The Ocean Courant Staff Newsletter
Carelot Children's Center ~ August 2022
A message from Holly Bevilacqua, COO
Wow! Can you believe we are getting ready for the new school year already? We have had a great summer here at Carelot being having a great time with the kiddos. I have loved seeing all the great theme-related curriculum activities. Thank you for sharing the great photos! The children are clearly having a blast this summer and it is thanks to our wonderful, dedicated team of educators! You are the core of our programs and help make them so successful!
Thanks to a grant, I have been purchasing new toys and equipment for the programs. If there is something special you would like to see at your center, please let me know!
This time of year begins our enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION
Hailey- East Lyme- 1 year
Stephanie- Corp Admin Accounting- 8/27
We celebrate you!
8/12- Crissy- Clubhouse
8/12- Priya- Clubhouse
8/15- Larry- CEO
8/21- Danielle- Executive Director
8/30-Matt- Maintenance
Employee Website
Thank you for your dedication!
Adam L- Clubhouse/EL -7 years!
Celebrate you!
8/12- Crissy- Clubhouse
8/15- Larry- CEO
8/21- Danielle- Executive Director
Employee website
Wish Lists
Our fundraising events are a great way to add extra funds to purchase such items. Help out and make sure you are aware of when they are happening and encourage your families to get involved and why!
Details- Wish list items are best when the most detail is given- size, color, description or even a photo helps out a lot! Please be descriptive!
CHECK- please check the supply and art closets before asking for items- it may just be tucked away or someone may know where to find something we already have!
Reminders
- Please keep the playgrounds clean and tidy. Teach the Children respect and clean up after their done. Toys should always be put away in their proper places, garbage should be picked up, water jugs should be taken inside at the end of every night, and wood chips and rocks should be swept and cleaned up to provide a safe environment for the children.
- GRASS PLAYGROUND areas- Please be sure all toys are picked up especially on Fridays, for lawn mowing over the weekend.
- We know that some days are hot outside , so please be sure that you and your class are staying hydrated. Bring a spray bottle with water outside to cool off and don’t forget to be using the hose and sprinkler to engage in some fun water play. It is recommended that you bring a pitcher with cold water and some cups outside so that both you and the children are staying hydrated while running around in the heat.
Many children will be transitioning at the end of this month. Please pass everything to the next classroom (portfolio, assessments, extra clothing, etc.), and be sure you are prepared for new children by having cubbies, mailboxes, and diaper areas labeled.
Cleaning and sanitizing are of the utmost importance. Follow all center cleaning policies.
Hot News
"What theme would you like to see added to next years curriculum??"
Submit answers by clicking the link below by August 25th!
Last Month's Entries. Tina won $20! Thanks for your feedback.
NAEYC NEWS...
Current Classroom Portfolios- How are your binders coming along? Everyone should have up-to-date binders and classrooms to meet all NAEYC standards.
Many of your posts on our Facebook page can go right into your classroom portfolios- they all meet one or more criteria!
Back to school ideas!
Friendship mural
Grandfriends day ideas
CLEAN OUT!
I am sure that there are many items in the centers that are tucked away in cabinets and not in the main art closet areas. There may also be old paint or glue that needs to be tossed in the trash! Let's start fresh for the school year!
Some fun dates for the month of August
The month of August has many days and dates to celebrate. Here's a rundown of August festivities you might want to include in your classroom:
August 3– Watermelon Day
August 11– Play in the Sand Day
August 22- Blue Day- WEAR BLUE TODAY!
August 24– Strange Music Day
August 30– National Toasted Marshmallow Day
August 31- National Eat Outside Day- Have a picnic on the playground today
This month's incentive- Win !!!
Staff Facebook Incentive: science activity ! Congrats to Aria from East Lyme ! You WIN a Walmart Gift Card!
Check the programming calendar for information.
Classroom Rainforest transformation goes to the TFS Preschool! Great Job! You win $100 to spend at Discount School Supply or Amazon for classroom supplies!
AUGUST INCENTIVES:
- Executive Directors are having a best-themed bulletin board- Get ready to change them out and pick a theme from August.
- Corporate Incentive- Pick any activity, craft, idea from the staff Facebook page, and incorporate it into your lessons in August and you could win a gas card. NO limit to submissions... Tag Holly on your Facebook post or include #carelotcurriculum22
Watch for random fun and games on our staff's Facebook page!
Have you completed your STATE REQUIRED TRAINING? ONE TIME TRAINING!
Policy Reminder:
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Social networking is growing rapidly in today’s society. It is expected that all Carelot employees will behave professionally and exercise responsibility whenever they use social media and electronic communications. Social networking and electronic communications include, but are not limited to: email, text messaging, instant messaging, online forums, media sharing sites, and social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, WikiSpaces, SnapChat etc. All employees will receive a detailed guideline on Social Networking and Electronic Communications upon hire.
Carelot Children's Center
Email: hr@carelot.net
Website: www.carelot.net
Location: 315 Flanders Road, East Lyme, CT, United States
Phone: 860-739-1993
Facebook: facebook.com/carelotctr