Falling for the holidays Being part of a diverse community means that our children have wonderful opportunities to learn about holidays and traditions that are different than their own. For educators, fall represents the beginning of three months of holidays and is a good time to discuss holidays at...
Each year, we invite your child's "grandest" grown ups to spend time in his/her classroom during the week of Thanksgiving! This year, Grandfriends Days will take place on November 20 and 21. We would love to invite your child's grandparents or "grand" friends to visit PIC. Let us show them your...
Don't miss these great GETAWAYS-- near and farther--at ArtStart on October 18. Stowe Vacation Home Long weekend (4 night) house rental during any season in a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet. Located on 3 quiet country acres, the house features 3 decks and 2 stone fireplaces. 10 minutes from...
This center-wide work day is on October 13 from 9 am to noon. We will meet in the Small Gym (Spruce). Get to know other families, help get classrooms and grounds in tip-top shape, get the chapel ready for ArtStart, and get some PPP. To sign up, please email Facilities Manager Jacob Kerner at...
On Friday, October 26, we will host our annual Fall Family Festival at PIC from 10:30 am - noon. Our festival is a joyful gathering of children, staff and families on our Magic Circle Nature Playground. There will be many fall-themed activities set up in stations around the playground for children...
Building a strong community of families and staff encourages the healthy development of children. PIC values parent involvement and fosters it through the Parent Participation Program (PPP). Opportunities for PPP involves parents in the many phases of center life and helps to build meaningful...
Last week six of PIC classrooms created collaborative pieces of clay sculpture that will be up for auction at ArtStart, on October 18. We are thrilled that our friends at the University City Arts League ( UCAL) have signed on as an ArtStart in-kind Event Sponsor this year . They are coordinating...
As part of our Coffee and Conversation Series, PIC families are invited to come to a meeting on Wednesday, February 16 on "Friendship and Children's Social Development". Can I come to your birthday party? Only girls can play this game! Can I play too? Young children are working hard to figure out...
As part of our Coffee and Conversation Series, PIC families are invited to come to a meeting on "Cultivating Kindness and Social Justice". All sessions of this series are from 8:30 - 9:30 am and are held in the A-Z Room, Ground level of the Sweet Building.