June 2022
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June 19th- Father's Day

June 19th- Juneteenth

Happy Pride Month!

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Outdoor Play:
Please check with your child's teachers to ensure they have extra clothing in preparation for the ever changing Illinois weather. Between the heat, the rain, and the cooler days we want to make sure all of the kiddos are comfortable outside and dry inside! If you would like your child to wear a hat while outside on the sunny days please provide a school hat as well.

Water Days:
Water days will begin the week of Memorial Day. All children participating in the water feature must wear a non-slip shoe. Crocs or flip flops are not an acceptable shoe to wear on the water feature. The Family Dollar has $5 water shoes if you are looking for an affordable option for your child! Children will also need to bring swimwear and a towel. Your family is welcome to leave it here for the summer. Katie's Kids will wash the swimwear after each use. Children who are not potty-trained need to bring swim diapers. Please see schedule below for water day schedules for each classroom!

Water Day Schedule:
Room 1 - Tuesday + Thursday (12:00-12:40)
Room 2 - Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (11:20-12:00)
Room 3 - Wednesday + Friday (12:00-12:40)
Room 4 - Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (10:00-10:40)
Room 5 - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (10:00-10:40)
Room 6 - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (10:40-11:20)
Room 7 - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (11:20-12:00)
Room 8 - Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (10:40-11:20)
School Age - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (1:00-2:30)

If you have not filled out a sunscreen form please do so. You may choose to use sunscreen provided by the center for a one-time summer fee of $12 or opt out & send your child with your preferred lotion. You can either print a copy from the forms section below or stop at the front desk during drop off/pick up!
A special THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of our families who helped to make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our wonderful staff! There were smiles from ear to ear each day & we could not have done it without you and your generosity. Every contribution was greatly appreciated!
Forms...
Katie's Kids is required to have the following forms updated yearly. If you have not already done so, please complete the following forms and return to the front. These forms are available at the front desk as well.
A day out idea...



If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity to do with your family, take a trip out to McLean and visit the Sugar Grove Nature Center! Their Facebook page includes a lot of great information on activities available and photos of all they have to offer!




Sugar Grove Nature Center
4532 N 725 East Rd.
McLean, IL 61754
309.874.2174

Hours:
The Visitor Center is open:
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, 12-4 p.m.

The Grounds, Trails, and Imagination Grove are open daily from dawn until dusk.
Getting Healthy...
At Katie's Kids Learning Center, we are committed to providing the best possible nutrition to you and your family. We hope you enjoy the following recipe:
Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
A fun way to cool off this summer is to make some Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles with your kiddos and enjoy them on a hot summer day!
Ideas for home...
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Celebrate Global Running Day (June 1st) with a Fun Run with your family!

Fun Runs hosted by Fleet Feet are a great way to spend time as a family and get your little one moving (and burn some of that energy)! There is a link below to view all of the Fun Run dates and opportunities!
Share your positive moments!
Do you have any positive moments you want to share about our staff? If so, we want to hear and share them! Simply click on the button below, fill out the form, and submit.
Help spread the word of Katie's Kids!
Do you have a friend, neighbor, or colleague looking for care? For every family you refer to Katie's Kids we will apply a $50 credit to your account after the family has been with us for 90 days.
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