2011 Glencoe Community Guide - Pioneer Press Communities Online

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gle n c o e ch a m b e r of co m m e r c e | 2011 co m m u n i t y gu i d e
620 Greenwood Avenue
847 835-7800
www.glencoeschools.org
superintendent
of schools: Dr. Cathlene Crawford
sc h o o l District #35
The Glencoe Public Schools enroll more than 1300 students in
kindergarten through the eighth grade. With over 125 certified staff
and administrators in the District’s three age-centered schools, a
dynamic and personalized approach to instruction has become the
hallmark of these Glencoe schools.
aDministr ation
supt. of schools: Dr. Cathlene Crawford
Director of Finance & Operations: Jason Edelheit
Director of Pupil services: Valerie Lamberti
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology:
Catherine Wang
Offices are open five days per week.
Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
All visitors are requested to report to the school office.
south school (Kindergarten through Grade Two)
266 Linden Avenue phone: 847 835-6400
Principal: Molly Cinnamon
West school (Grades Three and Four)
1010 Forestway Drive phone: 847 835-6600
Principal: David Rongey
Central school (Grades Five through Eight)
620 Greenwood Avenue phone: 847 835-7600
Principal: Ryan Mollet
Assistant Principal: Eddy Kim
board of Education Members: Robert Bailey, James Chavin,
Edward Chez, Gary Ruben, Keith Stauber, Jean Hahn, Nancy Shaw
Takiff Center
999 Green Bay Road • Glencoe, IL 60022
Educating Glencoe’s
Preschoolers since 1942
• Preschool programs for ages 2 to 5 years
• Play-based philosophy enhances learning and self-esteem
• Specialized instruction
• Extended day options for 3, 4 & 5 year olds
GJK is accredited & DCFS licensed
Call 847-835-4GJK for more information
be f o r e a n D af t e r sc h o o l ca r e
Glencoe Park District
999 Green Bay Road phone: 847 835-3035
before school Adventures (Grades K–6 at South School)
Hours: 7–9 a.m.
After school Adventures (Grades 1–6 at the Takiff Center)
Hours: 3–6:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Program Manager: Heather Burns
phone: 847 835-3035
Bus service provided by School District 35 at an additional fee.
Day ca r e
Glencoe Park District
Children’s Circle Full Day Preschool
999 Green Bay Road phone: 847 835-3035
Early Childhood Program Manager: Heather Burns
Pr e s c h o o l s
Jewish Community Center
Preschool at Am shalom (Programs beginning at 18 months of
age)
840 Vernon Avenue phone: 847 835-0008
Summer camp • NAEYC Accredited/DCFS
licensed Director: Nancy Kesselman
www.gojcc.org
nkesselman@gojcc.org
Glencoe Junior kindergarten and Nursery school (GJK)
(Programs beginning 18 months–4/5 yr. old Extended Day)
999 Green Bay Road phone: 847 835-4455
www.glencoejuniorkindergarten.org
NAEYC Accredited/DCFS Licensed
Director: Debra Gaetano, M. Ed.
Glencoe Park District Preschool
Glencoe Early learning Center
999 Green Bay Road phone: 847 835-3035
Early Childhood Program Manager: Heather Burns
North shore Congregation Israel Gates of learning Preschool
(Full preschool program beginning at 15 months of age)
1185 Sheridan Road phone: 847 835-0724
Summer Camp • NAEYC accredited
Director: Ellen Grossman
st. Elisabeth’s Nursery school
556 Vernon Avenue phone: 847 835-0609
www.sensglencoe.org
stelisabeths@att.net
Non-religious, DCFS licensed developmental morning pre-school
for 3–4 year olds. Housed in, but not affiliated with, St. Elisabeth’s
Church.
Director: Deb Wechter
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