February Newsletter

2015 - 2016

UH Day of Service

CLC staff and alumni helped honor the vision of Dr. King by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. Our efforts helped make 900 food boxes for seniors in our community and was truly a rewarding experience. Go CLC!

CLC Staff News

We are excited to announce that Ms. Patricia Hernandez has joined CLC as an Assistant Teacher in the Purple Room. She has over 15 years of experience in early childhood center-based settings and has a Child Development Associates credential. Patricia has participated in the United Way Bright Beginnings program where she has trained extensively in the implementation of the Reggio Emilia teaching style and Brazelton Touchpoints. Welcome!

CLC is pleased to announce that Ms. Juana Rodriguez has been promoted to Associate Teacher. Juana joined the CLC team in February of 2014 as Assistant Teacher in the Light Blue SLI classroom. She has over 17 years of experience in Early Childhood. Congratulations Ms. Juana!

International Book Giving Day takes place on February 14th each year. The aim is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible. Individuals are invited to 1) gift a book to a friend or family member, 2) leave a book in a waiting room for children to read or 3) donate a gently used book to a local library, hospital or shelter or to an organization that distributes used books to children in need internationally.

Please visit The Children's Peace Education & Anti-Bias Library for a list of suggested books. The heart of anti-bias work is a vision of a world in which all children are able to blossom, and each child’s particular abilities and gifts are able to flourish.

This month CLC will display classroom children's books that reflect our wonderful diversity. We invite our families to check the books out for some home reading time!

CLC School Picture Days: 2/22-2/26

Dates to Remember:

2/8: Lunar New Year Celebration
2/12: Valentine's Day Celebrations
2/22-2/24: Portraits-Wheeler
2/25-2/26: Portraits-Cameron
2/26: Go Texan Day
2/26: CLC Early Dismissal

Connecting Kids with
Black History

African American History Month, also called Black History Month, is a month-long commemoration of African American history and achievement that takes place each February in the United States. It was begun in 1976.

In the spirit of honoring African American pioneers and landmark events in black history, engage your children in activities that capture their senses. Whether reading books, listening to music or making soulful meals, there are plenty of fun ways for kids to learn about the African American experience. And remember, your children can enjoy these activities long after February is over!

Lunar New Year-

February 8, 2016

Lunar New Year: Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, also called Spring Festival. Lunar New Year festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later. The lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, so the dates of the holiday vary slightly from year to year, beginning sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars.

Please join us in celebrating on February 8th by visiting the display table in the lobby from 8-10 a.m.

Valentine's Day
Celebrations

Each year on February 14th, many people exchange tokens of love and appreciation for Valentine’s Day. Please check with your child's teacher about classroom activity plans. If your child is participating in a classroom card exchange, please remember CLC has a no candy policy.

For creative Valentine's Day family activities click here.

Please join CLC in celebrating
Go Texan Day
Friday, February 26th

The children’s parades will begin at 10:00 a.m.

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Vol. 1; Issue 6

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