HOME ACTIVITY

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

Open Enrollment for the fall will take place on January 30th, 2011 from 9am-3pm at BNS. Children should be three by October 1st & toilet-trained for the Preschool 2 program 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.

Parents who choose the Beachwood Nursery School Calendar will have their tuition based on the Toms River Regional Schoolsí calendar of 180 days for a 5-day program, 105 days for a 3-day program, or 75 days for a 2-day program. The BNS Early Learning Center Calendar is available & will include additional school openings for full time students (child care). 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. Summer Camp tuition will be separate from the school year tuition. 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.

Beachwood Nursery School now will be accepting electronic transfers (ACH) for easy tuitioon payment options...inquire within.

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

Special points of interest:

J July 15-Beachwood Library Visits

JJuly 20-Final Summer Camp Payments are due unless arrangements have been made with the Director

J July 29-Cattus Island Visit

J August 8th-12th- Reading Camp #2 Begins

JAugust 10th- Jake's Branch Visit

J August 19 - Last day of summer camp

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Contact the Director:

mkeenan@beachwoodnurseryschool.com

For General Information:

info@beachwoodnurseryschool.com

Contact our Music Together Representative:

musictogether@beachwoodnurseryschool.com

Be Your child's advocate:

Know your child well
Educate yourself to know school policies
Develop a learning plan with your child's teacher
Attend meetings at your child's school
Serve on committees

As advocates, parents help children negotiate the education system, receive fair treatment, and work to make the system more responsive to all families.

ABOUT US

Beachwood Nursery School is a family owned and operated business. Justina Newman completed her Bachelorís 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 Justinaís daughter, Michelle, came on board as a full-time teacher after completing her bachelorís 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 teacherís 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 Teacherís Certification. As of 2010, Beachwood Nursery School has helped 6 teachers achieve their State Teaching Certification, 4 teachers finish their undergraduate degrees and 8 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.

BNS is a NAEYC accredited program.

NAEYC is the National Association of for the Education of Young Children.