Surprising Young Teachers Every Friday is surprise Friday for the Dragontails and Starlights. The activities can be anything from an adventure to the laundromat, to group games, to a new glitter craft. On a recent Surprise Friday, the Starlights planned a special activity for the Dragontails. The...
We had a lively Wine and Cheese with the Board of Directors last Thursday! Members of the PIC Community came together to mix and mingle while enjoying some refreshments. Representatives from the Board Committees were on hand to talk about their current projects and what lies ahead. We were thrilled...
The Pre-K for PA issue campaign is working to ensure that all Pennsylvania children are ready to succeed with the vision that every 3- and 4-year-old in the commonwealth has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten. The campaign will be holding county meetings for interested parties to learn more...
Last month, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey joined with its statewide coalition partners, to launch the Pre-K for PA campaign at events in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. The campaign’s goal is that all children in the Commonwealth are ready to succeed in school...
In the face of this year's severe winter conditions, PIC is planning to implement an automatic texting system for emergency closings. If texting is not a part of your family's communication toolbox, you will be able to opt-out of this service or request an automated voicemail instead. We will...
What You Might NOT See at PIC... but look closer! Dear PIC families and friends, I recently visited an infant/young toddler classroom and witnessed what I felt was a beautiful interaction between one of the teachers and a 3-month old baby. As many of the children were having a morning snack and a...
During the last week of January, the Starlights put out a call to PIC families for items to help these injured animals as part of a Day of Service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Last Friday, eight After Schoolers from the Starlight classroom delivered one large box of donated items to help...
Learning About Community Helpers Recently, the Leapfrogs helped decide what their next topic of learning would be. After the teachers offered some suggestions, we all took a vote and brainstormed together about community helpers that we all knew. The children showed great pride in their decision...
The Roadrunners preschool classroom recently attended the launch of the Pre-K for PA advocacy campaign. They went to this meeting to deliver letters that tell how important PIC is to them. The Roadrunners have been talking in their classroom about the many people who are working together to create...
In honor of the MLK Day of Service, classrooms at PIC will collect donations for the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. The injured and orphaned animals are in need of: paper towels, laundry detergent, Clorox bleach, canned dog or cat food (no gravy) with meat listed as the first ingredient...
