Nancy Brophy provides this list of 20 statements to better understand children and what they may feel or how they react. Please review the following 20 statements to help you interact with children more effectively.
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This is a chance to see our students interact with our teachers, assistant teachers, and classmates during a typical school day.
There has been an overwhelming appeal for our Tom Thumb Preschool programs this new academic year. As parents are eager to have their children return to the classroom this fall, almost all our programs have been filled early this year with a few exceptions. We thank the parents of new and returning students for their trust and support of Tom Thumb.
There are still very limited spots available for the 2021 Fall Session.
Please call the school (914) 528-5600 for more information.
The Stay and Play Program is our Before and After School Care specifically developed for Lakeland School District elementary children that are 5 through 10 years old. Currently, we have available openings in Stay and Play for this fall. Please contact us on (914) 528-5600 for more information.
Tom Thumb Campus
Tom Thumb Preschool is a private school that was founded in 1968 by Nancy Brophy.
Indian Church Field Trip
Register for our Fall Session that starts in September is now available. To get started, click on Registration Forms to download the form, print it, complete it and send it to us with your check for the $100 deposit. It’s that easy!
We recommend submitting your completed Registration Form with your refundable deposit of $100 as early as possible to ensure placement in the class you want. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Thanksgiving Party
If your child doesn’t plan on attending Tom Thumb Preschool or ThumBelina, please mention to your friends, family, or neighbors that our registration process has begun. Your referral is greatly appreciated.
As always, current Tom Thumb and ThumBelina students are given an early reminder to register for next year to secure their slot before the classes fill up.
Thank you for registering as early as possible.
Tom Thumb Preschool Class session
Tom Thumb Preschool Mini Olympics
Over 50 Years in Preschool Education
Nita M. Lowey
Nancy Brophy of the Tom Thumb Preschool is recognized for outstanding contributions to our community as an honored member of the Lakeland Education Foundation. Nita M. Lowey presented the Certificate of Achievement. She represents parts of Westchester and Rockland Counties in the US House of Representatives.
Nita strongly supports education and believes improving education is critical to our economic recovery and our children’s futures. Our economic competitiveness is directly linked to our ability to prepare students for the needs of the global economy.
At Tom Thumb, we are Dedicated to Improving the Next Great Generation of Americans.
Gala Casino NightThe Lakeland Education Foundation Announces 2019-2020 Honorees Community Member and Three Educators to be Honored at March 14 Dinner Dance
The Lakeland Education Foundation (LEF) will honor three district staff members and a community member at its annual Casino Night, Silent Auction, and Dinner Dance to be held at the Villa Barone in Mahopac on Saturday, March 14, 2019.
Three outstanding supporters of the LEF and the students of the Lakeland Central School District are this year’s honorees: Lakeland High School Principal Christopher Cummings, Lakeland High School Social Studies Teacher Maureen O’Donnell, and Superintendent Dr. George Stone. Also being honored is Nancy Brophy, director, and owner of Tom Thumb Preschool.
“I am honored that people in my profession have chosen Tom Thumb and me to be recognized at Lakeland Education Foundation’s annual event,” offered Nancy Brophy. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I will share this honor with my teacher and staff, past and present. They have made Tom Thumb what it is today,”she added.
“I wish to express my fondest gratitude to the Lakeland Education Foundation for enriching “All Things Lakeland” over my ten years here, and many years prior,” said Dr. Stone. “It has been my distinct honor to serve the Foundation as part of the Unfunded Mandate Band who was able to give as well as receive so many blessings through LEF’s generous support. I wish the Lakeland Education Foundation continued success as they fulfill their mission to enrich and enhance the lives of Lakeland students, staff and schools.” Dr. Stone is retiring after in June 2020.
“I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Lakeland Education Foundation. The LEF dedicates so much time and effort into supporting the educational experiences of our students by providing our teachers with opportunities to enrich their students’ classroom experience,” said Christopher Cummings. “The work of the LEF supports and in many ways mirrors the work we do each and every day in our buildings. Working alongside the LEF helps continue the partnership which brings the school and community together to support our students and makes our district special,” added Cummings.
“So much about education is the support the community gives the teachers and the support the teachers offer to the community,” said Maureen O’Connell. “When you have that relationship between a community and its education system, it ensures the success of generations of people. Working at Lakeland for 25 years I’ve seen and experienced the support and success of this community,” she continued. “The LEF is an integral part of the community and Lakeland Central Schools. I am humbled to be honored by them,” she concluded.
Created in 1994, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to benefit the district’s students through the annual LEF grant program.
The Lakeland Education Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for the students and staff of Lakeland to expand learning opportunities, to maximize the potential of each student, and to augment the fine work that is already underway in the Lakeland Schools.
“The Lakeland Education Foundation has been working hard for the past 24 years to enhance the educational experience for all Lakeland students,” said Diane Kness, LEF President.
The money raised at the evening’s activity will be used to help fund the Foundation’s grant program. For more information or to sign up to attend the event, go to LEF@LakelandSchools.org.
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