___________________________________________________________________________WESLEY CHILD CARE CENTER ▪ 727 HARLEM AVENUE, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 ▪ 847-729-0184 ▪ WESLEYCCC.COM

November/December 2020

Dear Friend of Wesley,

Your support, more than ever before, is helping us serve children and families in our community during a critical moment in time. This year your support is making it possible to:

Increase financial aid for families who need it Innovate to serve the immediate needs in our community Support our experienced and loyal teachers through this time

Thanks to your support we were able to make a decision early in the pandemic to continue employing all of our loyal staff while stopping billing to our families, even while providing services online.

Thanks to your support we’ve been able to develop an innovative partnership with the Glenview Park District to provide a program called Camp REC that serves the needs of children and families right here and right now through safe and well-managed pods that provide childcare and e-learning accompaniment.

Thanks to your support we have been able to purchase PPE, new equipment and technology, and provide training to staff as they take on different roles.

Supporters like you make a real difference for children and families in our community. The need continues to grow with families that rely on Wesley for financial support. As a Friend of Wesley your donation can make all the difference in the life of a child and their family.

At Wesley Child Care Center, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality child care and early childhood education that is accessible for families in our community.

There are two ways to donate to Friends of Wesley:

Complete the enclosed donation form and send it along with your check made payable to “Friends of Wesley”

Visit our website, wesleyccc.com, click "online payments" (at the top, right-hand corner), then select the option for "donations"

Your Friends of Wesley donation is tax deductible. Wesley Child Care is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. Our FEIN Number is 36-274-7235.

Please support Friends of Wesley and continue to make it possible for us to assist families and children who need us most. Thank you in advance for your support!

Wesley Child Care Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian child care center serving the Glenview community since 1972. Wesley’s mission is to provide a nurturing, secure, and developmentally appropriate environment for children, incorporating the diverse needs of individual families within the community. Wesley Child Care offers year-round full & half-day preschool, before and after school care for Glenview District 34 families, after school care for Northfield District 29 families, full-day summer camp programming for ages 2-12 and a scholarship assistance program.

Executive Director, Wesley Child Care Center Chair, Wesley Board of Directors

WESLEY CHILD CARE CENTER 727 HARLEM AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60025 847-729-0184 WESLEYCCC.COM

NOVEMBER 2020, Issue 48

Ellen Fagerburg, long-time Executive Director of Wesley Child Care Center passed away on March 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ellen spent over 35 years with Wesley Child Care Center; beginning as a parent, becoming a classroom teacher, then rising to Executive Director before retiring in 2013.

While Ellen was actively involved with several community organizations/efforts, she may have been best known for developing Wesley’s Scholarship Assistance Program, a program established to support families in need of tuition assistance. She worked tirelessly each year to raise the necessary funding to meet this increasing need. Many of these vital sources of funding remain today including Friends of Wesley.

Ellen will continue to be deeply missed by so many but her legacy will be remembered for how she selflessly made her community a better place.

ELLEN FAGERBURG REMEMBERED

WESLEY CHILD CARE CENTER HONORS TEACHER FOR 30 YEARS

Wesley Child Care Center proudly honored the milestone anniversary of teacher, Linda Hoth. At Wesley Child Care Center’s October 21 virtual board meeting, Linda Hoth was recognized for thirty years of devoted service to students and families which began in August of 1990.

“For over three decades, our organization has benefited from her flexibility, reliability and unparalleled experience,” said Craig Solomon, Executive Director. Mrs. Hoth continues to provide students with quality care and learning support during these unprecedented times through Wesley’s collaboration with the Glenview Park District’s Camp REC program.

Linda has worked in virtually every Wesley program during her tenure; Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School, Summer Camp and Preschool. “Linda is the true definition of a dedicated teacher who has touched thousands of children’s lives,” said Jennifer Quintas, Multi-Site School School-Age Director. “She has helped children grow socially, emotionally, and educationally,” Jennifer added.

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After months of remote learning filled with zoom circle times, teaching by video, at home lessons, drive by birthday wishes, virtual spring sings and a one of a kind graduation ceremony, the Preschool program reopened its doors for in person learning on July 6. The children have been truly amazing throughout this journey and we could not be prouder of each and every one of them!

Not skipping a single beat while abiding by all new protocols and programming guidelines, wearing masks is now second nature to the children. The preschoolers truly enjoy each day’s unique and exciting curriculum and sharing their time together with friends and teachers. Programming remains creative, safe and fun and weekly theme days are a huge hit for all! Bright eyes and laughter fill our rooms and the Preschool children, families and staff have all been so very gracious and grateful throughout these uniquely challenging times. We all enjoyed a wonderful summer together and have now continued on with a fabulously fun fall!

PRESCHOOL PROCEEDS

While Wesley Camp Summer Dayz may have looked very different this year, the camp spirit was at an all-time high! The campers came in not knowing what to expect and quickly were once again full of life, laughter and joy experiencing a new sense of normalcy. The weather this summer was absolutely perfect allowing campers to spend the majority of their time outdoors.

Within each small camp POD, campers engaged in socially distanced art, sport and special-themed enrichment activities. Campers especially loved Spirit Days featuring Hollywood Day, Throwback 80’s Day and

Halloween/Reverse Trick or Treat Day. Camp concluded with a virtual family night that could be viewed safely by all! Parents expressed their overwhelming appreciation as to how well camp was run within the new safety protocols and how much fun their children had. It was truly a time that all campers, staff and families will always remember. Long lasting friendships and memories were once again made.

SUMMER CAMP DAYZ SPIRIT

The Glenview Park District and Wesley Child Care Center have partnered together in response to the community need for quality school age child care during remote learning.

The Glenview Park District’s Camp REC (Recreation, Enrichment and Community) program was designed for self-directed e-learning and recreational activities including indoor/outdoor games, sports and arts/crafts located in pods throughout Glenview. Camp REC leaders coordinate the day’s activities around e-learning schedules and in-person schooling with the coordination of busing to and from pod/school for School District 34 students. Children are assigned to pods of 15 participants or less in a format that meets all health and safety guidelines.

CAMP REC BEGINS

FRIENDS OF WESLEY 2019-2020 DONORS

PARTNERS Kimberly Adams Elizabeth Coulson Glenview State Bank Mary Ann Langas Ann & Bob Rowlands

Associated Agencies, Inc. Kerry & Ellen Dickson Greg Vickers Heating & Cooling Erica & Todd LeBlanc Dana & Adam Sloane

Back to Health Chiropractic Acupuncture/ FGK Services, Inc. Brian & Jennifer Healy Madassery Family Saurabh Sood & Mrugaya Gorde

Dr's. Linda & Jim Laurie Ellen Fagerburg George & Linda Hoth Amy & Marcus Nunes Paula Stoddard

April Perry & Brian Budzicz Laura & Michael Fine Jennings Chevrolet & Volkswagen O'Grady Law Group, P.C. The Vasey Agency-State Farm

Edward J. Burns Glenview Optimist Club Jane G. Kim Karen M. Patterson, P.C. Youth Services of Glenview-Northbrook

Holly & Ed Porrett Zieba Family

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SUPPORTER Lisa Allen DanceEd. Dance Centre Greg Goodsitt LaRocco Family Quality Catering for Kids Craig & Laura Solomon

American Taxi Dispatch, Inc. Hilary Dexter Kathleen Hart Lewis Family Elaine Rechel Doris Stengl

Lisa Anastasia Holly Field Valerie Huang Family Linda Lincoln Sandy Rosen Ari Swartz

Mary Lee & Bill Attea Bonnie & Robert Frame Igleski Family James Locke Babette & Jeffrey Sanders Sara Szumski

Jack & Jenny Bevington Joyce Fridell Annette & Tom Johnson Marilyn J. Miller Jenny & Tim Scahill Tom & Susan Urban

Brennan Family Wanda Frye Michael Joyce Eva Nickolich Ray Scott Vorhies Family

Jill Brickman Garrison Family Erin & Mac Kaminsky Patel Family Sarane & Bruce Siewerth Clyde Walter & Kyle Severson

Brymer Family Mr. James R. Glass III Steven & Faye Krasner Todd & Laura Price Jonathan & Kim Smith Shameran Youkhana

Art & Lauren Zambianchi

LEGACY Anonymous Jules Dessibourg Glenview Community Church Christina & Kyu Hwang Family Fund The Printing Shop

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago/ Connie Dornan Glenview Sunrise Rotary Club Kiwanis Club of Glenview-Northbrook Chris & Carla Riley Family Fund

The Doetsch Team Fialkowski & Associates, Inc. Glenview United Methodist Church Konica Minolta Business Solutions Rounsfull Financial Group

Chicago Community Trust Nikki & Brian Forrester Glenview United Methodist Women Northfield Township Willow Lake Orthodontics

Condon Family Glenview Bank & Trust-Wintrust Hackney's on Lake NorthShore University Health System Wishnick Family

Mark Hindson & Family Parallel Design Build Inc. Village Treasure House

MEMBER Azam Aboutorabi Larry & Ethel Doyle Jeanne Harman Melissa & Russell Mehle Richard & Carolla Schmid

Jenna Barrett Jim & Helen Faust Holly Hendee Jennifer Quintas Dr. Robert S. Smith

Valerie Bledsoe Mike & Joanie Goldberg Donna Jung Helene Rehayem The Works

Barbara & Howard Byers Michael Harada D.M.D.,LTD. Lundgren Family Renzo Dairy Wesley Lyon Afterschool Staff

Charles & Allison Scherer David A. Williams D.D.S

SPONSOR David & Jacqueline Adams Jerry & Josephine Conlon Eric & Mary Lynn Dornfeld Michael J. Gillette Huppert Family Susan G. Nauert

American Solutions for Business/ Karen & Scott Daniels Erdene Family Glenview Car Wash Mabel Janke Priscilla Nutt

Frank Sclavenitis Dr. William & Beverly Dawson Patricia & John Fallon Marnie Gordon Janice Jeffery Jill & Allan Ruter

John & Pat Anderluh Bill Dewyer Fass Family Jori & Ryan Griffith Mike, Mary & Libby Meadows Inna & Dimitiriy Serman

Robert & Krystle Bassler Henry & Mary Dold Danielle Franzese Kathryn Hall & Jerry Kurz Sally & Kevin McCarthy Howard & Barbara Silver

Motorola Matching/Paula Stoddard Fran Slisz

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