Pacific Palisades, CA
Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.5)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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Director's Comments

'PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: The Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on December 7th and 8th, 2005 as well as on March 22nd and 23rd, 2006. School will be closed on these days to allow you and your child's teachers to focus on your time together. As there will not be any supervised or organized activities for children, if you are unable to find alternative care for your child during your scheduled conference time, please let the Director know so that arrangements can be made. These conferences are a chance for you as parents to meet with your child's teacher and to share information about your child's experiences in school and how it has affected your family. This is not an evaluation of your child. Children are always growing and changing and it is important for parents to have the opportunity to talk with their child's teachers. For those children who are preparing for Kindergarten, these conferences are an excellent opportunity for you as parents to discuss your plans for elementary education. PARENTING PROGRAMS The Early Childhood Center has a full range of programs for parents. This year we are introducing our Parenting Breakfast Program. Highlights this year include programs with the KI Scholars in Residence from the Reconstruction Rabbinical College. A. BREAKFAST PROGRAM Wednesday, Sept 21 9:30 to 11:00 AM (Light Breakfast) Topic: Kindergarten: Choosing the Best Elementary School for Your Family Kristi Ramsey, Director of the ECC Monday, October 17 9:30 to 11:00 AM (Light Breakfast) Topic: Discipline vs. Punishment: Conflict Resolution in the ECC Classroom Kristi Ramsey, Director of the ECC Monday, February 6 9:30 am to 11:00 AM (Light Breakfast) Grandparent/Special Friend Day Topic: Intergenerational Dynamics Rabbi Dayle Friedman, Director of Hiddur, The Center for Aging and Judaism, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Thursday, May 18 9:30 to 11:00 AM (Light Breakfast) Topic: Teaching the Ethics of Tikkun Olam to Kids Rabbi David Teutsch, Director of the Center for Jewish Ethics and the Louis & Myra Wiener Professor of Contemporary Jewish Civilization at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College B. ECC COMMITTEE SPEAKER SERIES The Early Childhood Center Committee will present a second season of its very successful speaker series fundraiser focusing on parenting and Jewish family life. The series is open to the community and will address issues relevant to all families. All proceeds benefit the ECC Restricted Fund and are used to enrich the ECC curriculum, sponsor ECC community events, and enhance the ECC facilities. The success of ECC fundraising efforts depends on the support of the entire ECC community. For more information, please contact ECC Fundraising Chairpersons Beth Abrams (310-230-1476 or beth-stu@verizon.net) or Melanie Speiser (310-459-5122 or melanie@manicgroup.com). Program pricing: $35 per session $30 per session when you purchase four or more $25 per session when you purchase eight or more Advance registration is recommended. Self Esteem in the Young Child and Discipline Techniques Alan Yellin, Ph.D. and Marty Nislick, MFTA September 26, 2005 7:30 - 9:30 PM Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive Mary Hartzell M.Ed. November 14, 2005 7:30 - 9:30 PM Affluenza: The Perils of Over-Privilege Betsy Brown Braun, Parenting Pathways December 1, 2005 7:30 - 9:30 PM Parenting for Character Michael Josephson, Founder, Josephson Institute and CHARACTER COUNTS! January 23, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 PM Jewish Holiday Workshop: Understanding and Making Holidays Meaningful for Your Family Rabbi Sheryl Lewart, ECC Director Kristi Ramsey, and author Debra Mostow Zakarin February 21, 2006 9:30 -11:30 AM Marriage After Children: Strengthening Connection and Keeping the Spark Alive Barbara Lazarus, Ph.D. and Andrea Lazarus, MA March 2, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 PM The Birds and the Bees: The Child's Path to Learning About Sexuality Betsy Brown Braun, Parenting Pathways March 29, 2006 9:30 - 11:30 AM Friendships and Sibling Rivalry Alan Yellin, Ph.D. and Marty Nislick, MFTA April 25, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 PM Fatherhood Edward A. Dreyfus, Ph.D. May 15, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 PM' -- Extracted from the Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center Handbook

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.3)

Parents:

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

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Parents' Comments

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