1 CRS New Students/Incoming Kindergartener Online Registration Form 2023-24

CRS New Students/Incoming Kindergartener Online Registration Form 2023-24
Shalom! This form is only required for students entering Kindergarten or any NEW student entering Community Religious School.

ATTENTION CURRENT FAMILIES: If you are a returning family, your registration has been carried over to this school year! If you have any updates on your information from last year or wish to opt-out, please complete the CRS Registration Roll-Over/Opt-Out Form 2023-2024 at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/230995691357066 .
School sessions take place on:

Sunday Mornings, 9-11:20 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom

4660 Sheridan Dr., Buffalo, NY 14221
2023-2024 Tuition:
TUITION IS BASED ON A 10-MONTH SCHOOL YEAR

Ganainu (Pre-K monthly program, one child accompanied by an adult): $18/month

Kindergarten: $45/month

1st and 2nd Grade (includes 1-on-1 Hebrew Tutoring): $50/month

3rd - 7th Grade (includes 1-on-1 Hebrew Tutoring): $68/month
Aditional Pre-K Programs

Mazel Tots at TBZ

Mishpacha at TBT
Additional Information:
Congregational Membership: All families registering for the Community Religious School must be members in good standing of Congregation Shir Shalom, Temple Beth Tzedek, or Temple Beth Zion, as per the membership rules of that congregation. (Unaffiliated Families, please see below.)

Tuition Billing: Tuition costs will be billed to families by their respective congregations.

Scholarship: No child will be denied the opportunity to attend and fully participate in the Community Religious School due to family financial need. Synagogue members can apply for Religious School tuition assistance. Families are required to request such assistance from their respective congregations.

Unaffiliated Families: CRS welcomes unaffiliated families*. Unaffiliated students pay double tuition as stated above. Synagogue membership and attendance is highly encouraged. There is no tuition assistance available for unaffiliated families. Synagogue membership is required from 5th grade on for a bar/bat mitzvah at TBT, CSS and TBZ. Please contact Einav Symons at 716-574-6016 or CRS.einavsymons@gmail.com for additional information.

*Families are considered unaffiliated if they have not been a member of a congregation in the past three years.
Confirmation of Understanding: Please check here to indicate that you understand the above information.*

I Understand
Parent/Guardian Information
Please choose one primary contact. This individual will be contacted first in case of any emergencies. All contacts listed will receive email communications from the Community Religious School.
Primary Contact Name*
First and Last Name
Primary Contact Phone*
Primary Contact Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Primary Contact Email*
Primary Contact Congregational Membership*

Congregation Shir ShalomTemple Beth TzedekTemple Beth ZionUnaffiliatedOther
FOR UNAFFILIATED FAMILIES ONLY: Were you a member of a congregation in the past three years? If yes, which one?

NoYes
Is there another Parent/Guardian*
Secondary Contact Name
First and Last Name
Secondary Contact Phone
Secondary Contact Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Secondary Contact Email
Secondary Contact Congregational Membership

Congregation Shir ShalomTemple Beth TzedekTemple Beth ZionUnaffiliatedOther
FOR UNAFFILIATED FAMILIES ONLY: Were you a member of a congregation in the past three years? If yes, which one?

NoYes
Emergency Contact
Please share the contact information for a person NOT LISTED ABOVE who could take responsibility for your child if for any reason we are unable to reach a Parent/Guardian in an emergency situation.
Emergency Contact Name *
First and Last Name
Emergency Contact Phone*
Emergency Contact Relation*
Child 1
Name of Child 1*
First and Last Name
Birthday of Child 1*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender of Child 1*
Hebrew name (if known)
Registration for 2023-2024*

Ganeinu (Pre-K)Kindergarden1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade
Does this child have previous Religious School experience?*

YesNo
Child 1 B/Mitzvah Date (If known)
Child 1 Health Information
The more we know and understand about each child, the better we can respond to their individual needs. All information will be handled respectfully and in confidence.
Does Child 1 have any allergies, food sensitivities, medical concerns, or restrictions we should know about?*
Does Child 1 have any learning, social, or behavioral needs or concerns we should know about?*
Add another child*

NoYes
Child 2
Name of Child 2
Birthday of Child 2

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender of Child 2
Hebrew name (if known)
Registration for 2023-2024

Ganeinu (Pre-K)Kindergarden1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade
Does this child have previous Religious School experience?

YesNo
Child 2 B/Mitzvah Date (If known)
Child 2 Health Information
The more we know and understand about each child, the better we can respond to their individual needs. All information will be respected and handled in confidence.
Does Child 2 have any allergies, food sensitivities, medical concerns, or restrictions we should know about?
Does Child 2 have any learning, social, or behavioral needs or concerns we should know about?
Add another child

NoYes
Child 3
Name of Child 3
Birthday of Child 3

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender of Child 3
Hebrew name (if known)
Registration for 2023-2024

Ganeinu (Pre-K)Kindergarden1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade
Does this child have previous Religious School experience?

YesNo
Child 3 B/Mitzvah Date (If known)
Child 3 Health Information
The more we know and understand about each child, the better we can respond to their individual needs. All information will be handled respectfully and in confidence.
Does Child 3 have any allergies, food sensitivities, medical concerns, or restrictions we should know about?
Does Child 3 have any learning, social, or behavioral needs or concerns we should know about?
Child 4
Name of Child 4
Birthday of Child 4

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender of Child 4
Hebrew name (if known)
Registration for 2023-2024

Ganeinu (Pre-K)Kindergarden1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th Grade6th Grade7th Grade
Does this child have previous Religious School experience?

YesNo
Child 4 B/Mitzvah Date (If known)
Child 4 Health Information
The more we know and understand about each child, the better we can respond to their individual needs. All information will be handled respectfully and in confidence.
Does Child 4 have any allergies, food sensitivities, medical concerns, or restrictions we should know about?
Does Child 4 have any learning, social, or behavioral needs or concerns we should know about?
We love to share photos and videos of students happily and meaningfully engaged in learning! Your consent below allows us to share these within our community as well as with our congregations and the Buffalo Jewish Community via email, synagogue bulletins, the Jewish Journal of Western New York, and elsewhere. I give permission for my child(ren) to be video/photographed at school events*

YesNo
Some Community Religious School programs may require transportation to other locations in and around Buffalo. You will receive complete information prior to any travel. I give permission for my child(ren) to travel by car or bus for a Community Religious School program*

YesNo
In order to foster social bonds between students and families, we would like to make your family's contact information available to others at the Community Religious School. I give permission for my family's contact information to be shared in a Community Religious School directory:*

YesNo
Please join the Community Religious School Parent Council!
Come and be an active contributor to our school.
What we do:
- Meet and have discussions about raising Jewish kids
- Raise funds for specific needs at CRS or CRS programs
- Family social gatherings to foster a sense of community
- Help, as needed, for CRS programs or Holidays
As the Community Religious School continues to evolve, your input and participation will directly impact our school's trajectory.
Please sign up with your email and phone number to receive meeting information and
updates.

Jessica Cunningham, Parent Council Coordinator
716.597.6544
Jscunningham.ny@gmail.com
Yes, please sign me up for Parent Council! My preferred email is:
example@example.com
Yes, please sign me up for Parent Council! My preferred phone number is:
Please enter a valid phone number.
If there are any other issues that you would like to discuss with our Director, Einav Symons, please let us know below and we will reach out to you before the beginning of the school year.
As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns at buffalocrs@gmail.com

or

Contact our Director:

Einav Symons

CRS.einavsymons@gmail.com

716-574-6016
Attendance Policy: We recognize that children and their families may have other obligations or activities that, at times, interfere with their attendance at Religious School. We will provide a list of approved tutors who can be engaged to compensate for the lost classroom time. Families will be responsible for these costs.

Consecration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah: Requirements, programs, and fees will be managed by the individual congregations.
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CRS New Students/Incoming Kindergartener Online Registration Form 2023-24

Shalom! This form is only required for students entering Kindergarten or any NEW student entering Community Religious School.

2023-2024 Tuition:

Additional Information:

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Contact

Child 1

Child 1 Health Information

Child 2

Child 2 Health Information

Child 3

Child 3 Health Information

Child 4

Child 4 Health Information