ThumBelina Now Accepting 18 Month Old Toddlers beginning in September, 2014

 

ThumBelina is our preschool program devoted to the very young. Our initial goal was to provide a Terrific Twos Program with the quality worthy of Tom Thumb. This program has resulted in the easy transition of children to our Tom Thumb Junior Program. We are proud to say we have exceeded our initial goals and expectations.

Toddlers learn very quickly and are beginning to develop language skills. Finding the right words to express themselves can be frustrating at times. Language becomes a necessity to communicate their wants. As toddlers play and react with other children, they communicate their needs. We feel this is an important stage in a child’s development.

tom thumb logoWe are expanding our ThumBelina toddler program to accept children as young as 18 months. They will have the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Our program is about play and social interaction with other children. Our staff’s attention and guidance will help children focus on our planned activities, such as body movement, motor skills, dexterity and of course, toilet training. This means children as young as 18 months will be able to start their journey of learning as a fun experience even earlier.

Please mention the new age of 18 months for ThumBelina to your friends and relatives. We are ready for the September 2014 enrollment for ThumBelina. To get and print the registration form click on ThumBelina Registration Form and of course, you are welcome to call and make an appointment to see our facilities.

“Catch Us If You Can” Summer Camp

Now’s the perfect time to register for our summer camp, Let me tell you why.

Catch Us If You Can Summer Camp at Tom Thumb Campus

Catch Us if You Can Summer Camp

In our fast pace life style with the hustle and bustle of work, running errands and picking-up and dropping off the kids, time seems to just quickly fly by. The last day of school is June 26, that’s months away. Then suddenly there is 2 months of summer. Don’t be caught at the last-minute with a long summer ahead trying to fill your child’s summer schedule with an active fun-filled camp experience. Did I mention, there is a 10% discount for the second child when both children attend camp at the same time.

Yes, this is a perfect time to register your child at Tom Thumb’s Catch Us If You Can Summer Camp“. Our new registration, Camp Registration Form 2014 is now available and ready for you to print.

Register now for the 2014 Summer Camp at the Tom Thumb Campus

Fishing at Catch Us If You Summer Camp

Fishing together at Catch Us If You Can Summer Camp

Our new registration form has a simple check box, you choose the days you want your child to attend camp. Please note, you must sign-up for a minimum of 2 weeks with a minimum of 2 days per week.  Many of our Tom Thumb Preschool parents enroll their child for the entire 7 weeks. Your kids will love it.

Complete the form and sign it. A check for the first 2 weeks tuition must accompany the registration form; (click on, summer camp tuition, to get the total for the first 2 weeks for your deposit).┬á Finally, enclose the form and check into an envelope and mail it to the address that appears in the upper left of the form. It’s that easy to guarantee your placement at our Catch Us If You Can Summer Camp” before it’s too late..

Then it’s done, your child is set for summer camp you don’t have to worry about it.

Camp begins June 30th and the kids will have a wonderful fun-filled summer!

Thanksgiving and Native North American Indian Culture

It’s another field trip to the Church of the North American Martyrs. The building is the best example of an Iroquois long house. It offers an impressive illustration of native American Indian influence architecture and the inclusion of American Indian artifacts. The children are able to see and touch a piece of American history that relates to the theme of the season of Thanksgiving.

We have been visited this historic site for over 44 years.Many thanks to the Pastor of Columbanus Church for allowing Tom Thumb students to have our school outing at such an interesting place that helps with understanding Thanksgiving at an early age.

 

Where are the Tom Thumb Alumni?

Where are the Tom Thumb Alumni?

Tom Thumb Preschool – 52 Years of Continuous Operation

Tom Thumb preschool learning center

Tom Thumb

If you attended Tom Thumb between 1968-1973, you received your education (and gym, dance, music) in our 2 classroom building on Route 6 that now accommodates our program for two-year-olds called ThumBelina. Our oldest alumni are now turning 50 years old!

 

WHERE ARE YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

Tom Thumb moved to its new 4 classrooms (gym, dance, music room) in 1973-1993, with a large play area.

An addition was built in 1993 which offers students 6 classrooms, a small library, a grand stage for music and drumming, and a physical education room.  This addition includes 2 playgrounds, a grass ball field, a  blacktop area for ride toys, a huge sandbox, and fun with water play activities.

SEE HOW WE HAVE GROWN!

Nancy Brophy, founder and still director of Tom Thumb is honestly interested in her alumni’s whereabouts and what are their occupations.  Alumni parents are encouraged to sign up on this site and to keep Tom Thumb staff up to date on your children.  Yes. parents, we want you to BRAG about your children.  Don’t be shy.  Nancy and her staff will enjoy hearing any news you would care to share.

WHERE ARE THE 10,000 ALUMNI?

If you’re a parent, relative, or the Tom Thumb alumni, we would like to hear from you by either emailing us at infor@tomthumbpreschool.com or writing a comment to this post.

Tom Thumb Preschool wants to celebrate your success as a Tom Thumb Graduate. This is in appreciation to all our students that are now adults and still remain part of our extended Tom Thumb Family.

Tom Thumber Goes to West Point

Tom Thumber Goes to West Point

Christopher Monteferante, Tom Thumb Graduate Receives Appointment to West Point.

Tom tTumber heads for West Point

Christopher Monteferante, Tom Thumb graduate, will attend West Point

Christopher Monteferante, Tom Thumb Alumni, has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy.In a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 Chris signed his commitment to attend West Point, where he will also play lacrosse for Army’s nationally-recognized program.

Chris is both a Scholar and Athlete

Scholastic Information

Congresswoman Nan Hayworth shaking hands with Chris Monteferante

Congresswoman Nan Hayw nominated Chris to the nation’s service academies to receive his appointment to West Point.

  • Senior Class Officer
  • National Honor Society Candidate
  • Honor Roll 9th, 10th and 11th Grades
  • High Honor Roll 12th Grade
  • Lakeland High School Scholar Athlete 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Grades for both Soccer and Lacrosser

Sports

  • Basketball – 9th grade
  • Winter Track and Field – 10th and 11th grade
  • Varsity Soccer 9th – 12th grade two time captain 4-year starter
  • Varsity Lacrosse 9th through 12th grade and two time captain  3-year starter

Awards

Academic:

  • College of Westchester Business Award
  • College of Westchester Computer Science Award
  • Lakeland High School Athletic Award
  • Circolo Da Vinci Award 2012
  • Carolyn Conroy School Spirit Award 2012
  • Vincent and Theresa Giglio Memorial Scholarship Award 2012
  • Kingsley Humanitarian Award 2012
  • SOAC Len Pisciotti Memorial Student Athlete Award 2012
  • Daniel E. Vize Memorial Award 2012

Athletic:

  • All League Soccer  2009, 2010
  • All League Lacrosse 2010, 2011
  • All League 4×400 Team Member 2010
  • All Section Honorable Mention Soccer 2010
  • All Section Lacrosse 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Journal News MVP 2012
  • All American – 2012

Christopher Monteferante graduated U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the Class of 2016 in Engineering.

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