Family Night

Family Night is for you!

Family Night is for parents and their children to relax at the end of the day and to enjoy a free meal followed by a presentation for parents while their children are playing under the supervision of Concordia University or Seward High School students. Children are excited about attending these events with their parents. Please sign-up at St. John Child Development Center, (643-3122).  We want to be sure to prepare enough food!  This invitation is open to all families in our community.

Schedule:

  • 5:45pm-6:30pm Free Family Meal
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm Presentation for parents/Children play under supervision

Family Night Calendar 2011-2012

September 20th, 2011: 

“Family Nature Night”

Be a scientist of animals. Specialize in Birds, Frogs, and Butterflies as you walk the trail.

Program by UNL Extension Seward Co. & Four Corners Health Department.

FREE FUN PRIZES!

Seward County Fairgrounds/4-H Center

Meal Servers: St. Andrew Church

Meal Sponsor: Subway

October 18th, 2011:

“Sick Kids! What Do I Do now?”

Dr. Novac will be sharing the do’s and don’ts of sick kids and how to keep kids healthy.

Dr. Connie Novac, Physician @ Seward Memorial Health Systems

St. Vincent de Paul Church

Meal Server/Sponsor: St. Vincent de Paul

November 8th, 2011:

“Emotional Coaching”

Come and learn how to become comfortable with young children’s emotions. Use coaching style interaction. Help children learn to manage emotions.

Kelly Vanness/Early Childhood Professional Dev. Coordinator

United Methodist Church

Meal Server/Sponsor: United Methodist Church

February 21st, 2012:

“Can I Have More Squash, Please?”

Parents tips on how to get kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables. After trying tips, kids will ask for seconds!

Sandra Burwell, R.D., LMNT/Dietician 

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Meal Server/Sponsor: St. John Child Development Center

March 20th, 2012:

“Books and Kids”

Review new books appropriate for preschool through middle school students and discuss strategies for reading to children.

Karla Wendelin, Ph.D, Librarian/Teacher

Civic Center

Meal Sponsor/Server: Seward Kiwanas

April 10th, 2012:

“I Am Moving, I Am Learning”

Great family activities/exercise to do with your child or your family.  Learn while you’re moving! Bring your bikes, trikes, and big wheels. Step outside and participate on the Bicycle Safety Road. FREE helmets/safety “blinkies”.

Sponsored by Four Corners Health Dept. & Safe Kids Seward

Faith Lutheran Church

Meal Server: Faith Lutheran Church

Meal Sponsor: Seward County Bridges

Sponsored by: Seward County Bridges, UNL Extension Office/Seward Co., St. John Child Development Center, Seward County Headstart, Four-Corners Health Department, and Southeast Early Childhood Professional Development Partnership.

****FREE LITERACEY SCREENING IN OCTOBER AND FEBRUARY****