Rabbi Joseph Weinberg ECC | Edlavitch Tyser ECC | WHC Primary School

:: The Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center at the JBSC ::

Please click to register your child for an RJWECC program for the 2012-2013 school year.

The RJWECC is a preschool for children ages 18 months to five years. We are located in the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, in Potomac, Maryland.

At our school, children are encouraged to be creative and curious. Through a unit approach, which varies at each age level, our teachers select tasks and materials that focus on the individual needs of their class within the basic structure of our curriculum. We integrate subject areas into the total learning situation of a classroom. Broad curriculum areas include science, social studies, readiness skills, language arts and mathematics concepts. Health and safety, nutrition, music and art appreciation, the Jewish home and festivals are some of the units through which our curriculum is implemented. All programming is specifically designed to be developmentally appropriate.

School Environment

Our modern building includes a computer lab, art room, music room, science center and media center. Children play and learn in bright, well-equipped classrooms. We have new playgrounds with ample shade, and large, well-equipped safe open spaces for indoor play. Religious celebrations are held in our worship space and outdoor amphitheater.

Special Events

Our students enjoy a wide variety of special events and programs throughout the year. These include weekly Shabbat experiences with their class and as a community with their entire grade. The children celebrate all Jewish holidays and some highlights include spending time in our Sukkah, participating in Hanukkah festivities - including school-wide candle lighting and blessings, marching in Purim parades, and "travelling" to Israel for Yom Ha'Atzmaut. Our students also learn the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and participate in several community service activities throughout the year.

Families have the opportunity to participate in many activities with their children, including Shabbat Sing, Birthday celebrations, Thanksgiving feasts, Hanukkah workshops, Passover sederim and chaperoned field trips (beginning in the 3's).

Educational Support Staff

Students in our 3s and 4s/Pre-K classes meet in small groups weekly with our reading and hand-writing readiness specialists. For students needing support, speech and occupational therapists and a special needs consultant are available to work with classes, small groups and individual children and parents.

Health and Safety

Our school has a full-time registered nurse on-site who is available to assist families with medication administration during school hours. We also have off-duty Montgomery County police officers present whenever children are in our school.

:: Our Programs ::

:: Tune In To Toddlers for children 18 - 28 months old and their parent

This first introduction to our school is offered once per week on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:15 - 10:45 am.

The program has a socialization and language focus. Children are introduced to a school setting through crafts, music and large muscle activities. This is a delightful way for parents to interact with their children as they begin to explore the world around them.

:: Transitional Twos (T2s) for children who will turn two between September 1 and December 31.

This program is offered two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am.

Children attend with their parent through December and independently from January through June. Our exceptionally small size and low teacher-student ratio make this program a very successful "first step" into preschool. Students enjoy art, story time and many hands-on play activities. The children also participate in weekly music and creative movement classes with our specialists. Upon completion of this program, the children will attend our traditional two-year-old program.

:: Two-Year-Olds for children who will turn two before September 1.

This program is offered three days (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays) or five days per week from 9:15 am - 12:30 pm. Children are dismissed after lunch.

Special Programs:
Creative movement
Music
In-house cultural arts programming

:: Three-Year-Olds for children who will turn three before September 1.

This program is offered five days per week from 9:15 am - 12:30 pm. Children are dismissed after lunch.

Special Programs:
Readiness - early literacy activities, fine motor skills and math games
Creative Movement
Music
Media Center
Field Trips

Optional Programs:

:: Enrichment program: Children may enroll in our Enrichment program which extends the school day until 2:00 pm. Children will have the opportunity to experience Creative Movement, Drama and Science classes as well as additional indoor and outdoor play time. You have the option to enroll each semester for one day, a few days or every day of the week to tailor the program to meet your family's needs.

:: Hot Lunch: An alternative to packing a lunch box, our hot lunch program which offers kid-friendly and nutritious hot lunches every day of the week.

:: A.C.E. Club: Children who are enrolled in Enrichment have the option of signing up for our "After School Children’s Enrichment Club", a school-based program which offers our students a variety of sports and cultural arts programming from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.

:: Pre-K for children who will turn four before September 1.

This program is offered five days per week: Monday - Friday from 9:15 am - 12:30 pm.

We have developed an innovative curriculum which ensures kindergarten readiness with an emphasis on interactive hands-on learning opportunities, small group learning, and social/play experiences with other Pre-K classes.

Special Programs:
Reading Readiness
Math Readiness
Handwriting Without Tears
Creative Movement
Music
Media Center
Art
Drama
Science
Judaic Studies
Computers

Optional Programs:

:: Enrichment program: To meet your family's needs and your child's interests, you can extend your child's school day until 2:00 pm each day through our Enrichment program. Children will bring a complete lunch and will have the opportunity to experience a variety of arts and gross motor activities.

:: Hot Lunch: An alternative to packing a lunch box, our hot lunch program which offers kid-friendly and nutritious hot lunches every day of the week.

:: A.C.E. Club: Children who are enrolled in Enrichment have the option of signing up for our "After School Children’s Enrichment Club", a school-based program which offers our students a variety of sports and cultural arts programming. ACE Club is offered every day from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.