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THE FIRST STEP
29 Segur Street
29 Segur Street, Dover, NJ 07801
Dover, NJ 07801
THE FIRST STEP
973 361 0880 elprimerpaso.org
TOWARD LIFE LONG SUCCESS
TOWARD LIFE LONG SUCCESS
Volunteer Board of Trustees
Juan Casiano
President
Janet Manning
Vice President
Gladys Cifuentes
Secretary
Mary Manning-Falzarano Treasurer
David Gould
Luis Martinez
Marilyn Ruiz, M.D.
Katherine Soto
John Paul Velez, Esq.
Staff
Milagros Castro
Kristin Mattison
Stephanie Amaro
Norma Krapacher
Kiara Mendoza
Jessica Ruiz
Anabella Cespedes
Johanna Toro
Mariam Balinski
Glenda Mendoza
José Coello
Mrs. Jean Seavey
Mrs. Dianne Robinson
Mr. Carlos Rivera
Ms. Maria Tchinchinian
Adult ES L Coordinator
Adult ESL Teacher
Adult ESL Teacher
Preschool
Staff Education Programs
Bus Aide
46 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
46 AÑOS DE SERVICO A LA COMUNIDAD
El Primer Paso, call to set up a visit!
973 361-0880
1969: El Primer Paso was founded by a group of volunteers to prepare
local Hispanic children for a demanding public education curriculum
through a developmentally appropriate preschool program provided
in a multicultural, bilingual environment. The school’s first sessions
took place in quarters loaned to them by Trinity Lutheran Church in
Dover.
1969: El Primer Paso fue fundado por un grupo de voluntarios para
preparar a los niños hispanos a una antecedente rigurosa educación
pública prevista a través de un programa pre escolar apropiado para
un ambiente multicultural y bilingüe.
Executive Director
Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate
Office manager
Admin Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Aftercare Coordinator
Teacher, Aftercare
Aftercare Assistant
Maintenance Technician
Advisory Board
Senator Anthony Bucco
Hon. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Mrs. Felicita Santiago-Smolin
Mrs. Martha Becerra-Krall
Mrs. Kathleen Algeier
Volunteers
Janet Manning
Kathy Casiano
Michael Quataert
Jean Seavey
Marian Balinski
Yolanda Moreno
Want to learn more about
Las primeras sesiones de la escuela fueron llevadas a cabo en cuartos
prestados por la iglesia Luterana de Trinidad en Dover.
OUR FALL FIESTA 2015
This year a new venue, The Villa at Mt. Lakes, was used for our main fundraiser, Fall Fiesta. This event not only raises funds
for El Primer Paso, but also allows us to honor our friends and supporters. Susan O’Donnell, our former Executive Director,
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco and Maria and Wilson Vasquez, owners of Sabor Latino in Dover were our honored
guests.
El Primer Paso, Ltd is a private, nonprofit 501[c] Educational
service corporation and a state-licensed preschool.
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DONATIONS are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by
the law.
El Primer Paso has achieved accreditation from the
National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC), a prestigious benchmark of
quality that sets it apart from other local preschoolers.
NUESTRA FIESTA DE OTOÑO
Este año fue en nuevo lugar, The Villa at Mt. Lakes. Fue utilizado no solo para nuestra fiesta de recaudación de fondos, si no
para honrar a nuestros amigos y partidarios. Susan O’Donnell, la anterior Directora ejecutiva, Assemblyman Anthony M.
Bucco, Maria y Wilson Vasquez, propietarios del restaurante Sabor Latino localizado en Dover, fueron nuestros invitados de
honor.
In and Around the Preschool Classroom
We have had a great school year thus far! We have been
studying the weather, balls, music and Farm. Thanks to the
Children's Foundation, were able to visit High Orchard Farm in
Randolph, NJ as part of their studies of a Farm.
Our Alumni TODAY and PRESCHOOL DAYS
Notas por los Padres de Johanna
Johanna Toro was a student of El Primer Paso’s graduating class
Estamos muy orgullosos de ser los padres de Johanna. Ella es
of 1995. She graduated from Dover High School in 2009, graduat-
una mujer buena, cariñosa, inteligente, trabajadora y respon-
ed from County College of Morris with an Associates of Arts de-
sable. Ella lucha por alcanzar sus metas hasta que lo consigue.
Adentro y Alrededor del Salón de Clase
gree and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Montclair Uni-
¡Hemos tenido un gran año escolar hasta el momento! Hemos
estado estudiando el clima, las bolas, la música y la Granja. Gracias
a Children's Foundation, ellos, pudieron visitar la Granja High
Orchard en Randolph, NJ como parte de sus estudiaos.
versity in 2015. Johanna is currently pursuing a Master’s
De-
gree at Rutgers University. She started working at EPP in 2013 as
an administrative assistant and now is our Aftercare Coordinator.
We have had an open house for parents and also held parent
conferences. In addition, we’ve held dental health and writing wills
workshops. Our Parent Committee hosted a Hot Chocolate
morning, the parents were able to get to know each other and plan
other activities for our community-based preschool. One main
theme this year is BEST practices to have healthy, happy and
successful kids!
Es Buena hija, hermana, amiga, estudiante y una gran
profesional. Cuando tenia tres y cuatro años estudio en
El Primer Paso. El Primer Paso es una escuela privada, la cual
conocemos hace muchos años y agradecemos mucho el hecho
de haber acogido a nuestra hijas con cariño y cuidado y haberle enseñado sus primeras bases en su educación en ser una
niña segura de si misma, creyendo en sus valores y capacidades para ser cada día una mejor persona y profesional. También ayudando a su familia y a las de mas personas como así
Hemos tenido jornada de puertas abiertas para padres y
conferencias con los padres. El Comité de Padres organizo un
evento de chocolate caliente que fue bien atendido. Los padres
llegaron a conocerse y planear otros eventos para expandir la educación preescolar basado en la comunidad. Juntos, estamos aprendiendo las mejores prácticas para tiene niños con buen salud, alegre y con éxito.
mismos.
Gracias hija por ser como eres.
Are You an ALUMNUS?
We would like to hear from you!
Tu mami y papi
que te ama con todo el Corazón.
Drop us a line, please.
Desde el Escritorio de la Directora Ejecutiva
Mi permanecía aquí en El Primer Paso,
como su directora ejecutiva, acido
a la vez emocionante y una
experiencia de aprendizaje.
Desde el momento en que entre
aquí como asistente de enseñanza
supe que se trataba de un lugar
especial. Seis años más tarde, y come Directora Ejecutiva, tengo
aún más pasión para continuar el trabajo que los fundadores
comenzaron hace más de 45 años. Los niños en Dover, Nueva
Jersey y sus alrededores necesitan el apoyo cultural y lingüístico que
ofrecemos aquí, para que puedan tener éxito en kindergarten y más
allá. El trabajo de aquí no se puede hacer sin el apoyo de nuestro
Consejo de Administración, a nuestros voluntarios y nuestro personal talentoso y altamente cualificado. Les pedimos que sigan apoyando nuestra escuela para que pueda seguir siendo exitoso para la
comunidad.
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Let us know how you are doing!
Omar y Ruth Toro
My tenure with El Primer Paso, as your Executive
Director, has been exciting and a learning experience.
From the moment I was hired as a teaching assistant, I
knew that this was a special place. Six years later, and
now the Executive Director, I have even more passion
to continue the job that the founders started more
than 45 years ago.
Children in Dover and the
surrounding municipalities need the cultural and
linguistic support that we provide here so that they
can be successful in kindergarten and beyond. Our
adult English as a Second Language program continues
to help adults better prepare for jobs, educations and
to be contributing members of their community. The
work here cannot be done without the support of our
Board of Trustees, our volunteers and our talented and
highly qualified staff. I also would like to thank those
who
donate to us, so we can better serve the
community.
THANKS
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Preschool Advantage-For providing 18 Scholarships to needy families so they could send their children to EPP.
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs-for transporting our children with TLC from Nancy.
Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders-for Grant–in-Aid, $73,625, funding provides essential support
for our Preschool, Aftercare and Adult English as a Second Language.
United Way of Northern NJ, $17,000 in program support for Preschool and Aftercare program.
Alcoa Howmet-Community partnership support, including grants, Alcoa volunteers, whom completed several
much needed building and grounds projects, and activities with our preschool children.
Hispanic Federation-for providing grants to support our campaign projects.
PNC Foundation-$5,000 grant for preschool / parent education.
Provident Bank-$1,500 grant for preschool / parent education.
Resurrection Parish-Back-to-School Drive and other seasonal projects.
Dover Public Schools and Wharton Public Schools-for sponsoring preschoolers from their districts.
Randolph High School students who never forget our preschoolers.
Wells-Fargo for supporting our high-quality preschool and community partnerships
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation for supporting our high-quality preschool and community partnerships
Morris County Children’s Home Foundation for supporting preschool enrichment activities
First Presbyterian Church for allowing us to use their facilities for our student / parent activities
Hyde-Watson-$10,000 toward the renovation of 27 Segur Street.
Last to a private foundation that wishes to remain anonymous.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
THANKS