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January 13, 2012 —
In Memoriam:
Mary Warwick

Our longtime teacher Mary Warwick is well remembered for her boundless warmth and her commitment to the many children who came under her nurturing care. Miss Mary passed away quietly on January 5. We mourn her loss, but we know that the glow of her kindness remains in the hearts of the students, teachers, staff members and board members who were part of the JDN family during her 34 years here.

“Teach with love,” Miss Mary would often say, and she put her precept into practice. Years after “graduating” from JDN, young people would stop by hoping to see Miss Mary. Even in recent months, a pair of young men who stopped by to revisit the nursery were unabashed in expressing their affection for her.

She was also generous in assisting fellow teachers. Betty Jones said that when she arrived as a new teacher at JDN, Mary reassured her and supported her as she developed her skills in the classroom. They went on to work together for 15 years.

A memorial service for Miss Mary will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh, located at Camp Hill Road and Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington.

November 3, 2011 — JDN Preschoolers learn safety tips on approaching and petting dogs at Purina's National Dog Show preview at the Please Touch Museum!

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October 23, 2011 — JDN Harvest Bowlers reap fun, food and prizes. Special thanks to our Harvest Bowl Bowlers, Sponsors and Contributors!

Jenkintown Day Nursery supporters and families spent an evening happily knocking down tenpins at Thunderbird Lanes as they raised funds to help keep our preschool programs strong and affordable.

When participants weren’t busy rolling bowling balls down the lanes, they entered their bids on an array of raffle baskets that promised prizes ranging from cascades of toys to restaurant gift cards to a diamond bracelet.

 
Susquehanna Bank was grand sponsor of the event, held Saturday Oct. 22 at the bowling alley on Old York Road in Willow Grove.

There were about 170 participants, and they ran the gamut from toddlers to seniors. Three generations of some families gathered together to enjoy the evening. One bowler who attended with her grown daughters was light on her feet and sharp in her aim as she exercised long-idled skills she had honed as a member of her college bowling team.

The festivities included refreshments donated or discounted by local businesses and scrumptious homemade cookies made JDN’s own board members and top pastry chefs, Carol Henderson and Elizabeth Kelly.

Participation and contributions by a wide array of individuals and businesses help make it possible for JDN to provide quality preschool and child care for hardworking families who pay affordable tuition along a sliding scale based on income.

A big thank-you to the many sponsors, donors and participants who are contributing to giving JDN children a strong start as they enter their school years.

Special thanks are due to Grand Sponsor, Susquehanna Bank and Gold Sponsor, John O'Donnell and Sons. Heartfelt thanks also are due to our many event sponsors and donors.

Silver level sponsors include: Perry N. Blackman, CPA, Nancy & Dave Deibert, Millie Ellerson, Justine Gerety & Richard Perelman, Barbara and David Junkin, and U.S. Senator Robert Casey.

Circle sponsors include: Abington Health, Glenn & Barbara Becker, Alexa Berret and Art Alexion, Mary Ann Farrell & Diane Douglas, Ellen & Jim Foulke, Jean & John Hassler, Anthony & Kim Jones, Kremp Florist, Bonnie & Bob Lloyd, Quinn & Wilson Realtors, John & Theresa Rollins, David Rosnov Jeweler, Audrey Scott, James & Jill Still, Thunderbird Lanes, and Willow Grove Foundation.

A big THANK YOU to our contributors: Alexa Berret, Carl & Ellen Berlinger, Melanie Boone, Café Loren, Chili’s of Jenkintown, Irene Cosmatos, Dave & Nancy Deibert, Mary Ann Farrell & Diane Douglas, Giant Foods, Carol Henderson, Jenkintown Building Services, Jewelry Studio, Barbara and David Junkin, E.B. Kelly, Donna Kimmel, Kitchen Bar, Lee’s Hoagies House of Southampton, Gail Madison, Meadowbrook Farm, Lori & John O’Donnell, Rosnov Jewelers, Marianne Tyson, U.S. Senator Robert Casey Jr., Velvet Sky Bakery, West Avenue Grille and Whole Foods Market, Jenkintown.

June 2, 2011 — Special Thanks to our Golfers & Sponsors!

Thanks to our golfers and the following sponsors for their support and making our 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic such a successful event: Abington Bank, Woodcock Washburn, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Thomas J. Paul Inc., and Bryner Chevrolet.

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“The Jenkintown Journal” is our school's monthly newsletter, published to keep families aware of school activities that their children will be participating in. Theme of the month, parent events, field trips and special events are highlighted in each issue.

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