Eating Right from the Start written by Lead Teacher Joann Schock In all the years that I have been teaching and with all the kids that have come through my classroom, I can tell you that everyone is interested in what is good for their bodies. The idea that food can help you to be healthy and strong...
At last night's annual family meeting, Executive Director Debbie Green highlighted projects and events from the past year and presented what families can expect at PIC in the year ahead. Board President (and PIC alumni mom) Carol Lerner shared about the 2014-2015 budget. See the 2014-2015 tuition...
As PIC's major renovation of our main playground and After School facility continues, we have seen classrooms seize the moment and turn change into a variety of learning opportunities. These two construction projects have brought many different "big trucks" to PIC, such as bulldozers, earth movers...
We are looking for volunteers to finish painting the After School art and book cubbies during afternoon hours. Cubbies are located on PIC's porch (by the blacktop). Painting will be done outside between 2:00 - 5:00 pm on any afternoon(s), hopefully before June 6. Plan to dress appropriately-- things...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in Clark Park! Beginning May 29, families will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm by the turtle sculpture in Clark Park (between 43rd and 45th Streets) for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and under. Many folks bring blankets and picnics, and we always...
Here is an update on the current improvement projects at PIC: Magic Circle Outdoor Classroom: Progress on the playground has had a slight delay due to a backup on boulders! We are waiting on a shipment of boulders that will be be installed around the playground along with log steps between nearby...
PIC Moms Laura Line and Keena Hicks were in Harrisburg recently to tell Keena's story of her unsuccessful attempt to sign up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Keena had worked with Laura, whose work focuses on community health, to complete the online application process in December...
Earn some PPP this Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am - noon. We will paint the After School cubbies that PIC families sanded and primed last month. Early Learning and After School families are welcome, but come ready to get messy! Email Operations Manager Alison Williams to sign-up. Child care will...
We are delighted that work on the Magic Circle outdoor classroom is progressing well! With our climbing and building areas nearly complete, we have moved the block storage shed from the blacktop to its new home. We look forward to watching children create new construction on the flat surface of...
We are looking for a volunteer to install a small rain barrel behind the bike shed. The purpose of the additional rain barrel is to help divert storm water run-off and provide water for the garden. If this job is for you, email Operations Manager Alison Williams or stop by her office on the ground...
