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Preschoolers are invited to join the Schechter family by becoming members of PALS (Preschoolers And Little Siblings). Schechter offers monthly PALS programs, which range from storytelling to crafts to tzedakah activities to holiday parties. Some programs are geared toward 3 and 4 year-olds, others are open to the entire family. Some are on weekdays and others on Sundays.

 

May's PALS Sports Mania
May 2009

Calling all star athletes for fresh air and fun! Participants in May's PALS Sports Mania enjoyed creative games, cooperative relays and, of course, exercise!

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PALS Happy Birthday, Israel!
April 30, 2009

Good fun was had by all as we celebrated Israel's birthday with Israeli music and dancing! Children had their picture taken riding a camel, relaxing in the Dead Sea, or browsing through an Israeli marketplace. Parents and kids made birthday crowns to add to the festive atmosphere. And, of course, everyone enjoyed some fabulous birthday cake before the afternoon came to an end.

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Davey the Clown visited PALS for Purim Celebration
March 2009

A silly time was had by all when Davey the Clown visited for Purim! From balloon hats to costumes, magic tricks to a parade, our PALS friends reveled in a laughter-filled Purim party!

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Drumlin Farm visited PALS
January 2009

Two residents of Drumlin Farm visited PALS in January, alternately making a splash, but not a stink! First, a green-headed mallard duck repeatedly demonstrated for young preschoolers how water rolls right off his back when he gets wet. Next, a roly-poly skunk proved to be a very charming guest as he nibbled on leaves and berries with no threat of spraying his audience! Children enjoyed this educational program on how animals survive in the winter as they search for food and try to stay warm.

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PALS Chanukah party
December 2008

The PALS Chanukah party was a treat for the senses: a festive concert of holiday senses from the Lower School Rainbow Choir, warm latkes to eat, an enchanting Chanukah story from Kindergarten teacher Naomi Katz-Mintz, and a pin-the-latke on Judah Maccabee game!

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PALS Rosh Hashannah Celebration
October 2008

PALS offers a sweet start to the new year and Rosh HaShanah with an afternoon of storytelling by Cindy Rivka Marshall and a festive craft.

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PALS enjoy a story in the sukkah
October 2007

Visitors to a recent PALS (Preschoolers and Little Siblings) event enjoy a story in the Schechter sukkah with librarian Lori Kahn. Participants snacked on an edible sukkah of graham crackers, pretzels and fluff.


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