January Edition

Dear Members,

Happy New Year to all of you. January is an exciting time for all of us. It brings so many new opportunities. For many it is a time of change and new beginnings. I hope that all of you have had a positive start to the new year.

I can promise you that 2009 will be a fantastic year at Bethpage Nursery School. The board and I have been working closely to make many great things happen.

Again, thank you to all of you for your generous gifts, thoughtful cards and kindness during the holiday season.

Ms Joanie

Registration

This year our registration went very well. Presently our AM sessions including "Toddler Separation, Nursery and Pre K" are all full. We have started filling our PM sessions. If you know anyone that is looking for a quality preschool experience, please tell them about our school.

Summer Fun Registration

Registration for Summer has begun. If you are interested in Ms Sara's exciting program please contact her ASAP. I am sure that classes will fill up quickly.

Mardi Gras Family Fun Day

The fundraising committee will be hosting a "Mardi Gras" family fun day on February 28, 2009. The cost of the event will be $5.00 per child or $10.00 per family. Danielle Tesler will be sending out more details.

Annual Dinner Fundraiser
(Ladies only)

The Bethpage Nursery School annual fundraiser will be held on March 5, 2009 at H.R. Singletons. The fundraising committee will be hosting this event. The night promises to be filled with great prizes, delicious food and entertainment. The fundraising committee has been steadfast at securing donations for this popular night out. Several families have been making baskets and donations for prizes. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation or a basket of your own, please contact Danielle Tesler or Lisa Chappell (Pre K).

Kindergarten Readiness

Our group of almost kindergartners started their class on January 6, 2009. They are having a lot of fun and are doing really well. Ms Tobi and I look forward to our "Tuesdays with the 4s."

Welcome to BNS

We are so happy that the following children have joined our wonderful school:

The Two Of Us
James Downes and his Mommy
Lucas Ferri and his Mommy
Logan Fick and his Mommy
Lauren Kachodaurian and her Mommy
Matthew Schneider and his Mommy
Ryan Tesler and his Mommy
Marissa Vaccarelli and her Mommy

Toddler Separation
Daniela Como
Nico Schappert

Nursery
Tessa Read

Tuition Update

As of February 1, 2009 families with multiple children in our school will receive a 20% discount on the lower of the 2 tuitions. Please feel free to call me with any questions and concerns.

Computers

I am trying to get computers into our classrooms so that we can provide our students with valuable technology lessons. We were hoping to be included in Cablevision's "Power to Learn" program. However we have learned that we must be K-12 to qualify. If anyone has a computer that they are willing to donate we would greatly appreciate it. I will be developing a curriculum plan for technology once I have some computers.

Eagle Scouts

The Eagle Scouts will be doing work on our lower level classroom. If anyone is interested in the plans please contact Tracie Schappert. I think that everyone will be pleased with the projected plans.

Director's Sessions

As of right now I am contracted to work 7 sessions biweekly (21 hours over 2 weeks). I have scheduled myself to be in Monday 9-12, Tuesday 8:00-11:00 (every other week from home), Wednesday 9-12 and Thursday 9-12. My contract stipulates that I am to be in the building 3 sessions per week. My 4th session is to be used outside of school for meetings, computer/paperwork, phone calls and curriculum/office supply shopping. On some occasions I have had several meetings in one week. I have made up that time by coming in a fifteen minutes later or leaving earlier.

I have asked the board for one more session to be added to my existing contract. I feel that it is necessary to be in the building one more day per week. I hope that they will grant me this session.

If anyone needs to speak with me or set up an appointment please feel free to call me, send an email or slip a note in my mailbox. I would love the opportunity to meet with any or all of you!

Lunar New Year

To all of my friends that celebrate Chinese New Year my family and I wish you Happiness, Health, Prosperity and much Luck! May the year of the ox be wonderful for you and your loved ones.


The February Edition will be chock full of news and happenings!