| Registration Information for 2008-2009 |
| Enrollment Form |
| Pre-K Enrollment Form |
| 2008 Tuition Information |
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Gesher L'Torah Preschool was established in 2000. As the first Jewish preschool in Alpharetta, the growing Jewish population in Northern Fulton County welcomed us enthusiastically. |
| Our First Year was attended by eighteen, two and three-year-olds. By year two, a new building had to be constructed to meet the demand that fifty new students brought. By year three, we had reached our maximum capacity of sixty-eight students and are now serving children eighteen months through pre-k. | 
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Our Mission is to create a positive Jewish environment that would get children excited about learning, excited about being Jewish, and excited about coming to school! At GLTP children learn more than just their ABC's and 123's. We teach them independence, self-confidence, and Jewish values and traditions. Our goal is to have students graduate from our program prepared for the education ahead of them, Jewish and secular, and wanting more! |
| Our Staff is the best there is! All of our teachers have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Some are Master's level teachers! Without a doubt, you will not find a warmer or more nurturing staff of educators who truly want to know your child. ALL of our teachers are "mommies", some whose children attend or have graduated from our program. You will feel confident leaving your children in their care! | 
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Our Curriculum was written specifically for our school. It is constantly updated and revised to meet the needs of our current students. Our three-year-old and pre-k teachers have been professionally trained in Zoo Phonics and use this innovative language program in their classrooms. Our math curriculum is based on the nationally recognized program, Math Their Way, which is used in elementary schools all over the country. |
| All of our learning is play-based, meaning that your children are having fun and don't even know they are learning! Activities may come in the form of cooking, singing, art, dancing, drama, and more! |
| Our Pre-k program far surpasses the goals set forth by the State of Georgia. Parents of our graduates report back to us that their child's transition into kindergarten was an easy one and that their child was MORE than prepared academically, socially, and emotionally! Our regular communication with the local elementary schools allows us to use their feedback to constantly improve our program. | 
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Our Judaic Curriculum centers on Jewish holidays, parsha (weekly Torah Portion), Bible stories and moral lessons. We strongly convey the mitzvah (good deed) of tzedakah (charity) and give the children opportunities to perform a variety of mitzvot on a daily basis.
Our holiday celebrations are fun and interactive! After learning all about a holiday, making all the accompanying crafts, singing all the songs, tasting the foods and practicing the prayers and blessings - we are ready to celebrate together as a community and the children are ready to go home and actively participate in their family's celebrations. |
| Our school community celebrates Shabbat every Friday afternoon along with our families and other guests. All of the students get an opportunity to play the role of Ema (mother) or Abba (father) in the Shabbos ceremony, lighting the candles and saying the blessings. Our Shabbat celebrations are the highlight of the week filled with singing and dancing to fun Shabbat songs. | 
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| Our Families are such an important aspect of our school. We have an active Parent's Association. Families participate as mystery readers, art helpers, party planners, and fundraisers. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. can participate as much or as little as they desire! |
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Our Classes operate from 9:30am until 1:30pm. We offer… Mother's Morning Out (Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-12:30 or extended day until 1:30) Two Day, Two-Year-Olds (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Three Day, Two-Year-Olds (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays) Three Day, Three-Year-Olds (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays) Four Day, Three-Year-Olds (Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays) Pre-Kindergarten (Mondays-Fridays) |
Children bring a "dairy lunch" to eat at school. Snack is provided. We strictly adhere to Georgia's September 1st age cut-off.