January Newsletter 2015

Northshore
January
2015
Newcomers
Couples Night Out
Join us for a night of skating at Red
Arrow Park followed by a warm up
on Water Street at the Rumpus
Room.
Date: Saturday, January 24th
Time: 7:30 pm
For more information and to RSVP
click on the link for the Groupspaces site!
Book Club News
January Book Club
“Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm
Host: Fran Saunders, 4943 N Idlewild Ave., Whitefish Bay
This book was recommended by Anne at Boswell Books, and I
hope it will generate a lot of interesting discussion! Pick up a
copy of this book at Boswell Books on Milwaukee’s East Side
with a 10% discount for North Shore Newcomers members.
Upcoming Books:
March:
“Shakespeare Saved my Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard”
By Laura Bates
Interested in hosting in March or later in the year (May or July)?
Please contact Laurie Elling at [email protected]
Men's Bowling League
Attention those who signed up or still wish to join bowling this winter!
Landmark Lanes sent us the following info:
-Wednesday league starts January 29th at 7pm
-League runs a total of 12 weeks
-Each team is 4 regulars with 3 or 4 alternates
-Price is $8 per person per day and $1.50 for shoes
Watch your email for additional details.
Ladies, BUNCO IS BACK!
Anna Malin’s Home
943 E Circle Drive, Whitefish Bay
Wednesday, January 14th, 7:30pm
Please bring an appetizer, dessert or a bottle of wine.
RSVP on GroupSpaces
In the meantime, If you have any questions,contact:
Don’t know how to play? W e’ll teach you!
Patrick Kurowski
New to the group? This is the perfect “mixer”
event to meet people with no pressure.
713-449-6546
[email protected]
Questions? Email [email protected].
Holiday Wishes 2014
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Wishes Program. Take a look at this
letter sent from Mary Foley at Lutheran Social Services:
I wish you and your donors could have been here to see the surprise and gratitude on the faces of our clients. They are always caught off guard by how generous complete strangers can be. The foster families are
so appreciative of the extra help at this time of year as they don't get any additional funds to provide Christmas gifts for their foster children.
One of our families has 6 children and the youngest has been at CHOW since birth with heart complications.
They have had no time to think about Christmas shopping and they had tears in their eyes as they loaded
the gifts and then headed off to spend another day at the hospital. You have no idea how much this meant
to them.
Please pass our thanks on to all your donors.
Have a Merry Christmas!
With much gratitude,
Birth to Three Staff at LSS
Mary Foley
Infant Teacher
Lutheran Social Services, Birth to Three Program
Lutheran Social Services serves children in our community year-round. If you would like to find about more
ways to help LSS, you can visit their website: http://www.lsswis.org/Portal
NSN January Board Meeting
Want to be a NSN member?
Monday, January 19
7:30 P.M.
Membership dues can be paid via PayPal
on the Groupspaces website, or by sending
a check made out to Northshore Newcomers and mailed to:
Anna Malin
943 Circle Dr.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Membership is valid from 9/2014-8/2015
Host: Debbie Seif
3944 N. Ridgefield Circle
Shorewood
Community Events
Shorewood:
Welcome Neighbors Reception
Sunday, January 11
10:00 AM
3936 N. Murray Avenue
Come have a cup of coffee and get a special behind the scenes look at Shorewood’s Police and Fire Departments
Glendale:
Events at North Shore Library, 6800 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge begins January 2
Winter story time begins January 2
Children’s Book Club, January 24th, 7:00 pm
Outside the North Shore:
Story Time in the Galleries
Saturday mornings at 10:30
Milwaukee Art Museum
More info: 414-224-3200 or www.mam.org
**If you know of an event you think should be on the list please email [email protected]
Marcus Theatres Presents: Enchanted Tales Film Series
Re-live the magic this winter as four Disney classics go back to the big screen at the Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon (11700 N. Port Washington Road). All movies are $5 per person.
Beauty and the Beast - January 9, 10 & 11
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - January 16, 17, 18 & 19
The Little Mermaid - January 23, 24 & 25
Aladdin - January 30, 31 & February 1
Winter Blues Busters
10 ideas to help your family have fun even when snow is on the ground and the wind chill is below zero!
1. Go ice skating at Red Arrow Park (1000 N. Water St.) It’s free with the skate rental and is
next to a Starbucks so you can get a nice hot chocolate to enjoy.
2. The Milwaukee County Zoo has indoor exhibits with Family Free Days 1/4, 2/1, and 3/1.
3. The Mitchell Park Domes are free on Monday mornings from 9-Noon for Milwaukee
County residents.
4. The Milwaukee Public Museum is free the first Thursday of the month for Milwaukee
County residents.
5. The Milwaukee Art Museum is free the first Thursday of each month.
6. Go to Milwaukee.about.com for information on sledding hills!
7. Shorewood and Whitefish Bay libraries have free story time. Call your library for more
info and registration.
8. Check out the World of Wow at the JCC.
9. Marcus Theaters have $5 movies on Tuesday and free popcorn!
10. Explore programs at the Audubon Nature Center of Urban Ecology Center.
*We want to hear your ideas! If you have some fun activities, recipes, or crafts to make at
home, send an email to [email protected]
JANUARY 2015
Northshore Newcomer’s Preschool Preview 2015
Community Preschool of Whitefish Bay (2,3,4)
http://www.communitypreschoolwfb.com/
5655 N. Lake Drive - (lower level of Christ Church)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Community Preschool has been a wonderful experience for my youngest two children. It is a co-op,
which means parents are required to help in the classroom about 4 times per year. This has been so
nice because it gives us a chance to see the kids interact with their friends, the teachers and the
environment. It's also special because those days are your child's "special person" days where they are
the special person who helps the teachers with the science project, etc. The day starts outside or in the
large muscle room and goes to circle time, a science project or matching/counting game, calendar, free
play, art project, snack then a story to close the day.
My favorite part of Community Preschool is that it's just that- a community. The teachers make a trip
to the home early in the year for a teacher playdate and the kids LOVE that! I cannot say enough
about the teachers...they are so kind, patient and enthusiastic!
There are also several fun committees to sign up for, parent coffees and mom's nights out throughout
the year.” - Nancey Gerard, NSNC Member
Open House Date: Saturday, January 10, 2015
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Registration Information: Contact Community Preschool for more information
Connie’s Sunshine Learning Center (2,3,4)
http://www.conniessunshinelearningcenter.com
4048 N. Bartlett Street, Shorewood, WI 53211
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Our goal at Connie’s Sunshine Learning Center is to provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment for
young children, something we have been doing for the past 20 years. We recognize that for many
children, preschool is their first experience away from home or parents and we work hard to make
every child feel secure and happy.” - School Statement
Tours: Contact Connie’s to arrange for a visit [email protected]
Registration Information: Ongoing enrollment with school year beginning the end of August
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Gan Ami: Early Childhood Education (2-3, K4)
http://www.jccmilwaukee.org/ganami
Gan Ami-Whitefish Bay Campus: 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Gan Ami-Mequon Campus: 1415 West Donges Bay Rd., Mequon, WI 53092
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Gan Ami Early Childhood Education is more than a daycare, a preschool, or kindergarten – we are a
school led by professional educators who encourage our children to explore their natural curiosity and
creativity, while providing opportunity for our families to create community. Our co-constructed
curriculum emerges from the interests and ideas of the children in collaboration with the teachers. We
strive to provide a happy and relaxed learning situation that emphasizes the process of learning and
the pleasure of discovery. As part of our belief that learning takes place through play and hands-on
experiences, children are encouraged to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through a balance
of structured activities and interactive play.” - School Statement
Open House Dates: To be announced for February.
Tours: Contact Gan Ami for a tour
Registration Deadline: Registration is ongoing, but spots fill quickly.
Holy Family Parish School (K4 +)
http://www.hfparishschool.org/school-home.cfm
4825 North Wildwood Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------K4 through 8th grade
· All day & half day K4 & K5
· Challenging academics in a nurturing environment
· Comprehensive curriculum stressing the basics along with technology, rigorous math, science
preparation and co-curricular offerings in fine arts
· Commitment to service and educating the whole child
Open House Date: January 25, 2015.Tours run from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Registrations will start to be accepted in February of 2015
Tour: Contact Jayne Desing, Recruitment Director to arrange for a tour
Lydell Preschool (2,3,4)
www.wfbschools.com
5205 N. Lydell Ave., Whitefish Bay , WI 53217
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Lydell Preschool has been a great fit for my son. He began last year in the toddler (2 year old) room
and this year he is in the three year old room. Lydell has provided a great balance of socialization,
academics and exploration. The facility is wonderful providing him with access to a regular classroom,
gym for physical play and a wonderful outdoor playground with appropriate equipment for his age.
His teachers give him a loving environment while teaching him independence and fostering self
confidence. Lydell follows the WFB school calendar which has been a huge benefit coordinating
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(cont.) schedules with my older child. Both my husband and I are very pleased with our experiences
with Lydell Preschool.” - Alicia Fearday, NSNC Member
Open House Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 5:00-7:30 pm
Registration Materials: Can be found at the website or at Lydell Community Center.
New World Montessori (2 ½ +)
http://new-world-montessori.org/
1101 West Brown Deer Road (Indian Hill School building), River Hills, Wisconsin 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“New World Montessori School is a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children ages
2½ to 12. Teachers at New World guide a child's growth by fostering his or her natural curiosity,
creativity and desire to learn.
We encourage interested parents to visit New World when school is in session so they can see the
Montessori classroom in action.” - Priscilla Bovee, School Director and Elementary Teacher
Tours: Call (414) 351-6000 to schedule a tour
Registration Deadline: Ongoing enrollment
North Shore Montessori (2 ½ +)
http://www.montessorinorthshore.org
4650 N. Port Washington Rd., Lexington Building,
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53212
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“North Shore Montessori School has proven to be a great addition to the community. I was a little
nervous about sending my 4 year old to a brand new school, but it has been just fantastic. The
teachers are wonderful and have years of Montessori experience. Honestly, I’ve been blown away at
the skills my child has picked up in the first few months of the school year. They do a tremendous job
of instilling patience and concentration which gives kids the skills they need for higher level learning. A
great investment.” - Lisa Slama, NSNC Member
Tours: Parents can schedule a tour Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please contact
Tracy Theisen at 414-906-8900
Registration Deadline: February 28th for first round consideration for fall 2015.
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Rainbow Preschool (2y 9mo - 5)
http://www.rainbowpreschoolwi.com/
7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, WI 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Rainbow Preschool is celebrating over 55 years of quality education. The school provides a
warm and friendly setting that enhances the development of a healthy self-image and a love of
learning.” - School Mission Statement
Registration Information: contact Rainbow Preschool at [email protected] for
more information
Shorewood Bright Beginnings Preschool (2yr 10mo - 4)
Located at Atwater and Lake Bluff Elementary Schools, Shorewood
http://www.shorewood.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=2508
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Bright Beginnings Preschool focuses on the individual child, and provides an educational
environment that stimulates and nurtures each child’s unique growth potential. We provide
numerous exciting and engaging thematic units throughout the year, allowing your child to
freely explore and grow in important skill development areas, including: large and fine motor,
language and literacy, science and math, art and music. Your child’s social and emotional
development is of prime importance. At Bright Beginnings we help each child grow in his or her
feelings of self-worth, self-confidence, respect for and appreciation of others and love of
learning and of school. Our curriculum reflects the most current understandings regarding
child development and early education and embraces Shorewood School District curriculum
goals.” - School Philosophy
Open House Date: January 15th, 2015 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Registration Deadline:
● Resident registration begins Dec. 1st, 2014
● Non-Resident Registration begins Dec. 8th, 2014
St. Eugene’s (K3 +)
http://www.steugeneschool.com/
7600 N. Port Washington Rd. Fox Point, WI 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Within a Catholic community, St. Eugene School helps children grow in faith, character, and
service, builds a foundation of academic excellence, and promotes the development of the
whole child.” - School Mission
Open House Date: January 28, 2015 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Ongoing enrollment
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St. Francis Children’s Center
https://www.sfcckids.org/
6700 North Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------"St. Francis offers excellent full-day childcare for babies to kindergarten, as well as half day preschool.
We were involved in the toddler classroom and our son loved it. The classrooms are huge, and the
indoor play areas are the nicest I have ever seen. St. Francis also serves as a Birth-to-Three center, so
classrooms are inclusive and sometimes have speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical
therapists in the classrooms. Our child's favorite part of his school day was eating breakfast with his
classmates and playing outside." - Kellie Freeze, NSNC Member
Tours: Contact Laura Kosteretz to set up a tour
Registration Information: Ongoing Enrollment
St. John Lutheran School
http://www.stjohnglendale.com/School.shtml
7877 N. Port Washington Road | Glendale, WI 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------"St. John offers full-day childcare in addition to a school for children through eighth grade. Our son is
in the 3K classroom, and his class is an even mix of students who attend preschool and those who stay
all day for childcare. The basis of the school's curriculum is religious and is presented in a thoughtful,
kid-friendly way. Our son looks forward to his weekly lesson in the Church's chapel, and loves to tell us
simple Bible stories. The class also has a strong academic curriculum, and we have been impressed by
the amount of time devoted to the alphabet, letter writing, and basic math. We love the teachers who
teach in the 3K and 4K classrooms almost as much as our son is enamored with them. We are very
happy that we found this school." - Kellie Freeze, NSNC Member
Open House Date: Contact Julie Andrews to set up a tour
Registration Information: Ongoing Enrollment
St. Monica School (K4+)
http://www.st-monicaschool.org
5635 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(414) 332-3600 -- office
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“St. Monica School has been the perfect combination of academics, faith, character and community
development for our family. St. Monica is an outstanding community for both students and parents.
The K4 program has provided our son with countless opportunities for both spiritual and academic
growth as we ( as building some amazing friendships along the way. We can’t imagine ourselves
anywhere else.” - Katie Foy, NSNC member
Open House Date: To be announced.
Registration Deadline: Early January 2015
Tours: contact Lori Schrmaka [email protected] to schedule a tour or for additional
information
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St. Robert School (K4 +)
http://www.strobert.org/school/
2200 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211
(414) 332-1164 ext. 3018 - office
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Our son Aaron loves junior kindergarten/K4 at St. Robert School. Passionate teachers provide each
child with individualized attention. Creativity and critical thinking skills are woven into daily lesson
plans. The environment is warm and welcoming. Strong parent involvement creates a wonderful sense
of community. And, parents are very social - opportunities abound for meeting new people!”
- Amy Egan, NSNC Member
Open House Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Applications available at
this time)
Registration Information: Ongoing enrollment
Tours: Available year round.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool (3-5 and K4)
http://www.sanc.org/education/nature-preschool
1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Both of my children have thrived at Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool. Through “nature play”, I have
seen my children develop into confident, inquisitive, and engaged individuals who thoroughly enjoy
and embrace their natural environment. Teachers are warm and nurturing, and at the same time
foster great independence in each child. Classes play and learn in the beautiful SANP facilities and
nature center grounds which encourage creativity, problem solving, and appreciation for their
beautiful surroundings. ” - Amanda Bothwell, NSNC member
Open House Date: Saturday, January 25th from 9:30-11:30am
Registration Deadline:
● Current and Alumni: Monday, January 26, 2015
● SANC Members: Monday, February 2, 2015
● General Public: Monday, February 9, 2015
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Tamarack Waldorf School (2+)
http://tamarackwaldorf.org/
1150 East Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“I really love the curriculum and the choices of how many days of school. Its so great to let the children
play and be free of technology in the classroom when they are so young. Learning through physically
exploring natural materials and the outdoors. My daughter makes soup and rolls with her class every
Thurs. for lunch. They cut, measure, set the table, wash dishes, and learn polite manners just from one
little part of her day. They go on hikes and make beautiful crafts, she is so excited to go to school.” Serena Weits, NSNC Member
Open House Dates: January 25, 2015
Registration Deadline: Tamarack is taking applications year round; however it is best to
have your application in by the end of January for the 2015 school year.
Tree of Life Christian Preschool (2,3,4 )
http://www.treeoflifepreschool.org/
819 East Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53217
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Tree of Life has been a wonderful first school experience for our daughter. We’ve seen her grow in
confidence and self expression under the caring, nurturing guidance of the T.O.L. teachers. Tree of Life
is a cooperative preschool, which affords parents the opportunity to be a hands on part of their
children’s education in the classroom. The classrooms are divided into a toddler and a “big kid” room.
And while the school offers many class options (mornings or afternoons, two or three days a week),
the intimate environment of the school helped our daughter feel at home right away. ” -Amanda
Bothwell, NSNC Member
Open House Dates: January 10 & 12 from 9:30-11
Registration Information: Registration materials can be found at the web site.
University School of Milwaukee
http://www.usmk12.org/
2100 West Fairy Chasm Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“The Preprimary division of University School of Milwaukee offers Pre Kindergarten to students age 3,
Junior Kindergarten to students age 4, and Senior Kindergarten to students age 5. Our daughter had
an excellent first school experience at one of our local church preschools. Because she has a fall
birthday, she could not attend K4 last year so we looked for another school. University School’s Pre
Kindergarten program fit her needs (and ours) perfectly. She attended school five mornings a week.
USM’s Pre Kindergarten is very flexible offering programs for three mornings, five mornings, five
mornings and two afternoons, and five full days a week. Junior Kindergarten options are five
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(cont.) mornings, five mornings and two afternoons, and five full days. Starting in Pre Kindergarten,
students have physical education, library, music, and Spanish classes weekly. The school has a
wonderful playground which the children enjoy daily. And the teachers are absolutely fabulous. Pre
Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten at USM have been extraordinarily enriching experiences for our
children.” - Kate Dengel, NSNC Member
Open House Dates: Informal tours every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., Preprimary and Lower
School Preview Day: Open House Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Parents only,
please.
Registration Deadline: Ongoing enrollment
Whitefish Bay Shorewood Nursery School (2,3,4)
http://www.wfbshorewoodnurseryschool.com/
1225 E. Olive Street, Shorewood, WI 53211
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Both my boys went through Whitefish Bay Shorewood Nursery School and loved it. The 2-year old
class is small and personalized and makes for the perfect foray into the school world for toddlers. The
3/4 class is the perfect blend of education and socialization. My kids really love going there. Teachers
are amazing, and have many years of experience with the school…low teacher turnover is a great
sign!” - Lisa Slama, NSNC Member
Tours: Please call one day before you would like to visit (414) 964-3590.
Registration: Begins February 2015 for New Students
Other Area Preschool and Early Education Resources:
Mequon-Thiensville School District Resource Guide: PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE
RESOURCES
Mom’s Club of Mequon: Preschool Fair
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Northshore Newcomers Board
President
Kim Schmoldt
[email protected]
414-416-8535
Recording Secretary
Serena Weits
[email protected]
312-404-9477
Treasurer
Jenny Dotto
[email protected]
414-897-4055
Playgroups
Advisor
Kalee Gauger
Susan Coyle
[email protected]
[email protected]
262-343-3066
414-967-9373
Marketing & Advertising
Amanda Bothwell
[email protected]
713-449-4158
Community Events
Stephanie Jacobus
[email protected]
209-327-3307
Book Club
Laurie Elling
[email protected]
414-573-3769
Bunco
Susan Coyle
[email protected]
414-967-9373
Couple’s Night Out
Rebecca and Pete Massart
[email protected]
414-507-6646
Family Events
Debbie Seif
[email protected]
847-630-7310
Gourmet Group
Julie and Brian Demitros
[email protected]
Guy’s Events
Kirk Wiskus
[email protected]
414-469-4850
Ladies Night Out
Meagan Porter
& Fran Saunders
[email protected]
[email protected]
(414) 721-1976
(740) 412-5334
Membership
Anna Malin
[email protected]
414-967-9280
Newsletter
Jay Saunders
[email protected]
(740) 412-3594
Progressive Dinner
Alissa Begin
[email protected]
Philanthropy
Serena Weits
[email protected]
(312) 404-9477
Website
Lizzy Howayeck
[email protected]
314-330-7442
Playgroups
Kalee Gauger
[email protected]
262-343-3066