On October 22, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, good company, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. This year was a great success, raising over $30,000 to help provide tuition assistance to families at...
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped on a VERY productive Saturday work day. Over 250 pieces of artwork were mounted in preparation of Thursday's ArtStart fundraiser-- every child has a piece in the show! Event supplies were brought over to the chapel and the sanctuary was scrubbed and swept...
Don't miss these great items donated by PIC Staff. 1. Valley Green Hike for Kids Longtime PIC Lead Teachers Joann Schock and Christel Urmenyhazi will lead a hike of up to 8 children (over 3 years old) on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 in the Wissahickon. Hikers will admire foliage along the Wissahickon...
PIC applauds Peanuts Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner who is participating in the PA Early Childhood Fellowship program coordinated by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) in partnership with the PA Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC). The...
Last month we held a breakfast reception in honor of the retirement of PIC's longtime Finance Director, Judy Borie. We had a great turnout of Judy's biggest fans, including several PIC alumni and former Board members, current Board members, PIC staff, and many good friends. Executive Director Debbie...
Don't miss these great GETAWAYS--near and far--at ArtStart on October 22. 1. One Week in Costa Rica Spend seven nights between May to September on the beach by the small fishing village of Cabuya. House sleeps five comfortably. One large bedroom upstairs with a queen-size and a single bed...
Let's Learn About Holidays I’ve written a lot about how so much of the strength of PIC's program comes from its diversity. Being part of a diverse community means that our children have wonderful opportunities to learn about holidays and traditions that are different than their own. I am asked often...
On Thursday, October 22, PIC will host Lights on Aftershool from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Please join us in the Stucco Building for a special Showcase of ASC Clubs with PIC families, staff, and invited guests. As a registered participant in this nation-wide "call to attention," we acknowledge the need for...
Enjoy an evening out in the rarely opened St. Andrew’s Chapel. Meet other PIC parents, chat with teachers, and mingle with alumni, while bidding on vacations, tickets, and basket bonanzas. Reply by October 12th to buy your tickets for $30/person or $50/couple. (Prices will be higher at the door!)...
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...
