Hello, CECA Parents!

It is a new year! Whether you have dropped off a kindergartener for the first time, have older kids who have done it before, or simply feel the back-to-school energy in the air; this is a time of new beginnings. It is a time of excited expectations of the unknown, and we hope you allow CECA to support you on your journey. Will this be the year you will be the seasoned veteran giving sanity saving advice to a first time parent? Or the year another parent who knows exactly what you are going through will inspire you? Will this be the year you or your child first meets a lifelong friend in playgroup? Or will you finally enjoy your first night out with friends (without kids) since your little one was born?Whatever your year entails, I am certain it includes the opportunity to make countless memories. Being a part of CECA can make those memories amazing!

~Kim President

August 2015

Early ChildhoodChatter

Coppell Early Childhood Associatio n Volume 16 Issue 3

Up, U

p, and Away!

Don’t miss our � rst Parent Meeting!

Meet & Greet with Brunch! Monday, September 1410am-11:30amCoppell YMCA

Make sure to sign up for childcare per the Evite instructions. Free childcare @ the YMCA is provided by CECA with timely RSVP!

We are looking forward to our fi rst meeting where we will spend some time catching up and getting to know one another. Th ere will be food, friends, and some fun games.

www.coppellearlychildhood.org

2015-

2016

Proud Supporter of the Coppell Early Childhood Association!

Please join us for a Mommy and Me Trial Class at the home of CECA member Amanda Stone. Tamara Lee, former music teacher at Lakeside Elementary

leads our class in singing, dancing, stories, instruments, and many other fun activities. Come join us and experience the joys of music with your child/ren

and other local moms and toddlers. Kids ages 0-5 are welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/Ms.TamarasMommyandMeMusicClass

$10 per mom. We need a minimum of 5 participants for this class to make. RSVP via

Family Event

Sign CommitteeIt’s a new year for the sign committee, and we need your help! We need 6 volunteers to join. You will only need to put up and take down signs 5x this year (August-December) and 4x next year (February-May). Please sign up by emailing Christine Chu at publicity@coppellearlychildhood.org.Volunteers are needed for these intersections:1. SE Denton Tap/

Parkway and NW Denton Tap/Parkway

2. SW MacArthur/Parkway and SE MacArthur/Parkway

3. NE Sandy Lake/MacArthur and SW Sandy Lake/MacArthur

4. SE Denton Tap/Bethel School and NW Denton Tap/Bethel School

5. NW Sandy Lake/Samuel and SW Sandy Lake/Samuel

6. SE Denton Tap/Beltline and NW Denton Tap/Beltline

7. SE Denton Tap/Sandy Lake and NW Denton Tap/Sandy Lake - Christine

Thank you,Christine Chu

It was great seeing all of the new and existing members!

Member Mixer

Friday, August 28th

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Looking for a group of friends for you and your child?

Playgroups are the best way to meet other parents with similar age kids in a small group environment.

Contact our playgroup coordinator, Asheeta Gupte at playgroups@coppellearlychildhood.org for more information!

Dr. Rozas

A dental visit really can be as relaxing as a day at the beach!

Come see the difference that exceptional dental care in a child friendly and beautiful environment can make!

With a Learning Lab, the Shark Shack and movies, you’re little ones will think it’s just another play date! Call today to become a part of our dental family!

The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the

American Dental Association recommend the first dental visit be by the child’s first birthday.

Board Certified Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric

972-393-9779 632 E. Sandy Lake Rd Coppell, TX 75019 www.RozasDDS.com

Dr. Terra Dr. Loria Dr. Waters

330 S. Denton Tap Rd.Coppell, TX 75019

844-ECARE-24-7www.e-carecenters.com

We do it ALL from

Emergency CareMinor Cut

Bite: Animal/Bug

Cold, Flu, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Allergy

Nausea, Earache, Rashes

Minor Blow to Head

Laceration

Bite: Bug, Animal or Snake with Allergic Reaction

Coughing Up Blood, Pneumonia, Short of Breath,

Severe Asthma Attack

High Fever, Severe Pain, Chest Pain

Head Injury

Urgent Care

Blue CrossUnited Health Care

And Others

IN-NETWORK

URGENT CARE HOURSMonday - Friday 8 am - 10 pm

Saturday 8 am - 8 pm | Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

We Provide Both Urgent Care

AND Emergency Care

OPEN 24/7

Advertise with CECADo you have a

home-based business?Get more exposure by advertising with us

in our newsletter & online!

Email Ashley Cappelli atashcappelli4@yahoo.com

for more details!

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Coppell Child Development Center (CCDC) is a private, Christian preschool dedicated to enhancing your child’s development. Our program is open to children who are one year through five years on or before September 1st. We invite you to visit us,to see us in action and learn more about our unique program. 1203 Crestside Drive, Suite 100 • Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 462-9429 • www.coppellchild.com

Play. Learn. Grow.

Flexible Days • “Star Care” Available Before & After School

Coppell Early Childhood Members Receive A Free $60 Registration Fee on New Fall Enrollments Through September 29th!

Literacy • Music • Fun & Fitness • Chapel • Computer • Library

Do you want to be on the

Board?

The 2015-2016 CECA Board has

one open position.

Character and

SpiritualIf you have been looking for a way to get more connected to this

group and have a heart for charities, this position is perfect for you.Let any of our current board members know if you are interested in

getting more information!

I’m happy to help with your real estate needs!

I am a member of CECA and live in Coppell with my husband and two girls!

817-706-8070

www.coppellrealty.comtrudybaade@coppellrealty.com

Member: MetroTex Association of Realtors

Texas Association of Realtors National Association of Realtors

BUYING OR SELLING?

TRUDY BAADE REALTOR

Sunshine CommitteeThe Sunshine Committee is here to help celebrate a newborn or in a time of need. If you are pregnant or need assistance, please let us know.If possible, it helps to set up your preferences before the baby is born or a surgery takes place. When a baby is born, we like to know:

Parents’ and siblings’ names,Address and best contact number.

Any meal preferences (take out, etc)?Allergies or dislikes?

When approximately would you like meals to begin being delivered (obviously, you may not know before baby is born. :)Also, please let us or another CECA member know when the baby is born so we can share the special details in our newsletter. We like to know baby’s gender, name, and any other fun stats that you’d like to share with us!

Thank you for helping us to help you!Kristen Shaper ~ kshaper@gmail.com

Save the Date for a CECA Parent's Night Out

Thursday, September 17th at 8:00 PM

More details to come so mark your calendar for this fun event and watch for the evite.

We look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest/

RSVP via

Parent Event

Field Trip

RSVP viaMeet at the Moody Family Children's Museum

http://www.perotmuseum.org/

Join CECA for a Children’s Activity

Friday, September 25 at 10:30 AM

Smoothie Factory

230 N. DENTON TAP ROAD. SUITE 110 COPPELL, TX 75019 Phone: 972-745-3441

BLENDING NUTRITION

WITH GREAT TASTE

Improve your health through better nutrition with the highest quality smoothie and nutritional products!

We carry: BSN, Labrada, Cyto Sports Isopure and many more.   

Improve your health through better nutrition with the highest quality smoothie and nutritional products!

We carry: BSN, Labrada, Cyto Sports Isopure and many more.

230 N. DENTON TAP ROAD. SUITE 110 COPPELL, TX 75019

Phone: 972-745-3441

Family Event

It’s a New CECA Year...

Committment Level Contact

Playgroups As often as you/your group prefer to meet

Asheeta Gupte, Playgroup Coordinatorplaygroups@coppellearlychildhood.org

CommitteesSunshine Committee As the need arises,

typically once a monthKristen Shaper, Sunshine Committeesunshine@coppellearlychildhood.org

Sign Committee 9 times throughout the year

Christie Chu, Publicitypublicity@coppellearlychildhood.org

FundraisingPhoto Fundraiser Twice per year Erica Burgess, Fundraising

fundraisingauction@coppellearlychildhood.org

PartiesHalloween Party Once per year Kelsey Geeding, Children’s Parties

coppelleca@gmail.comSpring Fling Once per year

Get Involved!

Member Recommended!

Bubbles & ChalkJuly 31, 2015

All teachers of 3-5 year olds are certified. 972-393-0698

www.stringfellowschool.org

All teachers of 3-5 year olds are certified.972-393-0698

www.stringfellowschool.org

At First United Methodist Church CoppellAges 12 Months to 5 Years Old

A Place to Learn and Grow

Established 1984

Thanks for joining us at the CECA Membership Drive

at the !

If you haven’t already, be sure to renew your membership online!

Visit coppellearlychildhood.org, and click Join Us at the top.

VICE PRESIDENTMelissa James

SECRETARYAngela McCulley

TREASURERJennifer Dempsey

PRESIDENTKim Stricklin

PARLIAMENTARIANLaurel DuPont

ADULT GROUP COORDINATORSCalista Hall Suchi Rao

ADVERTISINGAshley Cappelli

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESAmanda Stone

FUNDRAISINGErica Burgess

HOSPITALITYKatianne Bernhard

MEMBERSHIPMonica Diamond

CHILDREN’S PARTIESKelsey Geeding

NEWSLETTERBrandi George

NURSERYTiffany Kendall

PLAYGROUP COORD.Asheeta Gupte

PROGRAMSStephanie Branum

SUNSHINE COMM.Kristen Shaper

PUBLICITYChristine Chu

WEBSITESara Ross

2015-2016 Board Members Look for us at the next event or

meeting if you have any questions!

Children’s EventsWED, September 9 at 10 AM Mommy and Me Music Class Amanda Stone’s Home

FRI, September 25 at 10:30 AM Perot Museum Field Trip Start in Moody Family Children’s

Museum and explore from there!

Parent EventsMON, September 14 at 10 AM Meet & Greet with Brunch! Coppell YMCA Don’t forget to RSVP for childcare.

THUR, September 17 at 8 PM Parent’s Night Out at GrapeFest Downtown Grapevine

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Happy Birthday!Christi Shortino 9/5

Kinsey Weegar 9/14

Erica Burgess 9/24

PO Box 1006 Coppell, TX 75019www.coppellearlychildhood.org

PRESIDENT Kim StricklinVICE PRESIDENT Melissa JamesSECRETARY Angela McCulleyTREASURER Jennifer DempseyPARLIAMENTARIAN Laurel DuPontADULT GROUP COORDINATORS Calista Hall Suchi RaoADVERTISING Ashley CappelliCHARACTER & SPIRITUAL OpenCHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Amanda StoneCHILDREN’S PARTIES Kelsey GeedingFUNDRAISING Erica BurgessHOSPITALITY Katianne BernhardMEMBERSHIP Monica DiamondNEWSLETTER Brandi GeorgeNURSERY Tiffany KendallPLAYGROUP COORDINATOR Asheeta GuptePROGRAMS Stephanie BranumSUNSHINE COMMITTEE Kristen ShaperPUBLICITY Christine ChuWEBSITE Sara Ross

2015-2016 Board Members

Early ChildhoodChatter

September 2015 At a Glance

Volume 16 Issue 3