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Community Building

Do you want to share your love of PIC while meeting and connecting with new PIC families? The Parent Involvement Committee is seeking volunteers for their New Parent Mentor Program. Sign up to help welcome new families to our PIC community. The goal of this new initiative is to help make a new...
Read the Spring 2014 Annual Report edition of PIC's Neighborhood Newsletter. See who is helping us give children a great start in life and provide support to young families in our community.
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup , which is set for Saturday, April 5th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Philadelphia residents are encouraged to come out and help rid Philadelphia of litter. In 2013, more than 13,000 volunteers helped collect over a million pounds of trash...
After such a brutal winter, it seems that we need spring now more than ever! Join us on Thursday, March 13 for a Garden Party in the Spruce Building's Small Gym from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Come to preview of our selection of annuals, perennials, fruits, veggies, and hanging baskets. This year’s sale will...
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 Spring Room Parent Information Session will be held Thursday, March 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Small Gym (Spruce Building). All Room Parents, in addition to anyone considering becoming a room parent, are invited hear about spring activities including the Spring Plant sale. A light supper and...
Join us for the 2014 annual Neighborhood Potluck Dinners, which will be hosted by PIC families on Sunday, March 2 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. These potlucks, held in the homes of PIC families, are one of the Center's popular community builders. They are open to adults and children and give everyone 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...
Dear PIC Parents, As a member of the Plant Sale Committee for the second time, I'm writing to invite you to get involved in this great event and earn PPP! Last year, after 5 years of enjoying the Plant Sale, I finally decided to join the committee. I had a really wonderful experience and think that...
This year's BYO Happy Hour organized by the Parent Involvement Committee was a great event! We had a great turn out on January 30, with over 30 parents stopping by for food, drink and a great mix of music in the Sweet Building’s A-Z Room. It was a great night to catch up with friends and meet new...