News from Early Childhood Center

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In This Issue

A Note From Miss June

Pre-K Enrollment

Kindergarten Enrollment

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Spring Book Fair

Spring Picture Day

Battle of the Box Tops

Upcoming Events

February 14: Valentine's Parties at 10:30 and 2:30

February 15: NO SCHOOL: P/T Conferences 8am-8pm

February 16: NO SCHOOL: P/T Conferences 12-8pm

February 21: Pre-K Spring Portraits and class pictures

March 7: Aviate Fundraiser

March 9: End of Term 3

March 20-24: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

ECC February Fun!

Maize Early Childhood Center

NEWSLETTER February 2017

A Note From Miss June

Dear ECC Families,

Have you driven down 37th street and noticed our new building? Our staff is so excited about the new space and cannot wait to move into it in late July! We were able to walk through the space and are so encouraged by how much it will benefit young children in Maize. We cannot wait to share it with you!

Next week we invite you come to y our c hild's Valentines Class party and to attend your child's parent teacher conference. Our teachers are prepared to share about your child's progress and hope to see each of you! Please be on time as they have many families to see.

Lastly, please share with others about your

experience at Maize ECC. If you know of families with a baby, toddler or preschooler let them know about our Parents as Teachers Program and Pre-K Classes. Our Pre-K enrollment is going on now. We don't want to miss anyone!

Don't forget to read to your child every day!

Yours for the journey of childhood,

Miss June

ECC News

Pre-K Enrollment for 2017-2018
Pre-K Enrollment for NEW STUDENTS for the Fee-based Class has begun. Please Click here for more information. If you meet a qualifying factor such as single parent, active military, free/reduced lunch then enrollment for the grant funded Pre-K classes will be Tuesday, March 28th from 5-8:00 pm at Maize High School. If your child is already here and returning to us next year you will let your teacher know at Parent/Teacher conferences. Call the office at 722-3105 for more information or questions.

Kindergarten Enrollment

Kindergarten enrollment for NEW to Maize students only will be on March 28th from 5-8pm at Maize High School. More information will be arriving in your mailbox soon.

If you are a current ECC student you need to go on Skyward and fill out the online form. Any questions please call the office at 722-3105.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week! We will not have school on Wednesday, February 15 or Thursday the 16th, or Friday the 17th. Conferences on Wednesday are from 8:00 am-8 pm and on Thursday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm. Please remember to be on time to your conference and that your time slot is 20 minutes long.

Spring Book Fair
Please make sure to stop by the book fair in the library either before or after your conference time, February 15 8am-8pm or February 16 12:00pm-8pm. There are many fun books, posters and other things there.

Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day will be on February 21st! You only need to send money for the class picture this day. Individual pictures will be sent home at a later date and you can look first and purchase if you choose to. If you do not wish to purchase please return to teacher.

Battle of the Box Tops
Battle of the Box Tops is going on NOW!! You have until February 14th to turn in box tops or box top collection sheets to your teacher. Winning class gets a pizza or donuts party!

Facebook and Twitter

Join our group "Maize Parents as Teachers and Early Childhood Center" on Facebook! Just search for the group and ask to join. Get updates of activities going on at ECC, free tips and more! Follow us on Twitter at maizeecc_pat

PTO News

Next PTO Meeting Please join us for our next meeting on February 24th at 11am. If you can't make it but would like to help out with some end of the year activities please email Erin White at ewhite@usd266.com

Aviat e Fundraiser Please join us Tuesday, March 7th at Aviate Extreme Air Sports Trampoline Park at 2668 N Greenwich Ct. They are hosting a fundraiser night for us where we get 20% of sales! Thanks for helping our school!

THANK YOU! Thank you to all who came out and joined us at Chick fil-A night! We raised over $300! Also thanks to all the parents who have participated in mailbox munchies and providing conference food for staff. It is very much appreciated!

Summer Activity

Pre-K Fun Station in the Summer Join Ms. Lindsey Dean and Ms. CoCo Bontrager for preschool fun for children ages 3-5! It will include music time, center activities, snack and story time. Each week there will be a new special theme and every child will take home one free book. We will have whole group music, then the children will rotate through stations related to the theme. The stations will include sensory exploration, art activities, fine and gross motor activities and more! The day will end with a whole group story time. We will also encourage healthy social behavior as well. Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am-12:00 pm June 6th- July 29th $200.00/ per student Max 20 students Instructor: Lindsey Dean and CoCo Bontrager Register online at maizerec.com or at Maize Recreation Commission office

Nurse's Notes

Parents, Dental screenings were done by Dr. Twietmeyer on February 3rd. Dental cards were sent home. This is not to replace regular dental screenings. Thanks! Kelli Omo, RN 350-2810 komo@usd266.com

Word Play

Tiny Heart (make with palms together) I made a Valentine its small as a bug And I'll give it to you with a great big hug! I made a Valentine it's big like this And I'll give it to you with a little kiss!

Maize Early Childhood Center

535 S James

Maize, KS 67101

316-722-3105

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