ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Aleph Academy offers enrichment opportunities during school hours. We invite local artists from the larger community to share their skills and creative talents with our children. Collaboration between the children and artists takes on many fascinating forms. Examples of this are an art show with the children’s work done in the same medium as a featured artist, a play directed by a local thespian with Aleph’s children as the actors, or an experiential outdoor activity with a local landscaper. We try to vary the activities from year to year so that your child receives exposure to all different types of arts. The cost of these programs is included in tuition.

 


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PARENT PARTNERSHIP


Parent participation is an integral component of the Aleph Academy experience. There are numerous opportunities throughout the year for parents to partner with us. Aleph Academy’s “open door policy” encourages parents to visit and/or participate in the daily activities whenever possible. Parents have unlimited access to their children while they are in our care.

 

PARENT ORIENTATION AND OPEN HOUSE

 

Parents and children are invited to join us for a visit prior to the school year. While children get to meet the staff and become familiar with the class environment, parents will participate in an informative, hands-on orientation. See our school calendar for date and time.

 

 

 

WINDOWS TO THEIR WORLD

 

A parent meeting is held one evening after the start of the school year. Teachers will review classroom rhythms and routines as well as give you an overview of our curriculum. This evening is a window into your child’s world at Aleph Academy.

 

FAMILY STUDIO NIGHT

 

Twice a year we will hold a special family after school art program where you can create art with your child. We hope that this experience will create rich memories and add to the family heirlooms.

 

MONTHLY PARENT EVENTS

 

Everyone in our community is a life-long learner. As you partner with us, we offer opportunities for text-based learning and dialogue. These meetings are built to strengthen the partnership between home and classroom. These alternate between an evening book club and a morning activity.

 

LUNCH DATES

 

Parents are invited to have a special lunch date with their child from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. daily. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance that you would like to join us for lunch. There is a nominal fee of $5 per adult.

WALKING TRIPS

 

Throughout the year, weather permitting, children and teachers will take walks in the community. A teacher will carry a cell phone and first aid kit on these trips in case of emergency.


Sarah Cunin

Sarah Cunin is passionate about children and education. She believes in experiential learning and strives to make Aleph Academy rich with teachable moments. Sarah Cunin has a Judaic Studies Teaching Degree and has continued her love for learning through the generosity of a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship. In 2007, she was chosen as one of eighteen educators nationwide for the JECEI/Covenant Fellowship in conjunction with Bank Street College and Harvard University. She also serves as an advisory member of the CECE think tank. Sarah blends her roles of wife, mother, Rebbitzen and educational director seamlessly into all the work that she does.
Karen Mack

Karen has 15 years of experience in both the preschool classroom and administration. She is an instructor for the child care training offered through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension in Washoe, Carson and Douglas counties and an active member of NAEYC and NevAeyc. Karen has a BS degree in Child Development and is very involved in the Nevada ECE community. She assists in writing statewide curricula and is a trainer for the Nevada Pre-K Standards. She loves to spend time going camping with her husband and two fabulous children. She also enjoys reading, playing tennis and skiing! In Karen's own words: "I am thrilled to be a part of Aleph Academy and your child's life." We are pleased to have Karen as part of our team. To contact Karen directly, email alephacademy@gmail.com