September 6 has been declared Read a Book Day. Take this opportunity to talk with your teachers and arrange to read to the classroom on that day (or ANY DAY!). Bring some of your favorites, select some from the PIC library (located in the Spruce Building), or ask the children to pick from the...
The expansion and formation of new teaching teams have given us the opportunity to rename some classrooms! The teachers (and children, too) thought about animals, insects, and birds that are local to West Philly, and have unveiled the following new names .... drumroll please ..... Butterflies (new...
Exciting PPP! Earn your next PPP hours by volunteering to pick up auction items from various neighborhood businesses who are generously donating to our excellent silent auction. This is a great opportunity to be a part of this important fall fundraiser. Email Development Manager Karen Stachelek to...
New (or not-so-new) PIC families are invited to come to one of the two upcoming New Family Orientation meetings - 9/20 and 9/26. Both meetings will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am in the Spruce Building Small Gym. Hear from Executive Director Deb Green about PIC's history, new initiatives, events for...
GRAPHIC DESIGNER - needed ASAP! Are you a skilled graphic designer, passionately creative, and familiar with all the standard computer applications? How would you like to put those skills to good use and earn PPP? Email Communications Manager Rachel Isaacson today!
In the weeks ahead, we will be sharing some of the exciting items that will be up for auction at ArtStart, our upcoming fall fundraiser on October 19. Plan your next family vacation AND help make ArtStart a great evening of fun and fundraising! Disney Park Hopper Tickets With a Park Hopper pass you...
Caterpillar Expression The Caterpillars have had a busy summer as they continue to grow and change from infants to young toddlers. The children are challenging themselves with new language, movement, and creative expression. We have seen a new awakening with art. We once had friends that would not...
Near and far This summer the Starlights have been visiting new places and experiencing new activities. We went to the Independence Seaport Museum, Camden Children’s Garden, and West Africa. We went to the Independence Seaport Museum and learned how submarines were able to dive below the surface...
Terrific Twos Most of us have heard of the Terrific Twos*, the approximate age when the sweet, agreeable bundles of sunshine we have nurtured since birth somehow transform into unreasonable and often defiant creatures. Children at this stage of development have realized they are their own entities...
PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening potlucks with their families. Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom practices and what is in store for the year ahead...
