ANNA BING ARNOLD CHILDREN’S CENTER California State University, Los Angeles

Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center California State University, Los Angeles

Center Newsletter Fall 2015 A Non-Profit Child Care and Education Program Serving the Cal State L.A. Community

Tips for separating from your infant: Don’t rush the separation. Your child will pick up on

your stress and can become agitated. Sit with your child for a while so he can take in the

activities and people in the room. When your child seems comfortable, let your care-

giver take her. It’s nice for her to be in a devoted caregiver’s arms when you leave.

Kiss and hug your child good-bye and then leave. Don’t waver; that only becomes confusing to your infant.

If your baby is crying when you leave, or even if he is not, don't hesitate to call your caregiver or center a little later to see how he is doing.

Tips for separating from your toddler or preschooler: Greet the caregiver and other children as you enter

the room. Spend time helping your child into an activity be-

fore engaging in extensive conversation with the caregiver.

Children love to interact with their environment, so involving him in a play activity will help him transi-tion more easily.

Let your caregiver know how your child is doing that morning and if there is any change in her schedule.

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Tips for Reducing Separation Anxiety in

Young Children

Parent Education

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

Welcome to all the families of Anna Bing Arnold Children’s Center! If you are new to our Chil-dren’s Center, you will soon see that one of the distinguishing features of the Center is the fo-cus, dedication and commitment of its teaching staff and parents.

We have many volunteer opportunities that allow parents to get involved at the Center. We have a variety of ways to participate even if you have limited free time. The result is typically a reward-ing experience for both parents and children.

FIRST PAC MEETING: FRIDAY OCT 9 @ 4:00 pm

What Does PAC Do?

The PAC serves to foster a parent involvement connection between families at the Center and to conduct fund raising to support program activ-ities. Monthly meetings are held in order to pre-pare for upcoming events. Proceeds from fund-raisers are directed towards educational enrich-ment activities for the children and teaching staff.

Parent Participation Jobs

We have a variety of ways in which you can par-ticipate in our program. Please see the sign up sheet in your child’s classroom to pick a job. If what we offer does not work for you, come up with a job that does. See your child’s teacher for more information!

Please have all parent participation completed by the

8th week of the quarter. Thank you in advance!

Parent Involvement

Welcome!

New Beginnings!

Welcome to Fall Quarter at the Children’s Center. Fall is a busy time for families. There are new schedules, new teachers, and new expectations. This can be a stressful time for young children since they don’t have many years of experience with new beginnings. As parents you can share a role in helping your child feel safe and secure in their new setting. You can help your child adjust to change by being enthusiastic

about the change. If you are positive and confident about the new experience, your child will be too.

Start daily routines that will add continuity. A regular sleep and morning routine will help your child feel safe in the consistency of your home routine.

Make extra time to spend with your child on arrival, especially dur-ing the first weeks. Children don’t rush well. When you slow down your pace, you will have time to enjoy each other before rushing off to your busy lives.

And finally have fun and enjoy your children. Schedule family time into your lives. This time you should spend interacting or relating (watching T.V. doesn’t count). Your children are young for such a brief period of time. En-joy every moment!

Campus Resources

Back to School Night

Our annual Back to School Night will take place, Monday, October 26. Teachers will give a 45 minute presentation about your child’s classroom. This is a great op-portunity for you to ask questions about the program! Light refreshments will be available. Please make every effort to attend this very informative evening. Please sign up if you plan to attend. Sign up sheets are in your child’s classroom.

This meeting is for parents only!

There will be no child care provided.

From the office

Our Website

www.calstatela.edu/univ/abacc

October 26: Back to School Night 6:00 pm-6:45 pm October 30: The Preschool classrooms will be bused with a police escort to CSULA’s Public Safety at 9:30 for trick or treats. Toddlers will trick or treat at the Center. November 11: The Center is closed for Veteran’s Day November 25: International Potluck 12 pm– 1pm November 19: 9:00 am-12:30 pm: Picture Day December 18: Center closes at 12 noon

News & Events

Campus Resource Convention Do you know about our campus RESOURCES? Did you

know there are over 40 on-campus resources to aid students?

Join us for a trip down the main walkway for the Cal State

LA Resource Walk. Meet staff and learn about the depart-

ments here to serve and support students.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 11 am -4 pm

Where: Main walkway adjacent to the Career Center

Laying the foundation for our future leaders!

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