Last week was ArtStart, our fall fundraiser that supported tuition assistance. The beginning of the week was unsettling as the forecast promised rain. But, we faced it boldly and proceeded to have our outdoor, under-the-tent event. The rain held off and it was fabulous. We celebrated creativity with...
Monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green “Art” can be a tricky word. Often “art” is seen as static, a word describing a finished product made of paint, paper, clay or collage materials. Children are naturally drawn to art. For them it is a form of expression as they explore materials and...
Tickets are no longer on sale for ArtStart. The online silent auction is open to everyone. You do not need an event ticket to be a bidder. As a ticket holder you will: Spend an evening outside on PIC's Nature Playground and Blacktop. Discover original artwork and installations created by PIC’s young...
First Auction item in! Last year, for the first time, ArtStart's silent auction went online, and we are doing the same this year. Having the auction online allows more people to participate in ArtStart, and lets you participate where and when it is convenient for you. The ArtStart silent auction...
A monthly message from Deb Green Hello PIC Families, I hope the message finds everyone discovering ways to enjoy (or at least survive) the summer heat. This is a reminder that PIC is closed for staff in-service days on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 24, 25 and 26. Our in-service days are...
The PIC Board of Directors works tirelessly to ensure that PIC is well positioned to achieve its mission. In June at the last meeting of the year, PIC's Board of Directors thanked its outgoing Board members for their service. On behalf of the entire PIC community, we extend tremendous thanks to...
a monthly message from Deb Green Summer at PIC is a season of endings and new beginnings. This year we will see 78 preschoolers move onto Kindergarten. This is our largest group of rising kindergarteners ever! This is a remarkable group of children who have spent their last two years as preschoolers...
a report by Executive Director Deb Green We are pleased to share the results of our 2022 Family Feedback Survey that families to completed this past spring. Our annual survey results are reviewed by PIC Board members and then shared with the full Board at the last meeting of the fiscal year (June...
June 29 was International Mud Day. Each year PIC celebrates International Mud Day by creating muddy, messy spaces on our playground, blacktop, and tot lot for children to explore. We know the benefits of messy play - it allows for open ended exploration of materials, it stimulates children's natural...
We were delighted for the chance to come together once again at PIC's annual Lemonade Lull. It was a huge success with lemonade and good times shared by all!
