The ArtStart Committee has just released that these exciting new items will be up for auction at ArtStart on October 20. For all you dance enthusiasts out there, you will have a chance to bid upon... A Night at the NutcrackerEnjoy four tickets from the Pennsylvania Ballet's performance of the...
We were thrilled to be able to welcome the Fireflies back to a newly renovated classroom. They arrived to find it lighter and brighter and with updated cabinets and countertops. In fact, it took them no time at all to make themselves at home! Lead teacher Joanne Schock says, "My favorite element is...
Handmade Sock Monkey This hand-sewn monkey, specially made for ArtStart, is waiting for a forever home. He has been created and donated by Elizabeth Zack, a friend of ArtStart chair Mary Beth Fedirko. Are You an ArtStart Star in the Making?! What’s your talent?! Do you have a friend with a talent...
written by Assistant Teacher Latosha Green What's happening in the Caterpillars? Change! Well, it’s transition time throughout the Center and there happens to be many changes in the Caterpillar room. The older Caterpillars are moving up, new Caterpillars are coming in and we have some coming back...
Taking trips near and far The Starlights were super busy this summer taking trips both near and far. Locally, we saw wildlife, masterpieces, mummies, and real history when we visited the Bio-Pond, Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology, and the Woodlands. At...
Playing in modern times Keys, phone, and a wallet full of cards…these are the ubiquitous tools of modern times. The Moonbeams are aware of their importance in the lives of adults, and that awareness has trickled into their play. The teachers have amassed a collection of expired bus passes, zero...
When feelings show At PIC, summer is full to the brim with transitions. In our classroom Roadrunners from the last year are moving up, and new children are joining our class. As parents and teachers know well, transitions can be challenging for children. For your child, leaving their familiar...
Fireflies and Facilities This is the summer for the Fireflies! During the week of August 8, the Fireflies classroom will undergo a much needed overhaul that will include the installation of new flooring, counter tops, and cabinets, and a fresh coat of paint. The Peanuts room (next door to the...
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...
