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RE-ENROLLMENT
Prior to sending out contracts for the upcoming year we request our parents to re-enroll their children now. This serves a dual purpose. It allows parents, if they enroll by the due date, January 18th, to guarantee a place for their child and enables the school to have a firm grasp on the enrollment numbers, thereby helping the school set the budget accordingly.
Our cut-off figure for Room 1 is 20 children. In the rest of the pre-school we operate on a 7 – 1 ratio. Thus we would cut at 14 in most classes.
In Kindergarten our maximum is 27 and in the grades it is 20. Once we exceed these numbers, students are placed on a wait list. Where possible we might either add a teacher or a class if there are sufficient numbers that warrant it.
We are very excited about the projected enrollment in a number of key classes. We are anticipating well over 20 of our pre-kindergarten students to enroll in Kindergarten with another 15 from the community clamoring for slots.
Almost all of our present Kindergarten students are planning on being here next year for Grade 1 with some new students joining them. 2007 – 08 looks like its going to be a bumper year, but we do need the paper work.
Parents who have misplaced their re-enrollment forms can either download them from www.sphds.org or simply ask Rachel, who will gladly produce one that has already been completed and simply needs a check and signature.
SIBLING RIVALRY LECTURE
Monday, January 22nd
9:00 a.m.
Multi-purpose Room
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.
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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.
VACATION IS OVER AND STUDENTS ARE BACK LEARNING AND CREATING
 
 
CAMPUS TOURS
Tours are open for parents who have preschool – Grade 8 students. Preschool children must be 2 years old by September 1, 2007; this program is for children up to 5 years old.
Parents who have children for kindergarten, primary grades and middle school are also 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.
If you know of community families who have children of the appropriate ages, please invite them to call the school and arrange a school tour.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Rabbi David Fohrman will be the Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Emek Beracha, in Palo Alto, the week-end of January 19 – 20. For detailed information email: scholarrsvp@gmail.com or call 650 857-0601.
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