Announcements

Dear Parents,

There's just a few weeks left before the school year begins and we have so much to share with you! Please see important information below regarding our upcoming Communal Shabbat Dinner, our Parent Guide and much, much more...
 
The first day of school will be mildly abbreviated for all classes. In addition, our Shoresh (2s) classes will follow a slightly shortened schedule during their first few sessions to support a smooth and gentle transition into the school environment. This Staggered Schedule is designed to help all children ease into their new routines with confidence. We will have coffee, tea and bagels available in the Youth Lounge for our Shoresh parents those first couple of days. For some children, the adjustment may take a little more time. If your child is having a particularly hard day, you may receive a call from their teacher asking you to pick them up earlier than planned. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we support each child’s individual needs during this important transition period.

Additionally we are sharing our 2025-2026 Parent Guide. This document contains essential information and will answer many of your questions regarding school procedures, supplies needed, snack/lunch prep, etc. This is a helpful document to reference throughout the school year. Please review it in its entirety and be sure to print out, sign and return the final page to your child's teachers.

Our Nursery School Communal Shabbat Dinner is on Friday, September 5. Details may be found below. Click here to register.  
 
Communication with our parent body is essential. Parents often wonder: What is my child doing? How is the day going? Is he/she eating her snack/lunch? Is my child crying? These are just a few questions that could occupy your mind each day. 
 
How can we help you navigate this aspect of school? We are excited to once again be using REMINI, our daily communication platform. REMINI is a secure application for the iPhone, Android, or web browser that helps both teachers and parents document a child’s school experience.
 
● It enables teachers to upload photos, messages and daily reflections in a friendly and convenient way.
● It provides busy parents an organized way of privately sharing memories with family and friends in a secure space.
● It is completely secure and private.
● It allows for you to receive timely messages from the Nursery School office. 
 
Please look for an email invitation to join your child’s REMINI page prior to the first day of school, as well as additional information regarding this terrific platform. 
When you receive your REMINI invite, you will notice your child's class name. Please note that our classes have Hebrew names, according to the parts of a tree: Shoresh (Roots - 2 year olds), Gezah (Trunk - 3 year olds), Anaf (Branches - 4 year olds) and Gesher (Bridge - 5 year olds). We hope you will quickly adapt to this symbolic nomenclature which speaks to the growth of your children throughout their years at Beth El.

Before and After Care will begin the week of September 15. REMINDER: If you indicated on the registration form that you were interested in this program and there has been a change, or you have yet to communicate your needs for this program, please let us know as soon as possible (i.e. Before and/or After Care and which days) so that we may plan accordingly.

Are you looking for name labels for your child? Please scroll all the way down for a wonderful resource. 

The School Calendar has been updated.  

Finally, in the event that you have not had a chance to fill/download/print them out yet, we have included the previously sent documentation once again below:

Dismissal Authorization Form
Child Intake Form
Medical Form
 
Teachers will be reaching out to you next week to schedule your home visits. 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, and will be in touch again as the first day of school approaches. Please see below for detailed information of important upcoming events...

Enjoy the rest of your 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 4:00 PM and 4:45 PM for you to come into the school building for a Classroom Peek on Friday, September 6. 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 have the option to join us for a fabulous communal building evening--a musical Shabbat experience followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner in the outdoor tent from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Children will have the opportunity to play on the playground between the Classroom Peek and the Shabbat event. This night is always a big hit and we hope you'll join us. Details may be found on the flier below. Click here to register.

Sign Up for Toddler Time - Now Twice A Week!

Registration is now open for our Fall Session of Toddler Time, which begins on Tuesday, October 21. New this year - Toddler Time will now be twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays! Please see details on the flyer below and click here to register:

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.

The 2025-2026 School Calendar

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

The 2025-2026 Parent Guide

Please click here for a printable copy of our Parent Guide.

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, September 4 at 7:15 PM -- Nursery School Parent Orientation and Curriculum Presentation
• Friday, September 5 - Beginning to Connect: Classroom Peek will take place between 4:00 PM and 4:45 PM, with each family being give a time slot; Communal Shabbat - 5:00pm - 6:30 PM.
• Monday, September 8 - 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