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Learn about upcoming events, program-related reminders, and other exciting things happening at PIC!

Are you skilled with simple electrical tasks? We need simple re-wiring of a classroom light table. The table is currently in Kharma's office (2nd floor Spruce) where Jacob is stationed during maternity leave. Stop by to take a look or contact Jacob Kerner at jkerner@parentinfantcenter.org to learn...
MEMO Date: August 29, 2017 To: All PIC families who have opted into our new lunch program From: Deb Green, Executive Director Re: PIC lunch program I am writing to update everyone on our new lunch program that will be starting Tuesday, September 5. We are delighted with the positive response, and at...
Fifth Sponsor throws hat in the ring for ArtStart STARR Restaurants Votes YES for kids! Stephen Starr, Philadelphia restaurateur, announced on Sunday that he is throwing his hat in the ring as an event sponsor. Starr was a frontrunner in supporting last year's ArtStart. In addition to a Starr's...
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!
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...
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...