General Program Information

Pre-School Conferences

Ten-minute conferences are held with the parent, child and the teacher. If you cannot keep your appointment, please call the school at 973-835-4477.

Medical Records

Your child’s medical forms need to be handed in before school starts. You may mail it to the school address. Also, be sure to include on your mailing envelope: Attn.: Health Chairperson. Please make sure that your child’s medical inoculations are all up-to-date. Proof of current Hib. and Varicella Vaccine is mandatory.

* The state of NJ is requiring that all students receive a flu shot.

Children will not be permitted in the classroom without a completed and up to date medical form - no exceptions can be made.

School Philosophy

Our school is nonsectarian. We celebrate many holidays throughout the year, including a wide variety of religious and multi-cultural holidays. Sharing ethnic foods and different customs with students is strongly encouraged.

Student Supplies

All children should bring a school bag (backpack) to school with them each day. Your child’s name should be on the bag. It will be used to hold ‘show and tell’ items, artwork, and correspondence to parents from the teachers. Two-year-old parents will find items in the file outside the two-year-old classroom. Please put your child’s name on all possessions, i.e. jackets, hats, etc.

Student Conduct

Children are permitted in the classroom at the scheduled hour. Until that time, children need to wait quietly in the hallway until they are admitted to the classroom. The aide or the teacher will then greet the children at the classroom door.

Dropping off and Picking up Children

When parking, do not block any driveways or garages and park on the proper side of the street. Please be prompt when picking up your child. Staff must leave the room to attend to cleanup duties at the end of the session. If there is an emergency and you know you are going to be late in collecting your child, please telephone the school, at 973-835-4477.

Class Information

Two-Year-Old Program

Schedule

The two-year old class meets twice a week, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Classroom Participation

Parents in the two-year-old class are scheduled to participate in the classroom for the first two months. From November to June they may participate on a voluntary basis. For the first two weeks the two-year-old classes will meet for a shorter time period, from 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. This is done to alleviate separation anxiety problems.

Potty Training

Children in the two-year-old class are not required to be toilet trained. The school provides diapers, pull-ups and extra clothing. However, all clothing that is borrowed must be washed and returned.

Snack

A light snack is provided.

Three-Year-Old Program

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Schedule

The three-year-old class meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The enrichment class meets on Mondays, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Potty Training

Children in the three-year-old class are required to be toilet trained and able to care for themselves in the bathroom.

Snack

A light snack is provided.

Field Trips

Parents of children in the three-year-old class may accompany us on at least three field trips per year. Siblings are not permitted on field trips.

Field trip and special events fund

In order to facilitate the handling of field trip money, we established this Fund. The cost is twenty dollars ($20.00) and is included with your registration payment. This sum of money will cover the cost of all field trips throughout the year for your child.

Pre-K Program

Schedule

The Pre-K class meets three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Potty Training

Children in the Pre-K class need to be toilet trained and be able to care for themselves in the bathroom.

Snack

Because the Pre-K class has an extended day, parents will need to send a lunch with their child daily.

Field Trips

Parents of children in the Pre-K class may accompany us on at least three field trips a year. Siblings are not permitted on field trips.

Field trip and special events fund

In order to facilitate the handling of field trip money, we established this Fund. The cost is forty dollars ($40.00) and is included in your registration payment. This sum of money will cover the cost of all field trips throughout the year for your child.