PIC applauds Bumblebee Teacher Ethel Simmons who recently made the Dean's List at Eastern University, where she is working towards her bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Recently, Ethel and her peers were honored with a dinner on campus, followed by delicious desserts hosted by...
Invitations to ArtStart will be in the mail soon. Look for yours! Invite friends and/or family to enjoy the fun! If you would like an invitation mailed to a family member or friend, send an email to Karen Stachelek. Also, look for extra invitations in baskets near the entrances. The deadline to...
On Saturday, we had a great team of PIC dads come out to help install bamboo fencing around the edge of Tot Lot. Of course, in addition to our lasting gratitude, they earned some valuable PPP hours! What's Next on the Tot Lot? Upgrades to the Tot Lot will continue in phases. Look for a mud box, a...
New Family Orientation We know that PIC is a big place and that families have many questions when they are new to our program. Many questions about the classroom experience are answered during our classroom potluck nights that happen all through September. To give new families a wider scope of...
Help us focus on PPP The Parent Participation Program (PPP) has been a hallmark of PIC since our inception, and a piece of our program that sets us apart from many others. We know that we need to look at our PPP requirements every few years to determine if they remain feasible for our current...
Help us Focus on PIC's After School Center and Summer Camp Programs These two PIC programs have been vital pieces of our programming for many, many years. In 2015, there is much more competition than ever before and we want to hear more from families about their own experiences with these programs...
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...
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...
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...
