Announcements

Dear Parents,
 
As we plan for our fall opening, we look forward to becoming acquainted with our new families and re-acquainted with our returning friends. We are confident that together we can develop a warm, mutually cooperative relationship, and continue to build an outstanding early childhood learning center.
 
Please note that our primary method of communication will be through our weekly Nursery School Happenings email, which will contain important information regarding upcoming events, school reminders, synagogue activities and much more. It is imperative that these emails are read weekly as there will be integral details that you will not want to miss. Additionally, you will be privy to moments in your child’s school day through a Daily Reflection that will be sent out by your child's teachers. 
 
We have listed below a number of documents that we ask you to please click on to complete. These forms should be returned to our office either via email to nursery@bethelnr.org, or in person by Friday, August 23. Please be aware that no child can be legally admitted to school without a completed medical form.

Dismissal Authorization Form
Child Intake Form
Medical Form
 
Monday, September 9 is the first day of school. (The entire school calendar is attached below.). The first few sessions may be somewhat abbreviated for certain classes, to facilitate a smooth transition into school. This staggered schedule, entitled Beginning Days, will be given to you by your child’s teachers.
 
During the week of August 26 and thereafter, our teachers will be engaged in Staff Development meetings and classroom set-up. In addition, in order to facilitate an easy adjustment to school, the Nursery School staff will start the school year with home visits. Your child’s teacher will phone you at the end of August to schedule a mutually convenient time to visit. We will attempt to accommodate your work schedules to the best of our ability and ask for your flexibility in this process. Visits will only be scheduled after we have received confirmation from the Business office that all financial obligations have been met.
 
We hope you share our excitement as we anticipate the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions, please call the Nursery School office at (914) 235-2700 x250. We look forward to greeting you and your child in September. Please see below for detailed information of important upcoming events...

Enjoy the summer!
Ronnie and Shery
 

Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
Thursday, September 5 at 7:15pm

Mark your calendars for this important evening when you will hear essential information regarding your child's school year. Following the general meeting, parents will be dismissed to their children's respective classrooms for a presentation by the teachers. They will share an overview of the program and discuss specific learning experiences, goals and important logistics for your child's class. At least one parent must attend, so please be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:15pm for our Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation. 

Beginning to Connect: Classroom Peek and Communal Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 6

Teachers will be reaching out to schedule a time slot between 4:30pm and 5:15pm for you to come into the school building for a Classroom Peek . You and your child will be able to visit the classroom, select a cubby and gain some familiarity with the environment. These visits will be brief and in small groups.

After the Classroom Peek, families are invited to join us for an optional Nursery School Communal Shabbat Event, from 5:30pm - 7pm, which will include a musical shabbat experience followed by dinner in our outdoor tent. Children will have the opportunity to play on the playground between the Classroom Peek and the Shabbat event. Further details to follow, but be sure to mark your calendar for Friday, September 6.

Sign Up for Toddler Time

Registration is open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Monday, October 7. Please see details on the flyer below and click here to register:

The 2024-2025 School Calendar

Please click here for a printable copy of our school calendar for the upcoming year. Dates and times are subject to change.  

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 the school year begins. Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Beth El Nursery School (New Rochelle) from the organization list. Click here to order.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, September 5 at 7:15pm -- Nursery School Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
• Friday, September 6 - Beginning to Connect: Classroom Peek will take place between 4:30pm and 5:15pm, with each family being give a time slot; Communal Shabbat - 5:30pm - 7pm.
• Monday, September 9 - First day of school
• Toddler Time Registration is Open - Click here to register. ​​​​​​​
• Mabel's Labels Fundraiser for Beth El Nursery School -Click here to order