It was wonderful to welcome all of your children back to school yesterday! We have so much to share so PLEASE read this email in its entirety.
This Friday is Rosh Chodesh, when our Anaf and Gesher classes will celebrate the beginning of the new Jewish month of Adar. Adar is known for its joy and fun, and it's the month when we celebrate the festive holiday of Purim (March 14). Tradition teaches us: Mishenichnas Adar marbin b'simcha - When the month of Adar arrives, we increase our joy!.As we lead up to Purim, we will be enjoying a spirited week of themed days (details to come) which will culminate in the children and staff dressing up in costume for Purim on Friday, March 14.
Looking to the weekend ahead, Beth El is proud to present Shul Shenanigans 2!! This is a fun-filled entertaining show comprised of creative Broadway showtune parodies spoofing life at Beth El. You will see familiar faces from the Nursery School on stage, and many of the teachers will be in attendance, so we hope you will be too! There are two performances to choose from: Saturday, March 1 at 8PM and Sunday, March 2 at 2PM. We guarantee you will come away smiling.Click here to register.More details may be found below.
For our After Care families, the March staff meeting will be next Tuesday, March 4, so after care will be ending at 3:00PM that day.
Beginning Tuesday, March 4th, our Project SEED coordinator, Julie Schnur, will be leading a monthly virtual drop-in parent group to discuss questions and concerns related to navigating anxiety, transitions, change and anything in between. Please see below for further details. For questions and to register and receive the zoom link, email Julie at jschnur@wjcs.com.
Wednesday, March 5 is Staff Professional Development Day, so school will be closed.The staff will be attending the Jewish Early Childhood Association (JECA) Conference.
Exciting news!! Beth El Day Camp has been nominated for Westchester Magazine's "Best of Westchester 2025" award in the category of "Best Summer Day Camp." We need everyone to please vote by clicking here. How to vote: 1. Click the link to access the ballot. 2. Scroll down to the "Kids" category. 3. Select "Summer Day Camp." 4. Select "Beth El Day Camp, New Rochelle." 5. Select "Vote" at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts until the screen confirms "You've just voted for Kids." 6. Continue voting for other categories if you'd like!
Save the Dates: Friday, March 7 - Shabbat Dinner for Young Families Sunday, March 9 - Beth El Purim Carival Wednesday, March 12 - Hamentashen Bake with Morah Eden and Morah Shoshy. Thursday, March 13 - Mini Megillah
DATE CHANGE:School Picture Day will now be on Monday, March 17. Please mark your calendars.
Please remember to scroll down so you don't miss out on anything happening in the Nursery School or the greater Beth El community.
Warmly, Ronnie and Shery
Highlights:
Tuesday, March 4: Staff Meeting - After Care Ends at 3PM
Wednesday, March 5: School Closed for Staff Professional Development Day
Friday, March 14 is Purim! Children and teachers come to school in costume.
Monday mornings at approximately 9:15AM, our Anaf and Gesher parents/caretakers/grandparents are invited to the Youth Lounge to celebrate Havdalah together.
Don't Miss Out on Shul Shenanigans 2 This Weekend! Saturday, March 1 at 8PM Sunday, March 2 at 2PM
After a rousing successful performance last year, Shul Shenanigans is back with two performances filled with new and inspired Broadway show tune parodies about life at Beth El. A matinee performance has been added on Sunday. You will laugh and be entertained - it's worth getting a babysitter! Also, come support and cheer on our Beth El Nursery School participants: Ronnie, Shery, Kara Kalman (Shoresh & Gesher mom and Co-President of the NS Board), Janine Chinitz (Gezah Bet and Toddler Time mom), Elliot Meiteles (Gezah Bet dad) and Avi Stein (Anaf Bet dad). You won't want to miss it! Clickhereto purchase tickets.
Vote for Beth El Day Camp for Best of Westchester's Best Summer Day Camp!
We have some exciting news! Beth El Day Camp has been nominated for Westchester Magazine's "Best of Westchester 2025" award in the category of "Best Summer Day Camp." This is a huge honor, and we need your support to make it official! Voting is open from February 20th to March 13th, and we would be so grateful if you could take a moment to cast your vote for us. Help us continue to create safe, fun, and enriching summer experiences for every camper by clicking here to vote today.
Beth El Sisterhood Social Action Initiative in conjunction with We Care Blankets Make blankets for children in cancer treatment at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla. If you are interested in learning more, please email wecaresisterhood@gmail.com.
Wonderful Parenting Workshops from Project SEED facilitated by Julie Schnur, our Project SEED Consultant
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.
