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Even as the temperatures remind us that we are in the “dog days of summer,” we are actively planning for the fall and the school year ahead. Much of our planning right now centers on professional development. We are delighted that we were able to send six staff members to Atlanta, Georgia in July to...
a monthly message from PIC Executive Director Deb Green Later this week I am delighted to participate as a panelist at a conference sponsored by the US Play Coalition titled Preserving and Promoting the Right to Play . Presenters have been asked to speak on topics that include a) Why Play? How Play...
With the arrival of a new fiscal year, PIC is changing some of the terms of its Small Gym weekend rental. Starting July 2023, the new cost to rent the Small Gym will be $175 for 3 to 4 hours. Secondly, we will only be scheduling one party per day. A $50 deposit will still be required to reserve the...
The PIC Board of Directors ensures that PIC is well positioned to achieve its mission. Each Board member contributes to that work. On behalf of the entire PIC community, we extend tremendous thanks to these outgoing Board members for their dedication. John Han Naesha Millwood Monique Scott Sarah...
Despite changing air quality conditions, we were able to get out to play long enough for an abbreviated Mud Day. Children were outside no longer than 45 minutes. They had fun squishing, jumping, and painting with mud. For those that were less inclined to get dirty, there were sprinklers and pools...
PIC loves outdoor learning, especially International Mud Day. Every June 29th, we celebrate this joyous day by creating muddy, messy spaces on our playground, blacktop, and tot lot for children to explore. Take a look at last year's fun . Mud Day is not all play, it is a healthy physical, sensory...
Monthly message from Deb Green I am delighted to report that last month we had six PIC staff members who graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education or a related field. We applaud their dedication and their efforts in securing their degrees while working full time. An achievement...
May is a month of graduations and this year we celebrate the completion of degrees of several of PIC teachers and staff. Congratulations to (clockwise, from top left) Bashirra Abdul-Malik who earned her Associates degree in Psychology, and Chandara Devo , Ranesha Langford , Yvonne Morrison , Atia...
The classroom bulletin boards were brilliantly decorated and filled with notes of appreciation from families. The Sweet & Savory buffet overflowed with delicious treats from you. There was also an admin brunch and Board-sponsored lunch! The week ended with PIC t-shirts for all, raffles throughout...