How We Welcome Shabbat

As our school week comes to an end we have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shabbat together. What an amazing weekly experience that we get to participate in as a class and as a school! Each Friday we take time to welcome Shabbat together in a variety of ways. . At 10:30 a.m.  we meetContinue reading “How We Welcome Shabbat”

Boats afloat in Room 310

Hi- This week in Science we experimented with boats. First, we looked at pictures of different types of boats. We saw boats with sails, boats with motors, and boats that people had to row or paddle – like rowboats, canoes and kayaks. Next, we spent some time experimenting with sailboats and paddleboats. We chose andContinue reading “Boats afloat in Room 310”

The School to Home Connection

We hope that you have seen the science emails that we occasionally  post on our blog. Every week Morah Elaine visits the 2s, 3s, and Pre-K to teach them a science lesson and then creates a fantastic email with what they learned. We then send these lessons to the parents of each classroom. We recentlyContinue reading “The School to Home Connection”

How We Celebrated the Holidays!

Below is a gallery of pictures of how we have been celebrating and learning about the Jewish Holidays here at Beth Shalom Early Learning Center! Rosh Hashanah: (The Jewish New Year) We heard different sounds of the shofar, painted with apples, dipped apples in honey, and participated in the Apples and Honey Festival! Yom Kippur:Continue reading “How We Celebrated the Holidays!”

Bee Dancing for Rosh Hashanah

Hi – Apples and honey are everywhere these days! We know that apples come from trees, but where does honey come from? Today we learned all about bees. Bees have two eyes just like people, but they also have six legs, four wings and two antennas. What should you do if a bee flies closeContinue reading “Bee Dancing for Rosh Hashanah”

Madison Handbags and Other Ways to Help Our School!

This Thursday night we have a very exciting fundraiser happening here at Beth Shalom! Have you ever wanted to design your own handbag? There are variety of options (view them at http://www.madisonhandbags.com/) and even better? The proceeds benefit Beth Shalom Early Learning Center. Enjoy Wine and Cheese and design the handbag you have always wanted! JoinContinue reading “Madison Handbags and Other Ways to Help Our School!”

Tell Us Your Stories!

Sitting where I do in the front preschool office, I see and hear many different things going on during the day. I get the “Good Morning, Boker Tov!” from parents and staff. I hear the early morning crying that turns into laughter as more and more friends gather and we begin to play. I hearContinue reading “Tell Us Your Stories!”

L’hitraot and Todah Rabah Liron!

This week we will say L’hitraot to Liron Lipinsky. She has been an integral part of Beth Shalom Early Learning Center, acting as Head of Schools for the past 3 years. On July 1st, Liron will be transitioning into the director of JJEP, the joint Religious School between Beth Shalom and Congregation Rodef Shalom. LironContinue reading “L’hitraot and Todah Rabah Liron!”