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...
On Tuesday, January 28, Spring Plant Sale organizing officially got underway! At this first organizational meeting, the event timeline was reviewed, to-do tasks were identified, and committee members sent out a cry for help! "More helping hands are definitely needed to help us beat last year's...
Posting Update 2/12/14: Due to bad weather, the annual Wine & Cheese with the Board has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 20 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. The event will be held in the Small Gym in the Spruce Building. RSVP deadline has been extended to Tuesday, February 18! Child care available if...
All the staff and children at PIC have been doing a bang up job participating in the weekly compost collection by the Roadrunners! So good, that we have reached capacity and find that we have TOO MUCH!! We are thrilled to hear that many families and staff have begun to incorporate composting into...
This is a reminder for our After School Families that Wednesday, Feb 5th is the next school holiday. If you need it, please sign up your child for our full-day care by FRIDAY, January 31 to help us plan for staffing! For the remaining half-days this month (2/12, 13 and 14), if your child normally...
Starting in February, PIC families will soon have the added convenience of paying their tuition online with a credit card! It's simple and secure. Next month, when your tuition invoice arrives in your inbox, you will see a "Click to Pay" link, which will allow you to make a secure online payment...
The Roadrunners preschool classroom recently attended the launch of the Pre-K for PA advocacy campaign. They went to this meeting to deliver letters that tell how important PIC is to them. The Roadrunners have been talking in their classroom about the many people who are working together to create...
The Parent Involvement Committee is looking for hosts for this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 2 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. These potlucks, held in the homes of PIC families, are one of the Center's popular community builders. They are open to adults and children and...
