The Tigers/Bears classroom needs some uncarved pumpkins for an activity they are doing. If you have one that you no longer need – please drop it off in Room 24. Thanks.
In January 2009 due to fiscal problems, the Village of Oak Park discontinued the hearing and vision screening program in Oak Park preschools and day cares. This early screening is very important because young children do not really know how they are supposed to see or hear. Consequently, they may not complain about faulty vision or hearing. This testing is now mandated by DCFS. The Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education has undertaken the administration of this program since 2009. They have received some grant money to do this, but the cost of the administration of the program far exceeds the grants they have received. To offset the cost of administering this screening program, the Collaboration has asked for a $5 contribution for each child screened at our preschool. We are asking families to contribute a minimum of $5 per child to the Collaboration for this screening. Please give Marci cash or checks made payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood.”
Please don’t forget to dress your child appropriately for outdoor play. We go outside whenever possible so please remember the hats, gloves and coats when appropriate. Make sure your child’s name is in all clothing items!
Sunday, November 4th
Hausman Brunch
Please join Oak Park Temple for a cup of coffee and light brunch while we listen to an interesting and stimulating lecture presented by Harriet Hausman & Family through the Martin Hausman Social Justice Fund. It’s Sunday, November 4that 10 AM for Brunch followed by 10:30 AM lecture. The Guest speaker is Dr. Irwin Weil.
GPS Movie Party
Join Glasser Preschool for our first movie matinee on Sunday, November 4th at 12:30 PM (doors will open at 12:15PM). We will be showing the movie Cars. Admission is $5 a child/$10 per family (an adult must stay for this show). Snacks will be provided.
Monday, November 5th
Tuesday, November 6th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): juicy beef burger, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain roll
Hearing & Vision Screening
The Collaboration will be conducting vision and hearing screening at Glasser Preschool on Tuesday, November 6th for all children ages three through five years old. We are asking all parents of children ages 3 and older at our school to make a minimum of $5 contribution to the collaboration to cover the cost. Either cash or checks payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education.”
Wednesday, November 7th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): oven baked ziti, local green beans, fresh melon
Thursday, November 8th Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken scaloppini, fresh cucumbers, orange slices, whole grain bread
Parent/Teacher Conferences PM
Our Fall parent/teacher conferences will be on Thursday evening November 8th and Friday November 9th during the day. There are no Glasser Preschool classes on November 9th due to conferences. Your conference times will be arranged with your child’s teachers. We feel the Fall conferences are a time to share with you how your child’s adjusting to school, playing with their friends and developing at all levels. Please jot down you questions or concerns and we’ll be glad to address them.
OPT Sisterhood Book Club
Join the OPT Sisterhood book club on Thursday November 8th at 7:30 PM for a discussion of Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant. For questions contact Sheila Pont at [email protected].
Friday, November 9th
NO GPS Classes (including Tots Class)
Parent/Teacher Conferences AM
Scholastic Book Orders Due
Books can be ordered either online or by paper order. For each dollar you spend, Glasser Preschool receives points towards free books for the school Books orders must be turned in or placed on line by November 9th so hopefully we will receive the books before Thanksgiving. If you place a “paper order” with Marci please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.
Shabbat Kehillah & Gan Consecration
Friday November 9th at 6 PM is a dairy-vegetarian (no meat) potluck dinner in honor of Gan Consecration. Shabbat Kehillah is OPT’s Shabbat of Community. These 7PM Shabbat Services will feature Tsimmis, our congregation’s band, and will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Kehillah dinners will be held on the Second Friday of each month. November’s service will include Gan Consecration of the Kindergarten Religious School Students. Dinner reservations may be made in the OPT office or online at www.oakparktemple.com/celebrate-shabbat.html
Sunday, November 11th
Parent Workshop
We are very excited to be offering a parent workshop with the Religious School by Sheryl Stoller entitled "Reliable Strategies and Tools for FearLess Parenting". The workshop will be held on Sunday, November 11th from 10:15 AM to Noon. Babysitting is always available at Oak Park Temple on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to Noon for $5/child.
Outreach Thanksgiving
The Outreach Committee of Oak Park Temple invites all interfaith households to join them for a catered dinner on Sunday, November 11th at 5 PM in the Community Hall. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings as we celebrate and give thanks for family and friends. We will discuss the upcoming December holiday season and the variety of different approaches folks take to observe & celebrate. Children are welcome. $15 per adult to help cover event costs, payable at the event. Please RSVP to Carrie Landsman by November 6th at or (708) 383-1071.
In January 2009 due to fiscal problems, the Village of Oak Park discontinued the hearing and vision screening program in Oak Park preschools and day cares. This early screening is very important because young children do not really know how they are supposed to see or hear. Consequently, they may not complain about faulty vision or hearing. This testing is now mandated by DCFS. The Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education has undertaken the administration of this program since 2009. They have received some grant money to do this, but the cost of the administration of the program far exceeds the grants they have received. To offset the cost of administering this screening program, the Collaboration has asked for a $5 contribution for each child screened at our preschool. We are asking families to contribute a minimum of $5 per child to the Collaboration for this screening. Please give Marci cash or checks made payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood.”
Please don’t forget to dress your child appropriately for outdoor play. We go outside whenever possible so please remember the hats, gloves and coats when appropriate. Make sure your child’s name is in all clothing items!
Sunday, November 4th
Hausman Brunch
Please join Oak Park Temple for a cup of coffee and light brunch while we listen to an interesting and stimulating lecture presented by Harriet Hausman & Family through the Martin Hausman Social Justice Fund. It’s Sunday, November 4that 10 AM for Brunch followed by 10:30 AM lecture. The Guest speaker is Dr. Irwin Weil.
GPS Movie Party
Join Glasser Preschool for our first movie matinee on Sunday, November 4th at 12:30 PM (doors will open at 12:15PM). We will be showing the movie Cars. Admission is $5 a child/$10 per family (an adult must stay for this show). Snacks will be provided.
Monday, November 5th
Tuesday, November 6th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): juicy beef burger, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, whole grain roll
Hearing & Vision Screening
The Collaboration will be conducting vision and hearing screening at Glasser Preschool on Tuesday, November 6th for all children ages three through five years old. We are asking all parents of children ages 3 and older at our school to make a minimum of $5 contribution to the collaboration to cover the cost. Either cash or checks payable to “Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education.”
Wednesday, November 7th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): oven baked ziti, local green beans, fresh melon
Thursday, November 8th Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken scaloppini, fresh cucumbers, orange slices, whole grain bread
Parent/Teacher Conferences PM
Our Fall parent/teacher conferences will be on Thursday evening November 8th and Friday November 9th during the day. There are no Glasser Preschool classes on November 9th due to conferences. Your conference times will be arranged with your child’s teachers. We feel the Fall conferences are a time to share with you how your child’s adjusting to school, playing with their friends and developing at all levels. Please jot down you questions or concerns and we’ll be glad to address them.
OPT Sisterhood Book Club
Join the OPT Sisterhood book club on Thursday November 8th at 7:30 PM for a discussion of Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant. For questions contact Sheila Pont at [email protected].
Friday, November 9th
NO GPS Classes (including Tots Class)
Parent/Teacher Conferences AM
Scholastic Book Orders Due
Books can be ordered either online or by paper order. For each dollar you spend, Glasser Preschool receives points towards free books for the school Books orders must be turned in or placed on line by November 9th so hopefully we will receive the books before Thanksgiving. If you place a “paper order” with Marci please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.
Shabbat Kehillah & Gan Consecration
Friday November 9th at 6 PM is a dairy-vegetarian (no meat) potluck dinner in honor of Gan Consecration. Shabbat Kehillah is OPT’s Shabbat of Community. These 7PM Shabbat Services will feature Tsimmis, our congregation’s band, and will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Kehillah dinners will be held on the Second Friday of each month. November’s service will include Gan Consecration of the Kindergarten Religious School Students. Dinner reservations may be made in the OPT office or online at www.oakparktemple.com/celebrate-shabbat.html
Sunday, November 11th
Parent Workshop
We are very excited to be offering a parent workshop with the Religious School by Sheryl Stoller entitled "Reliable Strategies and Tools for FearLess Parenting". The workshop will be held on Sunday, November 11th from 10:15 AM to Noon. Babysitting is always available at Oak Park Temple on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to Noon for $5/child.
Outreach Thanksgiving
The Outreach Committee of Oak Park Temple invites all interfaith households to join them for a catered dinner on Sunday, November 11th at 5 PM in the Community Hall. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings as we celebrate and give thanks for family and friends. We will discuss the upcoming December holiday season and the variety of different approaches folks take to observe & celebrate. Children are welcome. $15 per adult to help cover event costs, payable at the event. Please RSVP to Carrie Landsman by November 6th at or (708) 383-1071.
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