May 8, 2020 | 14 Iyar 5780
Family Outreach from Your J
A Mother's Love by Kathryn Ann

A mother gives her children
Stepping stones to the stars.
Her love is unconditional;
Her heart has no bars.

A mother teaches her children
To be confident and bold.
Her special love for her children,
More valuable than silver or gold...
...A mother picks up her children
And wipes away life's tears.
She scares away monsters in the night
And silences life's fears.

A mother celebrates
Her children's accomplishments in life.
She hurts and cries with them
When life brings times of strife...
...A mother shares her love freely
With her tender loving way.
She grows more beautiful
To her children with each passing day.

Mother, I'm grateful
for all these things that you do,
And on this special Mother's Day,
I want you to know how much I love you.
J Youth Spotlights
New Equipment for a New Day

We recently shared with you that the J's Early Learning Center received a Durable Goods grant from Early Education and Care (our licensing agency), allowing us to purchase new preschool equipment for the day when we are all together again. Our first shipment arrived, which includes new buggies, chairs that provide extra support for our younger preschoolers, toys and other goodies. Jenn McGowan has been very busy unpacking all of our new equipment, while Deb Cohen is just playing around!
Miss Deb's Reading Room

Pull up your favorite stuffy or blankie and join Miss Deb as she reads Chicken Butt *.
*Erica S. Perl (author) | Henry Cole (Illustrator) | ISBN-13: 978-0810983250
Music with Rusty

It's time for music, time for singing, time for playing!
Enjoy more at Heart Beats Music Therapy with the J's favorite musician.
The J Cares

If you're driving by the J, check out the new sign on the corner of Converse and Dickinson Streets, expressing our gratitude to Essential Workers.
A special shout out to ELC teachers Sarah Wasilewski and Mikki Malone for taking time to make and display this new sign.
Family Online Programs
Monday, May 11
11:00 am | Home Made Chalk
03:00 pm | Photography Fun

  • Family Resources
  • Sensory Activities
  • Afternoon Adventures
Tuesday, May 12
04:00 pm | Live Cooking Show*

  • Sports
  • Exercises
Wednesday, May 13
12:00 pm | DIY Bird Feeder
12:00 pm | Outdoor Adventure*
04:30 pm | Teen Social Group*
07:00 pm | Zendoodle
Thursday, May 14
04:30 pm | Inclusion Camp*
05:00 pm | Adult Social Group*
07:00 pm | Theater Thursday

  • Music with Rusty
Friday, May 15
04:00 pm | Shabbat Singalong

  • Sensory Activities
  • Afternoon Adventures
Saturday, May 16
Shabbat Shalom!
Jewish Life Corner
Yom Limmud 2020 (A Day of Learning)

Our friends at the Jewish Community Foundation of Arizona and Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona invite you to participate in Yom Limmud, Sunday, May 17, 9 am - 3 pm. It includes PJ Library activities for children.

Click the button to download a complete schedule and list of partner agencies who make this program possible.
Youth Wellness Corner
Beach Yoga for Youth

Escape with the J's Tina Edwards in a relaxing setting on the beach in front of the gentle waves.

Relax with yoga postures that are appropriate for children.
J Youth Staff Picks of the Week
Maureen's Pick of the Week
Cratejoy blogger Timothy Paradis shares the 15 BEST Book Clubs for Children in 2020.
Jenn's Pick of the Week
UNICEF shares five ways to help keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tina's Pick of the Week
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events is an online resource for families seeking advice or events.
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J.Connection
The J has many virtual programs for all ages and interests. Link to resources and activities from the comfort of your home...