren.

Jamie Escamilla is a recent graduate of Northeastern University where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education. This is Jamie's first year teaching at Glasser Preschool in the Zebras classroom. Jamie has always had a passion for teaching and is looking forward to the coming year. Jamie loves taking pictures and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, when possible.

Marci Sperling Flynnhas been Glasser Preschool’s full time Director since 1998. She received her BA in psychology from Brandeis University (having also spent a semester at Tel Aviv University), received her JD from Georgetown University Law School, and completed her course work towards the MA in early childhood education at National Louis University. After practicing law for ten years, Marci changed careers to follow her dream of working full time with children and their families. Marci lives in Oak Park with her husband, dog, and two children (both of whom are proud graduates of Glasser Preschool). Marci is an active member of the CFJE Director’s Group, Early Childhood Collaboration’s Director’s Roundtable, and serves as the ECE representative on URJ Central District Council, and is a member of the ECE-RJ board. Marci is also very active in Brandeis University alumni activities.

Amy Kaufmanhas returned to Glasser Preschool after a 3 year leave to complete a Masters in Elementary Education and work as a Substitute Teacher in the River Forest Schools. Previous to that Amy worked at Glasser Preschool for 5 years: two years in Gan Katan and then three years with the Lions and the Bears. Amy will be teaching in both the Lions and Bears class this year. Amy also teaches third grade at Oak Park Temple’s Religious School. Amy lives in Oak Park with her husband Mark and her two sons, Aaron a senior at OPRFHS and Max a 6^th grader at Brooks Middle School. Amy likes to curl up with a good book and spend time with her friends.

Ruth Milsteinhas taught at Glasser Preschool for thirteen years with our two and three year old children. Ruth will be in Gan Katan again this school year. Ruth has a BA with teacher certification and a MS in Counselor Education. Prior to teaching at Glasser Preschool, Ruth was a junior high teacher and counselor, a substitute teacher, and a private academic tutor. Ruth’s own two children attended Glasser Preschool. Ruth enjoys photography and opera and is a Cubs fan! Having grown up at Oak Park Temple, Ruth served for 10 years as chair of the Religious School Committee, was co-president of Sisterhood and is on the Sisterhood Board.

Gina Scalahas been one of our Lions teachers at Glasser Preschool for the past eight years. She has an associate’s degree with a concentration in early childhood education. Gina has over twenty years experience in teaching in preschools, daycare centers, and being a brownie troop leader. When not teaching, Gina loves going to zoos and aquariums. Gina has a twenty-one-year-old son T.J. who is in college studying to be a veterinarian.

Dawn Traubhas been at Glasser Preschool since the summer of 2007 where she has been one of our Gan Katan teachers. Dawn has her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Prior to coming to Glasser Preschool, Dawn worked in day care and preschool settings. Dawn and her husband David have two sons. Dawn enjoys reading, baking cookies and attending piano concerts at Symphony Center.

Judy Weisshas been part of Glasser Preschool since 1990. She developed and then taught in the Gan Katan program for many years. Judy has been one of our Tigers teachers since 2004. Judy has a BS in preschool/kindergarten from University of Wisconsin, Madison. Judy has lived in Oak Park with her husband Marc since 1988 and has three grown children. Judy likes to ride her bike, take walks, and play mah jongg.

Gisele Worleyhas been teaching our four year olds (Tigersand Bears classrooms) since she came to Glasser Preschool eighteen years ago. Gisele graduated from Middle East College in Lebanon with a management degree (she speaks Arabic / Syriac / Hebrew/ English) and has taken many early childhood courses locally at Triton College. Prior to coming to Glasser Preschool, Gisele worked in school administration in Lebanon and at Parenthesis Parent/Child Center in Oak Park. Gisele has three children ages 23, 22, and 14 years old.

lunch/enrichment program

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Dear GPS Parents:

Based on the current lunch/enrichment registration we are able to offer the following programs for the Fall semester:

Mondays - NO LUNCH OPTION

Tuesdays - Lunch but NO EXTENDED DAY OPTION

Wednesday - Lunch & Music Class

Thursdays - Lunch but NO EXTENDED DAY OPTION

Fridays - Lunch

If you were thinking about doing lunch or one of the extended day enrichment options, but have not yet registered your child - please let me know ASAP [by Thursday August 30th at the latest]. Based on the registration information I have at the end of the day Thursday we will finalize the lunch/enrichment schedule for the Fall.

Thank you.

Parent Orientation

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Important information for ALL GPS PARENTS about our Parent Orientation

We will begin our school year with a Parent Orientation on Wednesday, August 29th.

We will be a general orientation meeting for all new parents at 7 PM.

This will be followed by individual classroom orientations from 7:30 - 8 PM for all parents (both new and returning to Glasser Preschool). We strongly encourage all parents to attend the classroom orientation where you will have an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about the classroom curriculum, classroom procedures, and classroom plans for the upcoming year. You will receive a packet of information including the handbook, emergency and permission forms, class rosters, etc. If you are unable to attend this Orientation, the packets can be picked up at the school during the week or when classes begin.

We will have babysitting available for $2/child [pay when you drop off your child] during the parent orientation. Please let me know if you would like babysitting for your child(ren) by Tuesday August 28th so that we can have enough babysitters here.

tentative calendar 2012-2013

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:41:00 +0000

2012-2013 calendar

Mark your calendars for this great year ahead of us!

Family Night Out is Sunday 8/12

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Family Night Out!

Sunday, August 12^th 5:30-7:00 PM Scoville Park

Look for us on the Oak Park Avenue side of the park under the trees.

Please join your Camp Bet Yeladim and Glasser Preschool friends as we say "Good Bye" to summer and "Hello" to the new school year. All summer long the Oak Park Park District has free concerts on Sunday nights in Scoville Park. Join us for the last concert of the summer, on August 12th, 5:30-7:00. Bring blankets or chairs, your own picnic dinner, and a dessert to share (no nuts please). Have your kids wear their camp or preschool shirts if they have one. We look forward to seeing you!

Info Packets

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:51:00 +0000

The Fall Glasser Preschool information packets are in the mail today! There is a lot of important information contained in the packets - so please open and read it when it arrives at your home. We are looking forward to a great school year! Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:44:00 +0000

Don't forget . . .

Wednesdays are Special Silly Days at Camp Bet Yeladim. Make sure your children are dressed "appropriately" for this week's silly day - July 25^th: Backwards Day (Wear your clothes backwards).

This week at Camp Bet Yeladim (7/23/12)

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:23:00 +0000

Hard to believe that camp is almost done for the summer! It has been a great summer. We would appreciate your input on the changes we made to Camp Bet Yeladim this summer (two week session, longer day option, more days of the week options).

We have a few extra camp T-shirt. Please see Marci if you would like to purchase one- cost is $5 for t-shirt and are available on a first come first serve basis.

Welcome to Amelia Hardy & Alli Lamb who joined the Glasser Preschool Board this month. Our next GPS Board meeting is Thursday August 23^rd at 7:30 PM at Julie Kamps's home.

Monday, July 23rd

Marci is Out

I will be driving back from a family reunion in Turtle Lake Wisconsin on Monday. Ruth Milstein will be "in charge" for emergency purposes. Robin Arbetman in the office can also help if you need something.

Lunch: cheesy quesadillas, veggie medley, fresh watermelon, low fat sour cream

Tuesday, July 24th

Lunch: Swedish meatballs, local peas, orange slices, whole grain bread

Wednesday, July 25th

Backwards Day

Wednesdays are Special Silly Days at Camp Bet Yeladim. Make sure your children are dressed "appropriately" for this week's silly day - July 25^th: Backwards Day (Wear your clothes backwards).

Lunch: sweet & tangy BBQ chicken, fresh cucumber, fresh melon, whole grain bread

Thursday, July 26th

Lunch: rotini Bolognese, local green beans, fresh pineapple

Friday, July 27th

Last Day of Camp

Shabbat at Camp

Each Friday during Camp Bet Yeladim the children will be doing special Shabbat activities. We celebrate Shabbat at Camp Bet Yeladim in many ways: special activities, Challah for snack, giving of Tzedakah, special Shabbat objects in the classroom, wearing our camp t shirts. The entire camp will meet together in the Chapel every Friday at 11:15 AM to sing special Shabbat songs. Please feel free to join us to celebrate Shabbat with us.

Lunch: three cheese pizza, fresh broccoli w/dip, fruit salad

OPT 4^th Friday Kabbalat Shabbat

Join Oak Park Temple at 6 PM on Friday, July 27th for wine and cheese, juice and cookies in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM. You'll be home in time to put the kids in bed by 7:30 PM.

Sunday, July 29^th

GPS 4 year old play date : this is a great way to connect with some of the children and families that you will be with in the Fall at Glasser Preschool. Play dates will take place on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Glasser Preschool play yard (if it's raining we'll move them inside). Please bring a snack (peanut free) to share. Tigers/Bears Children (our four year old classes) is Sunday, July 29th. Email Marci at glasserps@ameritech.net if you plan to attend.

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:29:00 +0000

Dear Glasser Preschool Families:

Welcome to Glasser Preschool 2010-2011 school year. By now (or by the weekend if mail was slow) you should all have received your Glasser Preschool general information packets. Please let me know if you do not receive your packet. Please take the time to review the information in the packets soon because there is a lot of information you need to know before the school year starts.

If you need another copy of our school year calendar go to www.oakparktemple.com/preschool.htm and click on "download the preschool calendar."

I will be at an early childhood conference at OSRUI camp in Wisconsin from August 2nd through 4th. I will return any e mails and phone messages when I get back to the office on August 5th.

I am looking forward to another great year at Glasser Preschool and am so thrilled that all of you will be joining us!

Marci Sperling Flynn
Glasser Preschool Director
1235 N. Harlem Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-3937

NAEYC Accreditation

noreply@blogger.com (katie) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:36:00 +0000

Glasser Preschool has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

To earn NAEYC Accreditation, Glasser Preschool went through an extensive Self-Study process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The program received NAEYC re-Accreditation after a site visit by NAEYC Assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their accreditation, which lasts for five years.

In the 23 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. Almost 8,000 programs, serving one million young children, are currently accredited by NAEYC – approximately 8 percent of all preschools and other early childhood programs. "The NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for preschools, child care centers and other early childhood programs," said Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D., executive director of NAEYC. "Glasser Preschool ’s NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that they are a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start."

The NAEYC Accreditation system has set voluntary professional standards for programs for young children since 1985. In September 2006, the Association revised program standards and criteria to introduce a new level of quality, accountability, and service for parents and children in child care programs. The new standards today reflect the latest research and best practices in early childhood education and development. NAEYC is committed to utilizing the newest studies and analysis on positive child outcomes to ensure young children continue receiving the highest-quality care and education possible.

The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care centers and other early education programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, a program must meet each of the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. Programs are accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period.

glasser preschool

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Wednesday, November 7th

Thursday, November 8th

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/22/12)

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/15/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Gift Card $$ Due

Wednesday, October 17th

Rummage Sale Drop Off

Thursday, October 18th

How is your Walk-A-Thon pledge sheet coming?

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/8/12)

Simchat Torah Service at 7 PM

This is a fun family friendly celebration.

Yitzkor Service at 10 AM

Wednesday, October 10th

Thursday, October 11th

letter from Glasser Board

Parent Party

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Sukkot Service – 7 pm

GPS Closed – Sukkot

Sukkot Service 10 AM

Wednesday, October 3rd

Thursday, October 4th

Simchat Torah Service at 7 PM

Yitzkor Service at 10 AM

WALKATHON

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/24/12)

Wednesday, September 26th

GPS Closed for Yom Kippur

Thursday, September 27th

Parent Workshop

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/17/12)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Rosh Hashanah – GPS Closed

Wednesday, September 19th

Thursday, September 20th

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/10/12)

family events

This week 9/3/12

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

Tuesday, September 4th

Wednesday, September 5th

Thursday, September 6th

First Day of OPT Religious School

Meet Our Staff 2012-2013

lunch/enrichment program

Parent Orientation

tentative calendar 2012-2013

Family Night Out is Sunday 8/12

Info Packets

Wednesday

This week at Camp Bet Yeladim (7/23/12)

NAEYC Accreditation

Wednesday, September 19^th

Wednesday, September 5^th