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ELC Parent NewsletterDecember 2016

  

 S.E.E.K. Early Learning Center

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   Hello Families,

December is here! We know that this month bringsalong a lot of holiday fun and activities. 

Here at S.E.E.K. Early Learning Center, we have alot going on! Our theme for the month is Winter andSnow. We will be exploring Winter Animals in theclassroom, as well as the seasons. The children willbe learning all about cold weather and theimportance of warm clothes as well as neutralclothes for indoors. Lastly, we will be looking at thewater cycle this month. We also have some exciting events happening in ourclassrooms. Please join for our Annual WinterWonderland Open House, December 3 from 10 AM- 12 PM. The children will love meeting SensitiveSanta, enjoy Cookies and Hot Chocolate, and have achance to make holiday ornaments! We encourage

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 Friendly Reminders

We are a nut free andscent free facility. Also,please be mindful that wehave children enrolled inthe center with other foodallergies.  Label yourchild's foodcontainers and keep foodin the lunch box not in thechild's cubby.  

The ELC is open 7am­7pm, teachers are notpermitted to acceptstudents outside of thesehours. 

Please send a refillablewater bottle with yourchild daily. Label yourchild's bottle and takehome daily to bewashed.

Toddlers and preschoolersrest between 12pm­2pm.Please bring a blanketfrom home for yourchild. This allows thechild a piece of comfortfrom home. Take theblanket home on Fridayto be washed.

Please send a change ofclothes appropriate to theseason labeled with yourchild's name. 

Please do not open theELC's  front door foranyone you are unfamiliarwith during drop­off and

you to bring friends who may be interested inlearning more about our classrooms. 

On December 14, we have our annual HolidayExtravaganza. The children will be singing for theparents at 9 AM, and we will have a pancakebreakfast at 9:30 AM. We hope to see you there!

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Happy December Everyone!

Sara Van WinkleEarly Learning Center Director   

 

  

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December23 & 26

WinterWonderland Open

House 10 AM -12 PM

Holiday Show9 AM - 10 AM

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Important Dates at the ELC

Taking a Vacation?  

Each family who attendsS.E.E.K. will receive 10 days ofcredit  for vacation per year,August 1st to July 31st.  Thecredit of $20 for half day and$35 for full and extended daychildren will be applied to thefollowing month's invoice. Please note:  credits for vacationdays are per child, not perfamily.  Any credits not used byJuly 31st of each year willexpire.  Please give a two weeksnotice by submitting  a VacationRequest form to the Director. Please contact Sara VanWinkle with questions.    

Things to do in December:

December 5: Roosevelt Row A.R.T.S.MarketThe A.R.T.S. Market is acurated fine­art, craft, vintageand culinary market held duringRoosevelt Row's First FridayArt Walk.Details:6­11 p.m. Friday. 408 E.Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Free.

 Need Drop­In Care?

 We need to be notified at least 24 hours in advanceof any "drop­in"  as our enrollment is now atcapacity. If needed, please complete the drop­inform and leave it at Kelsie's desk. You can alsoemail it to Sara Van Winkle.  We will then determineif we have the staff and/or space for an additionalstudent to attend. Drop­in/unscheduled services are available on a firstcome, first served basis.  Payment will be deductedfrom the credit card on file.  Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy. 

10 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress for Children

With the holiday season upon us, it's important totake some time to prepare for the hustle and bustlethat comes with this time of year.

Everyone knows the holidays can be stressful foradults, but that stress is often compounded forchildren. Children with special needs may find itparticularly difficult to deal with the changes that

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December 9: 'Home Alone II'and 'Elf' double feature 

Celebrate the holidays with afree event and these twoChristmas comedy classics atthe City Lights Movie NightsDetails: 6:30 p.m. PatriotsSquare Park at CityScape, Firstand Washington streets,Phoenix. 602­772­3900, cityscapephoenix.com. December 9 ­ January 1: Holiday Lights at McCormick­Stillman Railroad Park

Enjoy free light filled trainrides, and met Santa throughDecember 23.Details:  6:30­9 p.m. Friday,Dec. 9­Sunday, Jan. 1. Closedon Dec. 24, 25 and 31.McCormick­Stillman RailroadPark, 7301 E. Indian BendRoad, Scottsdale. $4, kids twoand under are free with payingadult. 480­312­2312, therailroadpark.com. Through December 17:Carriage rides with SantaOn Saturdays, enjoy a freecarriage ride with Santa, songsfrom the Deer Valley HighSchool Carolers and otherholiday festivities at the Villageat Arrowhead Shopping Centerin Glendale. The shoppingcenter is located on thesouthwest corner of 67thAvenue at Loop 101.

Details:  Noon­4 p.m.Saturdays, through Dec. 17.20050 N. 67th Ave., Glendale.Free. 480­664­3004. Through January 7, 2017: Glendale Glitters 

occur during this time of year.

But recognizing the fact that holiday festivities canlead to stressful reactions is an important step totaking action to avoid major meltdowns. So to helpparents deal with this time of year, here's a top 10list of things to do to help your child weather theholiday season:

1. Try to maintain a typical routine. Having aroutine and sticking to it is very important forchildren. It helps them to feel secure and knowwhat to expect. 

2. Get plenty of rest. Making sure that yourchildren get plenty of sleep is key to helpingthem deal with stress. Doing your best tomaintain the same sleeping patterns is alsovery helpful. 

3. Plan healthy meals and snacks. The holidayscan often be filled with many opportunities foryoung ones (and adults) to eat lots of candyand desserts. While it may not be possible tocompletely eliminate sweets during theholidays, it can be helpful to set a limit. Makesure to plan some healthy snacks as well tohelp balance things out. 

4. Choose holiday functions and partiescarefully. Having too many parties to attendcan add to the stress of the holiday season. 

5. Don't put your children on the spot. This canoften lead to feelings of embarrassment.

6. Keep children informed of plans. Avoidsurprising your children when there's going tobe a change in the routine. 

7. Incorporate quiet time as needed. If there is aparticular day that is exceptionally full ofholiday obligations, try to make time for yourchild to unwind. 

8. Avoid stressful situations. Going to the mall todo holiday shopping can be stressful foradults. That stress level is compounded forchildren. If possible, don't put your children insuch stressful situations. 

9. Maintain your own stress level. Children willfollow your lead when it comes to the waythey react to a situation. 

10. Keep with traditions. Holidays are meant to betimes to share with family and friends. If youhave family traditions that your childrenenjoy, be sure to keep them intact this year. 

Read all of the tips at the Partners for StudentSuccess website. 

Featuring 1.5 million LEDlights, this holiday display is afamily­friendly event thatfeatures entertainment, food,handcrafted gifts, a winterwonderland area for kids andspecial visits from St. Nicholas.Holiday­themed events arescheduled in downtownGlendale 

Details: Free. E very  Friday and  Saturday  night,  6­10 p.m., through  Dec. 17 . The lightswill be on display  5­11 p.m. each night through  Saturday,Jan. 7, 2017 .

 Five Nut Free Lunch Ideas:

1.   Homemade egg salad withbrown rice crackers, organiccheese stick, baby carrots, andpineapples. 2.  Homemade"Uncrustable" with sunflowerseed butter and jam (previouslymade and frozen and stuck witha pinwheel toothpick, carrots,organic store bought applesauceand diced honeydew melon3. Homemade tortilla soup withsour cream and cheese to go ontop, sliced pears, and coldcheese quesadillas (on wholegrain corn tortillas)4. Soup in a thermos, ants-on-a-log (celery, sunbutter andraisins), and a frozen organicyogurt tube.5. Turkey meatballs, pretzels,guacamole, and frozen grapes.

Happy Bedtime Rituals 

There's no one-size-fits-all bedtime routine.  Mix and matchfrom the options below, or add your own:

Bath: Aim for a warm soak, rather than a manicsplashing.Pick out pajamas: Give your child a feeling of controlover bedtime by letting her choose, but limit theoptions to two or three.Pick out books: Again, he's in charge. Let him choosetwo or three books for you to read.Talk quietly: Connect by talking about her day orengaging in some creative thinking. Or, have her "picka dream" to decide what she'll dream about tonight.Read: Read to your child. Avoid the "one more story"plea by establishing ahead of time how many booksyou'll read. Say goodnight: To each other, the moon, the stars, theteddy bear -- let your child lead the way.Snuggle: Tuck her in and kiss her goodnight so youcan both go to bed feeling warm and fuzzy.

Read all of the tips from Parenting.com here:

 

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