As we come to the end of 2012 and the beginning of a new year we have a very busy month ahead. Last month, our second annual Holiday Program was a great success and we also had a visit from Santa. As we enter the new year it is time to be reaccredited with our participation in the state’s Step Up to Quality Program so we will be busy preparing for that. We also were reaccredited at the end of 2012 for another year through the National Association of the Education of Young Children. This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of our staff for maintaining quality to be able to keep participating in such programs that help us stand out among other centers. I hope you all had a great holiday season with your family and friends and Happy New Year! ~ Jeni Upcoming Dates: January 1 – Closed for New Year’s January 3 – Birds’ trip to Library January 7 – New Cycle – Tuition Due January 8 – ELI trip leaving at 9:15 am January 9 - Swimming January 15 – Parent Meeting at 5:30 pm January 18 – Giraffes’ trip to Library January 21 – New Cycle – Tuition Due January 23 - Swimming January 2013 Newsletter Birthdays This Month: January 15 – Sam Lee turns 5! January 7 – Alex Albenze turns 5! Happy, Happy Birthday to You! 2012 Fundraiser Update: In 2012 with your support our fundraisers we have been able to tile the art/science area on the Birds’ side, paint the classrooms, and purchase two Kindle Fires for the classrooms. THANK YOU! Intergenerational News: 2012 was full of new Intergenerational activities and we look forward to adding more activities this year! Our current schedule is: Monday – Polly visits & Cooking Club Tuesdays – Donna visits Wednesday – Birds visit SCC Thursday – Janet visits & Giraffes visit SCC Friday – Marie & Dan visit We hope you can participate in our 2013 events!
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As we come to the end of 2012 and the beginning of a new year we have a very busy month ahead. Last month,
our second annual Holiday Program was a great success and we also had a visit from Santa. As we enter the new
year it is time to be reaccredited with our participation in the state’s Step Up to Quality Program so we will be
busy preparing for that. We also were reaccredited at the end of 2012 for another year through the National
Association of the Education of Young Children. This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of our
staff for maintaining quality to be able to keep participating in such programs that help us stand out among other
centers.
I hope you all had a great holiday season with your family and friends and Happy New Year! ~ Jeni
Upcoming Dates:
January 1 – Closed for New Year’s
January 3 – Birds’ trip to Library
January 7 – New Cycle – Tuition Due
January 8 – ELI trip leaving at 9:15 am
January 9 - Swimming
January 15 – Parent Meeting at 5:30 pm
January 18 – Giraffes’ trip to Library
January 21 – New Cycle – Tuition Due
January 23 - Swimming
January 2013 Newsletter
Birthdays This Month:
January 15 – Sam Lee turns 5!
January 7 – Alex Albenze turns 5!
Happy, Happy Birthday to You!
2012 Fundraiser Update:
In 2012 with your support our fundraisers
we have been able to tile the art/science
area on the Birds’ side, paint the
classrooms, and purchase two Kindle Fires
for the classrooms. THANK YOU!
Intergenerational News:
2012 was full of new Intergenerational
activities and we look forward to adding
more activities this year! Our current
schedule is:
Monday – Polly visits & Cooking Club
Tuesdays – Donna visits
Wednesday – Birds visit SCC
Thursday – Janet visits & Giraffes visit SCC
Friday – Marie & Dan visit
We hope you can participate in our 2013
events!
Bird Tweets:
Giraffe Whistles:
Wow! Preparing for the holidays has definitely kept us busy. The
children worked so hard practicing our holiday songs and could
hardly wait for the big performance. I was so proud on the night of
the big event not only about their great performance but also for the
terrific turnout. It truly was a magical night. We also found
ourselves very busy working on our gifts for our parents and
grandfriends, making cookies for Santa, and of course we could not
forget the reindeer. I was sorry I missed the train exhibit at the
library but heard it was very enjoyable. Julie stated that the children
really enjoyed the hands-on experience as they got to blow the horn
and push buttons to unload the train cars.
After yesterday’s big storm it appears that winter has finally made
its presence known. Please bring winter outdoor gear for your child
as we like to continue our outdoor time. Also please check your
child’s box to make sure they have an extra change of clothing if
they should get wet.
Julie and I would like to wish you a very Happy and Healthy New
Year. Karen & Julie
We have had a super busy year! Robin, Jenn, and I cannot
even begin to tell you how proud we are of our Birds! They did a
phenomenal job at our Holiday performance. They worked so hard
and it truly showed on stage! Bravo!
We also worked very hard on Parent gifts as well as gifts for
our Grandfriends. Between making presents, making cookies, and
making reindeer food…we were busy! Santa came to visit and the
children loved sitting on his lap and telling him what they wished for
on Christmas morning. This month, we are going to start talking about
winter and polar animals. With that said, don’t forget to bring in
winter gear for your child as we will be going outside to play in the
snow. I will try to send out e-mails to notify you of the days we are
planning on going but to be safe make sure to bring winter gear now.
Robin has flown off to Florida for the winter but not to
worry, she will be back this spring. Safe travels, Robin! We will miss
you! Robin, Jenn, and I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
