February Newsletter

***Please see the change in school times below***

United in Orange

I encourage all our friends to dress in orange and blue to support our Denver Broncos this Friday. Let's GO BRONCOS!!!!

Valentine's Day

We will be having a Valentine's Day Party on Tuesday, February 9th, since there will be no Daycare 10th, 11th, or 12th. Each kiddo will have a bag for their cards, your child may bring a Valentine for each of their friends (names below). If you would like to send a treat for the day that is ok as well, please just let me know.

Tommy, Noah, Tannen, Beau, Sebastian, Ilsa, Adrianna, Kylie, Charlotte, and Jud

NEW....Show-And-Share
New this year....all the kids are always so excited to show their friends their toys. So I am asking each kiddo to bring ONE toy to share with everyone. This is a great way for the kids to share what they are interested in and be able to learn to share the things they enjoy.

Please bring the toy in a bag, labeled with their name. Since we are going to have a specific day to bring a toy, I am asking for toys to stay at home all other days.

New Things Coming
Over the next 6 months my goal is to try to take more things electronic, such as Sign-In and Out, Children's Files (Authorizations, Child Info Sheets, etc.). So please be watching for this to take place. It may take a while for it to take place, but just giving everyone a little heads up. This is still a work in progress.


Flu Season
Flu Season has approached us. I encourage ALL children to get the Flu Shot if they can. Please if you have any questions as to if your child should attend daycare please feel free to ask. I've got a list from the The Children's Hospital & CDC of different things as to when to keep your child home with you.  Just remember that a lot illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear.  Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC.

Teaching Strategies Gold

The next conference is scheduled for February 22, 2016. Please let me know what time you would like: Please let me know what time is best for you.
6:00pm-6:30pm - ??
6:30pm-7:00pm - ??
7:00pm-7:30pm - ??
7:30pm-8:00pm - ??

School Pick-up & Drop-offs
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.

***We are back to the old drop-off times***

Student Spotlight
February Birthday's
Tannen - 10th
Jaycee - 19th
Kellie - 24th

*Important Daycare Dates*

(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Feb 10th, 11th, 12th, & 15th - P (14-11)

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*
*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/16*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/16*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
February 8th - I might be here and Jaycee may take Dave to the Dr.

School Schedule
Foster -  No School - 2/12 or 2/15, Early Release - 2/24
Steven's - No School - 2/12, 2/15, & 2/24

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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. 

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
Nothing right now

Parent Corner

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter

Parent Resources

Cooperation

Teaching Children It's OK to Fail

http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2015/11/teaching-children-its-ok-to-fail/

STILL WORKING ON THIS AREA
***New - Family Network***

Facebook Closed Daycare Group – Invitation will be sent to you via Facebook.

***New – Parent Help & Support***

Watch for a postcard survey for available talents, times, and locations of volunteering opportunities

January Newsletter

***Please see the change in school times below***


Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonder holiday.....I am looking forward to a great year!

NEW....Show-And-Share
New this year....all the kids are always so excited to show their friends their toys. So I am asking each kiddo to bring ONE toy to share with everyone. This is a great way for the kids to share what they are interested in and be able to learn to share the things they enjoy.

Please bring the toy in a bag, labeled with their name. Since we are going to have a specific day to bring a toy, I am asking for toys to stay at home all other days.

New Things Coming
Over the next 6 months my goal is to try to take more things electronic, such as Sign-In and Out, Children's Files (Authorizations, Child Info Sheets, etc.). So please be watching for this to take place. It may take a while for it to take place, but just giving everyone a little heads up. This is still a work in progress.

Parent Corner(Below)
Research has proven that parent's involvement in children's education at early ages benefits the child in the many ways. There are 6 areas parents can help with this process: Parenting, Communicating, Volunteering, Learning at Home, Decision Making, and Collaborating with Community. I for one understand that not everyone can do all 6 areas(life is busy), but doing the best you can is AWESOME! I have added a Parent Corner to the newsletter to help with resources and information for daycare here, please read over it every month as well. After all your family and I are the ones doing the educating from birth on up.

Flu Season
Flu Season has approached us. I encourage ALL children to get this if they can. Please if you have any questions as to if your child should attend daycare please feel free to ask. I've got a list from the The Children's Hospital & CDC of different things as to when to keep your child home with you.  Just remember that a lot illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear.  Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC.

Teaching Strategies Gold

The next conference is scheduled for February 22, 2016. Please let me know what time you would like:
6:00pm-6:30pm -
6:30pm-7:00pm -
7:00pm-7:30pm -
7:30pm-8:00pm -

School Pick-up & Drop-offs
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.

***We are back to the old drop-off times, listed above***

Student Spotlight
January Birthday's

*Important Daycare Dates*

(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Jan 1st - H
Jan 27th - P (15)
Feb 10th, 11th, 12th, & 15th - P (14-11) Added on the 15th

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*

*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/16*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/16*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
January 12th - Jaycee

School Schedule
Foster -  No School - 1/1, 1/4 & 5, & 1/18
Steven's - No School - 1/1, 1/4 & 5, & 1/18

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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. 

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
As of right now, we will not be having to do anything for Kellie for volleyball.

Parent Corner

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter

Parent Resources

Guidance

Attachments

STILL WORKING ON THIS AREA
***New - Family Network***

Facebook Closed Daycare Group – Invitation will be sent to you via Facebook.

***New – Parent Help & Support***

Watch for a postcard survey for available talents, times, and locations of volunteering opportunities

December Newsletter

***Please see the change in school times below***


Holidays
Happy Holidays!!!!

We will be having our Daycare Christmas Party on December 18, 2015. We will do our gift exchange during the day and having a fun afternoon snack for all the children.

Your child will be drawing names for their "Secret Santa" this week, for those who are not in school. So if for any reason you do not want your child to participate in this, please let me know by December 1.  I will send home a note saying who's name your child drew and the age of the child. The limit is $20.

New Things Coming
Over the next 6 months my goal is to try to take more things electronic, such as Sign-In and Out, Children's Files (Authorizations, Child Info Sheets, etc.). So please be watching for this to take place. It may take a while for it to take place, but just giving everyone a little heads up.

New area - Parent Corner(Below)
Research has proven that parent's involvement in children's education at early ages benefits the child in the many ways. There are 6 areas parents can help with this process: Parenting, Communicating, Volunteering, Learning at Home, Decision Making, and Collaborating with Community. I for one understand that not everyone can do all 6 areas(life is busy), but doing the best you can is AWESOME! I have added a Parent Corner to the newsletter to help with resources and information for daycare here, please read over it every month as well. After all your family and I are the ones doing the educating from birth on up.

Grants
EXCITING NEWS!!!!! I have just received word that we are receiving 2 grants, Race to the Top and School Readiness. These grants will be providing us with some extra money to purchase different things here and provide me with a coach to help figure out where the money will be best invested.

Starting in January there will be a NEW Early Childhood PTA starting. They will be meeting once a month & ALL parents are being encouraged to check it out......time and dates TBA. This is being funded through the School Readiness Grant Fundings, so there is a chance everyone's dues will be paid for this year.

Parents and Teacher Connections = Successful Children

Flu Season
Flu Season has approached us. I encourage ALL children to get this if they can. Please if you have any questions as to if your child should attend daycare please feel free to ask. I've got a list from the The Children's Hospital & CDC of different things as to when to keep your child home with you.  Just remember that a lot illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear.  Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC.

Teaching Strategies Gold

The 1st assessment period went by very quickly and very well. I am looking forward to the next conference, which is scheduled for February 22, 2016. I have found out that we can get them all done in one evening, so please everyone plan to attend this date, times will be announced next month.

School Pick-up & Drop-offs
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.

***The leaving time in the morning has been changing to 8:15am & back around 9:00ish starting next Monday through December 18, 2015.***

Student Spotlight
December Birthday's
Sebastian - 10th
Noah - 26th

*Important Daycare Dates*

(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Nov 17th - S (5)
Dec 24th & 25th - H
***Next Year***
Jan 1st - H
Feb 10th, 11th, 12th, & 15th - P (15-12) Added on the 15th

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*

*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/15*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/15*
*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/16*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/16*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
December 21 & 22 - Jaycee

School Schedule
Foster -  No School - 12/11 & 12/21 - 1/5 & Early Release - 12/2
Steven's - No School - 12/2 & 12/21 - 1/5

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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. 

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
As of right now, we will not be having to do anything for Kellie for volleyball.

Parent Corner

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter

Parent Resources

Stop Whining

Creating Routines
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/teaching_routines.pdf

***New - Family Network***

Facebook Closed Daycare Group – Invitation will be sent to you via Facebook.

***New – Parent Help & Support***

Watch for a postcard survey for available talents, times, and locations of volunteering opportunities

November Newsletter

***Please see the change in school times below***

Donations

I am looking for used Halloween costumes that we can add to our dramatic play area, boys costumes especially, but all types will work.

Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

New Things Coming
Over the next 6 months my goal is to try to take more things electronic, such as Sign-In and Out, Children's Files (Authorizations, Child Info Sheets, etc.). So please be watching for this to take place. It may take a while for it to take place, but just giving everyone a little heads up.

New area - Parent Corner(Below)
Research has proven that parent's involvement in children's education at early ages benefits the child in the many ways. There are 6 areas parents can help with this process: Parenting, Communicating, Volunteering, Learning at Home, Decision Making, and Collaborating with Community. I for one understand that not everyone can do all 6 areas(life is busy), but doing the best you can is AWESOME! I have added a Parent Corner to the newsletter to help with resources and information for daycare here, please read over it every month as well. After all your family and I are the ones doing the educating from birth on up.

Flu Season
Flu Season has approached us. I encourage ALL children to get this if they can. Please if you have any questions as to if your child should attend daycare please feel free to ask. I've got a list from the The Children's Hospital & CDC of different things as to when to keep your child home with you.  Just remember that a lot illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear.  Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC.

Teaching Strategies Gold

I can't wait to sit with every family to go through your children's progresses. Here is the list of when you have your conferences.
Family Conference Days & Times
Tuesday, Nov 3 @ 6PM - Shultz/Shaver
Wednesday, Nov 4 @ 6PM - Griffin
Thursday, Nov 5 @ 6PM - Magellan
Friday, Nov 6 @ 6PM - Bennett
Monday, Nov 9 @ 6PM - Webb

School Pick-up & Drop-offs
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.

***The leaving time in the morning has been changing to 8:15am & back around 9:00ish starting next Monday through December 18, 2015.***

Student Spotlight
November Birthday's

*Important Daycare Dates*

(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Nov 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th - P (8-5)
Nov 26th & 27th - H
Dec 24th & 25th - H
***Next Year***
Jan 1st - H
Feb 10th, 11th, 12th - P (15-13)

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*

*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/15*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/15*
*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/16*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/16*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
November 2

School Schedule
Foster -  No School - 11/23 - 11/27
Steven's - No School - 11/23 - 11/27

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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. 

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
As of right now, we will not be having to do anything for Kellie for volleyball.

Parent Corner

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter

Parent Resources

***New - Family Network***

Facebook Closed Daycare Group – Invitation will be sent to you via Facebook.

***New – Parent Help & Support***

Watch for a postcard survey for available talents, times, and locations of volunteering opportunities

October Newsletter

Halloween Party & Other Info
We will be having a small Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct 29.(I don't want to do it the same day as all the other school parties.)  If you would like to bring a treat please feel free to.  Please let me know what you will be bringing, so we don't have the same of everything.  Kids may either wear their costumes all day or may bring them to change into during the party.

Flu Season
Flu Season has approached us. I encourage all children to get this if they can. Please if you have any questions as to if your child should attend daycare please feel free to ask. I've got a list from the The Children's Hospital & CDC of different things as to when to keep your child home with you.  Just remember that a lot illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear.  Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC.

Teaching Strategies Gold

I can't wait to sit with every family to go through your children's progresses. Let me know if you have a preference....first come, first serve.
Family Conference Days & Times
Tuesday, Nov 3 @ 6PM -
Wednesday, Nov 4 @ 6PM -
Thursday, Nov 5 @ 6PM -
Friday, Nov 6 @ 6PM -
Monday, Nov 9 @ 6PM -

School Pick-up & Drop-offs
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.


Student Spotlight
October Birthday's


*Important Daycare Dates*
(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Oct 23rd - P (9)
Nov 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th - P (8-5)
Nov 26th & 27th - H
Dec 24th & 25th - H

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*

*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/15*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/15*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
(Not sure of any specific days as of right now.)


School Schedule
Foster -  Early Release - 10/21
Steven's - No School - 10/21

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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.

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
**NEW SCHEDULE**
As in the years past the kids have really enjoyed going on a little outing to watch different games.  So listed below is the volleyball games the kids and I will be going too.  Games we will attend will only be home games, which are at Wheat Ridge High School, 9505 West 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.  Games will be after afternoon snacks, so we will eat at the house and then go to the games. We will leave the house by 5:00PM, if you are not here, please plan to pick your kids up at the school.

October
Friday - 2nd
Tuesday - 13th
Tuesday - 20th
Tuesday - 27th

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter

Parent Resources

Well worth reading and watching

Play - http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/play/

Nutrition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go_QOzc79Uc

September Newsletter

School is Back in Swing
This year I am continuing to take kids to school, but I have added a school pickup.  We will leave the house at 8:30am at the very latest & will return around 9:00ish.  In the afternoons we will leave the house about 3:00pm at the very latest & will return around 4:00pm.

***Please see the volleyball schedule below, as I have the dates listed now.***

Teaching Strategies Gold

Things are going GREAT with our new addition, kids are enjoying themselves and starting to get use to the routine. I can't wait to sit with every family to go through your children's progresses. Please plan for conferences the week of November 2nd & 9th, times and dates to be announced next month.


Student Spotlight
September Birthday's
Sarah - 12th

*Important Daycare Dates*
(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)

****No Daycare & Other Important Dates****

Sept 7th - H
Sept 18th - P (10)
Oct 23rd - P (9)
Nov 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th - P (8-5)
Nov 26th & 27th - H
Dec 24th & 25th - H

Payments that are due during this time are to be paid prior to the personal or holiday days

*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*

*15 Personal Days as of 1/1/15*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/15*

*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee or Jeni will be here with kids the following dates for a couple hours
(Not sure of any specific days as of right now.)


School Schedule
Foster - No School - 9/7 & 9/11, Early Release - 9/25
Steven's - No School - 9/7 & 9/25

***Sign-In & Sign-Out Sheets***
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. On the front porch is a clip board with the list of all kid's names. 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.

Kellie Volleyball Schedule
**NEW SCHEDULE**
As in the years past the kids have really enjoyed going on a little outing to watch different games.  So listed below is the volleyball games the kids and I will be going too.  Games we will attend will only be home games, which are at Wheat Ridge High School, 9505 West 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.  Games will be after afternoon snacks, so we will eat at the house and then go to the games. We will leave the house by 5:00PM, if you are not here, please plan to pick your kids up at the school.
September
Thursday - 3rd
Tuesday - 22nd
Friday - 25th
Tuesday - 29th
October
Friday - 2nd
Tuesday - 13th
Tuesday - 20th
Tuesday - 27th

Jefferson County Childcare Association Parent Newsletter