***Back-To-School***
Back to school is next week...UPK starts Sept 6, 2023! I know all the kids are so excited to learn new things. We have been doing a lot talking this week about what we are excited for. There will be a photo booth area on the front porch on Wednesday morning for all the kids to get their pictures taken.
Back-To-School Night Picnic
Thank you for everyone who was able to make it. It is so good to be able to start getting back to normal with having our Back-To-School Picnic. Thank you for sharing all the food that you did, everything was so yummy. If you were not able to make it, we missed you.
Volunteer Outdoor Area
Thank you for ALL the help that was done in our Outdoor Area. The kids are so loving the hopscotch. I am in the process of putting together another grant to help build onto the walking garden. We would not have the quality of school without you parents. SO, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Strengthening Families Program Evaluation
Last month I took an overall program evaluation that had to do with the connections between the program and your families.
Last month I took an overall program evaluation that had to do with the connections between the program and your families.
*Results shows that the program is in need of the following*
1) More coffee/tea/muffin type things for parents in the mornings.
2) I myself need to focus more on my own self-care activities.
*Goals*
1) I will be adding in more of these throughout the year. Please watch for more information to come.
2) I will be working on 2 things, going back to more exercise to help stress relief & I will be working on trying to not work ALL the time.
"LET'S READ TOGETHER!"
We will be participating in the “LET’S READ TOGETHER!” reading program to support children’s love for reading. Twenty (20) minutes a day helps create a lifetime reader.
“LET’S READ TOGETHER!” starts on August 23, 2023 and ends October 25, 2023.
I will be sending home the Family Packet, but you can also find it by clicking here.
READING JAR
UPK (Universal Pre-School)
1st Day of Pre-School - Wednesday September 6, 2023
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
September Order is due by September 5, 2023
Class Code: GLJNT
Oct Order is due by Oct 5, 2023
NEW Merchandise
Illness Policy
Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC. For all other illnesses I will be following The Children's Hospital & CDC as to when to keep your child home with you. Just remember that a lot of illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear, including the actual Flu, COVID, and many, many others.
Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC. For all other illnesses I will be following The Children's Hospital & CDC as to when to keep your child home with you. Just remember that a lot of illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear, including the actual Flu, COVID, and many, many others.
ELV Online System
Please continue to keep all information up to date on Early Learning Ventures.
Please continue to keep all information up to date on Early Learning Ventures.
RESOURCE LIST
The list of resources has been added to Angel Hugs Daycare Facebook Page, in order for parents to have access to this information at all times. We never know what life throws at us. This list of resources has numbers for food banks, emergency housing, hospitals, and many other helpful things parents may need.
Curriculum
1) http://theconversation.com/play-based-learning-can-set-your-child-up-for-success-at-school-and-beyond-91393
2) http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?domainredirect=true&ArticleID=453
3) https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/play
4) http://www.eclearningil.org/sites/default/files/hero-resources/early_childhood_progam_philosophies.pdf
Blanket Policy
Due to safety issues and to reduce risks, no child under the age of 2 will be given a blanket for nap time. Infants birth to 12 months will be provided a sleep sack as stated in the Infant Safe Sleep Policy as needed.Preschool News
Program is aligned with the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, which can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/eldgs
September
Color - Red
Shape - Circle
Letters - A, B, & C
Numbers - 1, 2, & 3
Shape - Circle
Letters - A, B, & C
Numbers - 1, 2, & 3
Themes - Wonderful Me & Where We Live
Schedule
6-8:30 - Arrival (Free Play)
8:30-9:00 - Circle & Story Time (Large Group) (planned daily activities)
9:00-9:30 - AM Snack & diaper changes
9:30-10:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
10:00-11:00 - Centers (Small Group) (planned daily activities)
11:00-11:30 - Free Play & diaper changes
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-3:00 - Nap
3:00-3:15 - Clean-up & diaper changes
3:15-3:45 - PM Snack
4:15-6:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
Starts over in the Fall - From June until August we will be still having themes, but the structured preschool classroom will resume on September 1, 2023.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held the week of:
Fall - November 6, 2023
Winter - February 26, 2024
Spring - May 20, 2024
Student/Staff Spotlight
September Birthday's
September Birthday's
Sarah - 12th
Dave - 26th
*Important Daycare Dates*
(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****
***2023***
Sept - 4th - H
Sept - 28th & 29th - P (10 & 9)
Oct - 2nd - P (8)
Oct - 13th - P (7)
Oct - 19th & 20th - P (6 & 5)
Nov - 15th - 20th - P (4 -1)
Nov - 23rd & 24th - H
Dec - 25th & 26th - H
*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*
*20 Personal Days as of 1/1/23*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/23*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/23*
***2024***
Jan - 1st - H
Feb - 20th - H
May - 27th - H
June - 19th - H
July - 4th - H
Sept - 2nd - H
Nov - 28th & 29th - H
Dec - 25th - H
*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*
*20 Personal Days as of 1/1/24*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/24*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/24*
*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee, Kellie, Jeni, or Dave will be here with the kids on the following dates for a couple hours
September
None
***Sign-In & Sign-Out***
Being done with ELV
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. If you would please do this, that would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! FOOD PROGRAM has said they are starting to not reimburse if this is not done.
Parent Corner
***GoalsUpdated(8/31/2023)
Colorado Shines Goals - A copy of the goals will be attached to the monthly email, along with a copy in the Parent Resource Center.
Parent Helpful Info
***NEW***
Here is a link to a visual schedule and chore chart you are welcome to use at home. We will be using one very similar this year here as well. Click here
Feeding Stages
Morning Routines
One-liners (Shows empathy, but puts child's action back on them) ***VERY HELPFUL***
Family Network
Facebook Daycare Group – Everyone can search Angel Hugs Daycare and see the Facebook page. It is not a closed group. There will be no pictures of children on here.
***Community Connections***
- 5280 Produce
Fresh Produce for a reasonable price.....Facebook....5280 Produce
- Arvada Library - 7525 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002
M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, & Sun 12pm-5pm
***Safety Net/Parent Resources***
- Jeffco CCAP (Childcare) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303) 271-4484
- Jeffco Action Center (Emergency Housing, food, clothing, job search) - 8755 West 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303) 237-7704
- Arvada Food Bank (Food) - 8555 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 - (303) 424-6685
- Medicaid (medical, dental, and hearing and vision screening) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303) 271-1388
-WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Food Nutrition - Arvada Clinic - 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003 - (303) 275-7510
-Child Find (Concerns of Growth and Development) - Jefferson County - 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1, Room 113, Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303)982-7247
-Audiology (Hearing Screening) - Children's Hospital Colorado - 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 - (720)777-0123
-WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Food Nutrition - Arvada Clinic - 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003 - (303) 275-7510
-Child Find (Concerns of Growth and Development) - Jefferson County - 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1, Room 113, Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303)982-7247
-Audiology (Hearing Screening) - Children's Hospital Colorado - 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 - (720)777-0123
***Parent Lending Library***
1.Anger “Handling a powerful emotion in a healthy way” – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
2.Anxious Child “Helping your anxious child” – Book – Ronald M. Rapee and Ann Wignall
3. No One to Play With “Social side of learning disabilities” – Book – Betty B. Osman
4. Train Up a Child – Book – Rolf Zettersten
5. 5 Love Languages – CD – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
6. Cool, Calm, & Confident “A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills” – Book – Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
7. Parenting with Love and Logics “Teaching Children Responsibility” – Book – Foster Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay
8. 5 Love Languages of Children – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph. D & Ross Campbell, M.D.
9. What You Need to Tell Your Child About Sex “A guide to help your child understand what the Bible has to say” – Book – John Nieder
10. When The Brain Can’t Hear “Unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder” – Book – Teri James Bellis, Ph. D
11. When Addictions Threaten – Book – Charles Knippel, Ph. D
12. Taking the Stress Out of Raising Great Kids – Book – Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD. & Foster Cline, M.D.
13. Meeting the Challenge “Using Love and Logic to help children develop attention and behavior skills – Book – Jim Fay, Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Bob Sornson
12. Taking the Stress Out of Raising Great Kids – Book – Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD. & Foster Cline, M.D.
13. Meeting the Challenge “Using Love and Logic to help children develop attention and behavior skills – Book – Jim Fay, Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Bob Sornson
14. Marriage – Book – Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Hermie Drill Cline
15. The Pearls of Love and Logic for Parents and Teachers – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
16. Discipline with Love and Logics – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
17. Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? – Book – Jim Fay & Kristan Leatherman
18. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? - Book - Angele Sancho Passe
18. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? - Book - Angele Sancho Passe
19. LATCH – Book – Abby Theuring
20. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – Book – La Leche League International
Early Childhood Mental Health Resources
Mental health can be a sensitive topic, but it's important to talk about it. That's because everyone has mental health - even babies - and the foundation for lifelong mental health is set in the early years. See
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation | Colorado Department of Early Childhood to get connected for your children or yourselves as caregivers.
CDEC Address - File a Complaint
