Beginning to Build Vocabulary We know that early language and communication skills are important for children’s development. The Doodlebugs are learning new and exciting ways to express themselves with words, gestures, and body movement. The teachers have been engaging children in play that promotes...
Parent Participation Matters It's not always easy to find the time for PPP ( Parent Participation Program) hours. You know you have to do it, but what you might not know is how important your participation is to the teachers, the children, and fellow families. Believe it or not, magical (yes...
Updated: January 27, 2015 *This session has been postponed. Look for a new date to be announced soon! The second in our Coffee and Conversation discussion series will be held on Thursday, February 5 from 8:30-9:30 am in the Sweet Building's A-Z Room. Peanuts Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner will tackle the...
Enjoy food, drink, and music with PIC friends on Thursday, January 22, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Sweet Building's A to Z Room. For part of the evening, guests will enjoy a mini Group Ballroom Dance Lesson offered by PIC parents Anna Kashina and Dawei Dong, whose son David is in the Fireflies and...
There may be snow on the ground, but PIC is already thinking about our annual Spring Plant Sale, which will take place on May 1 and 2 this year! Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for an informational session in the Sweet Building's A-Z Room. Swing by at any point. When you volunteer...
PIC's Board of Directors and Parent Involvement Committee invite YOU to attend a Get Involved Wine and Cheese on Wednesday, February 4 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Spruce Building's Small Gym. See the event flyer. RSVP to lpiersol@parentinfantcenter.org by Monday, February 2 Enjoy some light food and...
Lessons Learned from My Parents While winter break was a very busy time at PIC this year, I did have some time to visit my family in Bethlehem (yes, I travel to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas!). I am fortunate to still have my 94-year-old mother and 96-year-old father living independently in their...
With everyone gone for winter break, it might appear that it is a quiet time at PIC. This year that was certainly not the case as we had quite a buzz of activity in all corners of PIC. Here is a quick recap of some of the projects that happened during our absence: Renovation of the Sunshine...
PIC will close at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24 and re-open Monday, January 5. Winter Break Wednesday: There will be NO EARLY CARE on Wednesday, December 24. All programs will open at 8:00 am. In order for us to make sure we are adequately staffed on the day before Winter Break, we ask that you...
The Parent Involvement Committee next meets on Tuesday, January 6 from 5:45 to 7:00 pm. New faces welcome! We offer a pizza supper for adults and children. Please RSVP by Monday, January 5, especially if you need child care, via email to Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol.
