Back-to-School Basics

Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School serves all of God’s people by providing a quality, balanced,
and Christ-centered education, nurturing children and families in our congregation and community.

Children in preschool through grade 6 will be exposed to the learning experiences of a lifetime at Redeemer Lutheran School of Westfield. With such a broad range of ages in
one school, your child will learn and develop in a nurturing, neighborhood-style setting
where there are always big brothers and sisters around to help them grow. Students in
the Early Childhood programs will discover multi-sensory two, three or five day-a-week
sessions that are designed to help prepare them for Kindergarten and the years beyond. Pre-reading, writing, mathematical activities and even some cooking are introduced as a way of encouraging five year olds to express themselves in the Kindergarten program. For older students in grades 1-6, Redeemer School makes a strong effort to keep the learning lively and meaningful as they work to develop the “whole” child. Academic subjects are balanced with computers, art, music including instrumental instruction, Spanish, Bible study, physical education including swimming and archery, and other hands-on activities. Field trips, and an assortment of special activities round out the diverse curriculum.

All academics are presented by a caring staff of N.J. certified teachers in small classroom
settings. As an added bonus, Redeemer Lutheran School makes it even more convenient for working parents to “get things done” by offering extended care both before and after school hours. Kids’ Clubs are offered after school and a fun-filled summer program is also available.

Redeemer Lutheran School,
229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield
(across from Roosevelt Middle
School); 908-232-1592;
www.redeemerlutheranwestfield.com

Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union
Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union is a co-educational, Pre K-12
Jewish Day School affiliated with the Conservative Movement. The School is committed to academic excellence and offers a balanced, well-grounded curriculum for both general and Judaic studies. Educating students to be intellectually curious, analytic, independent thinkers, our lower school campuses (Pre-K – 5) in Cranford and West Orange offer language arts, math, social studies, science, art, music, computers and physical education. The Judaic program focuses on Hebrew language, prayer, and the laws and customs of Shabbat and the holidays. The curriculum develops knowledge and understanding of the State of Israel and its people.

The Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12), which are housed together in West Orange, offer a challenging dual curriculum and directed teaching. The exceptional educational experience at all our campuses is enhanced by a wide variety of community service programs, clubs, sports and after school activities. Mehina, a Judaic studies immersion program, is offered to students who have not previously attended a Jewish Day School.

This year SSDSEU is pleased to be able to place a day school education within easy
reach of Somerset County and the surrounding area, beginning with a first grade in September 2005. The School will be housed at Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough. The wonderful facility at Temple Beth-El will allow us to provide the same nurturing and
supportive environment found on our West Orange and Cranford Lower School campuses.

The curriculum will be the same outstanding and innovative integrated dual curriculum SSDSEU uses at both Cranford and West Orange, enabling our Somerset County students to explore new horizons in both Judaic and general studies. Recruitment is beginning now for our first and second grade classes for September 2006 for the Somerset Campus.

If you are looking for a warm, nurturing environment that instills children with the rich values of Judaism as well as a love for learning, consider SSDSEU.

Solomon Schecter Day School of Essex
and Union, Admissions Office
973-325-7994;
www.ssdsofessexandunion.org

Nicole’s Yoga Center Announces Fall Session
The 2500 square feet studio located 94 North Avenue in Garwood will start the Fall Session the week of Sept. 12.

Nicole Mode has founded the Nicole’s Yoga Center in 1988, she has taught more than 22,000 Yoga classes in New Jersey since 1980, she is dedicated in maintaining the purity of the art of Yoga, and the studio is teaching Yoga exclusively. Nicole’s Yoga is more than just a form of exercise it is a holistic experience that benefit the Body, Mind and Spirit.

The Center offers five different levels of classes where four types of Yoga are practiced: Hatha Yoga, its objective is to transform the human body to make it a worthy vehicle for self-realization. Asthanga Yoga consists of different practices: breath control, posture, concentration, meditation, moral observance, and self-discipline. Kriya Yoga is the union
between the male and female creative principles. Kundalini Yoga is the final realization of the self. Nicole’s method of studying Yoga is orderly and progressive, step by step instructions, how to perform each posture, breathing, meditation and visualization techniques are used during each class. The Center offers classes for back activities, breathing, weight reduction, Yoga for Mom and Baby, Children, Teenagers, Yoga for Seniors, and Teacher training program.

The Restorative Yoga class consists of exercises done on floor or chair for those with disabilities. A series of movements performed with great attention and without pain.

This class will utilize Asanas (posture) to develop balance, limberness, and strength. Benefits are proper alignment, increasing circulation and flexibility, reduce stiffness in joints (hand, wrist, knee, ankle) etc. That class is recommended for person having limited possibilities, stiffness in joints, post surgery, cancer patient, pregnant ladies, etc.

The Yoga Back, class is experienced in a sitting and lying down position. This class is
well suited for person with respiratory problem, asthma, back problem, cardiovascular
difficulties, etc.

Nicole is also offering the Kundalini a new and unique technique of powerful physical and mental exercises, incorporating the art and science of Kundalini Yoga.

The new dynamic Yoga for Teenagers (11 to 15) class will promote growth and health and will help the adolescent to become more self-controlled. Benefits are to maintain the vital balance of the endocrine glands that govern growth and development.

All Nicole’s Yoga classes end with meditation or visualization. Nicole is the choreographer of all classes.

Nicole’s Yoga Center; 908-789-6426;
94 North Ave., Garwood;
http://www.nicolesyogacenter.com

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