Welcome to Glasser Preschool of Oak Park

The Glasser Preschool creates a nurturing and stimulating first school experience for young children. The teachers provide a day balanced between planned activities and free choice; quiet time and physical play; group activities and individual attention.

We maintain a low student/teacher ratio.

Children do not have to be potty trained. When the child is ready, the teachers will work with the parents to make potty training a success.

Our program is located in, and is a reflection of Oak Park Temple. The school observes Jewish holidays and teaches Jewish customs and traditions. All children, however, are welcome regardless of race, religion, or national origin.

What's Happening at Glasser?
January Dates to Remember1-5    GPS Closed for Winter Break
5    OPT Religious School Classes Resume
6    GPS Classes Resume
6    Tuition and 2nd Semester Supply Fee Due
6    Second Semester Challah Orders Due
6    Lunch/Enrichment Program Begins
6    Early Bird Deadline for Auction Tickets
10      Glasser Parent Coffee
10    Torah Study
10     OPT 2nd Friday Shabbat
12    WoOPT Membership Appreciation
13    Registration for GPS 20-21 begins (OPT members)
14    GPS Committee Meeting 7:30 PM
15    Gift Card $$ Due
17    Scholastic Book Orders Due
17      Glasser Parent Coffee
17    Torah Study
19    JBaby Pajama Havdallah at WonderWorks
20    GPS Closed – Martin Luther King Day
20    Ralph’s World Concert 10:30 AM
20    Registration for GPS 20-21 begins (GPS family)
24      Glasser Parent Coffee
24    Torah Study
24    Tot Shabbat & Dinner 5 PM
24    OPT 4th Friday Shabbat
26    (Re) Introduction to Judaism Begins
26    OPT Annual Meeting
27    Registration for GPS 20-21 
Opens to Community
27    GPS Open House for Prospective Families
31     Glasser Parent Coffee
31    Torah Study






Glasser Preschool Parent Committee Meeting
If you are interested in being part of the Glasser Preschool Parent Committee, please contact Marci for more information.

 
Please call (708) 386-3937 or email Marci at if your child will be absent and let us know if he/she is sick.  This allows us keep to track of illnesses in the school and help parents and staff plan accordingly.
GPS Shabbat
Every Friday the entire school will meet at 10:30 AM/2:00 PM in the Chapel to celebrate Shabbat together.  Please feel free to join us in this singing celebration.   

New this year!
Food for Thought
Join Rabbi Kirzane on Friday mornings from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. October 5 - December 2. This new weekly learning group will bring traditional topics and texts into conversation with today's questions and concerns. Our first series will be a study of the weekly Torah portions in the book of Genesis. Future topics will emerge in conversation with participants. Snacks provided. Share questions or suggestions by email to: rabbikirane@oakparktemple.org


Weekly GPS Parent Coffee
Friday mornings we will be having parent coffees in the rotunda from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.. Stop by, hang out, socialize with other GPS parents and get to know other adults in our community a lot better!!!!!  We’ll supply the coffee and we’ll rotate who bring treats.
 
Ralph's World Concert
Don't miss the mega-fun dance and kid-friendly rock music-filled Ralph's World Concert on Monday, January 20th (Martin Luther King Day) at 10:30 AM.
Bring a picnic lunch and stay and eat lunch after the show while eating yummy treats from the bake sale.  See attached flyer for more details.

Advance tickets $10 each (adults and children ages 2 and over)
$15 each at the door
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Contact Marci Sperling Flynn at glasserpreschool@oakparktemple.org
or (708) 386-3937 x215 for ticket reservations.
 
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GPS Parent Committee 2019-2020
Co Chairs | Molly Bob & Kate Newman
Treasurer | Candy Singh
Secretary | Megan Keskitalo
Social/Fundraising Chair | Erin Dowdall
Communications | Ariane Panter
Gift Card Program | Anna Parks
Community Outreach | Brynne Gordon
Representative to the OPT Board | Carolyn Sherman
Immediate Past Chair | Leah Paskar


Want to join the next Committee Meeting? Email glasserpreschool@oakparktemple.org for more information
naeyc accreditation
Glasser Preschool has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

Location & Contact

1235 N. Harlem Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

708.386.3937

Hours

Monday-Friday

  • Morning Classes:

    8:30 - 11:00 am

  • Afternoon Classes:

    noon - 2:30 pm

  • Director Hours:

    8:30 am - 3:00 pm

GET A GLASSER PRESCHOOL BUMPER MAGNET for $5/each

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contact Marci to get these great bumper magnets!

DONATE
Thank you!
Child's Name (sponsor)
Please email Marci with amount and who you are sponsoring.
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