Having Expectations in Common Stated expectations are a common thread between PIC classrooms. In the Grasshopper classroom, we call these expectations our “classroom practices.” We chose this language to foster a sense of community, and our hope is that everyone—children, teachers and parents—will...
Nurture Children Today to Enrich Their Tomorrow Dear PIC Families and Friends, I’ve been thinking recently about how we view children in our society and how it differs so dramatically in countries throughout the world. In the US, there is always much talk about “preparing” children for their next...
Dear PIC Families and Friends, One of the many aspects of PIC that I have quickly come to value is the diversity within our community. PIC is a place where children “live” true diversity each and every day. Be it making friends or having teachers who have a different skin color, wear different...
We are looking for someone to recycle/trash/donate all the items in the boxes on the porch. These items have been removed from classrooms and are looking for new homes. Items that are re-usable may be taken to Second Mile on 45th Street (between Locust and Walnut) for donation and the rest will be...
The Fireflies are once again teaming up with a community organization, One Warm Coat to help those in need. Donate a warm, gently-used coat in any size to benefit families in Philadelphia. Donation bins are located in the Sweet and Spruce Buildings or contact Firefly Teacher Joann Schock with any...
We are in need of several strong bodies to help us move a set of outdoor building blocks and storage shed once they are delivered to PIC in early January. The work will take place on a weekday and our delivery is tentatively scheduled for January 6. More details will follow. If you want to earn...
Giving to others has always been important to Fireflies Lead Teacher Joann Schock. When she first started teaching, she recalls speaking with then Executive Director Marni Sweet about ways to the have children involved in helping their community. For years, Joann's Fireflies have had regular...
Come to the next PIC Nightlife Event on Thursday, January 30, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the A to Z Room in the Sweet Building. Kick back and relax at this social event organized by the Parent Involvement Committee. Enjoy food, drink, and music with friends at PIC. Bring food and drink (alcoholic or non...
Conversation Starters As parents it is natural to want to know as much as possible about your child’s day at school. But sometimes it can feel like pulling teeth to get a couple of words about your child’s day! Getting children to talk about school is often harder than simply asking “how was your...
PIC tries to remain open regardless of the weather, however there are times when we will have to close. If the University of Pennsylvania closes due to weather conditions, PIC will close. While we use Penn as a good guide when making the decision to close the Center, there are times when other...
