Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School

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2008 - 2007 News
2100 Whitehaven Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
773-3670

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Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School
60th Birthday Celebration & Basket Raffle-2008

2007 Graduating Class - click for larger view.
   The Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a Basket Raffle on Saturday, April 26th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road. All friends and alumni are welcome to come celebrate by supporting the Grand Island Co-op in hopes of winning one of several fantastic, donated raffle items.
   The Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School was founded in 1948 by a group of nine families. Since 1953, the school has been operating at Trinity United Methodist Church with a staff that includes certified teachers, and an inrollment of 72 students annually. The Co-op as it is commonly referred to, believes in a hands on learning environment. Children are encouraged to learn, discover and grow at their own pace. Socialization is very important at this tender young stage. The children also participate in a readiness program geared towards preparing them for kindergarten.
   Cooperative Commitments are an integral party of the Nursery School. By its very nature, a cooperative school is one where parents work together to run the program. At GICNS there are many large and small jobs that need to be done to keep the school running smoothly. In a cooperative nursery school, the teacher will count on parents to help with their various routines. The teachers and the parents act as a team working together for the benefit of the children.

Coop Nursery School Students Enjoy Lunch With Santa - Dec. 2007

(left) Jacob and Joey Cali                                                Ava DeFranks                                                Jenna Clark and Ava DeFranks
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   Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School arranged "Lunch With Santa" on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the school, 2100 Whitehaven Road. Coop Nursery School students and siblings enjoyed crafts, face painting, and a visit from Santa Claus. For information about the school, call 773 -3670.

Coop Nursery School Open House - December 2007
Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School will hold an Open House at the school, 2100 Whitehaven Road, from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Parents and children are welcome. There are openings for both age groups (3 & 4 y/o). Tuition is adjusted for semester enrollment. For more information, call 773-3670.

Coop Nursery School Orientation - September 2007
Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School announces openings in the afternoon classes. An orientation in the family room of Trinity UM Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2007 for interested parents (no children, please) For further information, call 773-3670.

Coop Nursery School Class of 2007

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Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School Class of 2007 participated in a graduation ceremony May 30th at the school. Registration applications are still being accepted for the 2007 - 2008 school year. This class will be the future Grand Island High School class of 2020.

Family Fun Night At Coop Nursery School - May 2007

   Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School's annual Family Fun Night took place Friday evening, April 27, 2007 at its headquarters in Trinity UM Church on Whitehaven Road. Current students, and new students and their families enjoyed a night of games and refreshments all with a Pirates & Princesses theme.
   The Cooperative Nursery School is most appreciative to the following: Kelly's Country Store, Supercuts, Firth's Jewelers, Dan the Man, Wheelhouse Marine, A Plus Quality Heating & Air, MOG, Dr. Notaro Chiropractic, Dr. Huggs, The Holiday Inn, DeSignet International www.raru.com, CURVES, West Herr Of Hamburg, River Oaks, GI Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Frontier Publications, The Beach House, Pizza Hut, Subway, The Village Inn, Aceti's Wine & Spirits, WGR 550, Mallwitz's Island Lanes, John's Pizza & Subs, NAPA Auto Parts, The VOGUE Salon, Say Cheese Pizza, Flower a Day Florist, The Chocolate House, Contract Interiors, Eddie's Art Shoppe, and the many parents and families who also donated to the event.
   The students recently visited the Aquarium of Niagara and had fun in the Touch Tank. For more information about the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School, scroll down.

Sidway Principal Visits Coop Nursery School - 2007

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Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School students in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class enjoyed having Sidway School Principal Denise Dunbar, read a story to them. The little students are going to be on Channel 2's "As Seen On TV" with with Mary Friona after Channel 2 representatives visit them on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. For more information about the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School, scroll down.

GI Coop Nursery School Open House - Registration for 2007-2008

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Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School will hold an Open house at the school, 2100 Whitehaven Road from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2007. Parents and children welcome. Registration for the 2007-2008 school year will be accepted. For more information, call 773-3670.

GI Coop Nursery School - Registration for 2007

Family Fun Night, May 2006 - Click photo for a larger view.
Registration for the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School is being accepted for the 2007-2008 school year. Call 773-3670 or 773-7761 for information. See "Application."
The nursery school is based on a “hands on” learning environment. Parents and teachers work together to help the children grow and learn at their own pace.