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a message from Executive Director Jamila Carter (pictured right) Dear PIC Community, I just wanted to send a quick note to say how grateful I am for this community. Thanks to you all, Art Start was such a beautiful night! So many of you jumped in and helped in different ways. The Art Start committee...
ArtStart 2025 was a great evening with approximately 150 people coming out to enjoy food and drink, a wine tasting, a spectacular children's art exhibit, live music, silent auction, and raffle prizes. Almost $40,000 was raised to support the Tuition Assistance Fund at PIC! We are grateful for all...
ArtStart 2025 Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss this Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old friends and the chance to meet new ones. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE We are grateful for the generous...
a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Our new school year began just three short weeks ago, and as I’ve visited classrooms, I’ve already witnessed so many things that make PIC a high-quality learning environment. On the last day of in-service, our teachers worked tirelessly to...
ArtStart, PIC's annual fall fundraiser is in the works. Event planning has begun and the committee is putting together the best time ever. ArtStart is a Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old...
a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter At PIC, we believe that play is the foundation of all learning. Our classrooms are intentionally designed to give children the time, space, and materials they need to explore, imagine, and create. Whether they are building elaborate block...
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Lemonade Lull last week. We had grownups and children alike drinking lemonade, eating cookies and pretzels, and having a good time. The Lemonade Lull kicks off our summer family events and next up is our Ice Cream Social on July 23.
International Mud Day was a blast, filled with activities to get messy in the mud. PIC children and teachers spilled out onto the Magic Circle Nature Playground, the blacktop, and the TotLot, which were transformed into muddy, messy spaces for children to explore and play in. They stomped, jumped...
A monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Change is a natural part of growth. With my one-year anniversary at PIC approaching, I’ve been reflecting on all that’s changed over the past year. We’ve said goodbye to longtime staff and celebrated others as they stepped into new roles and...
May is a month of graduations and this year we celebrate the completion of degrees of a two PIC teachers and an administrator. Congratulations to (from left) Siahnie McGee who earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Eastern University, Anjerrica Torrence who earned her master...