Nearly 100 families attended YCQ’s Open House on Sunday, November 5. After Rabbi Mark Landsman, Principal, welcomed everyone and led the audience in T’hilim for Eretz Yisrael, the Uncle Moishy concert began. Uncle Moishy engaged the crowd with some old and new Torah-themed songs, including classics like the “Clean Up Song’’ and “Hashem Is Here.” Parents and their children then broke into four groups and had the opportunity to meet the moros of YCQ and see the Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms in action.
Attendees heard about the new developments in the Kindergarten curriculum, including the introduction of a rotational and blended learning method to the classrooms. Under the leadership of Mrs. Sharon Korn, Early Childhood Director, and Mrs. Allison Blass, K-2 ELA Curriculum Coordinator, students are now reaping the benefits of the model that has been previously introduced in the elementary school. For literacy and math instruction, students are divided into small groups that rotate through four learning centers. The rotations enable teachers to maximize the attention they give to students and teach each group of students at its own academic level and pace.
Participants at the open house also witnessed YCQ’S first-rate Ivrit program in action. Teachers are using a “name, letter, word” curriculum based on “Fundations,” which is being solidified with visual and auditory discrimination exercises. The lessons are supported by the spectacular Morah Idit who comes into the classrooms three times a week and particularly works on enhancing students’ vocabulary and conversational abilities.
The engaging and educational day ended with a Q&A session for parents and a story in the library for children led by YCQ’s Librarian, Mrs. Etta. YCQ thanks everyone who attended and all the staff and parent volunteers who made the Open House so successful.
Early Childhood applications for the 2024-2025 year are now available at ycqweb.com/apply. Admission is done on a rolling basis, so apply today!
