Chipmunk teachers Tess and Dana are looking for family participation in their latest study of pets. Do you have a pet who could visit the Chipmunk classroom? Are you a Vet or do you know of one who may want to talk to the Chipmunk children? Email Tess at tdeaquino@parentinfantcenter.org.
Your Family Traditions Growing up in Bethlehem, PA I always loved our Christmas Eve family tradition of driving through town and looking at all the homes decorated for the holiday, many with the town tradition of putting a single white candle in every window. We ended at my grandmother’s house for...
After School Center After School annual Winter Galas will be on Tuesday, December 12 (Dragontails and Starlights) and Thursday, December 14 (Hawks and Eagles). See the kids showcase their talents! Both shows are from 4 - 5 pm in the Stucco Building. All PIC families are invited, and encouraged to...
On Thursday, December 14, the Early Learning program will host its annual Winter Open House. You earn PPP for attending! In addition, earn more PPP if you can help set up at 3:30 pm or stay a few extra minutes to help with the breakdown of tables and clean up. Email Jacob Kerner if you can get the...
Practicing inclusion and equity It has long been a tradition at PIC to collect monetary gifts from both the Early Learning and After School families during the holiday season and share them among our staff. It helps teachers stretch their modest incomes during the holidays, and it makes sure that...
What a wonderful two days of classrooms filled with grandparents and special friends. It means so much to young children when they can share PIC with the ones they love.
Exploring fall Its fall and the perfect time for exploring nature! During this season we can explore the changes in the plants, weather, and animals. The green leaves that once provided us shade on hot summer days are now turning into beautiful hues of red, orange, yellow, and brown before gently...
Why China? Why now? Last Thursday the Dragontail classroom took some time to talk about a place we don’t know a lot about—China（中国). Why is our class learning about China? One of our former Dragontail teachers, Paul Graff, has moved to China. Mr. Paul, as he is known to the children, has worked at...
Friends and Families Fall is full of fun, friends and family for the Rainbows. We often experience children announcing the arrival of their friends' parents at pick up. Rainbows even join in giving a "PIC push" to parents as they leave in the morning. Children are so happy to share about their...
A happy and healthy winter It’s the time of year when we watch the leaves change, take out warmer clothes, and watch football on the weekends. It is also the time when various cold and flu viruses start making their way through classrooms. The Blue Jay room is no exception, and we have had lots of...
