Hello Everyone,
           
  Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year.  It will be our pleasure to have your children in the center this year and we hope to get to know each of you as the year goes by.  Stop by!  You are welcome in the center at any time, and when you come in, be sure to look at our photo display just inside the doors.  Throughout the year we will take pictures of the children and display them in the front office and in their classrooms.  We hope you enjoy seeing their smiling faces and cute poses.
  We have an excellent staff at the Early Learning Center and I’m anxious for you to get to know them too.  They are well trained and they care very much about your children and the experiences they will give them throughout the school year.  Each month I will feature a staff member in the newsletter so you can learn a little more about them.
  A newsletter will be mailed to you each month.  In it you will find information about your child’s classroom, menus, and news about upcoming family activities.  The newsletter will be a valuable tool for you to know what is happening at the center and I hope you will take the time to read it when it arrives.  We have found that a newsletter is the best way possible to let you know what is happening at the Early Learning Center.  And you never know when there might be a prize opportunity hidden in the articles so scan closely!
  My door is always open to parents and other visitors to the center.  If you would like to tour the building or have a sit down visit with me about anything relating to your child’s experience, please stop in. 

Best Wishes for a Great Year,
            Laurie

Forms Needed
  Included with this newsletter are some forms that are essential to our programs success.  Please, complete and return your child’s Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Child Care Food Program Enrollment Form
.  The ASQ is designed for parents to complete and score.  We need this valuable information to begin planning for your child’s preschool experience.
  There is a letter explaining our food program and how we are able to provide meals to our students at no additional cost to the parents.  Please read this over and feel free to contact the office if you have questions.

School Supplies
The children do not need typical school supplies but will need a backpack, warm coat and shoes that will keep their feet dry.
Need help with backpacks, coats or shoes for your child?  Please, contact Lena or Maria.

Schedule of Activities
August 18 thru August 26 – ENROLLMENT– Contact Lena at 875-5327 if you have not       updated or completed your child’s enrollment packet.

August 27 – 1st Day of School
        ALL classes are Monday thru Thursday      AM classes are 8 am to 11 am
            PM Classes are 12 pm to 3 pm
            Full-day Classes are 8 am to 3 pm

September 1 – Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 4 – Preschool Open House and Pizza Party  5:30 to 7:30 pm @ ELC