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Oakland, CA
Temple Sinai Preschool
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neighborhood: Oakland Downtown / Lake Merritt · Telephone: (510) 451-2821 · Website: www.templesinaipreschool.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) | 
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year | 
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
We offer Newsletters/memos, Phone calls Informal meetings 2 formal Parent/Teacher Conferences per year Back to School Night (in Fall), Children's Portfolios, Preschool Parent Committee, Parent Education Workshops and Family Events.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Children receive a letter from their teachers over the summer with a photo. Children are encouraged to 'visit' over the summer and have an 'orientation' day with less children. Parents are welcome to stagger drop-off time and stay a bit the first few days. We encourage parents to develop a morning drop-off 'ritual.' We call parents with a check in during the first week of school.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
During the first two to three weeks of school, the teachers call the parent to let them know how their child is doing. It's so nice and really puts my mind at ease. They are very kind, compassionate, and loving teachers who've been teaching at the school for years. They are TERRIFIC!
Parent #2
TSP, allied with Temple Sinai, is a good way for newcomers to the temple to feel at-home. Temple staff visit classrooms weekly, and there's an interweaving of Jewish ritual. Preschool Shabbat is especially sweet, with all children (even family members dropping by) welcomed by name. Although a 'developmental' preschool, more could be done to encourage learning. Parents are vocal, and if they feel there's a void they often step in -- one mother spent every Monday in a literacy project.
Parent #3
Temple Sinai Preschool fosters a close-knit community and relationships that last for decades. Weekly baking of challah, school-wide shabbat services and holiday celebrations create a festive environment in which children feel nurtured and loved. Most of my children's classmates were accepted into the private schools of their choice and are now thriving in kindergartens across the area. We cherished our time at Temple Sinai Preschool and encourage parents to investigate the program!
Parent #4
This was a warm, friendly, play-bases program. The children were nurtured, encouraged and provided many opportunities to grow, learn and explore. The teaching staff was outstanding. We enjoyed the parent body and all community events.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Encourage play dates out of school
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Sit on committees, go to any event happening at the school even if our child is not in school on the specific day the event takes place. Room parents, Shabbat services for the children and parents on Fridays.
Parent #2
We volunteer 20 hours per year.
Parent #3
Provide music instruction for school.
Parent #4
Meal trains for families with a new baby.
Parent #5
Offers meal support for new babies, family emergency, etc.
Parent #6
Community service events for parents and children.
Parent #7
Pairs ?old? parents with ?new? parents
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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