The CDC will be closed on May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. May your family enjoy time together as we officially kick off the summer season!
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No Morning Preschool Day/Last Day of School
Monday, April 30th, 2012There will also be no morning preschool this Friday, May 4, due to Seward Public K-4 school closure. Last day for 2011-12 preschool-only program will be Friday, May 11th.
NO SUMMER SWIM TRANSPORTATION
Monday, April 30th, 2012As a center, we had been offering morning transportation during swim session #2 for the school-age program. Unfortunately, due to the schedule change this year, CDC will not be offering transport this summer. In speaking with Park & Recreation, many community families requested later hours for the lower skill levels and so they are trying out this new schedule to see how it works this year. Warmer water temperature was one other reason. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
CDC Summer Camp Start Dates
Monday, April 30th, 2012Toddler/Preschool Summer Camp begins May 14th. School-Age Summer Camp begins May 21st. For summer-only families, registration packets are due on your child’s first day.
CDC FAMILY WORSHIP MAY 12th
Monday, April 30th, 2012Save the date! We will be having a CDC Family Worship event Saturday, May 12th at 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church. This will be much like our Advent celebration – the preschool children will sing and participate in worship, and then afterward, we’ll have a reception in the church fellowship hall with cookies and goodies! All CDC families are invited, whether your child is in the preschool or school-age program! What a great way to end our fantastic year together!!
No Morning Preschool/CDC Closed
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012CDC WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH FOR GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE
There will also be no morning preschool on Maundy Thursday and Easter Monday, April 5 & 9, due to Seward Public and St. John school closures.
Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter Weekend! Christ is Risen…He is Risen Indeed!
April CDC Parent Newsletter
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012SUMMER & FALL REGISTRATION
Thank you to everyone for returning your registration forms for the upcoming summer and school year programs. Please remember to get your family’s vacation dates to the CDC office by Monday, April 30, 2012. We are so richly blessed to have such wonderful families to serve.
NEW LIFE DISPLAY
The CDC staff has been delighted at the number of expectant moms we have at the center right now, and we would like to do something to celebrate the new life coming in to our families. If your family is currently expecting a baby, or if you have had a new baby this past summer/school year, please stop in the office and see Mrs. Bimler! She has a small request for a baby photo when your child arrives, or a current one if your child has already arrived. We would like to begin a ‘New Life at the CDC’ display this spring, and would love to include your family!
FAMILY NIGHT
The topic for our last Family Night on April 10th will focus on family activities & exercise to do with your child(ren). Bring your bikes, trikes and big wheels! Sponsored byFour Corners Health Dept. & Safe Kids Seward.
FaithLutheranChurchwill be the host site with a free meal served by Seward County Bridges from 5:45 – 6:30 pm. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free daycare is provided. Watch for the sign-up sheet at the front lobby area of the CDC. All families in the Seward community are invited!
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Our center will be participating in this nation-wide event during the week of April 23-27! Watch for posted classroom memos regarding the events!
FUNDRAISER AND SERVICE PROJECT
Our Spring fundraiser was a success with a net profit of $1017! Our service project collected just under $45, which will be matched by Thrivent Choice Dollars. Many thanks to all!
BOOK ORDERS
Scholastic Book orders are due to the CDC office by Friday, April 13th.
Calendar Reminders:
- April 6 – CDC closed for Good Friday
- April 5 & 9 – No Morning Preschool
- April 10 – Family Night
- April 13 – Scholastic Book Orders due
- April 23-27 – Week of the Young Child Celebrations
- April 26 – CDC Professional Presentation on School Readiness
Spring has sprung…enjoy these warmer days with your child/ren. Go for a walk or bike ride along the trail in Plum Creek Park; fly a kite; watch birds; lay a blanket on the ground in your yard and watch the clouds. There are so many free, family activities to do with your family.
Get outside and enjoy!!!!
“Hoppy” Spring!
Mrs. Rebecca Bimler, Director
St. John Child Development Center
402/643-3122
March CDC Parent Newsletter
Sunday, March 11th, 2012Lent has arrived and Easter is on its way. Enjoy this season with your child. Sit together with your child’s Bible and read the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Visit with your child about how our belief and faith in Jesus’ resurrection is the best gift of all…eternity with Jesus in Heaven! Talk about the miracles of spring and the new life that will soon be all around us…new flowers, green grass, baby animals. What a wonderful way to relate Jesus’ gift of new life to us with your child.
NEW LIFE DISPLAY
The CDC staff has been delighted at the number of expectant moms we have at the center right now, and we would like to do something to celebrate the new life coming in to our families. If your family is currently expecting a baby, or if you have had a new baby this past summer/school year, please stop in the office and see Mrs. Bimler! She has a small request for a baby photo when your child arrives, or a current one if your child has already arrived. We would like to begin a ‘New Life at the CDC’ display this spring, and would love to include your family!
NO SCHOOL DAYS
There will be no morning preschool on Friday, Monday and Tuesday, March 9, 12, and 13, due to Seward Public and/or St. John school closures. Parents, please remember to sign-up for your school-age student on the NO SCHOOL SIGN-UP form located at the front lobby area of the CDC.
SUMMER & FALL REGISTRATION
Please return your forms ASAP to save your slot for next year! We will be opening registration to our wait list and community families beginning in early March! All forms, CDC families and local community, are due back in the office by March 30, 2012.
PASTRY PUFFINS FUNDRAISER
We will be selling pastry puffins (a cousin to braided bread) during the month of March. Order forms are due back to the CDC on March 14th. They will be delivered on March 27th, just in time for your family gatherings on Palm Sunday or Easter weekends.
BOOK ORDERS
Scholastic Book orders are due to the CDC office by Friday, March16th.
HEARTS FOR JESUS SPRING SERVICE PROJECT
March will be our final month for collecting coin contributions for the LCMS church-wide service project, Hearts for Jesus! We have collected $40.00 so far from generous hearts like yours! Our contributions will be going to assist Joplin, Missouriand CampLutherin Schuyler, NE. The heart-shaped collection box is located by the sign-in counter.
CDC LENTEN POTATO BAKE
CDC’s annual baked potato dinner will be served from 5-6:30pm at St. John Church Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, March 28th. In the past, parents of the CDC have done a tremendous job assisting the staff and board members in hosting this community-wide event. We would welcome your assistance again this year! The sheet to sign-up for serving, clean-up and/or providing a salad or dessert will be available at the CDC lobby area. Looking forward to “serving” with you!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES FOR TODDLER/PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Teachers will be contacting you soon to schedule a spring conference regarding your child’s progress.
Are you on Facebook? Don’t forget to “Like” us atSt JohnChildDevelopmentCenter! Daily pictures and weekly updates help keep you in “the know”!!
Calendar Reminders:
- March 9, 12, 13 – NO MORNING PRESCHOOL
- March 14 – Pastry Puffin orders due
- March 16 – Book orders due
- March 20 – Family Night at Seward Civic Center
- March 27 – Pastry Puffin delivery
- March 28– CDC Lenten Potato Bake
February CDC Parent Newsletter
Monday, January 23rd, 2012A BIG THANK YOU
The CDC staff would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We received funding from many of you to order all items on our St. John Christmas Wish List and more! We are blessed by your generosity and support of our program! Thank you again for making ALL OUR WISHES COME TRUE!
WINTER WEATHER REMINDER:
So far, God has blessed us with a mild winter season…but, this is Nebraska! In the event of St. John and Seward Public Schools closing due to winter weather, there will be NO MORNING PRESCHOOL. All-day families who CALL BEFORE 9 A.M. to tell us they will not be bringing their children WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THE DAY. Yes, we truly appreciate when you call before 9 a.m. to let us know, as it saves you a charge if your child isn’t here, it allows us to adequately staff our center, and it gives us an accurate lunch count. Many thanks in advance!
If there is a 2 hour late start, there is NO MORNING PRESCHOOL. We seldom close, however, in the event the center must close due to inclement weather, an announcement will be carried over our website. Please refer to our center’s policies on our website for further details.
NO SCHOOL DAYS
There will be no morning preschool on Friday and Monday, February 17 & 20, due to Seward Public and/or St. John school closures. Remember to sign-up for your school-age student on the NO SCHOOL SIGN-UP forms located at the front lobby area of the CDC.
PRESCHOOL-ONLY PARENT REMINDER:
Your child’s monthly tuition is based upon an eight month school year (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April). No payment is required for the months of December and May due to the high volume of days off required for NO SCHOOL DAYS
REGISTRATION
Registration forms for the upcoming summer and school year programs will be distributed to our current CDC families beginning Monday, January 30th. Please return your forms ASAP to save your slot for next year! We have been receiving numerous calls and our waiting lists are growing!
FAMILY NIGHTS
Family Nights resume on February 21st with Sandra Burwell, R.D., LMNT/Dietician informing us on how parents can get their children to eat healthy. St. John Lutheran Church will be the host site with a free meal served from 5:45 – 6:30. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free daycare is provided by the students of Concordia University. There will be a sign-up sheet at the front lobby area of the CDC. All families in the Seward community are invited.
FEBRUARY BOOK ORDERS
Scholastic Book orders are due to the CDC office by Friday, February 10th.
Calendar Reminders:
- January 30 – Registration forms distributed
- February 10 – Book orders due
- February 17 & 20 – NO MORNING PRESCHOOL
- February 21 – Family Night at St. John Lutheran Church
- February 22 – Ash Wednesday services at St. John Lutheran Church
11:00am service
5:00-6:45pm dinner
7:00pm service
Happy Valentines Day!
Mrs. Rebecca Bimler, Director
St. John Child Development Center
402/643-3122
January 2012 CDC Parent Newsletter
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012WOW…2012! Have you had to write it yet? It always takes me the month of January to finally get the date right! Thank goodness God knows what the date is, or, for that matter, what lies ahead for each of us in the days to come! May you and your family start each day with Him during this new year of 2012!
WINTER WEATHER REMINDER:
So far, God has blessed us with a mild winter season…but, this is Nebraska! In the event of St. John and Seward Public Schools closing due to winter weather, there will be NO MORNING PRESCHOOL. All-day families who CALL BEFORE 9 A.M. to tell us they will not be bringing their children WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THE DAY. Yes, we truly appreciate when you call before 9 a.m. to let us know, as it saves you a charge if your child isn’t here, it allows us to adequately staff our center, and it gives us an accurate lunch count. Many thanks in advance!
If there is a 2 hour late start, there is NO MORNING PRESCHOOL. We seldom close, however, in the event the center must close due to inclement weather, an announcement will be carried over our website.
PRESCHOOL-ONLY PARENT REMINDER:
Your child’s monthly tuition is based upon an eight month school year (Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April). No payment is required for the months of December and May due to the high volume of days off required for NO SCHOOL DAYS.
NO SCHOOL DAYS
There will be no morning preschool on Friday, January 27, as well as Friday and Monday, February 17 & 20, due to Seward Public and/or St. John school closures. Remember to sign-up for your school-age student on the NO SCHOOL SIGN-UP form located at the front lobby area of the CDC.
Child care tax statements will be printed and available beginning the week of January 3rd.
Family Nights resume on February 21st. St. JohnLutheranChurch will be the host site with a free meal served from 5:45 – 6:30. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free daycare is provided by the students ofConcordiaUniversity. There will be a sign-up sheet at the front lobby area of the CDC. All families in the Seward community are invited!
Calendar Reminders:
- January 2, 3 & 4 – NO MORNING PRESCHOOL
- January 20 – St. John PTL Trivia Night
- January 22 – Kindergarten Open House at St. John
- January 23 – Teacher Appreciation Week at CDC & St. John School
- January 27 – NO MORNING PRESCHOOL
- February 17 & 20 – NO MORNING PRESCHOOL
- February 21 – Family Night at St. John Lutheran Church
Happy New Year!
Mrs. Rebecca Bimler, Director
St. JohnChildDevelopmentCenter
402/643-3122