851 North Broad StreetElizabeth, NJ 07208 908.352.8714
“Helping children to grow and become all they are called by God to be…”
See monthly calendars for more details and specific closure information
School Opens for new staff meeting 2pm…………………….…. Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Orientation for Parents……………....6:45-7:30 pm..……….… Wednesday, September 2, 2009
*Labor Day, School Closed……………………………..……….. Monday, September 7, 2009
School Opens for Staff………………………………………… Tuesday September 8, 2009
School Opens for all students (half-session 9:am-11:30am)…….. Wednesday, Sept.9, 2009
Regular school schedule begins……………………………….... Thursday, September10, 2009*Columbus Day Observed, School Closed……………………... Monday, October 12, 2009
* Fall In-service for TeachersTBA
NJAEYC Convention ………………… Friday, October 23, 2009-Saturday, October 24, 2009
Picture Day……………………………………………………….. Wednesday, November 4, 2009
NJEA Convention………………….. Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Friday, November 6, 2009
NAEYC Convention……………………………..... November 18, 2009 - November 21, 2009
*Thanksgiving, School Closed……………… Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 -Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
*Christmas Recess, School Closed …..Thursday, December 24, 2009 – Friday, January 1, 2010
School Reopens…………………………………………………. Monday, January 4, 2010
Annual Christmas Play …………………………………………TBA
Kenyon at Kean Workshop(tentative)………………………….….. Saturday, January 9, 2010
*Martin Luther King Day, School Closed……………………………. Monday, January 18, 2010
CatholicSchool Week………………………...……..… January 31, 2010 – February 6, 2010
*Presidents’ Day, School Closed……………………………. Monday, February 15, 2010
*Spring In-service for TeachersTBA
* Good Friday, School Closed…………………………………... Friday, April 2, 2010
* Easter Recess, School Closed…………………………. Monday April 5, - Friday April 9, 2010
Week of the Young Child …………………………………………... April 18, - April 24, 2010
Breakfast to celebrate the Young Child……………………………………. Friday, April 23, 2010
*Memorial Day, School Closed……………………………………………… Monday, May 31, 2010
Formal Promotion………………………………………………………… Saturday, June 18, 2010
Last Day of school for students………………………………………….…. Monday, June 21, 2010
Last Day of School for Teachers……………………………………….. Tuesday, June 22, 2010
* School Closed
851 North Broad StreetElizabeth, NJ 07208 908.352.8714
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Teachers
Saint Mary ClassSaint Joseph Class
Mrs. Yasmin PernasMrs. Eileen Giordano
Assistant Teachers
Ms. Krystyn BrownMs. Mirna Fiallos
Mrs. Christine GuralSister Janice McConaty, OSB
Mrs. Lamia MoussallemMs. Ines Simoes
NutritionHousekeeping
Sister Rose Finan, OSBMrs. Weena Frazier
Office Volunteers
Sister Francene Van Eck, OSBSister Mary Glaser, OSB
Mrs. Judith McCarren
Director
Mrs. Michele Hopkins
Prioress
Sister Sharon McHugh, OSB
851 North Broad StreetElizabeth, NJ 07208 908.352.8714
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Greetings to all Students and their Families,
Welcome to the 2009 ~2010 School Year! We are very pleased you will be with us at Benedicitne Preschool!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday September 9 is the first day of school. The first dayis a half-day session (9am-11:30am) for all students regardless of their scheduled days. The regular schedule begins on Thursday September 10.
ORIENTATION Wednesday September 2, 6:45pm -7:30 pm. All parents and their guests are welcome to attend the Orientation. However, those new to Benedictine Preschool would especially benefit from the meeting.
SAFETY Please park east of the playground, i.e. the parking area in back of the red barn. Parking is not permitted in the driveways, underneath the arch, or in the areas reserved for the monastery cars. Drive slowly on the monastery grounds at all times.
VOLUNTEERS Your help in any way is appreciated, i.e. assisting with special celebrations, reading a story to a class, helping to establish a children’s garden helping us with our website… etc. Please place a note in the office noting your “talent “ and availability. We will be sure to contact you.
BenedictineAcademy …(located across the street from the preschool)
We again welcome a group of ‘BA’ seniors who will be taking a course in Early Childhood. Part of the requirements of the class is giving service in Benedictine Preschool. On occasion you will see these young women assisting in the classrooms under the capable direction of our fine staff.
Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. l. 908 352 8714
May God bless us all as we begin this new school year of 2009-2010.