Before we share the below message with you, just a quick reminder that there will not be any pasta lunch or after care tomorrow. And now...
This year, through Project SEED (Supporting EARLY Emotional Development) we were privileged to have Ellen Weisberg and Jennifer Schmelkin, our two social workers, working with teachers and parents in our school. Below is a helpful guide that they wrote to help families prepare for the end of the school year. We hope you find it useful.
Dear Parents,
We are reaching out as your children prepare to end the school year, which is such a meaningful milestone. Transitions and endings can often be a challenging time for children, and saying good-bye to our teachers, peers and school routines brings up a range of emotions. Each year, it can be helpful to remind ourselves that the transitions of June and early September present unique challenges for many children.
We encourage you to validate your children's feelings. Children may regress in times of stress, so you might be seeing your child struggling with some developmental tasks, even though they were doing well with them before. Let’s support our children and help them connect to their resilience during times of change.
Here are a few reminders that parents have found helpful:
1. Towards the end of the school year, and as summer approaches, some children regress. They may become more “nudgy” or anxious or emotionally dysregulated. Don’t worry - this is a time of transition and can be unsettling. They bounce back, any regression does not negate the growth your child has made. (Other children glide through. That’s fine also.)
2. Familiar routines can help our kids feel calmer during transitional seasons. However, routines may be harder to stick with as the weather warms and schedules change. You may need to abandon school year routines but do maintain some structures that are predictable and that your child can count on. This helps young children feel that their world is predictable and reliable. A consistent bedtime routine is especially soothing and reassuring.
3. Make sure your child continues to get enough sleep! Remember that tiredness shows itself in different ways. Some children droop, but others can get “wired but tired.” A consistent “wind-down” routine at night can be especially helpful.
4. If your child seems nervous about any upcoming transitions, allow them to talk about their feelings. Provide reassurance but also acknowledge that sometimes all of us can feel a little anxious about change.
5. Leave unstructured downtime that can nourish your children but also YOU. Low key times of connection with your family may be what you remember the most.
6. And most importantly, relax, enjoy the summer and enjoy your children.
We are wishing the Beth El community a wonderful summer!
It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is quickly approaching. We have a few important things to share with you below.
End of Year Celebrations
The end of year celebrations for each class will be next Wednesday, June 5, the last day of school. Please find details for each age group's celebration below:
Please note there will not be any after care that day and if you have not heard more specifics from your child's teachers yet, you will be very shortly.
Sign Up for Mini Camp
Reach Out to Us with Any Questions. Please fill out the registration form on the back of the flyer and return it to your child's teachers with a check made payable to Beth El Nursery School. Mini Camp will be offered for the weeks between the end of school and the beginning of Beth El Day Camp. Additional details may be found on the flyer below. Please submit your child's enrollment for Mini Camp along with payment in the form of a check by this Friday, May 31.
Our Tile Wall Is Up!
Please be sure to stop by with your children to locate their handprint on the wall across from Room #4.
Phase II of our Playground Renovation
Phase II of our Playground Renovation on Gan Teva is now complete, and Phase II has begun on Playground 2. The children are thoroughly enjoying playing on the new equipment! Photos have been included below.
Maya's Last Day with Our Gezah and Anaf Classes
Today was our Shinshin, Maya's last day with our Gezah and Anaf classes. She presented each child with a magnetic photo that you can hopefully hang in a prominent spot to maintain the wonderful connection that Maya fostered with the children. She also gave them a keychain to hang on their backpacks. This was an especially meaningful year to have a representative from Israel in our Nursery School with whom we could all connect. We wish Maya the best of luck and only good health as she begins her army service in Israel this December.
Interested in learning more about Beth El Religious School?
There will be a little table set up outside of Havdallah next Monday, June 3, where you can speak with Nursery School parent Brenda Corwin and Director of Youth and Family Engagement Alyssa Berman. Additionally, there will be a Taste of Religious School on Sunday, June 9 from 9:00AM - 10:00AM.Please RSVP to aberman@bethelnr.org.
Please Support this Diaper Drive
Beth El is a founding member of ICNAW (Interfaith Council of New Americans of Westchester), a resettlement organization for new refugees and immigrants to the US. ICNAW helps refugees in many ways: driving to medical appointments, driving to nursery school, setting up and furnishing apartments, gathering clothing and toys, helping with English lessons, integrating new families with our own, and taking families to local happenings.
We invite you to participate in an easy, but crucial way. Two cute little boys were recently born, healthy, with their parents no longer fearing for their lives in Afghanistan. But they need diapers, sizes 1 and 2. Please support this diaper drive by dropping off diapers in the box in the lobby. And if you are interested in helping in other ways, please contact Joyce Wechsler (914) 629-8731 or Susan Wolman (914) 980-5050.
Mabel's Label's Fundraising
We are continuing our fundraising through Mabel's Labels. With every order we will earn 20% commission for our school. If you are not familiar with Mabel's Labels, they offer personalized waterproof name labels for your children's items. This is the perfect time to get your orders in before camp and the new school year. Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Beth El Nursery School (New Rochelle) from the organization list. Click here to order.
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day and we look forward to seeing you all next week,
Ronnie and Shery
Upcoming Events
Nursery School Registration for '24-'25 School Year Continues Classes are) filling up. (Register Here)
Anaf parents are invited to celebrate Havdallah on Monday mornings In the Youth Lounge beginning at 9:15AM.
Monday, June 3 - Learn about Beth El Religious School Before Havdallah
Sunday, June 9 - Taste of Religious School Please RSVP to aberman@bethelnr.org
As a result of the sign at the front of the building being installed today, please enter the building through the back door only. Feel free to park in any of the three parking lots, but to ensure everyone's safety, please do not use the front door enrance today.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Friday, May 31st 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:03pm Candle Lighting
Saturday, June 1st The Bat Mitzvah of Talia Yairi 9:00am Shabbat Morning Services 10:30am Mini Minyan 10:30am Tot Shabbat The kiddush is sponsored by Dani and Robyn Yairi in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Talia Yairi. 12:45pm Daf Shevui 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv 9:03pm Havdalah
This Week at Beth El
Sunday, June 2nd Israel Day Parade
(Registration to march is closed, but please join us as a spectator) 8:15am Shacharit 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Monday, June 3rd 7:00pm Shacharit 11:00am SMART Zoom (Join Here) 7:30pm Hearing from Members of Kibbutz Kissufim (Register Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Tuesday, June 4th 7:00am Shacharit 10:00am Silver Sneakers (Register Here) 1:00pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, June 5th 7:00am Shacharit 7:30pm Sisterhood Evening Book Club (Join Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv Thursday, June 6th 7:00am Shacharit 1:30pm Parashat Hashavua (Zoom) 7:00pm Beth El Gala(Purchase Tickets and Place a Journal Ad Here) 8:10pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday, June 7th 7:00am Shacharit 9:00am Bat Mitzvah of Abby Chernov 1:00pm Mincha 6:00pm First Fridays Kabbalat Shabbat 8:07pm Candle Lighting
Mazal tov to Dani and Robyn Yairi on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Talia Yairi.
Mazal tov to Lisa and Perry Jacobs on the marriage of their son, Matthew Jacobs to Melanie Friedel.
Mazal tov to Beryl Chernov and Rima Chernov on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Abby Chernov and also to Roberta Chernov on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter.
Mazal tov to Harriet and Marc Suvall on the birth of their grandson Noam Liron Fishman. Mazal tov to their parents Cara Suvall and Joe Fishman and to his brothers Lavi Gabriel and Asher Max.
Those marking a simcha, observing the loss of a loved one, or someone who is sick or recovering from an illness have delighted/comforted that their lifecycle event has inspired generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Beth El in honor or in memory, please click here.
MISHEBERACH LIST If you would like to add a name to the Misheberach list, please email Rabbi Sitkin atzsitkin@bethelnr.org.
As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El.
ISRAEL DAY PARADE
For members who have signed up and received a tshirt/ wristband: We have received our assembly time and location. We are marching with our banner with The Westchester Jewish Council marching group we will assemble at: Section 3E- 53rd between 5th and Madison; ARRIVAL Time: 11:30 am. As you know, security will be enhanced this year. Please allow extra time to get to the assembly location and follow all instructions. You must supply your own transportation to and from the parade. You will not be able to join the marchers if you are late. You must be either wearing the t-shirt or have a wristband to enter.
For members who would like to attend the parade as a spectator: See the latest security recommendations here, and watch the live broadcast from home here.
It is so hard to believe that the end of the school year is quickly approaching. We have a few important things to share with you below:
1. The end of year celebrations for each class will be next Wednesday, June 5, the last day of school. Please find details for each age group's celebration below:
Shoresh Classes - 10:30AM - 11:45AM Gezah Classes - 9:15AM - 10:45AM Anaf Classes - 1:00PM - 2:30PM Please note there will not be any after care that day and if you have not heard more specifics from your child's teachers yet, you will be very shortly.
2. Please submit your child's enrollment for Mini Camp along with payment in the form of a check by this Friday, May 31. Mini Camp will be offered for the weeks between the end of school and the beginning of Beth El Day Camp. Additional details may be found on the flyer below. Please fill out the registration form on the back of the flyer and return it to your child's teachers with a check made payable to Beth El Nursery School. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
3. Our Tile Wall is up! Please be sure to stop by with your children to locate their handprint on the wall across from Room #4.
4. Phase II of our Playground Renovation on Gan Teva is now complete, and Phase II has begun on Playground 2. The children are thoroughly enjoying playing on the new equipment! Photos have been included below.
5. Today was our Shinshin, Maya's last day with our Gezah and Anaf classes. She presented each child with a magnetic photo that you can hopefully hang in a prominent spot to maintain the wonderful connection that Maya fostered with the children. She also gave them a keychain to hang on their backpacks. This was an especially meaningful year to have a representative from Israel in our Nursery School with whom we could all connect. We wish Maya the best of luck and only good health as she begins her army service in Israel this December.
6. Interested in learning more about Beth El Religious School? There will be a little table set up outside of Havdallah next Monday, June 3, where you can speak with Nursery School parent Brenda Corwin and Director of Youth and Family Engagement Alyssa Berman. Additionally, there will be a Taste of Religious School on Sunday, June 9 from 9:00AM - 10:00AM.Please RSVP to aberman@bethelnr.org.
7. Beth El is a founding member of ICNAW (Interfaith Council of New Americans of Westchester), a resettlement organization for new refugees and immigrants to the US. ICNAW helps refugees in many ways: driving to medical appointments, driving to nursery school, setting up and furnishing apartments, gathering clothing and toys, helping with English lessons, integrating new families with our own, and taking families to local happenings.
We invite you to participate in an easy, but crucial way. Two cute little boys were recently born, healthy, with their parents no longer fearing for their lives in Afghanistan. But they need diapers, sizes 1 and 2. Please support this diaper drive by dropping off diapers in the box in the lobby. And if you are interested in helping in other ways, please contact Joyce Wechsler (914) 629-8731 or Susan Wolman (914) 980-5050.
8. We are continuing our fundraising through Mabel's Labels. With every order we will earn 20% commission for our school. If you are not familiar with Mabel's Labels, they offer personalized waterproof name labels for your children's items. This is the perfect time to get your orders in before camp and the new school year. Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Beth El Nursery School (New Rochelle) from the organization list. Click here to order.
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day and we look forward to seeing you all next week, Ronnie and Shery
Highlights:
Nursery School Registration for the '24-'25 School Year continues: Classes are filling up. Register here.
Anaf parents are invited to celebrate Havdallah on Monday mornings in the Youth Lounge beginning at 9:15AM.
Monday, June 3 - Learn about Beth El Religious School before Havdallah
Sunday, June 9 - Taste of Religious School.Please RSVP to aberman@bethelnr.org.
Show gratitude for Beth El Synagogue Center community and your family's or company's place in it. The funds raised help Beth El Synagogue Center balance its budget, while providing programming and care for all generations of members—from ages 0 to 100+.
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We'll honor Lisa and Rob Patchen and President's Ne'emanim Award Recipients Lisa and Larry Mandelker for their leadership of our community. Dine and schmooze the night away with friends in the Beth El community. Help us with a hearty Mazal Tov
the evening of June 6!
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View all the auction items now, and bid on unique and amazing experiences and prizes. From a reserved parking spot at Beth El (!) to dinners with rabbis, make an investment in your happiness and Beth El Synagogue Center simultaneously.
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As a service to our members, Beth El includes in this section outside events that may be of interest to members of our community. Listing an event does not constitute endorsement of the event by Beth El.
HOPE SOUP KITCHEN VOLUNTEERING Beth El volunteers are cooking for HOPE on Tuesday, May 28th at 4pm in the dairy kitchen. People can sign up by emailing shayna.klopott@gmail.com.
RUN FOR THEIR LIVES Westchester Run for Their Lives will meet at Kensico Dam Plaza on Sunday at 10:30am, rain or shine. Bring a friend, wear red, and wave flags, with pride, for the hostages, their families and friends, and for Am Yisrael. Release. Them. Now.
