FACULTY
The Early School's
outstanding faculty has an average of 20 years teaching experience in
early childhood education. This professional staff of more than thirty
teachers and assistants are committed to the idea that each child is a
unique learner who merits focused attention. Dedicated to their students
and their families, our teachers share a common goal of fostering the
social and educational growth of each child as they advance through the
levels of The Early School.
Deborah Aronson Ziering,
Early School
Director, has been an early childhood
educator for over 26 years. She is a graduate of Trenton State
College with a degree in Early Childhood Education, a concentration in
Special Education and a minor in Day Care Management. Debbie, a pre-school math and language arts
specialist, has developed the school's literacy-related curriculum
for all age levels. She is a member of the Jewish Education Association as
well as the National Association of the Education
of Young Children.
Sheila Grossman,
Early School Founding Director initiated
the early childhood program at Temple B'nai Abraham in 1974. With a degree
in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College, Sheila is trained and
certified in different models of therapy and in the Arts. She is a member
of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education, The Early
Childhood Directors Network of MetroWest, the Board of Jewish Education of
Metropolitan New York, and the National Association of the Education of
Young Children as well as a charter member of the Livingston Youth Service
Bureau's seminars and workshops on the development of interpersonal
communication skills of children and their parents. Sheila has also
created a model program of parenting courses.
Sheila is
currently enjoying her parenting classes with Tot- Time and Baby
Time. The Joys of Grandparenting will continue in the Fall.
Shabbat and the Torah stories are still a highlight of her week
as well as the stories of our holidays.
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The Parents’ Council is the link among the
parents of The Early School, school staff, temple groups and staff. Our
goal is to enhance the early childhood educational experience for our
children.
Parents’ Council is gearing up for the
2008-2009 school year. We’re kicking off the school year with our
Opening Breakfast on Thursday, September 25, 2008. It’ll be a great
opportunity to meet and socialize with other Early School parents. In
September, we’ll also begin our annual Challah program, a Parents’
Council fundraiser which offers the Early School children an opportunity
to bring home a Challah to share with their families every Shabbat. We
will also continue to offer a weekly bagel lunch. The weekly pizza
lunch was such big hit with the K-Readys and will be back this year for
both the K-Readys and the 3’s.
Our biggest fundraiser, the Annual
Marketplace, Book Fair and Bake Sale, is scheduled for Thursday,
November 20. What a wonderful opportunity to show support for the
Early School and shop for holiday gifts at the same time! Tot Shabbat
services, dinner and activities provide a great way to socialize with
other Early School families. We will continue to sponsor the monthly
entertainment and pizza lunch for the students. Many of the shows we had
last year, which the children loved will be back ,as well as some new
ones. Enjoy Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2009.
Other new fundraising and social events are also being planned. The
Parents’ Council is also responsible for the K-ready’s Field Day and
yearbook as well as the teacher appreciation dinner.
We encourage all parents to participate in
helping to make this year a success. Our fundraising efforts for this
school year will continue to be directed toward the new library, as well
as other special religious, educational and cultural programs. Remember
that all monies raised by the Parents’ Council go directly back to the
children and the children love to see their parents involved in their
school. Please contact us if you have any new ideas or suggestions, or
if you would like to volunteer on one or more of our committees.
Michele Horowitz
Abby Silverman
michelexw@yahoo.com abbysilverman@comcast.net
Co-Presidents
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