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...
Talk to your teachers about how you can help in the classroom. Can you share something about yourself with the children? Can you come to read a favorite book? Perhaps, there is something in the room that could use some TLC. Talk to your teacher today! Think about becoming a Room Parent or join a...
For all you foodies out there...we’ve just confirmed an amazing auction item already in place for October! On-the-Job with Craig LaBan Tag along for a confidential, top-secret review meal with Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic, Craig LaBan. This opportunity allows for two adventurous eaters...
A wide range of corporations and community organizations throughout Philadelphia and beyond have demonstrated their commitment to early childhood education and are garnering a lot of press coverage. Here are the latest headlines: Franklin Square Capital Partners Takes Presenting Benefactor Spot at...
A letter from Sugirtha and Erica Dear PIC families, Your survey feedback is loud and clear. For many of you (about 40% in fact), the current PPP program is not working. You get the intent and the spirit behind it: to give parents the opportunity to meaningfully partake in their children’s crucial...
written by Michelle Gueco Babies caring for babies Summer has been a time for many transitions in the Bumblebees. We are saying goodbye to older toddlers that are moving up or moving away, and we are also welcoming many new children to our classroom. This month we welcomed four new babies - Hannah...
ArtStart, our evening auction fundraiser will be held on October 20th, and plans are already in the works! Some of the best items at our silent auction are created by or brought about by our own teachers and families, alumni, and friends. Hand-made jewelry, brunch brought to your door, free passes...
What’s in a garden? Once we began collecting flower petals for the classroom from under trees outside, read Eating the alphabet by Lois Ehlert, and watched a few beans sprout in jars on our windowsills, we knew we were ready to answer the Peanut’s big question: What’s in a garden? We set out on many...
Summer is upon us! This summer, I am thrilled to be back at the Parent-Infant Center PIC for my second year as the Summer Camp Leader. we are already in the third week of camp having survived our first heat wave; it’s official: summer is upon us! And what a summer it’s shaping up to be! Last week we...
