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PIC is excited to launch a Parent-Infant Center page on Facebook. Like us on Facebook (and watch your page feed) to see the latest news and upcoming events, PIC people profiles, what inspires us, what is happening in the early childhood and after school education fields, advocacy updates, and more...
Get your "Passport to the World" with tickets to this year's ArtStart event on October 22. Download this pdf of the invitation and reply card today! Drop off completed reply card to Development Manager Karen Stachelek, whose office is on the toddler level of the Spruce Building or mail to: ArtStart...
At PIC we have few opportunities during the year for our staff to gather as a full community and to participate in professional development together. We were delighted for the chance to gather together for the two days before Labor Day weekend. We covered a myriad of topics, some quite serious and...
For those of you who are new to PIC, ArtStart is a fun evening for parents, alumni and friends of PIC. There will be a gallery-style art exhibit by all the children in the chapel next door to PIC for all to admire. Grown-ups can relax with dinner and refreshments from local restaurants while your...
After much consideration and discussion, the decision has been made that PIC will be closed on Friday, September 25. The following key considerations went into this decision: We asked Early Learning families if they planned to bring their children on the 25th if PIC were open. 82 families...
Socioeconomics in Diversity We are so fortunate at PIC that diversity across all realms is such a strong aspect of our community identity. Our children are in classrooms with peers who are of different races, religions and family compositions, and who celebrate different holidays, live in different...
Jambo! Bonjour! Ni Hau! Come out to The Collegiate Chapel of St. Andrew (next to PIC) and see it transformed into a magnificent gallery to exhibit the handiwork of all our young artists. Be ready for an evening of international music and food, drinks, art and exciting silent auction bidding, while...
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...
We are delighted that Phase 1 of the Tot Lot renovation has been completed by Penn. The oil tank has been removed and everything has been put back into place -- in better locations and at heights for easier accessibility. The children (and teachers) are very excited to get outside and play! PIC is...
We need help installing bamboo fencing on the Tot Lot -- this may be the opportunity for PPP hours that you have been looking for! Fence Installation Work Days: Tuesday, September 8 from 5:00-8:00 pm Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am-noon A pizza dinner will be provided, but PLEASE NOTE that child...