PAC Judy Center Newsletter
March 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
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When practiced consistently, self-care improves our mood, concentration, decision-making and resilience. Without some form of self care or physical tanks go empty.
⚠️🛑⚠️JUDY CENTER CHANGES⚠️🛑⚠️
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.
Monthly Events
Family Friday - Bedtime Routines
Are you having trouble establishing a bedtime routine for your child? Do you want some tips, tools and advice on starting a bedtime routine? Join the Judy Center for dinner and ideas on implementing bedtime routine.
Event Date: March 22, 2024
Event Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Limited to the first 50 PREK, Head Start and Judy Center 0-4 families who sign up.
Registration is required for this event.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/0EVZFTc195
RSVP No later than March 11, 2024
March 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 Garden Stir-fry!
EVENT DATE: Wednesday March 20, 2024
EVENT TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
INGREDIENT PICK UP DATES: March 19th & 20th 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/fEUPKsQHXr
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, March 5th and 19th
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/grBRu64N6D
Preschool Playgroups
This playgroup is for families with children ages 2-5 years old (not in school).
Dates:
Friday, March 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Times:
9:30am - 10:30am OR 10:45am - 11:45pm
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/WV3SnfxabY
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: March 12, 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/pDKTa4Ee4t
Tummy Time
Join us for 1 hour of Tummy Time fun.
Event Dates: Thursday, March 7th & 21st
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/2M5B2ZbqDp
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 welcome🙂**
Event Date: Thursday, March 14 & 21, 2024
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/zbfbdd6pdS
Important Changes to the Diaper Bank
Calvert Diaper Bank
⚠️ Changes to the Diaper Bank ⚠️
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
Office Closings
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub at PAC and the Calvert Diaper Bank will be closed on the following date(s):
Spring Recess - March 29, 2024
Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood