This week at Glasser Preschool (1/21/13)
Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937 This is an early “This Week at Glasser Preschool” because I will be out of the office this afternoon Tuesday (1/15) through Monday (1/21) at the URJ early childhood conference in New Jersey. If you need to reach your child’s teacher during that time (to report an absence, running late for pick up, etc.) – please call the main OPT number (708) 386-3938 and ask to be connected directly to your child’s classroom. Gan Katan x33, Lions x32, Zebras x35, Tigers & Bears x24. Thanks.
Priority registration for 2013-2014 school year for Oak Park Temple members ends on Sunday 1/20. Registration for Glasser Preschool Families who are not OPT members begins on 1/22.
We are phasing out the Glasser Preschool ameritech e mail account. So please start using our new e mail address: [email protected].
Monday, January 21st
GPS & OPT closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 22nd
Priority Registration Begins for GPS Families who are not OPT members
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken w/plum sauce, fresh cucumbers, fresh pineapple, whole grain bread
GPS Board Meeting 7:30 PM
The January Glasser Preschool Board meeting is on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Dan George’s home in Oak Park. All preschool teachers and parents are encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.
Wednesday, January 23rd
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): Swedish meatballs, whipped potatoes, orange slices, whole grain roll
Thursday, January 24th Lunch (11 AM to Noon): adobo chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh honeydew, whole grain bread
Friday, January 25th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): potato latke with yogurt, fresh broccoli, fruit salad, whole grain bread
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.
Tu B’Shvat
Tu B’shevat is Jewish Arbor Day. It is also called the New Year of the Trees. The holiday is observed on the fifteenth day of the Hebrew Month of Shevat (which this year falls on January 25th.) Tu B’shevat was originally an agricultural festival marking the emergence of spring in ancient Palestine. At that time, the tithes on the fruit crop were levied and sent to the Temple in Jerusalem. After the destruction of the Second Temple, Jews used this time each year to eat a variety of fruits and nuts that could be obtained from Palestine. The sixteenth and seventeenth century Kabalists (mystics) of Palestine elaborated on this custom and created a ritual for Tu B’shevat similar to the Passover Sedar. Today in modern Israel, Tu B’shevat has become a national holiday. It is a tree planting festival for both Israelis and Jews throughout the world.
Kabballat Shabbat
On Friday, January 25th, join Oak Park Temple for a special Tu B’shvat “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 featuring classically trained guitarist Aaron Burnstein. 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!
Saturday, January 26th
OPT Sisterhood Little Sister Tea
The OPT Sisterhood requests your attendance at a traditional ladies’ high tea. This event is for ladies and “little ladies” alike. Please come alone or bring your daughter, mother, grandmother or any woman in your life that would savor an afternoon of “girl talk” along with a spot of tea (or hot chocolate & lemonade) and an elegant tea service of savory sandwiches, sweet pastries, and scones. The tea party is on Saturday, January 26th at 3 PM at Oak Park Temple. The tea will conclude with a brief Havdalah service. RSVP with the OPT office. Cost is $5 per person (free for OPT Sisterhood Little Sisters)
Sunday, January 27th
OPT Annual Congregational Meeting
Join OPT at Noon on Sunday, January 27th for the Annual Congregational Meeting. The election of new board of directors will occur at the meeting along with the presentation of awards. Babysitting will be available during the meeting.
Glasser Preschool, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-3937 This is an early “This Week at Glasser Preschool” because I will be out of the office this afternoon Tuesday (1/15) through Monday (1/21) at the URJ early childhood conference in New Jersey. If you need to reach your child’s teacher during that time (to report an absence, running late for pick up, etc.) – please call the main OPT number (708) 386-3938 and ask to be connected directly to your child’s classroom. Gan Katan x33, Lions x32, Zebras x35, Tigers & Bears x24. Thanks.
Priority registration for 2013-2014 school year for Oak Park Temple members ends on Sunday 1/20. Registration for Glasser Preschool Families who are not OPT members begins on 1/22.
We are phasing out the Glasser Preschool ameritech e mail account. So please start using our new e mail address: [email protected].
Monday, January 21st
GPS & OPT closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 22nd
Priority Registration Begins for GPS Families who are not OPT members
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): chicken w/plum sauce, fresh cucumbers, fresh pineapple, whole grain bread
GPS Board Meeting 7:30 PM
The January Glasser Preschool Board meeting is on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Dan George’s home in Oak Park. All preschool teachers and parents are encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.
Wednesday, January 23rd
Lunch (11 AM to Noon)/Music (Noon to 12:45 PM): Swedish meatballs, whipped potatoes, orange slices, whole grain roll
Thursday, January 24th Lunch (11 AM to Noon): adobo chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh honeydew, whole grain bread
Friday, January 25th
Lunch (11 AM to Noon): potato latke with yogurt, fresh broccoli, fruit salad, whole grain bread
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.
Tu B’Shvat
Tu B’shevat is Jewish Arbor Day. It is also called the New Year of the Trees. The holiday is observed on the fifteenth day of the Hebrew Month of Shevat (which this year falls on January 25th.) Tu B’shevat was originally an agricultural festival marking the emergence of spring in ancient Palestine. At that time, the tithes on the fruit crop were levied and sent to the Temple in Jerusalem. After the destruction of the Second Temple, Jews used this time each year to eat a variety of fruits and nuts that could be obtained from Palestine. The sixteenth and seventeenth century Kabalists (mystics) of Palestine elaborated on this custom and created a ritual for Tu B’shevat similar to the Passover Sedar. Today in modern Israel, Tu B’shevat has become a national holiday. It is a tree planting festival for both Israelis and Jews throughout the world.
Kabballat Shabbat
On Friday, January 25th, join Oak Park Temple for a special Tu B’shvat “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 featuring classically trained guitarist Aaron Burnstein. 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!
Saturday, January 26th
OPT Sisterhood Little Sister Tea
The OPT Sisterhood requests your attendance at a traditional ladies’ high tea. This event is for ladies and “little ladies” alike. Please come alone or bring your daughter, mother, grandmother or any woman in your life that would savor an afternoon of “girl talk” along with a spot of tea (or hot chocolate & lemonade) and an elegant tea service of savory sandwiches, sweet pastries, and scones. The tea party is on Saturday, January 26th at 3 PM at Oak Park Temple. The tea will conclude with a brief Havdalah service. RSVP with the OPT office. Cost is $5 per person (free for OPT Sisterhood Little Sisters)
Sunday, January 27th
OPT Annual Congregational Meeting
Join OPT at Noon on Sunday, January 27th for the Annual Congregational Meeting. The election of new board of directors will occur at the meeting along with the presentation of awards. Babysitting will be available during the meeting.
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