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Thanks for successful Snowmaker’s Ball

Clockwise from left: Laura Delaney, Mark Hannah, Jay Delaney, Scott & Julie Liddle, Ximena & Kurt Gardner, and Warren & Peggy Clute. Photos by Page Hannah.

The Kinderwood Board would like to say a big Thank You to all of the people who attended and supported the 15th Annual Snowmaker’s Ball at McCauley Mountain on Friday, February 17th.

Penny and Tom Smedley

As always, thanks to Nick Bankert and Felicity Davey for the wonderful meal and their staff for serving us. Thank you to Steve Uzdavinis and crew for the use of the Chalet. Continue reading →

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Webb Board of Education hosts community talk: Concerned citizens swap thoughts on local Pre-K

The Town of Webb UFSD Board of Education invited the community to its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 17 to gather comments regarding the implementation of a pre-kindergarten program at the school.

The discussion was prompted by a request by a Town of Webb parent who recently approached the board on considering such a program.

Board President Julie Zaykoski began the open forum by stating that the purpose of the discussion was to gather facts which might help to determine the viability of such a program as it pertains to class sizes, cost, curriculum, and perhaps most importantly, need.

Among those voicing their opinions on the subject were representatives from the area’s Kinderwood Preschool Program, an early education program which has served the community for over 40 years.

The concern expressed by the Kinderwood board, as well as multiple community members, was that the implementation of a state-funded, state-mandated pre-k program would ultimately shut Kinderwood down. Continue reading →

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An open letter to the community & B.O.E.

Kinderwood thankful for all who contribute to local education

Kinderwood would like to thank the Town of Webb UFSD Board for hosting a very productive forum last Tuesday, which allowed members of the public to discuss our community’s Pre-K educational needs.

The session was informative and elicited some great questions and comments.

Kinderwood is glad for the opportunity it’s had in helping with the educational development of our preschool children, and we look forward to continuing for many years to come. Continue reading →

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Lorraine Stripp Memorial Scholarship: Kinderwood now accepting donations

The Kinderwood Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund in the name of Lorraine Stripp, a longtime aide with the Kinderwood Preschool Program, who passed away on July 31, 2011.

The on-going fundraiser will support scholarships for Kinderwood students in need. To date, the organization has raised $3,145 for the cause, and donations continue to be accepted.

“Think ahead for Christmas. It would be a great way for Kinderwood alumni, or their parents, to memorialize a great lady who did so much for our early education program,” said Kinderwood board member, Sharon Finkle-Kleps.

Your tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Kinderwood, P.O. Box 255, Old Forge, NY 13420.

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Kinderwood class harvest fall apple crop

Every fall the four-year-old students of the Kinder-wood Preschool make a visit to their apple tree on Crosby Boulevard and harvest apples for the next day’s project of making applesauce.

When the kids gathered at the tree on Wednesday, September 21, they found that the tree had been spared from hungry bears and deer and was bursting with fruit.

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Youth Artist Festival at McCauley Mtn. coming Thursday, Aug. 18th

Old Forge and area young artists are invited to share their art, visual or performance, at the Fifth Annual Young Artist Festival at McCauley Mountain in Old Forge on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Registration for the festival, hosted by Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids, Inc., begins at 9:30 a.m.

Young artists, five and older, are encouraged to share their artistic talents by bringing one or two visual art works for exhibit, or by preparing a short five to ten minute performance piece.

Kinderwood Preschool staff will be on hand to assist festival goers in a variety of hands-on activities. Continue reading →

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2011 Kinderwood Golf Classic dedicated to Lorraine Stripp

Thendara Golf Club played host to the Second Annual Kinderwood Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, August 1.

This year’s golf tournament and auction was dedicated to the memory of Lorraine Stripp who passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Lorraine had been a Kinderwood instructor since 1980.

“Lorraine had a special way with children, and all of the kids loved her. You could always count on her to be there with a smile, and her peanut butter cookies,” said Kinderwood Director Page Hannah.

Ben Hannah prepares for tournament

All proceeds raised in the fundraiser were donated to benefit of the Kinderwood Early Education Program. Continue reading →

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