In the face of this year's severe winter conditions, PIC is planning to implement an automatic texting system for emergency closings. If texting is not a part of your family's communication toolbox, you will be able to opt-out of this service or request an automated voicemail instead. We will...
What You Might NOT See at PIC... but look closer! Dear PIC families and friends, I recently visited an infant/young toddler classroom and witnessed what I felt was a beautiful interaction between one of the teachers and a 3-month old baby. As many of the children were having a morning snack and a...
We are hosting our annual Move-Up Roundtable Discussion for families of children in all age groups on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 pm in the Small Gym (Spruce Building). Join Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol, Early Learning Director Kharma Hicks and Executive Director Debbie Green for an hour...
As the deadline to request a summer leave from PIC is quickly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to remind families of when and how to submit your requests. Write it Down If you plan to be away from the Center for four weeks or longer between mid-June and September 1, you must inform us in...
Dear PIC Parents, As a member of the Plant Sale Committee for the second time, I'm writing to invite you to get involved in this great event and earn PPP! Last year, after 5 years of enjoying the Plant Sale, I finally decided to join the committee. I had a really wonderful experience and think that...
During the last week of January, the Starlights put out a call to PIC families for items to help these injured animals as part of a Day of Service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Last Friday, eight After Schoolers from the Starlight classroom delivered one large box of donated items to help...
The Wild Things Love Finger Foods! As with any PIC class, a lot of eating goes on in the Wild Things room. The infants make a fuss when it is time for a bottle. The toddlers know when it is snack time and are eager to wash their hands and sit down at the table. The more precocious ones even climb...
Learning About Community Helpers Recently, the Leapfrogs helped decide what their next topic of learning would be. After the teachers offered some suggestions, we all took a vote and brainstormed together about community helpers that we all knew. The children showed great pride in their decision...
It Might Get Loud! Recently, I read an interesting article written by Roberta Munoz entitled, It Might Get Loud: Tips for Setting Limits with Toddlers. In it, the author talks about how toddlers are very ego-centric. At this point in their young lives, they cannot understand that others might have...
This year's BYO Happy Hour organized by the Parent Involvement Committee was a great event! We had a great turn out on January 30, with over 30 parents stopping by for food, drink and a great mix of music in the Sweet Building’s A-Z Room. It was a great night to catch up with friends and meet new...
