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[PHOTOS OF THE MONTH] This month we welcomed many student volunteers from local schools like Sidwell Friends (pictured above). Volunteers came in the morning to learn about the power of recycling, create art with up-cycled materials, and play together on the renovated rooftop alongside CentroNía's Pre-K students.

[ FOTOS DEL MES ] Este mes le dimos la bienvenida a muchos estudiantes voluntarios de escuelas locales como Sidwell Friends (en la foto de arriba). Los voluntarios vinieron por la mañana para aprender sobre el poder del reciclaje, crear arte con materiales reciclados y jugar juntos en la terraza renovada junto a los estudiantes de Pre-K de CentroNía.

CentroNía Family Bulletin | April 2019

Boletín de la familia de CentroNía | abril 2019

Announcements | Anuncios

Month of the Young Child Resource Roundup

This fun, family-friendly event on April 13 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM provides opportunities for families to learn about resources and information available to them and their young children age 5 and under. The DC Child Care Connections, DC’s child care resource and referral program, Strong Start, community partners and representatives from district agencies will participate in the event. Register for the event

Mes de resumen de recursos para niños pequeños

Este evento divertido y familiar será el 13 de abril de 10:00AM a 1:00PM y ofrecerá oportunidades para que las familias aprendan sobre los recursos y la información disponible para ellos y sus niños pequeños de 5 años o menos. DC Child Care Connections, el programa de recursos y referencias de cuidado infantil de DC, Strong Start, socios comunitarios y representantes de agencias del distrito participarán en el evento. Registrese para el evento

Welcome to new teachers

Please join us in welcoming the new regular teaching staff in our classrooms. We are also working to finalize a new staffing plan that reduces the need for substitutes and we plan to share more details soon. In the meantime, we hope you take some time to welcome and get to know the new faces in our classrooms. Thank you for choosing CentroNía to educate your early learners!

Bienvenida a los nuevos maestros

Por favor, únase a nosotros para dar la bienvenida al nuevo personal docente regular en nuestras aulas. También estamos trabajando para finalizar un nuevo plan de dotación de personal que reduce la necesidad de sustitutos y planeamos compartir más detalles pronto. Mientras tanto, esperamos que se tome un tiempo para dar la bienvenida y conocer las nuevas caras de nuestras aulas. ¡Gracias por elegir CentroNía para educar a sus pequeños!

Important Dates this Month | Fechas importantes de este mes

CentroNía Tax Clinics | Clínica de impuestos

Saturdays, March 9 – April 11| *By appointment only

Sábados desde el 2 de febrero a 14 de abril| *solo por cita

CentroNía partners with DC Community Tax Aid to offer our families and the community access to bilingual free tax preparation. Registration through attached flyer for CentroNía families only.

Parent’s Art Club | Club de arte para padres

April 3, 4:00-5:15 PM | 3 de abril a las 4:00-5:15 PM

Family Room 118WB

On the 1st Wednesday of each month, CentroNía parents gather to participate in a free art activity you can replicate at home with your children!

Parent’s Engagement Group | Grupo de participación para padres

April 9, 7:30-9:30 AM | 9 de abril a las 7:30-9:30 AM

Family Room 118WB

Come grab coffee with us once a month and share ideas, communicate concerns, help support events, and ensure the safest environment for your children at CentroNía.

Safe Sleep Training | Entrenamiento de sueño seguro

April 10, 1:00-2:00 PM | 10 de abril a las 1:00-2:00 PM

Family Room 118WB

Learn about safe sleep practices for your infant child and receive a free pack n’ play! This event is for parents in their last month of pregnancy.

Know Your Rights Workshop | Taller conozca sus derechos

April 10, 4:15-5:30 PM | 10 de abril a las 4:15-5:30 PM

Dance Studio | Estudio de Baile

Join us for a bilingual training with an employment attorney from First Shift about workplace rights for pregnant women.

Car Seat Training | Entrenamiento para las sillas del auto

April 12, 2:00-4:00 PM | 12 de abril a las 2:00-4:00 PM

Family Room 118WB

Do you need a car seat for your child? CentroNía provides a monthly bilingual training on car seat safety. Car seats are available for purchase for $20-$30. This event is for DC residents only.

Potty Training Workshop | Taller de entramiento para usar el baño

April 18, 4:30-5:30 PM | 18 de abril a las 4:30-5:30 PM

Dance Studio | Estudio de Baile

Ana-Maria Hakim, an early childhood clinical specialist from the Department of Behavioral Health, will lead a bilingual workshop addressing common questions, concerns, and strategies for successfully transitioning children out of diapers.

Home-buyer’s Club for Spanish-Speakers | Club de compradores de vivienda en español

April 25, 3:30-5:30 PM | 25 de abril a las 3:30-5:30 PM

Family Room 118WB

Interested in learning about the home buying process in DC? Come join us the last Thursday of each month and take the first step towards achieving your dreams.

Family Game Night and Rooftop Celebration | Noche de juegos y celebración de la terraza para las familias

April 26, 3:00-5:00 PM | 26 de abril a las 3:00-5:00 PM

Rooftop Playground

Enjoy an evening of games, face-painting, music, and food as we celebrate the completion of CentroNía rooftop playground renovations.

Family Book Clubs | El Club de Libro Familiar

Inspire your kids to read and improve their literacy all while having fun with your children, connecting with other parents, AND enjoying delicious snacks! This event is open to children, family members, and teachers in the CentroNía community. See upcoming dates below.