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December at CLC
CLC Parade Fun
CLC Fall Memories
CLC Calendar
Cheerful Goodbyes
CLC Newsletter December 1, 2011 Volume 10, Issue 12
Special Points of
Interest:
CLC Children’s Holiday Par es
Thursday, December 8, 2011
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
In individual classrooms at both loca ons
CLC Mul cultural Holiday Musicals
Thursday, December 8, 2011
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Courtyard @ Wheeler:
Featuring Africa, China,
Germany, Greece, India, the
preschool children’s choir, and
preschool teachers choir with
a solo by Bridge e Lewis.
Playground @ Cameron:
Featuring ac vi es and music on the
playground.
Hanukkah is a fes val observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the Menorah. One
light on each night of the holiday is lit, progressing to eight on the final night. It is a wonderful holiday of
renewed dedica on, faith, hope and spiritual light. It's a holiday that says: "Never lose hope." It begins
December 20th at sundown.
Kwanzaa was developed from elements of the African heritage in apprecia on of the "first fruits of
harvest". The modern celebra on of Kwanzaa lasts seven days, from December 26 to January. 1.
Each of the seven days of the celebra on is dedicated to one of the seven principles: Unity, Self‐
determina on, Collec ve Work & Responsibility, Coopera ve Economics, Purpose, Crea vity, & Faith.
“Twas The Night Before Christmas” is a poem first published anonymously in 1823. It is
largely responsible for the concep on of Santa Clause from the mid‐nineteenth century to
today, including his physical appearance, the night of his visit, his mode of transporta on,
the number and names of his reindeer, and the tradi on that he brings toys to
children.
The Russian Winter Fes val takes place in the last week of December and the first week of January. Tradi onal ac vi es such as music, dance, sleigh rides, folk shows and other events celebrate the coming
New Year.
December Celebrations Across Cultures
Join CLC in decora ng our tree in the lobby. Share your family tradi ons by decora ng a CLC ornament with your child and hanging it together on our tree.
Happy Holidays!
From Everyone at CLC
Volume 10, Issue 12 CLC Newsletter
CLC Parade Fun!
CLC Fall Memories!
Volume 10, Issue 12 Page 3
Note from the editor:
Gree ngs! This is the 12th installment of the CLC’s E‐News for 2011. For your convenience, an archive of all E‐News is available at www.uh.edu/clc. If you would like to be removed from this distribu on list, please email your name and email address to [email protected]. Thank you and enjoy reading!
Secrets to More Cheerful Good-byes
No parent wants to leave their child crying or a upset
at the classroom door. Emo onal separa ons tug at
everyone's heartstrings. But there are a few secrets
to making these transi ons smoother and less
drama c for everyone involved.
Good‐bye Rituals: Agreeing on a good‐bye ritual is
very helpful for most families. Do you have a special
“See ya later alligator” type of saying, a special hug, a
high‐five, or a kiss you always share? Rituals are
reassuring to children. It's not a good idea to sneak
away, even if children are happily playing. Let them
know you're leaving, and as part of the good‐bye,
make a meaningful reference to when you'll see them
again––a er snack, lunch or nap me, or a er school
is over.
Toddlers and preschoolers aren't old enough to keep
an eye on the clock. A reference to ac vi es makes
more sense to them than saying, “I'll pick you up at 3.”
Respond with Understanding: It takes an extra
helping of pa ence to be kind and calm when kids are
extra needy and clingy. But chances are, you may
need to take a deep breath and calm yourself down,
too. Be honest. “I'll miss you,
too. But when I see you again,
we'll have fun talking about our
day.” Feeling secure is key when
kids are leaving the familiar for a
new experience, and we
some mes underes mate
smiles, hugs, and kind words.
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CLC December 2011
Early Dismissal
Winter Break CLC CLOSED 12/23/11 — 1/1/12
Children’s Party & Musical
Celebration
CLC Closed