Dear Parents,

Welcome to Chabad's Jewish Preschool! Serving the educational needs of children 18 months to 4 years, we look forward to opening up new worlds for your child in fun and stimulating ways. I am pleased that you have chosen our school as a home away from home for your child. Here at "Gani" Preschool of the Arts, we are committed to creating a warm, friendly, and happy environment for your child, while assisting your child in developing a strong positive awareness of his or her Jewish identity. Aside from Judaic themes and holidays, the curriculum at Chabad Preschool will expose the children to a wide range of experiences including art, movement, pre-writing and reading skills, and early math skills, which will all be integrated into our hands-on learning centers. Chabad's Gani Preschool is committed to excellence.

When you bring your child to our school, you will find caring teachers to greet them, who above all will shower your children with love and affection. We offer a creative Jewish learning atmosphere where your child's individual style of learning will be valued and nurtured. We will encourage your child to explore the world, to learn to be part of a group, and to solve problems in a constructive manner. Learning at our school is self-rewarding, joyous, and non-competitive.

I have prepared this handbook to help ease any anxieties you may have and to assure you that your child is in good hands. To help your child get ready for preschool, please take the time to carefully read this handbook, which contains updated and pertinent information, as well as a school calendar and other addendums. As this booklet has information and answers to parents' most common questions, you may want to keep it handy and refer to it as needed.

Nothing, of course, takes the place of direct contact between you, the rest of the school staff, and myself. I invite you to call me at the school to discuss any questions or uncertainties regarding your child's preschool education whenever you feel it necessary.

I look forward to a fully cooperative relationship and a very successful school year.