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RECYCLED BOWL

 Materials

1-liter empty soda bottle

Scrap magazines, newspapers, and left-over wrapping paper

Craft glue

Directions

Parents cut the soda bottle about three inches from the bottom to make a bowl

Children cut newspapers, magazines, and paper into small pieces; you may select a theme or color scheme

Glue pieces onto the outside of the soda bottle bowl and let dry

REGISTRATION

Enrollment for the fall begins in February.  Children should be three by October 1st; toilet-trained, and have the required immunizations.  Payment of a non-refundable registration fee and a completed application form secures a place for your child.  To complete the enrollment process at Beachwood Nursery School, parents must complete a signed medical record, student profile, and an emergency/release card prior to the first day of attendance.

Tuition is based on the Toms River Regional Schools’ calendar of 180 days for a 5-day program, 105 days for a 3-day program, or 75 days for a 2-day program.  For your convenience, tuition is divided into ten equal payments due the first of each month; beginning in August and ending in May.  A late fee of $2 per day will be assessed for all late payments.  Beachwood Nursery School expenses are paid by tuition; therefore, no deductions will be made for daily or extended absences or emergency closings.  We require a four week written notice prior to a student withdrawal before prepaid tuition can be refunded.  

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REGISTRATION FORM

Contact Michelle or Justina for a Registration Form

 

 

 

Cooked Playdough Recipe

Mix following dry ingredients together in large sauce pan.

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons of Cream of Tartar

*Using wire whisk stir in following ingredients.

*Stir until all dry ingredients are mixed & smooth.

  • 2 cups cool water including drops of food coloring
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

*Using heavy weight wooden spoon stir over medium heat until all ingredients pull away from the sides of the pot and form a ball.

*Turn mixture out on a vinyl placemat. *Knead periodically until cool.

*Store in zip-lock bag when COMPLETELY COOL.

*Have fun developing your fine motor skills & small muscles!

 

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Beachwood Nursery School (BNS) was specifically designed to meet the needs of young children and their parents.  The spacious rooms and fenced outdoor play area are designed to encourage active exploration of a wide variety of educational materials, play equipment, and appropriate activities. 

 Calendar

November 2009:

  • Monday 11/16- SFI Team Meeting for parents-6pm in room 1 childcare provided
  • Wednesday 11/18-All SFI parent surveys due back to office
  • Thursday, 11/19-last day for Fun Bus
  • Monday, 11/23-last day to bring in food for Thanksgiving food drive
  • Tuesday 11/24 & Wednesday 11/25-Classroom Thanksgiving Feasts
  • Tuesday 11/24 -Gift Giving Ornaments available for Adopt-a-Family Tree
  • (Mrs. Applegate's Kingergarten class will celebrate their Feasts on Wed. 11/25)
  • Thursday 11/26 & Friday 11/27-BNS Closed for Thanksgiving
  • Part I of Child Observation Record to go home to parents-week of Thanksgiving

December 2009

  • Tuesday December 1-Last day to sign up for friday's babysitting night.
  • Friday, December 4th - Babysitting Night @ BNS-$5 per child & bring a can of food for St. Paul's food drive.
  • Thursday, December 10th-FREE        Behavioral Management Workshop at        O.C. Library-Toms River. 6:30-8:30. See the office to sign-up.
  • Tuesday 12/22 & Wednesday 12/23- Family Sing-a-longs at BNS
  • Thursday 12/24-Friday January 1st-school closed for holiday break.
  • Monday, January 4th-School Opens & new revised website design revealed.

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Contact the Director:

mkeenan@beachwoodnurseryschool.com

 

 

Contact our Music Together Representative:

musictogether@beachwoodnurseryschool.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playground Project

"Leaf-a-Legacy"

All BNS families & alumni are invited to purchase a handcrafted wooden leaf for a minimum donation of $25. Families have the opportunity to paint & decorate their leaf with their family name displayed in the center of the leaf. Once the leaves are completed and sealed, they will be displayed on the tree murals located outside on the playground shed. The tree murals were hand-painted by local artist, Blair Goold.

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ABOUT US

Beachwood Nursery School is a family owned and operated business. Justina Newman completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Georgian Court College in 1981. Justina opened the school in September 1986 with 2 classrooms. After the first year, Beachwood Nursery School was able to finish off the second floor and add a 3rd classroom.  To date, Beachwood Nursery School offers 12 different programs to our families in order to accommodate their schedules and needs. In 1999 Justina’s daughter, Michelle, came on board as a full-time teacher after completing her bachelor’s degree at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Michelle was not new to the classroom as she worked as a high school assistant and teacher’s assistant before going to college.  Michelle has achieved her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix. She holds a NJ Department of Education State Teaching Certification K-8 and a Preschool - 3rd Grade certification. Michelle is also certified to teach Kids Yoga and Music Together. Her certifications are from Next Generation Yoga and Music Together.

Through the years, Justina has educated young children as well as her staff. She has assisted her teachers through providing professional development, encouraging college education and through achieving their NJ Department of Education Teacher’s Certification. As of 2006, Beachwood Nursery School has helped 5 teachers achieve their State Teaching Certification, 4 teachers finish their undergraduate degrees and 5 teachers achieve their Child Development Associate.

There is no doubt that education is a number one priority at Beachwood Nursery School.  Michelle is the acting Director. Justina maintains presence at the school as the Financial Manager and Curriculum Supervisor.

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Beachwood Nursery School

Michelle Newman-Keenan - Owner/Director; Justina A. Newman - Owner/Financial Manager

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