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Thank you City Block Team!

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

PIC says a resounding thank you to the City Block Team for returning as a PIC Business Sponsor in 2020 ! Jeff “City” Block has been a strong supporter of PIC over the years, and his continued sponsorship makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Philadelphia children and their families. Thank you...

PIC preK kids visited Lea School as part of the Building Bridges program.

Kindergartens will be different

Monday, March 2, 2020

a monthly message from Deb Green The transition to Kindergarten is a very big change for children and their families. It is also something that most families will soon face. Preparing for this transition can be extremely anxiety provoking. For parents, Kindergarten marks the end of an era of early...

2019 Novel Coronavirus Resources

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

In a Global Community The 2019 novel coronovirus is all over the news, and last week PIC received several emails with information and fact sheets to share with families about the illness. As always, please know that PIC teachers and staff follow strict health and safety protocols everyday to reduce...

The stakes are high for kids

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

a monthly message from Deb Green February 2020 I doubt you need to be reminded that 2020 is an election year where the stakes are high on all fronts, especially for our children. I recently came across an article about a bill that was introduced in Florida to include an A-F school grading system for...

A Look at Book Fest 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

On Sunday, January 26, nearly 200 families came out for the love of literacy. Children and grownups were captivated by read-aloud stories and music, participated in art activities, and chose from the large collection of free take-away books. We are grateful to our Community Connections Committee for...

Children's Book Fest 2020

Monday, January 13, 2020

The Community Connection Committee's annual Children’s Book Festival will be held January 26, 2019 from 3 - 5 pm in PIC's Small Gym (Spruce). This FREE, public event is designed to create and nurture a culture of literacy. With an all-star lineup of readers, we will have a wonderful story time...

New Year excitement!

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

a monthly message from Deb Green The arrival of a new year always brings the opportunity to reimagine, recharge, refocus and recommit, and this year we will certainly be doing all of these things at PIC. With a continued commitment to children, their families and our staff, here are just a few...

The season of gratitude

Monday, December 2, 2019

a monthly message from Deb Green In this season of giving, there are so many things to be grateful for at PIC. First and foremost, I am so grateful for the children. Despite what can often feel like a chaotic world, the children at PIC remind me daily of the joy and the hope that is there. I am...

Grandfriends Gallery 2019

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

These are such wonderful days of classrooms filled with grandparents and special friends. It means so much to young children when they can share PIC with the ones they love.

Spreading Warmth this #GivingTuesday

Monday, November 25, 2019

Forget about Black Friday , Small Business Saturday , and Cyber Monday . Isn't it a bit overwhelming? #Giving Tuesday leaves the shopping frenzy behind and offers you a chance to celebrate giving. The gift of warmth on #Giving Tuesday PIC'S Fireflies preschool classroom is again holding a One Warm...

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