The Early Learning Center Family Connection Respect of Self ~ Respect of Others ~ Respect of Environment October 11, 2018

In this Issue ELC says Goodbye to Judy Mark Your Calendars Family Appreciation Fall Festival Navigating Kindergarten Registration Fall Family Fun Health and Safety Research Information 2018/2019 School Calendars Contact Us

The ELC says Goodbye to Judy

It is with sadness that we say good bye to Judy Cash at our front desk. Judy is returning to a position that she left when she started to raise her family. Every morning, Judy greets children, families, and visitors by name with a warm welcome to the ELC. When not greeting families and visitors, Judy efficiently manages the many details of the front desk; taking messages from parents, answering phones, keeping records up to date, and all the details that ensure that we are on target for our staff, children, and families. We will miss Judy in the months ahead. At the same time, we wish her all the best. Judy’s last day at the ELC will be Wednesday, October 17 th. Please take a moment to stop and to wish her well.    Best, Linda Interim Director, ELC

Mark Your Calendars

October 18th - Chat with Linda 8:00-9:00 am October 18th - Grab and Go ELC Newark Families October 19th - Grab and Go ELC Wilmington Families October 22nd - Fall Festival Newark, 4:00-5:00 pm October 25th - Navigating Kindergarten Registration 4:30-5:30 pm November 6 - ELC Closed - Election Day November 9 - Family Feast 4-6 pm *calendar links listed below

Family Appreciation

NEWARK FAMILIES Hello ELC Newark Families! As a token of our appreciation for your partnership with us, we would like to invite you to stop by the Conference Room on October 18th after you drop your child off in their classroom, to pick up a piece of cinnamon raisin bread. The bread is made by Allyson and Alyssa in our kitchen, and is served as a snack to the children. *Please note that this is for adults only. You are invited to stay for the Chat with Linda scheduled to begin at 8 am. Thank you for your partnership! Warmly, ELC Staff

WILMINGTON FAMILIES Hello ELC Wilmington Families! As a token of our appreciation for your partnership with us, we would like to invite you to stop by the Third Floor Parent Area on October 19th after you drop your child off in their classroom, to pick up a piece of cinnamon raisin bread. The bread is made by Allyson and Alyssa in our kitchen, and is served as a snack to the children. *Please note that this is for adults only. Thank you for your partnership! Warmly, ELC Staff

Fall Festival

Hello ELC Newark Families,   Please plan to join us October 22nd for our annual Fall Festival. ELC staff are preparing age appropriate fun activities for families to enjoy on their program playground. Look for details to come from each age group.

Date: Monday, October 22, 2018   Time: 4:00-5:00 pm   Location: ELC Newark Playgrounds       All Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age families invited!    * Rain Date Monday, October 29, 2018

Navigating Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration begins in November! Join us Thursday, October 25, 2018 to learn about the kindergarten registration process and what it means to have “Choice” in the state of Delaware. A representative from the Delaware Readiness Team will be present to offer insights and answer your questions. This event is free and open to any community member. Bring a friend! Event Details Location: UD Early Learning Center Gym Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Time: 4:30-5:30

Fall Family Fun

The cooler weather is quickly approaching and we thought it would be a great time to share some fun Fall family activities you can do together! Attend a Fall Festival - Visit this link for local Fall Festivals Make homemade soup! Go for a walk at a local park and collect leaves to sort at home!

Health and Safety

One of the most important jobs we have as parents is keeping our children safe while riding in a vehicle. However, understanding the weight and age requirements with the different types of car seats can seem a little overwhelming. In an effort to support families in understanding proper car seat use we are sharing 3 resources with you. Delaware Car Seat Laws Delaware Car Seat Fitting Stations Child Passenger Safety from the CDC We hope that you find these resources helpful.

In addition to the anticipation of the change in season is the impending flu season that will be upon us. In preparation for what may lay ahead we have decided to get a jump start on ensuring how we can all stay healthy during the next few months. Check out the link for tips on staying healthy from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention . As recommended by the CDC, you can check out locations for local flu clinics through Delaware Public Health.

Research Information

There are currently 4 Research projects scheduled for the Fall semester. If you have any questions about the projects please contact Kathy Kampe . Spatial Cognition in Children; 4-5 year olds The Interface between Spatial Cognition and Language; 3-4 year olds Language Experience Influences Event Perception; 4-5 year olds Preschool Reading Screener; 3-5 year olds

2018/2019 School Calendars

2018/2019 Infant/Toddler Preschool Calendar 2018/2019 School Age Calendar

Contact Information

Early Learning Center Newark 489 Wyoming Road Newark, Delaware 19716 Phone: 302-831-6205 Fax: 302-831-1829 email: ud-elc@udel.edu Website: UD ELC

Early Learning Center Wilmington 1218 B Street Wilmington, Delaware 19716 Phone: 302-654-1420  Fax: 302-652-1796 Email: ud-elc@udel.edu Website: UD ELC