PAC Judy Center Newsletter
May 2024
Patuxent-Appeal Elementary Campus Judy Center Early Learning Hub
Appeal Elementary School
11655 HG Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
443-550-8077
Website: Judy Center - Patuxent Appeal Elementary (calvertnet.k12.md.us)
Calendar: PAC Judy Center Calendar - Patuxent Appeal Elementary (calvertnet.k12.md.us)
About Us
A Judy Center Early Learning Hub is a partnership of community agencies working together to help parents of children birth-5 as they prepare their young children for school. Judy Centers are unique because they promote school readiness through collaboration among community-based agencies and organizations.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's development, we would love to help.
Need a referral to outside agencies or clothing/food/financial assistance? Please feel free to contact us.
Karen Jordan, Program Coordinator
Phone: (443) 550-8083
Email: Jordank@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Sarah Harding, Family Resource Worker
Phone: (443) 550-8082
Email: Hardings@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Christina Herrick, Office Assistant
Phone: (443) 550-8077
β οΈπβ οΈJUDY CENTER CHANGESβ οΈπβ οΈ
You may have noticed that we have transitioned all of our events to online registration links.
Please be mindful that all of our events have limited space / slots available, and our numbers / supplies are capped ahead of time.
All of our programs are open to children birth through 5 years of age.
Thank you so much in advance for your patience, understanding and continued support.
Calvert Basics: Explore through movement and play!
A playground is the perfect place to let your child run and explore. Encourage them to play on different kinds of equipment, try new games and explore all the park has to offer.
~ Mindful Fact ~
There's no limit to the human mind. We limit ourselves.
π Our Schedule This Month
Family Friday - Family Zumba with Dr. Amanda Holiday-Bembridge of Doctor, Teacher, Mommy.
Let's get our bodies moving! We will engage families in music and movement.
May 31, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration is required for this event.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/dbJwUXJLpL
Register no later than May 17, 2024
Cooking with Kara
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub and the Maryland SNAP-Ed are excited to host another Cooking with Kara series event. This event is virtual, and families can cook from the comfort of their own home. Ingredients will be provided by the PAC Judy Center for the first 25 families that register. We will be making Confetti Spaghetti!
EVENT DATE: Wednesday May 15, 2024
EVENT TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
INGREDIENT PICK UP DATES: May 13th & May 14th after 1:30pm
This event is for families with children ages birth - 5 years old
Registration is required for this event.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/z6wgLX5Dup
Cruisers Playgroup
This playgroup is for children ages 13 Months - 2 years old.
We will focus on free play, music and movement, and sensory activities.
**Snack will be provided**
Dates: Tuesday, May 7th, 21st & 28th
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Judy Center at Patuxent-Appeal Campus
***WE HAVE 9 SLOTS PER CLASS AVAILABLE***
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/nSEG6CzgbP
Preschool Playgroup
This playgroup is for families with children ages 2-5 years old (not in school).
Join us at The Judy Center for some fun! We will have free play, a story, a craft, and enjoy a nutritious snack. Every last Friday of the month we will have Library Story Time.
Dates:
Friday, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
Times:
9:30am - 10:30am OR 10:45am - 11:45pm
Location: Judy Center at Patuxent- Appeal Campus
***WE HAVE 9 SLOTS PER CLASS AVAILABLE ***
There are now two separate registration links for this playgroup. Please choose between the 9:30 or 10:45 link.
Registration is required to attend.
To register please click the links below:
Imaginarium Play Group
This event is for families with children ages 14 months-5 years old.
Meet us at Imaginarium where we will have 1 hour of unstructured playtime and make lots of new friends!!
Event Date: May 14, 2024
Event Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Event Location: 13360 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688
** WE HAVE 20 SLOTS AVAILABLE**
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/gy1VAL4Gc3
Tummy Time
Join us for 1 hour of Tummy Time fun.
Event Dates: Thursday, May 2nd & 16th
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/jPM1xv6P8f
Mindful Moms
What is Mindful Moms?
A 1-hour interactive support group to learn the benefits of mindful parenting, deep breathing, journaling, how to handle tough moments with a clear mind, and so much more.
**Children are welcomeπ**
Event Date: Thursday, May 9th & 23rd
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/TqPEhTHN6q
Drop In Playgroup
This group is for all ages and stages! Meet with your mom friends or just get out of the house with the kids. A partner agency will be featured at each meeting.
Event Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Event Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/wdmqqLXWU4
Maryland Diaper Bank
https://www.marylanddiaperbank.org/
β οΈ Changes to the Diaper Bank β οΈ
Effective February 1st, 2024 changes have been made to the Calver Diaper Bank.
- All families currently receiving assistance from the Calvert Diaper Bank will be required to reapply.
- Changes have been made to qualifying requirements.
- Families in need of diapers will need to contact the Diaper Bank each month to set up their pickup date and time.
- Diaper Bank contact Sarah Harding by phone at 443-550-8082 or via email at: hardings@calvertnet.k12.md.us
PLEASE NOTE:
- We are unable to serve walk-ins. Appointments only.
- You must contact the diaper bank via phone or email to ensure that we have sizes in stock.
- This is a monthly service, we cannot provide diapers more than once per family, per month.
- The Diaper Bank is a donation-based program and as such, our sizes and availability vary. We do not guarantee diapers will be available.
Did you know that the Judy Center is a hub for the Maryland Diaper Bank? The diaper bank provides support to families across Calvert County. Maryland Diaper Bank participants will receive 50 free diapers and a set of wipes each month. There are qualifications to be able to access the diaper bank. To see if you or another family qualifies, please contact Sarah Harding at Hardings@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Partner/Community Flyers
Judy's Closet π§₯
Are you in need of clothes for your child or baby supplies? Make an appointment to visit Judy's Closet to see what we have available. We have clothes ranging from Preemie and up. We also have baby blankets, bottles, jackets, hats and gloves.
Email Sarah at hardings@calvertnet.k12.md.us to make an appointment.
π Coming Up!
We will be closed on Friday May 24th and Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2024
Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood