Footsteps Newsletter
vol 4                                                                                                            Issue  22
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Kindergarten Information Night

Thank you to all who attended Kindergarten information night!  We welcomed principals and K teachers from Regina Coeli and Most Blessed Sacrament!  Highlights from the evening include: Both schools are accepting new students.  Registration paperwork can be found outside of our school office.  Both schools offer extended day, hot lunch programs, sports programs, Parent organizations, Ed Choice Traditional, Ed Choice Expansion, other scholarships, speech therapy, counselors, assistance for math and reading, specials, Spanish, assistant teachers, Kindergarten screening and much more.  Stop by our office or theirs for more details.  MBS has already had their open house but Regina Coeli's is coming up on 3/3.    

Blessed Sacrament- Please contact the office for information (419) 472-1121
Regina Coeli- Please contact the office for information (419) 476-0920
President's Day- NO SCHOOL

There will be no school on 2/18/19.  Please enroll in optional care for that day if care is needed.  
Things to do

Tired of being cooped up?  This is a free Lucas County residents weekend at the Zoo!  There are also many other free events and activities going on this weekend in Toledo!  Check them out!




Developmental Milestones

Early childhood is not only the optimal time to identify developmental concerns but it is also the perfect time to support development so a child can get on track!  There are many tools that can be used to track development.  Our teachers utilize the Ohio Department of Education's Early Learning Assessment to track from 3-5.  Take a look at the resources offered by the CDC.  Included below is a link to milestones as well as resources.  Remember that every child is an individual and will develop at his/her own pace.  The following is a snapshot of what is typical.  It does not reflect your child's potential!

2019-2020 School Year Open House

Tell your friends, relatives and neighbors that our first Open House will be on 2/24/19 from 11:30 AM -1 PM.  Families will be able to tour, meet faculty and *register for next school year.  There will be 2 $50 discounts off of the registration fee raffled off to those who sign in at the Open House.  

*Current returning students & siblings will have an opportunity to register earlier in February prior to registration opens to the public.
Do you like your school? Please take the time to nominate us in Toledo Parent Magazine for the Family Favorites Issue. The top 6 nominations move into the voting round. Go to the "Watch Me Soar" category and nominate St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center under Preschool!    Thanks!!
    
                                                  Nominate us! 
PK Mass Attendance

Our PK students have attended their first Mass!  Please join us for twice monthly all-PK Mass  3/1, 3/12, 3/29, 4/12, 4/30, 5/17, 5/28

PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:05 ON A MASS DAY.



Spring Pictures are scheduled for 3/25 and 3/26
School Cancellations and Delays
 
1. Look for "Washington Local" delays or closings on the news or via news station alerts.  
2. Sign up for Remind to have alerts sent to you via text or email about delays/closings,  event reminders like picture day, field trips, special activities etc.
                                                 3.. Check FB for updates
                       Remind

* Remind will also be used to notify you if there is an emergency or concern that you need to be made aware of immediately.
You can find us on facebook, through our website, and on 
Upcoming Events
February 18                                       No School
March 3                                             Regina Coeli Open House

We are blessed to be a part of the development of your child!  Please contact us if you have any concerns, questions or comments.

Blessings,

Chris Kummer
Director
St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center

"Prepare your child for the path not the path for your child."  ~ Unknown


 St. Catherine of Siena 
Early Childhood Education Center 
 1155 Corbin Rd
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419-478-9900
ckummer@stcatherineearlyed.org