Newsletter

October 2019
We build skills and confidence in Georgetown's parents and childcare providers so that all children receive the best of care!!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW LINE-UP OF
FREE FALL WORKSHOPS!

New Workshop

It's Circle Time!!
Circle Time Success: Decreasing Behavior, Increasing Engagement
Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8:30pm

Struggling to hold your students' attention during circle time? Looking for an easy way to organize your instructional routine?

This workshop explores developmentally appropriate activities, including emergent literacy and pre-math concepts, and using best practice techniques during circle time. Learn how to lead a successful circle time from experienced educator Maryteresa Tracy, M.Ed. When students are engaged, communicating, and given choices, unwanted behaviors decrease!

Quote of the month : “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
 — Fred Rogers, television personality
Why Play?

Studies show that play is critical for a child's healthy development
Check out this free community event and get playing!







Check out some of the new FREE classes we're offering in October!
Register now before they fill up!

Local organizations gather at The Georgetown Project Collaborative for Children and Youth
Dr. Fred Brent, GISD Superintendant, provides school district update at September's Georgetown Project Collaborative for Children and Youth. Visit our website to learn more about what the Collaborative is doing to help kids make a successful transition into adulthood.
MORE RESOURCES DESIGNED FOR YOU !

Check out our free and low-cost easy to access resources
for you and your little ones!

Free Lending Library, Children's Playroom and Workroom
Borrow fun toys, books, puppets, puzzles, and climbing blocks, or just come to play. Adults are welcome to use our workroom for free or low cost use of our laminating, die cutting, and Cricut equipment! Available to the public .
Free Children's Events
Have fun at our Toddler Time, Bilingual Storytime and much more!













Parent and Provider Training Workshops
Get even better at what you do by attending these informative workshops taught by experts!
Language Classes
Want to learn Spanish or speak English with more confidence? Join our language classes for adults while your kiddos enjoy crafts and other fun activities in our Amiguitos program while the parents are in English class.



You can now register for all of our workshops through one easy Eventbrite link. It's quick and easy !!



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Bridges to Growth Parent Center
is a program of
The Georgetown Project
With support from our sponsors
Our Vision:
A community where no child is hungry, hurt, alone or rejected, and where all children and youth believe they are loved, respected and treated with dignity.