Winter/Spring Pre-K at The J

Pre-K at the J Winter 2019

New!

Featuring programs from the Family Center • Sports & Recreation • Center of Jewish Life departments!

Your all-in-one guide to programs for families with children 5 and younger!

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All Jewish and community programs are presented by the Ruth & Harold Sher Center of Jewish Life

Family Simply Shabbat

Families w/ children 5 yrs and younger (siblings welcome) Celebrate Shabbat together at the J. Enjoy Shabbat dinner, sing songs, create Shabbat crafts and learn how to make Shabbat special at home with the J’s Family Center. Vegetarian meals available. Jewish dietary laws observed. Please inform us of your food allergies. RSVP required by 1/30.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Fri 2/8 5:30-7:30pm $12/adult * Kids eat free

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Community Celebration

All ages Join the St. Louis Jewish community as we celebrate Israel’s 71st Anniversary in grand style. Activities and program still being planned, but please save the date!

Contact: Ariel Milo, 314.442.3137, amilo@jccstl.org SFC Sun 5/8 12pm-5pm FREE

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Playground Playdates

Families w/ children 5 and younger (siblings welcome) Meet at the J for playground fun! What a great way to make new friends and experience the J community, all while your children have fun on our amazing playgrounds.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC & Fox Sun 5/19 10am-12pm FREE

Open Play

5 years & younger w/adult Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and families, where kids play and use their imaginations in a relaxed, non-structured environment. No program 12/24, 12/28 12/31, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 3/22, 4/26, 5/27 Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Mon Ongoing 10:30-11:30am FREE Fox Fri Ongoing 10:30-11:30am FREE

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Parents Nursing Moms Group

Nursing mothers Support makes all the difference when you are breastfeeding.

Join our monthly group, led by our Certified Lactation Counselor, Leah Frankel, where you will find a welcoming community of moms and the opportunity to share and receive advice, connect, commiserate, and celebrate the ups and downs of breastfeeding and motherhood.

Facilitated by Leah Frankel.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Tue 12/18, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 11am-12pm 4/30, 5/21 FREE

The Fourth Trimester

Moms w/infants This special class offers mothers a place to connect meaningfully with one another. Share information and discuss motherhood and more in a supportive environment. Other topics include infant attachment and bonding, postpartum mood, self-care, changing relationships and more. Facilitated by Leah Frankel.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Thu 1/17 – 2/21 11am-12pm FREE

Meet Leah Frankel

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Previously worked as a school-based counselor, specializing in Early Childhood social and emotional development and working with parents and teachers Earned degrees in Human Development and Family Studies (Indiana University) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (Washington University) with an individualization in working with parents and young children

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Parent Workshop: Toddler Behavior

Parents with children 12 mos-3 years This workshop is designed to help families better understand the dynamic, and sometimes challenging, behaviors of toddlers. All behavior is a form of communication; let our childcare experts help you decode your toddler’s behavior.

Need a babysitter? Don’t worry! KidZone Babysitting is available for those who register in advance for the workshop. Space is limited. Call KidZone, 314.442.3168, to reserve your spot.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Tue 2/26 6:30-8pm FREE

Chai Baby

Expecting Parents This class welcomes expecting parents to prepare for the transition into parenthood.

Weekly sessions are designed to give couples a chance to build meaningful connections with one another while discussing topics to help families prepare for life with a newborn, grow as a couple, and parent with purpose and confidence. Topics include infant care, attachment and bonding, changing relationship dynamics and managing family, infant development, and ways that families may weave Jewish culture into their family.

Facilitated by Leah Frankel.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Tue 3/12 – 4/16 $18 per parent $36 per couple

6:30-7:30pm

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Enrichment Splash Academy – Group Lessons

Compassion-based instruction, positive reinforcement and encouragement at every step while focusing on three basic areas: Introduction to Water & Water Safety Skills, Basic Swimming Skills, and Competitive Swimming Technique.

Class meets once weekly for 45 minutes.

SFC or Fox Mon/Tue 1pm and 3pm Wed/Thu 3pm Winter Session (10 classes) Mon 1/7 – 3/11 Tue 1/8 – 3/12 Wed 1/9 – 3/13 Thu 1/10 – 3/14 $110m/$160p • $121m/$176p (after 12/22)

Spring Session (8 classes) Mon 3/25 – 5/13 Tue 3/26 – 5/14 Wed 3/27 – 5/15 Thu 3/28 – 5/16 $88m/$128p • $97m/$141p (after 3/9)

Wide World of Sports

3-5 yrs Learn the basics of basketball, baseball, soccer and more. Children have fun developing hand-eye coordination, agility, self-esteem and sports skills. Equipment is provided.

Contact: Tanner Mertz, 314.442.3216, tmertz@jccstl.org (SFC)

Alex Langella, 314.442.3498, alangella@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC Thu 1/10 – 3/14 3-3:45pm $105m/$155p • $116m/$171p (after 12/31)

Thu 4/4 – 5/23 3-3:45pm $84m/$124p • $93m/$137p (after 3/22) Fox Wed 1/9 – 3/13 12:30-1:15pm $105m/$155p • $116m/$171p (after 12/31)

Wed 4/3 – 5/22 12:30-1:15pm $84m/$124p • $93m/$137p (after 3/22)

Tippi Toes Dance Company® Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo Class

3-5 years Experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement through three types of dance with energetic music, culminating with our mini recital. Students should wear comfortable clothing (T-shirts are great) or dance attire along with nonrestrictive shorts or leggings – ballet shoes preferred, but not required (tap shoes not required). No program 3/19, 3/20.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Tue 2/19 – 5/14 3-3:45pm $144m/$180p Fox Wed 2/20 – 5/15 3-3:45pm $144m/$180p 6

Pre-K Academy

4-6 years This academic enrichment program offers play-based classes that teach reading readiness, pre-writing and early mathematical concepts. We will practice rhyming, explore word families, learn sight words and begin simple decoding. Children will learn important pre-reading skills such as phonemic blending and segmentation, laying the foundation for academic success. Plus, children learn beginning math concepts through music, games, problem solving, puzzles and more. We will explore beginning math skills such as numerical order, math facts, fractions and measurements.

No program 3/20.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Wed 1/23 – 4/17 2:30-3:15pm $144m/$180p

Pre-K Academy Jr.

3-5 years This academic enrichment program offers play-based classes that teach reading readiness, pre-writing, and early mathematical concepts. Children combine creative movement, yoga and music to learn letter and sound recognition, phonemic awareness, syllable segmentation, rhyming and more. Students begin to explore their creative sides by using objects such as Legos©, play dough, puppet pencils, letter sticks and more. Children will learn about physics and problem solving while strengthening their understanding of correct letter formation.

No program 3/20, 3/21.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Wed 1/23 – 4/17 3:30-4:15pm $144m/$180p Fox Thu 1/24 – 4/18 2:30-3:15pm $144m/$180p

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Parents Toddler Time

12mos-3yrs w/adult This monthly group connects parents with their child through music, play, and touch while learning about their social and emotional development. It’s a great opportunity to ask parenting questions in a supportive environment and connect with other mothers.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

SFC FREE

2nd Monday

1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13

9:30-10:30am

First Fridays at Fox

18 mos-5 yrs w/adult Join us for monthly family events that feature a different activity, including music, art, special guests and more.

Pre-registration is preferred. No program 1/4.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Fox FREE

1st Friday

2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3

10-11am

Reading Rabbis: Making a Mensch

2-5 yrs w/adult Join us for the fourth series of Reading Rabbis! In this exciting four-week program, we will focus on characterbuilding values with the help of four guest Rabbis from across the community and the wonderful stories from PJ Library. Come listen to stories, sing, create and play with us each week. Everyone is welcome! Pre-registration is preferred.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

SFC FREE

Thu

2/7 – 2/28

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4:30-5:30pm

Sports & Aquatics Splash Babies

6 mos-3 yrs Learn basic skills and safety. Parents teach their infants about putting their face in the water, blowing bubbles and being relaxed in a pool. Parent(s) are required to be in the water.

Contact: Drew L’Ecuyer, 314.442.3105, dlecuyer@jccstl.org (SFC)

Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox Sun

11:15 – 11:45am

Winter Session (10 classes) 1/6 – 3/10 $75m/$95p • $83m/$105p (after 12/22) Spring Session (8 classes) 3/24 – /5/12 $60m/$76p • $66m/$84p (after 3/9)

Start Smart Basketball

3-4 years A parent-child development program created to prepare three- and four-year-olds for organized sports. Parents work with their children in a structured environment as they learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and a participation award. Parent participation is mandatory.

Contact: Tanner Mertz, 314.442.3216, tmertz@jccstl.org

Fox Sun 1/13 – 2/17 $69m/$99p • $76m/$109 (after 12/31) SFC Wed 1/16 – 2/20 $69m/$99p • $76m/$109 (after 12/31)

11-11:30am 4-4:30pm

Basketball Training League

4-5 years The Basketball Training League is for kids enrolled in Pre-K, and consists of practices to begin the season where the participants will focus on learning how to shoot, dribble, pass and have fun playing as a team. The season concludes with games. Eight-player teams are coached by parent volunteers. Games may be played at either J location.

Contact: Tanner Mertz, 314.442.3216, tmertz@jccstl.org

SFC or Fox Wed 1/16 – 3/6 $95m/$125p • $105m/$138p (after 12/31)

5-6pm

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Start Smart Baseball

3 years This parent-child development program prepares three-year-olds for organized sports. Parents work with their children in a structured environment (involvement is mandatory) and learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and award. No program 4/21.

Contact: Tanner Mertz, 314.442.3216, tmertz@jccstl.org (SFC)

Alex Langella, 314.442.3498, alangella@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox Sun 3/24 – 5/5 $69m/$99p • $76m/$109 (after 3/3)

1-1:30pm

Pre-K Baseball Training League

4-5 years (Pre-K only) This is an instructional t-ball program for players to further develop baseball skills including throwing, fielding and hitting. Program begins with practices, followed by games. Participants receive a team jersey, hat and trophy.

Games played at both J locations. No program 4/21.

Contact: Natalie Lesko, 314.442.3104, nlesko@jccstl.org (SFC) Alex Langella, 314.442.3498, alangella@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox Sun 3/24 – 5/19 $95m/$125p • $105m/$138p (after 3/3)

2-3pm

Basketball Performance Academy

Pre-K - 2nd grade Prepare for hoops season with six basketball training sessions. Players receive training in all aspects of the game with an emphasis on shooting mechanics, dribbling and footwork.

Contact: Tanner Mertz, 314.442.3216, tmertz@jccstl.org (SFC)

Alex Langella, 314.442.3498, alangella@jccstl.org (Fox)

Fox Tue 4/9-5/14 $60m/$90p • $66m/$99p (after 3/28) SFC Thu 4/11-5/16 5-6pm $60m/$90p • $66m/$99p (after 3/28)

5-6pm

Yong Shins / Little Ninjas

4-6 years Yong Shins and Little Ninjas are introductory classes into the world of Taekwondo. These nationally accredited programs introduce discipline and respect with a focus on fitness, control and technique. Little ones will have fun learning and training while building confidence and coordination. No program 4/20, 4/27.

Contact: Alex Langella, 314.442.3498, alangella@jccstl.org

SFC (Yong Shins) Mon Ongoing 6:30-7:15pm Fox (Little Ninjas) Thu Ongoing 5:30-6:15pm Sat Ongoing 2-3pm $46m/$69p per month 10

Registration Form Return: The J, Attn: Registrar, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 We cannot complete registration without payment.

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KidZone & GameZone 6 weeks - 12 years Enjoy your workout, a relaxing massage or play a sport while we watch the kids. Your children get their own time to create, play, laugh, and make friends in KidZone! Children 5-12 yrs can also enjoy the J GameZone, stocked with interactive Wii games, X Box Kinect, Dance Dance Revolution and more. Please call ahead and reserve a space.

Contact: Michelle Horton, 314.442.3168 (SFC); 314.442.3419 (Fox); mhorton@jccstl.org

SFC KidZone (GameZone only open evenings and weekends) Mon-Sun Ongoing 8am-12:30pm* Mon-Thu 4-8pm* Fox KidZone (GameZone only open weekends) Mon-Sun Ongoing 8am-12:30pm* Mon-Thu 4-8pm* 2 hour maximum Free with qualifying membership *Hours subject to change.

Celebrate with us!

Birthday Parties in the Family Center

5 years and younger The Family Centers are the perfect space for children to run, play and have an amazing time with friends and family! Party time can include set-up/break down, a dedicated staff person for 90 minutes and lots of fun!

Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox By appointment $100m/$125p (room only) $150m/$175p (with staff)

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