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Greetings!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
We would like to invite our wonderful moms and grandmas for a special breakfast on
Friday, May 11
, between 7 and 8:30 AM in the PreK classrooms. We hope you can join us!
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THANK YOU!
The EFC teaching staff would like to thank you for contributing to the staff appreciation luncheon during the Week of the Young Child in April. We ate well the rest of the week! Thank you for your generosity! Thanks also to those of you who attended our Mini Prom—we had so much fun dancing with you!
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SPRING PICTURE DAY
Lifetouch will be here on
Wednesday, May 2
, to take individual, sibling and classroom pictures. You will receive your proofs the very same day and can place your orders after that. For those children who do not attend on Wednesdays, please talk to Anna or Samantha about a specific time to join us for group pictures.
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KID DANCE RECITAL
Kid Dancers will perform for their families on
Wednesday, May 23
, at 5:30 PM at the Edinborough Park theater. We hope you can join us! We will also perform for our neighbors, the Brookdale senior community, on
Wednesday, June 6
. Summer enrollment for Kid Dance starts on
June 13
.
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MAY PRESCHOOL FIELD TRIP
Our first field trip of 2018 will be to Pump It Up in Eden Prairie on
Wednesday, May 30
. All preschool groups will be attending. Your child needs to bring a bag lunch, including a beverage. Parent volunteers are welcome to join us. Bus departure times will be posted in mid-May.
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SOCCER SHOTS
Soccer Shots will be back this summer to offer a parent-paid soccer program for our preschoolers. Soccer classes will be held on Monday mornings starting
June 18
. Sign up information will be available in early May.
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EFC CLOSED
EFC will be closed on
Friday, May 25
, for our Staff In-Service Day, as well
as Monday, May 28
, for Memorial Day. By closing the center for a staff in-service day, EFC provides our staff with time to complete a portion of their in-service hours required by the State of MN.
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CONFERENCES
We will be holding conferences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers at the end of May. Please watch for sign-up sheets to be posted in mid- May. Conferences will be 20 minutes in length. We hold conferences twice a year to keep you informed on your child’s progress as well as to discuss any questions that you may have about our program. To facilitate this process, please complete the Parent Conference questionnaire and return it to your child’s teacher before your conference. Please be aware that children should not attend these conferences--this is a time for teachers and parents to meet. We look forward to seeing you and working with you to help your child succeed.
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SUMMER SHOES & FLIP FLOPS
As the weather warms up, please make sure your child comes to school in closed toed & closed heel shoes for safe outdoor activities. We know that sandals are fun to wear but would appreciate appropriate shoes while at the center.
Flip flops are not allowed at EFC.
Please also bring in a bottle of non-aerosol sunscreen (labeled with your child’s first & last name) for your child since we will be going outside more frequently. We look forward to a fun outdoor season!!
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PARENTS AS CARING GARDENERS
“Daisy and Suzie danced the summer away.
They grew strong.
They were beautiful.
They were thankful for
caring gardeners.”
This is an excerpt from a children’s book titled
Go Daisy, Grow written by Ruth Ann Willius. The story engages readers in cheering on a daisy – from seed, through a rough period of struggles, to a second chance when she’s finally given the attention and nourishment she needs to reach her full, beautiful potential.
I received a copy of the book and love it on many levels. First, Ruth, the author, worked at Especially for Children for over 20 years and was my soul mate as we decided how best to develop a program to educate and nurture young children. It is so exciting to see how Ruth’s experience as a teacher and manager have come together with her love of nature and her skill as a parent educator to create this wonderful story.
The illustrations in the book are all done by sixth graders from Scandia Elementary School. The art is amazing, and the collaboration that took place between Ruth and the students makes the book a truly unique creation.
As Mother’s Day approaches I was thinking about this book’s timely message about the importance of nurture. Just as Daisy was able to achieve her dreams when she was given care and attention, our children are given the opportunities they need to reach their full potential through the adults in their lives who act as “
caring gardeners.”
From her years of being a mother, a teacher and a parent educator, as well as an avid gardener, Ruth has developed a simple formula that I would like to share with you.
Good Beginnings + Patience + Knowledge + A loving caregiver = Successful Growth
By being a “
caring gardener” for your child, you will dance together as dreams are achieved!
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The illustrations in the book are all done by sixth graders from Scandia Elementary School. The art is amazing, and the collaboration that took place between Ruth and the students makes the book a truly unique creation.
As Mother’s Day approaches I was thinking about this book’s timely message about the importance of nurture. Just as Daisy was able to achieve her dreams when she was given care and attention, our children are given the opportunities they need to reach their full potential through the adults in their lives who act as “
caring gardeners.”
From her years of being a mother, a teacher and a parent educator, as well as an avid gardener, Ruth has developed a simple formula that I would like to share with you.
Good Beginnings + Patience + Knowledge + A loving caregiver = Successful Growth
By being a “
caring gardener” for your child, you will dance together as dreams are achieved!
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TWIN CITIES
FAMILY EVENTS
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After the long winter we had, any activity that our family can participate in outside in the sunshine sounds like an excellent idea. I have never been known for my green thumb, and in fact always feel a bit guilty when given a plant by a friend because it’s not likely to last long under my care. However, after reading this
blog post
on gardening with children, I’m inspired to try out a pizza garden with our girls this summer.
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Especially for Children
3300 Edinborough Way
Edina MN 55435
(952) 835-0505
Center Directors:
Anna Wilson
Samantha Baker
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