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Picking a Pre-School For Your Child

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Courtesy of Bet Torah Nursery School

When it comes to making a decision about where your child will attend preschool, there are many factors that are part of this first school experience. Visit the places you are considering. Talk to other families who have attended the program. Here are a few things you and your family may wish to consider:

1. Your first impression of the school

2. Referrals and recommendations and the reputation of the program

3. Qualified, experienced and caring staff

4. School accreditation

5. Changing and stimulating curriculum

6. Clean and safe facilities

7. Indoor and outdoor play spaces and afterschool enrichment programs

8. Signs of community, parent and family engagement as well as children’s programs

9. Are adults talking to students in warm, welcoming and nurturing ways?

10. Inviting and exciting programs, happy staff and active and happy students

Visit us at bettorah.org.

“Why I Like World Cup Gymnastics”

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Courtesy of World Cup Gymnastics

Here, our student gymnasts can learn high level skills while developing self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem. We asked kids to tell us why they like coming to World Cup gymnastics classes. Their answers were clear! Because……

1. I like practicing with my teammates.

2. I like doing the Ninja blocks because it makes me feel like a spider.

3. I like learning how to do a front flip on the trampoline.

4. I get stamps and get to climb the rock wall.

5. I get to do a handstand flat back into the pit.

6. I love to bounce on the trampoline.

7. I love to get to the top of the ninja wall.

8. I like to climb the rope and get big muscles.

9. I like yelling “kowabunga” when I jump into the pit.

10. I like the feeling of finally accomplishing a skill.

Visit us at worldcupgymnastics.com

“Why We Like to Go to School at World Cup”

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Courtesy of World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten

1. I like to run on the playground.

2. I like to eat lunch with my friends.

3. I like doing my job of the day (they are hired!).

4. I like playing with my friends and the toys.

5. I like to make things with play dough.

6. It’s special and magical.

7. It’s fun and I like to make the loft a pet shop.

8. I like to make my friends laugh.

9. There are no monsters in school (we loved this one!)

and, the #1 response was…

10. I love my teacher!

Visit us at worldcupnurseryschool.com

Ten Best Reasons to Walk Your Dog

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Courtesy of Wags N Whiskers

1. It’s fun!

2. It’s great exercise for both of you!

3. It improves your dog’s social skills!

4. You can meet the neighbors & improve your social skills!

5. So your dog can chase squirrels! BARK! BARK!

6. It’s a chance to walk together & spend time with your family!

7. To make sure your dog goes potty outside, of course.

8. To see the fall foliage!

9. To clear your head and decompress!

10. WHY NOT?! It’s mutually beneficial!!

Visit us at wagsnwhiskersdoggrooming.com

Best Reasons to Support Chappaqua’s Rotary Club

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Courtesy of the Rotary of Chappaqua

1. Community Day

2. Pancake Breakfast

3. Blood Drives

4. “Ringing in the New Year” Celebration

5. High School Scholarships

6. Community Service Award

7. Members of all ages and backgrounds who believe in “Service Above Self”

8. Host to over 30 informative guest speakers a year from within the community and beyond

9. Contributions to charities and community members including SHARE, Fuller Center for Housing, Larson Brain Tumor Foundation, SPCA, Support Connection, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Wagon Road Camp, Evan’s Team, GraceNotes, Alex’s Team, and many more

10. Part of Rotary International, a global network of over 1.2 million people of action including neighbors, friends, leaders and problem solvers working to better our world

Please visit ‘Chappaqua Rotary Club’ on Facebook