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Hope Christian Preschool: Providing a quality, Christ-based early learning experience

August 2, 2011 By

Hope Christian Preschool Director, Terri Rambo

by June Portnoy

If you’re looking for a quality preschool that offers a nurturing environment with Christian values, consider enrolling your child at Hope Christian Preschool in Levittown.  Although this school is the mission of Hope Lutheran Church, children from all denominations are welcome to attend.

“Our mission is to provide the students and families of Hope Christian School with a quality Christian education in a Christ-centered atmosphere,” says Preschool Director, Terri Rambo.

Hope Christian School is a member of the Keystone STARS (Standards, Training/professional development, Assistance, Resources and Support) Program and is also a participant of the Apple Childcare program.  Hope offers care and classes for children ages six weeks through Pre-K from 6:45am until 6:00pm Mondays through Fridays.  A daily, structured routine is followed everyday.  The school offers a nice balance of academic and social instruction.

“We want the children to learn both in the classroom and through play,” says Terri.

“Our lessons are catered to a child’s age level in an atmosphere that encourages learning at his/her own pace,” says Terri.

Weekly music classes offer the opportunity for kids to learn rhythm, songs and dances.  Technology instruction in the computer lab offers preschool classes (ages 3 – 4) the opportunity to improve their basic computer knowledge.  Children attend chapel weekly to enjoy Bible stories, praise songs, and prayer.  In addition, Hope incorporates learning about Jesus into everyday lessons.

Hope’s Pre-K program emphasizes academics with a strong math, reading, and writing curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten.  The school has a large gymnasium, which enables the children to develop their gross motor skills even on days when there is inclement weather outside.

To provide your child with the highest quality care and education, teachers are required to have a BA or a minimum of five years experience.  They also attend continuing education classes and are CPR certified.  In addition, the teachers at Hope prioritize personal attention for each child and family.

Hope Christian Preschool partners with Hope Christian School, which offers a Christian Elementary education for children.  Hope Christian School offers a choice of full or half-day kindergarten and grades 1-6.  It provides academic excellence for all of its students, while intertwining Christ-based learning into every subject.

There is limited space available for the 2011-2012 school year. Call 215-946-3467 anytime to schedule a tour or feel free to stop in to pick up a registration form.  School begins Tuesday, August 30th.

For more information about Hope Christian Preschool, located at 2600 Haines Road in Levittown, visit www.hopelcs.org.

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Talk doesn’t come cheap – unless you switch to MetroPCS

June 22, 2011 By

MetroPCS store manager, Debbie Trexler

by June Portnoy

Paying for a wireless plan with 600 minutes per month might initially sound like more than enough time, but those minutes tick by faster than you realize. And if you have teenagers, there are never enough texts to cover their insatiable need. As a result, you end up spending overage and roaming charges every month that can end up costing you in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Not to mention the additional tax and regulatory fees you didn’t even consider when you purchased your monthly plan. If you want a wireless plan you can afford, without contracts, without credit checks, without extra fees, you want MetroPCS. This wireless service with nationwide service recently opened its newest store in the area and is the only MetroPCS in Morrisville, located at 27 E. Bridge Street, in the downtown section, across from Wells Fargo Bank.

MetroPCS gives consumers a choice of Wireless for All, unlimited Nationwide Talk, texts and Internet plans, for one flat fee, ranging from $40.00 to $60.00 per month. This includes taxes and regulatory fees, as well as a full spectrum of phones  (including the newest must-haves) for every budget and lifestyle starting as low as $29.00. No matter what plan you choose, you’ll have the flexibility to add or change services, without the worry of annual contracts, termination fees or other related costs.

“All of our phones have great coverage and connections,” says store manager, Debbie Trexler. “They’re just as good or even better as any other plan without the potential of the high monthly costs and hidden charges” The store carries a full line of the newest Smartphones, including full touchscreen Androids, and Blackberrys. You can add features to any plan such as unlimited directory assistance, voicemail to text and GPS navigator with turn-by-turn directions.

With MetroPCS “what you see is what you pay” plans there are no hidden charges, no activation fees, and no extras other than what you choose to pay. “Why spend so much money on your monthly cell phone bills,” says Mandy Cloud, store associate, “when you can purchase the same quality handsets at MetroPCS at affordable monthly flat rates, with no surprises when you receive your bill.”

Along with nationwide service MetroPCS also offers 4G (fourth generation) service in this area, and offers phones to take advantage of the lightning fast Internet speeds available. “The Galaxy Indulge handset offers all the bells and whistles,” says Mandy. With a full touch screen front, and a slide out Qwerty keyboard you’ll get all features of the standard plans plus multimedia streaming and download access for the same $50 per month, with taxes and regulatory fees included.

MetroPCS also stocks a huge selection of quality accessories, including cases, chargers, and Bluetooth devices at great prices. If you are presently with another carrier, ask how you can keep your existing phone number for use on your new MetroPCS plan. If you are currently a MetroPCS customer, then you already know about the savings, and the great coverage, but do you know you can add up to five family members to your plan with each plan receiving a $5.00 discount off the monthly fee?

Right now if you come to the Morrisville store to add a family line, the handset is FREE! To start saving money right away, stop by MetroPCS at 27 E. Bridge Street in Morrisville, and let Debbie, Mandy or Rico find a handset and plan that will suit your taste and especially your budget.

Store hours are Mondays through Fridays from 10:00am until 7:00pm, Saturdays from 10:00am until 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Call 215-310-9390 for more information.

 

PHOTO CAP: MetroPCS store manager, Debbie Trexler.

 

 

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Wertheimer Liberty Monuments: Designing the perfect memorial unique to your loved one

May 25, 2011 By

WERTHEIMER PROFILE

 

by June Portnoy

Choosing a memorial is a lasting tribute to those you love.  For this reason, the professional, compassionate staff at Wertheimer Liberty Monuments is here to help guide you to the perfect selection that best represents the person you loved.  This independent family-owned monument company specializes in making memories live forever.

“Our monuments can be as unique as the people you’re memorializing,” says Izzy Resnick, co-owner with his wife, Arlene.

There is an endless choice of monument options available to you.  A good way to begin the design process is to think about how you remember your loved one.  What hobbies did they have?  What did they enjoy doing?  How do you picture them when you close your eyes?

If your loved one enjoyed sailing, you can have an emblem of a sailboat digitized on a granite monument.  The sky’s the limit when placing emblems on the monument that capture your loved one’s unique personality and character.  What better remembrance of the life that person lived!

You can also personalize the monument by having a digitized photo of your loved one placed on the monument.  The experienced staff will help you integrate any design idea you have onto the monument, making it more meaningful for you and your family.

“We create custom designed monuments to honor the person you loved,” says Izzy.

Choosing your loved one’s favorite color is another way to personalize the monument.  Unless the cemetery restricts the color you choose, you can select granite colors such as black, red, pink, brown, green and blue, as well as many different shades of these and other colors.

The wording you choose for your monument is still another way to pay tribute to the one you loved.  Whether you use standard wording, a poem, or write longer, more meaningful prose, the staff will guide you in producing a message you want to leave the person you loved.

Wertheimer Liberty Monuments offers a large variety of finishes, shapes and sizes of monuments and carries all types of granites.  It also offers a full line of bronze plaque memorials from different manufacturers at exceptional prices.  Of course, you always have the option of choosing a basic monument, keeping it simple during this difficult time.

Regardless of what you select, Wertheimer offers all price points, ensuring you find a memorial that you can afford.  When you deal with Wertheimer, you’re dealing with a company that has been serving the area since 1929.  Izzy worked for the Wertheimer family for nearly a decade before he and Arlene purchased the business in 1985.  Over the years, he has continued to maintain Wertheimer’s quest for excellence in materials and experience.  The majority of the staff worked here when the Wertheimers were still owners, and all salespeople have a minimum of 20 years of experience.  The entire staff, from the secretaries to the salespeople, offers guidance in a helpful manner.

“Because of our experience, we know how to establish an ease and comfort level with our clients during this time of great personal loss,” says Izzy.  “Our goal is to make this process as easy as possible and your cost as reasonable as possible.”

For more information about Wertheimer Liberty Monuments, located at 758 Second Street Pike in Southampton, visit its indoor showroom.

Also, call 215-396-7470 or visit www.wertheimermonuments.com.

PHOTO CAP: The professional, compassionate staff at Wertheimer Liberty Monuments

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