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CAMPUS TOURS FOR 2007 - 2008
Campus tours are resuming.
Families whose children will be 2 years old, by September 1, 2007, and/or have children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to arrange a tour of our campus. Please call Rachel at 408 738-3060 to arrange a personal tour. Prospective parents and current school parents will gain much insight about the quality of SPHDS’ education in each grade.
Community families are invited to call the school to arrange a school tour.
ENROLLMENT 2007 – 2008
Enrollment forms were mailed last month and the deadline for priority enrollment for all current students and their siblings is Thursday, January 18, 2007. Be aware that some classes are filled very quickly. Take advantage of the priority enrollment time and return the forms along with the fees, to the office, as soon as possible.
Enrollment will be opened to community children beginning Friday, January 19, 2007…don’t wait too long to enroll your children!
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MOTHER – DAUGHTER BRUNCH
On Sunday morning, January 21st, from 10:30 – 12:00, a wonderful Mother – Daughter Brunch will be held for the 4th – 8th grades’ girls and their moms, in the MPR. A delightful morning is being planned for this special mother - daughter event. Invitations have been mailed so please RSVP as soon as possible.
SIBLING RIVALRY LECTURE
The 4th lecture in the preschool lecture series will be most interesting to all parents. The universal subject of “sibling rivalry” will be discussed. Highlighting the talk will be uncovering the reasons for sibling quarrels, how to minimize conflict, and learn how and when to become a successful mediator.
Stephanie Barry Agnew, BA, has 20 years of early childhood education teaching experience in Palo Alto area schools; and she trained at the Bing Nursery School at Stanford University while earning her degree there. She owned a school in Palo Alto and is currently a parent educator at the Children’s Health Council.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide childcare. There is a $5 admission fee for non-SPHDS parents.
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
Gan Aviv will be holding Open Houses on Sunday morning, January 21st from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and on Wednesday evening, February 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday morning’s Open House is a family event. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and their children to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and make connections with other Gan Aviv parents. There will be activities for children and a light bagel brunch will be served. Parents and their children are invited to visit classrooms and hear the teachers, from each age group, speak about their class’ curriculum. There will be activities for the children and a light bagel brunch will be served.
The Open House on Wednesday evening, February 28th, is for parents only.
At each Open House parents will have the opportunity to learn about the school’s philosophy and specific curriculum areas including the specialized 2 year old program; the new Hebrew language program for 3 year olds; the kindergarten readiness activities for the 4 year olds; and the new dynamic Young 5’s program.
Gan Aviv hours are from 8:30 – 12:00 Noon and the Young 5’s hours are 8:30 – 1:00 p.m.; both programs offer enrichment classes and day care options as late as 5:30 p.m.
To RSVP, for more information or to arrange a tour contact Gan Aviv Director, Barbara Goldstein, at barbara.goldstein@sphds.org or call 408 738-3060.
PARENT ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
Book Club
The Garden of Ruth is the next reading for the Parent Association’s Book Club meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The author, Eva Etzioni-Halevy, weaves history and fiction together to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. It is told through the voices of Osnath and Ruth. The Garden of Ruth transports readers into the ancient world and offers both dramatic and thought-provoking new perspectives on a well-known story.
Looking for a stimulating hour of discussion each month, contact DeeAnn Hazani at dhazani@aol.com to join the Book Club or to have any questions answered.
Challah Order Forms
New challah order forms are attached to the Chai-Lights.
Ice Skating
Our annual Ice Skating Social will be held on Sunday, January 21st, from 12:45 – 2:45 p.m. at the Winter Lodge, in Palo Alto. Save the date…more details to follow.
Scrapbooking on a Sunday Afternoon
Enjoy Scrapbooking? Join the PA for its 2nd session on Sunday afternoon, January 28th, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the MPR. Come, hang out and work on your pictures! If your children enjoy this hobby, they are welcome to come and do their projects.
Sally Foster Deadline Approaching
It is not too late to purchase gift wrap paper from Sally Foster’s online store, which will be open until January 15, 2007. To order go to www.sallyfoster.com, enter the school account number 357901, when prompted. This is a very easy way to get more items and support the school at the same time.
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