Dear Friends of PIC, One of the biggest safety nets you can give families in such chaotic and overwhelming times is a strong community of support — a network of people they can turn to when the world throws a little too much their way. Thank you for being part of PIC’s community of support. With...
a monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green 2021 has NOT been an easy year. A year ago, few of us would have ever imagined we would still be in the midst of dealing with COVID. The pandemic has imposed near-daily risk assessment that brings ever-changing choices around routines and once...
Thoughts from CHOP physician Dr. Kaitlin Brandstadter on vaccinating children ages 5 and up. Kaitlin's son Gabriel is a Roadrunner. She recently reached out to Roadrunner families and has agreed to share this with the entire PIC community. "As a CHOP primary care pediatrician who routinely...
a monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green Through difficult times, the feeling of gratitude often keeps me going. Yet, did you know that gratitude has even greater benefits? Science tells us that we gain stronger immune systems, feel more joy and optimism, and are less lonely and isolated...
a monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green Many years ago when I began teaching I loved having the children participate in what I thought were creative art experiences, such as adding “googly eyes” to pre-cut Halloween jack-o-lanterns or tracing our hands to represent the Thanksgiving...
As the new school year gets underway, I am very pleased to let you know that 100% of our staff are fully vaccinated! We hope that everyone in our PIC community will follow their lead when they are able. This month, we welcomed nearly 50 preschool age children to PIC through a partnership with PA’s...
This fall, we will continue to bring classroom communities together virtually (from 6:15 - 7:15 pm). Families will have a chance to meet their teachers, learn about classroom practice, and ask questions. Zoom links will be sent out closer to each event. Sept 9 ... Moonbeams, Doodlebugs, Chipmunks...
