The PreK Parent Academies are designed to provide our preschool families with essential information and resources to support their child's early education journey. Each session will focus on topics relevant to early childhood development and learning. We encourage all parents to attend these virtual informative sessions. Links for virtual sessions will be added prior to each event. 

Raising Raiders PreK Parent Academies 23-24

October 11, 2023    6:30-7:30 P.M.

Introduction to Creative Curriculum, Attendance as a Key Component of Your Student’s Success, & Understanding Your Child’s Report Card

Presented by April Vitiello, Coordinator & Daniella DaCunha, Preschool Instructional Coach 

Participants will learn about the different components of Creative Curriculum including ways to extend learning at home. The ways in which student attendance is tied to student success will be explored. Lastly, an understanding of your child’s report card and GOLD assessment will also be discussed. 

 

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Parent Academy 1: Powerpoint Presentation

November 8, 2023  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Healthy Habits for Preschool Aged Children

Presented by Nicole Pacchini, School Nurse

Join us for this virtual session to learn about the importance of nutrition, sleep and movement and how this impacts your child’s development. 

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Healthy Habits for Preschoolers

 

December 6, 2023  6:30-7:30 p.m.

Positive Behavior Supports: Supporting Emotional Regulation 

Presented by Daniella Jernick, Preschool Social Worker

Learn about the development of self regulation in preschool aged children and ways adults can understand , respond, and support their behaviors and  emotions.

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Positive Behavior Supports

 

January 10, 2023-6:30-7:30 

Speech & Adaptive Skills

Presented by Kelly Huegel, Speech Therapist, Deanna Ruglio, Speech Therapist and Samantha Krych, Occupational Therapist 

Participants will learn about the development of speech, language, and communication skills as well as self help skills. This session will explore informative and interactive speech and language activities to incorporate throughout preschool students’ daily routines. Learn how play, modeling, and activities of daily living can increase communication and independence in preschool-aged children.

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Speech & Adaptive Skills

March 6, 2023 6:30-7:30

Preschool Mental Health

Presented by Daniella Jernick, Preschool Social Worker & Community Parent Involvement Specialist 

Science tells us that the foundations of good mental health are built early in life. This session will explore the impacts of early relationships with parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, and peers.  Children’s  first five years are linked to emotional well-being. Understand how early experiences interact with genes to shape the developing brain. 

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March 27, 2024 6:30-7:30

Community Resources

Presented by Daniella Jernick, Preschool Social Worker & Community Parent Involvement Specialist 

Families will be made aware of the variety of community resources available to Nutley residents and ways to access them. 

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May 1, 2024    6:30-7:30

Kindergarten Readiness

Presented by April Vitiello, Coordinator & Daniella DaCunha, Preschool Instructional Coach 

This session will provide tips to support a successful transition from preschool to kindergarten. 

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June 5, 2024 6:30-7:30 

Preschool Readiness

Presented by April Vitiello, Coordinator & Daniella DaCunha, Preschool Instructional Coach 

Starting preschool is a big milestone for both your child and you. Learning to spend time apart can be a difficult transition, but beginning the formal learning journey is exciting too. Join us for tips to help make the transition to preschool a smooth one and learn about our Raising Raiders Preschool Program. 

Preschool Readiness Parent Academy

Archived Events:

Creative Curriculum Parent Academy

Healthy Habits for Preschoolers

The Power of Play

Getting Ready for Kindergarten