This week at Glasser Preschool (1/6/14)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 Happy New Year!!  Hope everyone had a happy and restful winter break!!!

Welcome to Caroline Lanoue and her family.  Caroline will be joining us in the Lions class starting after winter break.

Before Winter Break you received registration materials for the 2014-2015 GPS School year.  Please carefully read the registration information and complete a registration form for each child.  Registration for OPT members will be the week of January 13th.  Registration for GPS families who are not temple members will be the week of January 21st.  Registration will be open to the community the following week.  We anticipate the preschool filling quickly - so make sure you get your registration forms in on time!  Please see Marci if you have any questions or need additional registration materials.

Sunday, January 5th

OPT Religious school Resumes

Monday, January 6th

GPS Classes Resum
Tuition & Second Semester Supply Fees due

The Supply Fee for Second Semester is due when we return from winter break.  The semester supply fee for your child’s class is as follows:            Gan Katan (T/Th)  $60,  Gan Katan (MWF) $80;  Lions/Zebras  $95; Tigers/Bears $110.  Please note that even if you paid your child’s tuition for the remainder of the year - this amount was not included.  Please make checks payable to “Glasser Preschool.” 

2nd semester Challah orders Due

Shabbat Challah will be available this semester beginning on Friday, January10th.  If you would like Challah this semester (whether or not you were receiving it last semester) you must complete a new order form.  The cost for Challah for this semester is $50 and the profits from the sale of the Challah benefit the preschool.

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): penne pasta, fresh broccoli, cantaloupe chunks

Auction Meeting 7 PM

Tuesday, January 7th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM): beef burgers, local peas, fresh banana, whole grain bun


  Wednesday, January 8th Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/ Music (noon to 1 PM/2:30 – 3:30 PM):  four cheese lasagna, fresh cucumbers, apple slices

Thursday, January 9th Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  chicken teriyaki, Asian veggies, honeydew chunks, whole grain bread

OPT Monthly Cultural Salon
Oak Park Temple Creative Community welcomes you to 2nd Thursday - The Monthly Culture Salon. What’s 2nd Thursday?- 1/3 Talk Show with hosts Mark & Gina Bazer; 1/3 Open Mike, and 1/3 Schmooze.  January’s Guests are writer Bob Reisman and composer/radio artist Lloyd B. King.  So come check it out on January 9th from 7-9 PM!

Friday, January 10th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  cheesy pizza, local green beans, fruit salad

Weekly GPS Parent Coffee
Friday mornings we will be having parent coffees in the rotunda.  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.

Literacy Enrichment Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

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. 

Kabbalat Shabbat
On Fridays, January 10th join Oak Park Temple for a “nosh” at 6 PM in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM and you’ll be home in time for the kids to go to bed at 7:30 PM.  The Oak Park Temple joins together in the rotunda at 6 PM for social time prior to our 6:30 PM service.  At 6:30 PM, we welcome Shabbat with a musical service (1/10 featuring OPT Band Tsimmis). The time of the service allows those with small children to join us following an early dinner at home, and those who have more scheduling flexibility to have a leisurely dinner with family or friends following the service.  Join Oak Park Temple in celebrating Shabbat with reflection and joyful communal singing!

These weeks at Glasser Preschool (12/23 and 12/30))

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937  

Wishing everyone a happy and restful winter break!!

Winter Break

Glasser Preschool is closed from Monday January 23rd through Friday January 3rd.  Classes Resume on Monday January 6th.

OPT Religious School is closed starting Sunday, December 22nd.  Classes Resume on Sunday, January 5th.

What’s Happening in January 2014 at GPS & OPT

*You’ll get a January Glasser Gazette when we return from Winter Break*

Jan 1-3     GPS Closed for Winter Break
Jan 5        OPT Religious School Classes Resume
Jan 6        GPS Classes Resume
Jan 6        Tuition and 2nd Semester Supply Fee Due
Jan 6        Second Semester Challah Orders Due
Jan 6        Second Semester Lunch/Enrichment Program Begins
Jan 6        Auction Meeting 7 PM
Jan 9        OPT Monthly Cultural Salon
Jan 10      GPS Parent Coffee
Jan 10      Kabbalat Shabbat
Jan 13      Registration 14-15 opens for OPT Families
Jan 13      OPT Sisterhood Book Club
Jan 14      Fire Drill
Jan 15      Gift Card $$ Due
Jan 16      Tu B’Shvat
Jan 17      GPS Parent Coffee
Jan 17      Scholastic Book Orders Due
Jan 18      Tot Shabbat 9 AM
Jan 20      GPS Closed Martin Luther King Day
Jan 21      Registration 14-15 opens for GPS Families
Jan 21      GPS Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Jan 24      GPS Parent Coffee
Jan 24      Kabbalat Shabbat
Jan 25      Little Sister Tea Party & Havdallah
Jan 27      GPS Open House for Prospective Families
Jan 27        Registration 14-15 opens to Community
Jan 31      GPS Parent Coffee

This week at Glasser Preschool (12/16/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 The winter chill has arrived!!!  We try to go outside every day – so please make sure your children always have appropriate outdoor gear with them (mittens & hats daily and snow pants & boots when snow is on the ground).  Also – please check their cubbies to make sure that their “spare” set of clothes is appropriate for the weather.

The Supply Fee for Second Semester is due when we return from winter break.  The semester supply fee for your child’s class is as follows:  Gan Katan (T/Th)  $60,  Gan Katan (MWF) $80;  Lions/Zebras  $95; Tigers/Bears $110.  Please note that even if you paid your child’s tuition for the remainder of the year - this amount was not included.  Please make checks payable to “Glasser Preschool.” 

Sunday, December 15th
December gift card $$ Due

Monday, December 16th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): three cheese tortellini, local peas, pineapple chunks

Tuesday, December 17th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM): orange chicken, fresh broccoli, orange slices, brown rice

GPS Board Meeting
The December Glasser Preschool Board  meeting is on Tuesday December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Hardy’s home in Oak Park [NOTE NEW LOCATION!!!!].  All preschool parents and teachers are  invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

Wednesday, December 18th Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/ Music (noon to 1 PM/2:30 – 3:30 PM):  beef kabab bites, fresh carrots, applesauce, whole grain pita

Thursday, December 19th Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  lemon chicken, local green beans, honeydew chunks. Whole grain bread

Friday, December 20th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  three bean chili, fresh cucumbers, fruit salad, elbow macaroni

Weekly GPS Parent Coffee
Friday mornings we will be having parent coffees in the rotunda.  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.

Last Tots Class for 1st Semester 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Second semester tots class will start Friday February 14th.  Sign up now to save a spot for your tot!!

Literacy Enrichment Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM

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. 

Tot Shabbat
We invite you and your family to join together monthly for a special Shabbat service for our little ones.  It is designed to include simple prayers, songs and stories appropriate for Shabbat.  The Tot Shabbat service is lead by Rabbi Max Weiss and Cantor Julie Green.  Tot Shabbat service will be alternating monthly between Friday evening services beginning at 7:00 PM and Saturday morning services beginning at 9:00 AM.  Following both evening and morning services we will have an Oneg in the Youth Lounge. If you plan to attend please bring a nut free snack to share.   Please join us for December’s Tot Shabbat on Friday, December 20th at 7PM.  Thank you in advance to our parent volunteers for the Oneg (parents of Ruby Walker).

Winter Break
Glasser Preschool is closed from Monday January 23rd through Friday January 3rd.  Classes Resume on Monday January 6th.

OPT Religious School is closed starting Sunday, December 22nd.  Classes Resume on Sunday, January 5th.



 

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/28/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937

 

Reminder . . . we do not celebrate Halloween at Glasser Preschool. Please leave the costumes and treats at home. Thanks.

 

Sunday, October 27th

Hausman Brunch

Join Oak Park Temple on Sunday, October 27th at 10:30 AM at Oak Park Temple. The speaker for this year’s Hausman Brunch will be Barbara Brotman speaking on “Life, Death and Ocelots.”

 

Bethematch.org Drive

Ben has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant (Ben is the 13 year old nephew of Rebekah owing & Lee Kantz and cousin to Julia in the Lions class). Join the bone marrow registry with a simple cheek swab on Sunday, October 27th from 9-11:30 AM at Oak Park Temple.

 

 

Monday, October 28th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon: sweet n sour chicken, local peas, fresh pineapple, and brown rice

 

Sammy Spider comes to Glasser Preschool

Glasser Preschool will be participating in Sammy Spider’s First Trip to Chicago, an initiative of PJ Library Chicago and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. He will be visiting our schoolfrom October 28th through November 15th.

 

Tuesday, October 29th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM): tallgrass beef meatballs, local green beans, fresh banana, whole grain bread

 

Photo Orders Due

 

GPS Board Meeting

The October Glasser Preschool Board meeting is on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:30 PM at Kim Curran’s home. All preschool parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

 

Wednesday, October 30th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM): elbow pasta with three cheese sauce, fresh broccoli, fresh cantaloupe

 

Picture Retake Day

Individual photos will be taken of any children who did not have their photos taken on our original photo day will have their photos taken. We will also be taking the group photos for the Zebras class and the MWF Gan Katan class on that day. If you would like your child’s photo retaken – please let Marci know ASAP. Thanks.

 

 

Thursday, October 31st

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken nuggets, glazed carrots, pear slices, and whole grain bread

 

 

 

Friday, November 1st

Lunch (11 AM to Noon): cheesy pizza, fresh cucumbers, fruit salad

 

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

 

Fall Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

 

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. 

 

 

Marci Sperling Flynn

Glasser Preschool Director

1235 N. Harlem Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

708 386-3937

www.glasserpreschool.com

 

 

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/28/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937

 

Reminder . . . we do not celebrate Halloween at Glasser Preschool.  Please leave the costumes and treats at home.  Thanks.

 

Sunday, October 27th

Hausman Brunch

Join Oak Park Temple on Sunday, October 27th at 10:30 AM at Oak Park Temple. The speaker for this year’s Hausman Brunch will be Barbara Brotman speaking on “Life, Death and Ocelots.”

 

Bethematch.org Drive

Ben has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant (Ben is the 13 year old nephew of Rebekah owing & Lee Kantz and cousin to Julia in the Lions class).  Join the bone marrow registry with a simple cheek swab on Sunday, October 27th from 9-11:30 AM at Oak Park Temple.

 

 

Monday, October 28th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon:  sweet n sour chicken, local peas, fresh pineapple, and brown rice

 

Sammy Spider comes to Glasser Preschool

Glasser Preschool will be participating in Sammy Spider’s First Trip to Chicago, an initiative of PJ Library Chicago and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.  He will be visiting our schoolfrom October 28th through November 15th.

 

Tuesday, October 29th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):  tallgrass beef meatballs, local green beans, fresh banana, whole grain bread

 

Photo Orders Due

 

GPS Board Meeting

The October Glasser Preschool Board meeting is on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:30 PM at Kim Curran’s home. All preschool parents and teachers are invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

 

Wednesday, October 30th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  elbow pasta with three cheese sauce, fresh broccoli, fresh cantaloupe

 

Picture Retake Day

Individual photos will be taken of any children who did not have their photos taken on our original photo day will have their photos taken.  We will also be taking the group photos for the Zebras class and the MWF Gan Katan class on that day. If you would like your child’s photo retaken – please let Marci know ASAP.  Thanks.

 

 

Thursday, October 31st

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  chicken nuggets, glazed carrots, pear slices, and whole grain bread

 

 

 

Friday, November 1st

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  cheesy pizza, fresh cucumbers, fruit salad

 

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

 

Fall Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

 

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. 

 

 

Marci Sperling Flynn

Glasser Preschool Director

1235 N. Harlem Ave.

Oak Park, IL  60302

708 386-3937

www.glasserpreschool.com

 

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/21/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 Parent/Teacher conference scheduling forms are going home this week.   Please make sure your return them to your classroom teacher as soon as possible so that we can schedule your fall parent/teacher conference.  Thanks.

Sunday, October 20
Holiday Food Basket Meeting
Come and learn all about the Holiday Food and Gift Basket program from 9 AM to Noon on Sunday, October 20th.  Sign up on October 20th at Oak Park Temple or email and provide full name, street address, phone number and how many individuals you would like to sponsor.  More information is available at the HFGB Facebook page and the Community of Congregations web site.

Chevra Kadisha Meeting
Oak Park Temple and West Suburban Temple have joined together to form the West Suburban Chevra Kadisha, the first of its kind in the western suburbs, to make ritual called taharah a possibility for our community.  When requested by a family member, a team of our volunteers will come to the funeral home to wash, purify and dress the deceased for burial.  Join Chevra Kadisha on Sunday, October 20th at noon to learn more about the Chevra Kadisha and how you may want to get involved.  For more information, contact Cantor Julie Green at

Monday, October 21st
Lunch (11 AM to Noon):   beef sloppy joe, local green beans, fresh honeydew, and whole grain bun

Tuesday, October 22nd
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):  adobo chicken, sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain tortilla

OPT March on Springfield Trip
OPT is organizing a bus to go to the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on Tuesday, October 22nd.  Contact Annika Rothbaum to sign up or for further information: or 773-220-8095.

Wednesday, October 23rd
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  three bean chili, fresh broccoli, orange slices, and fresh baked corn bread

Tornado Drill
We will be having our Fall tornado/severe weather drill

Thursday, October 24th Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  Asian BBQ chicken, Asian veggies, fresh pineapple, and whole grain bread

GPS Parent Party
Please join us for Glasser Preschool’s Eight Annual “Parent Party” – a time to get to meet new people, a chance to re-connect with old friends, time to relax and socialize with other adults involved in the lives of your children.  It’s on Thursday October 24th from 7 - 9 PM.  The event is hosted by Rebecca & Fritz Kaegi at their home located in Oak Park.  Please RSVP to Marci if you plan to attend.  Thank you to the GPS Board for providing the refreshments for the party.

Friday, October 25th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon):   fish tenders, fresh cucumbers, fruit slices, whole grain bread
Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Fall Tots Class 9:30 – 10:30 AM

KidStuff Books or $$ Due
Please return either the KidStuff coupon book or a check payable to “Glasser Preschool” for $25.  Fifty percent of the sale price of the coupon books goes directly back to our program.

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. 

Kabbalat Shabbat
Join Oak Park Temple for a “nosh” at 6 PM in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM and you’ll be home in time for the kids to go to bed at 7:30 PM.  The Oak Park Temple joins together in the rotunda at 6 PM for social time prior to our 6:30 PM service.  At 6:30 PM, we welcome Shabbat with a musical service.  The time of the service allows those with small children to join us following an early dinner at home, and those who have more scheduling flexibility to have a leisurely dinner with family or friends following the service.  Join Oak Park Temple in celebrating Shabbat with reflection and joyful communal singing!

Sunday, October 27th
Hausman Brunch
Join Oak Park Temple on Sunday, October 27th at 10:30 AM at Oak Park Temple. The speaker for this year’s Hausman Brunch will be Barbara Brotman speaking on “Life, Death and Ocelots.”

 

This week at Glasser Preschool (10/14/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 It was great to have so many people come out for our 2nd Annual Walk- a- thon last weekend.  Check out the pictures on the Berkshire Door.  Even if your child was not able to join us for the walk – you can still make a walk a thon donation by check or on line Walkathon donations can be made through our website www.glasserpreschool.com.

Saturday, October 12th

Rummage Sale Preview Night 6-8 PM

Sunday, October 13th

Rummage Sale  9-2

Monday, October 14th

Columbus Day
GPS Closed

Rummage Sale 9-1

Tuesday, October 15th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):  veggie pot pie, local green beans, orange slices, fresh baked biscuit

Remainder Lunch/Enrichment $$ Due

Balance e mail reminders were sent home earlier this week.  If you are unsure of your balance please check with Marci.

October Gift Card $$ Due
Please make a check payable to “Glasser Preschool” and give it to Marci by October 15th.  Our gift card program has a separate bank account - so please ALWAYS write a separate check when paying for the gift cards.  Thanks. 

Auction Meeting
Interested in getting more involved at Glasser Preschool and Oak Park Temple?  Auction 2014 is set for February 1, 2014 and we are looking for volunteers to help with planning.  Please join us at a planning meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 7PM at Glasser/OPT.

Wednesday, October 16th Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  turkey meatloaf muffins, local peas, fresh honeydew, whole grain bread

Thursday, October 17th Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  pasta shells with cream sauce, fresh cucumbers, apple slices

Friday, October 18th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):   cheesy quesadillas, squash medley, fruit salad

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Fall Tots Class  9:30 – 10:30 AM

Fire Drill

We will be having our monthly fire drill.

Scholastic Book Orders Due
You can order books either on line or by paper order.  Books orders must be turned in by Friday, October 18th.  Each dollar you spend earns Glasser Preschool bonus points towards free books for our school.  Book orders can be placed on line or by a check make checks payable to Scholastic Books. 

Walk a Thon $$ Due

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. 

Tot Shabbat
Monthly  we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones.  It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together.  The October Service will be held on Friday, October 18th at 7PM and conclude about 7:30 PM with an Oneg, a time to have cookies and juice and quiet activities, in the Youth Lounge.  We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share (a dozen or so cookies, fruit, etc.).  Thank you in advance for the parent volunteers for the Oneg: the Kessler/Utter family.

Sunday, October 20

Holiday Food Basket Meeting
Come and learn all about the Holiday Food and Gift Basket program from 9 AM to Noon on Sunday, October 20th .  Sign up on October 20th at Oak Park Temple or email and provide full name, street address, phone number and how many individuals you would like to sponsor.  More information is available at the HFGB Facebook page and the Community of Congregations web site.

Chevra Kadisha Meeting
Oak Park Temple and West Suburban Temple have joined together to form the West Suburban Chevra Kadisha, the first of its kind in the western suburbs, to make ritual called taharah a possibility for our community.  When requested by a family member, a team of our volunteers will come to the funeral home to wash, purify and dress the deceased for burial.  Join Chevra Kadisha on Sunday, October 20th at noon to learn more about the Chevra Kadisha and how you may want to get involved.  For more information, contact Cantor Julie Green

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/30/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 Our 2nd Annual Walk a thon is coming (Sunday October 6th) – have you started getting your pledges yet?  On line Walkathon donations can be made through our website www.glasserpreschool.com.

As we gear up for another school year and think about how we want our home life to feel and what routines and traditions we want to implement, our friends at InterfaithFamily/Chicago have a series of 8 emails to give you lots of ideas about spiritual parenting. This is great for interfaith families, but the traditions and reminders about the meaning of everything is helpful for all of us! If you would like to receive the emails, let me know by October 11th.

Volunteer assignments were distributed earlier this week.  Please check your child’s backpack, folder, cubby for your assignment.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation at Glasser Preschool.

Saturday, September 28th

Tot Shabbat
Monthly during the year, we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones.  It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together.  The Tot Shabbat service is lead by Oak Park Temple’s Rabbi Max Weiss and/or Cantor Julie Green.  We will be alternating monthly between Friday evening services beginning at 7:00 PM and Saturday morning services beginning at 9:00 AM.  Following both evening and morning services we will have an Oneg in the Youth Lounge.  This is a time to have a snack and participate in quiet activities. The service and Oneg together will last about an hour.  We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share at the Oneg.   Please join us for our first Tot Shabbat of the school year on Saturday, September 28thth at 9 AM. 

 

Monday, September 30th

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  sweet and sour chicken, local peas, fresh pineapple, and brown rice

Tuesday, October 1st

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):    tallgrass beef meatballs, local green beans, fresh banana, whole grain bread

 

 

Wednesday, October 2nd Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  elbow pasta with three cheese sauce, fresh broccoli, fresh cantaloupe

 

Thursday, October 3rd Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  chicken nuggets, glazed carrots, pear slices, and whole grain bread

Sisterhood Book Club

Join Oak Park Temple Sisterhood on October 3rd at 7:30 PM for a discussion of The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg.  For questions about the October book club, contact Sheila Pont at swpont@gmail.com.

Friday, October 4th

Fall Tots Class Begins 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Our GPS Fall Tots Class starts October 4, 2013 and runs through winter break.  The class meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is taught by GPS parents - Sara Haro (a speech therapist) and Lisa Katzman (an occupational therapist).  There are still a few spots open so see Marci if you would like to enroll your child in this class.

 

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  cheesy pizza, fresh cucumbers, fruit salad

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

 

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. 

 

Sunday, October 6th

2nd Annual GPS Walk-a-thon
Welcome to the second annual Glasser preschool walkathon! Please join us on Sunday, October 6th as we kick off our fundraising year, socialize, and get our kids moving!
What: Children and parents will circle a one block course bordered by Berkshire, Marion, Greenfield and Belleforte. Parents, grandparents, and friends pledge $ for each lap completed, or make a flat donation. We hope you'll join us for a picnic lunch (everyone brings their own food) before
the event. Lemonade and light snacks provided after laps are completed!
When: Check-in at the Berkshire entrance begins at 12:45. The walka-thon starts at 1:15. The bring-your-own picnic lunch begins at 12:00.
How: This is a great way for grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends to get involved with the school by making a pledge and/or by walking alongside! Keep in mind that the children will likely only complete 1-3 laps, so make pledges accordingly. Flat donations are welcomed! Please fill out the pledge form and return it, along with donations, at the event or before October 18, 2013.  Or make your donations on line at our Glasser Preschool website www.glasserpreschool.com.
Why: This is a great way to get our kids active, while making new friends and supporting our preschool.
If you are unable to attend the walk-a-thon, you can still participate in one of two ways! First, by making a tax-deductible $50 donation to Glasser Preschool. Second, by making a pledge for every lap completed by Miss Marci!  We look forward to seeing everyone there!

 

Rummage Sale Drop Off Begins

The annual OPT Sisterhood Rummage Sale will be held on Sunday, October 13th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Monday October 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM.  There will be a special Preview Night on Saturday, October 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with a $5 admission.  Donations will be accepted during regular hours that Oak Park Temple is open October 6th through 9th (no drop offs after the 9th) Please help the OPT Sisterhood out by volunteering your time, donating, and buying items!

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/23/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 Our 2nd Annual Walk a thon is coming (Sunday October 6th) – have you started getting your pledges yet?  See our Glasser Preschool website www.glasserpreschool.com to make pledges through paypal.

We are looking for someone to host our annual Parent Party on Thursday night October 24th.  This event is a chance for the grownups of Glasser Preschool to socialize, have fun, and get to know each other better.  The GPS board supplies the food – but we need a house to have it in.  If you are interested in hosting this event at your home this year – please let Marci know ASAP.  Thanks.

Check your email soon for an invite to join our Glasser Preschool facebook page. 

Volunteer assignments will be distributed next week.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation at Glasser Preschool.

Our GPS Fall Tots Class starts October 4, 2013 and runs through winter break.  The class meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and is taught by GPS parents - Sara Haro (a speech therapist) and Lisa Katzman (an occupational therapist).  There are still a few spots open so see Marci if you would like to enroll your child in this class.

Monday, September 23rd

Gan Katan MWF class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  beef sloppy joe, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh honeydew, whole grain bun

Tuesday, September 24th

Gan Katan Tues/Thurs class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):  adobo chicken, local peas, apple slices, whole grain tortilla

Wednesday, September 25th

Gan Katan MWF class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  three bean chili, fresh broccoli, orange slices, fresh baked corn bread

OPT Simchat Torah Service 7 PM

Thursday, September 26th GPS CLOSED – Simchat Torah

Sukkot/Yitzkor Service 10 AM

Friday, September 27th

Gan Katan T/Th class 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Mon/Wed/Fri Gan Katan class will NOT be meeting today

Lunch  (11 AM to Noon):  fish tenders, fresh cucumbers, fruit salad, whole grain bread

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Challah Orders Due
Your family can have bakery-fresh, kosher Challah from Shalom Bakery for your Shabbat on every Friday that preschool is in session, beginning on Friday, October 4th. Order forms are in your orientation packet and must be turned in by September 27th.  The cost for First Semester Challah is only $45.  Please make checks payable to “Glasser Preschool.”

GPS Shirt Orders Due
Blue shirt order forms were sent home the first week of school.  Shirts this year will be light blue with navy lettering.  Don’t miss this chance to order shirts for your kids and adults in your family.  A great way to show your support of Glasser Preschool when you are out and about in the community.  See Marci if you need another shirt order form.

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. 

 

Kabballat Shabbat

Join OPT at 6 PM on Friday, September 27th for wine and cheese, juice and cookies in the Rotunda followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM.  You’ll be home to put the kids in bed by 7:30 PM.

Saturday, September 28th

Tot Shabbat

Monthly during the year, we invite you and your family to join together for a special Shabbat service for our little ones.  It is designed to include simple prayers and songs appropriate for Shabbat, our weekly day of rest, and to share the spirit of being together.  The Tot Shabbat service is lead by Oak Park Temple’s Rabbi Max Weiss and/or Cantor Julie Green.  We will be alternating monthly between Friday evening services beginning at 7:00 PM and Saturday morning services beginning at 9:00 AM.  Following both evening and morning services we will have an Oneg in the Youth Lounge.  This is a time to have a snack and participate in quiet activities. The service and Oneg together will last about an hour.  We ask everyone who attends to bring a small nut free treat to share at the Oneg.   Please join us for our first Tot Shabbat of the school year on Saturday, September 28thth at 9 AM. 

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/16/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 We are off to a great start for the school year!!!!  We are happy that so many of you were able to join us Wednesday for our “Back to School Picnic.”  Check out the photos on the Berkshire entrance door!

Saturday, September 14th

Yom Kippur

Tot Service at 8:30 AM;  Shacharit (Morning Service) at 10 AM;

Afternoon, Yizkor & Neilah at 3:30 PM

Monday, September 16th

Gan Katan MWF class 8:30 – 10 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon):  cheese ravioli with marinara, fresh broccoli, fresh pineapple

Auction Meeting  Interested in getting more involved at Glasser Preschool and Oak Park Temple?  Auction 2014 is set for February 1, 2014 and we are looking for volunteers to help with planning.  Please join us at a planning meeting on Monday, September 16th at 7PM at Glasser/OPT.

Tuesday, September 17th

Gan Katan Tues/Thurs class 8:30 – 10 AM

Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/SPARK (Noon to 1 PM):  veggie pot pie, local green beans, orange slices, fresh basked biscuit

Fire Drill

We will be having our monthly fire drill (after the Gan Katan children leave).

GPS Board Meeting
The Glasser Preschool Board holds monthly meetings.  September’s meeting is on September 17th at 7:30 PM at Joanna Ardell’s home in Oak Park.  All preschool parents and teachers are  invited and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

Wednesday, September 18th Gan Katan MWF class 8:30 – 10 AM
 
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to1 PM or 2:30 – 3:30 PM):  turkey meatloaf muffins, local peas, honeydew melon, whole grain bread

OPT Sukkot Service 7 PM

Thursday, September 19th GPS CLOSED – SUKKOT

Sukkot Service 10 AM

Friday, September 20th

Gan Katan T/Th class 8:30 – 10 AM

Mon/Wed/Fri Gan Katan class will NOT be meeting today

Lunch  (11 AM to Noon):  cheesy quesadillas, squash medley, fruit salad

Afternoon Literacy Class (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Scholastic Book Orders Due

Scholastic Book order form will be sent with your newsletter every month.  This is a special book club for preschoolers.  For each dollar you spend, Glasser Preschool receives points towards free books for the school. The books are great and inexpensive.  Book orders can be placed by paper order or on line.  Attached to this month’s book orders are the directions for placing on line orders.  Books orders (either paper or on line) must be turned in by September 20th.  If you are placing a “paper order” please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.

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. 

 

This week at Glasser Preschool (9/9/13)

Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302.  (708) 386-3937 We are so excited – Glasser Preschool begins this week!!!!  With the exception of our Gan Katan classes all classrooms will be on their regular school schedule.  [8:30 – 11 AM for morning classes; Noon to 2:30 PM for afternoon classes]   Gan Katan classes will be having their transition schedule for the next three weeks. 

Our lunch enrichment program will begin the week of September 16th.  We have a few spaces open on some days for lunch/enrichment – so if you have not registered for this and would like to do so – please let Marci know ASAP.  Blue confirmation forms were distributed for those of you who have already registered for this program.

REMINDER . . . all purple forms must be completed and turned into Marci this week!!!!!

Monday, September 9th

GPS Classes Begin

Shmooze in the Rotunda (8:30 to 9:30 AM)

We will have coffee and treats available in the Rotunda from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.  Plan to stop by and mingle, meet some new friends and visit with old friends.  Thank you to Amelia Hardy for providing the refreshments for our Monday schmooze!

Gan Katan MWF Class 8:30 to 9:30 AM

Tuesday, September 10th

Shmooze in the Rotunda (8:30 to 9:30 AM)

We will have coffee and treats available in the Rotunda from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.  Plan to stop by and mingle, meet some new friends and visit with old friends.  Thank you to Janie Canner for providing the refreshments for our Tuesday schmooze!

Gan Katan Tues/Thurs Class 8:30 to 9:30 AM

Wednesday, September 11th

Gan Katan MWF Class 8:30 to 9:30 AM

Back to School Picnic
Join us from 11 AM to Noon on Wednesday, September 11th for a back to school picnic.  Bring your family, a picnic lunch, and a blanket to sit on.  We’ll supply the drinks and dessert.  Weather permitting we’ll be outside - otherwise we will move it inside. 

Thursday, September 12th Gan Katan Tues/Thurs Class 8:30 to 9:30 AM

Friday, September 13th

Gan Katan MWF Class 8:30 to 9:30 AM

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. 

 

Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre

Family Service at 6:30 PM;  Ma’ariv (Evening Service) at 8 PM

Saturday, September 14th

Yom Kippur

Tot Service at  8:30 AM;  Shacharit (Morning Service) at 10 AM;

Afternoon, Yizkor & Neilah at 3:30 PM