It's Fall, Y'All!

November PAT Staff Newsletter

Holiday Assistance Programs

There are several places offering holiday assistance from groceries to gifts in Lee's Summit. Check out the pictures below and be sure to pay attention to the dates. Even though the holidays are still weeks away, several of these programs have an upcoming deadline to sign up. We at Parents as Teachers wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

Home Visiting Safety Precautions

We love our home visits and being able to spend time with your family. In an effort to keep our staff safe and comfortable, please consider the following for home visits:

Pets in another room or outside
Turn off any distractions
For night visits, leave porch lights on

If for any reason you are not comfortable meeting in your home, we are always happy to offer a "home visit" at a neutral location like our Great Beginnings Legacy Location or the Library.

Event Information

Winter Wonderland (5:30-7:30 PM) Legacy Park Location

Join us for an evening full of winter games, crafts, and story times. This event is open for all participating Parents as Teachers families. Most activities will be appropriate for 2+, but all ages are welcome! This will be an open house event, come anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at our Great Beginnings-Legacy Location. Enter through the door on the Northeast side of the building where signs will be posted. Check out the flyer below for more information!

When?

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024, 05:30 PM

Where?

Great Beginnings Early Educ, Bluestem, Lee's Summit, MO, USA

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Fall Gratitude Activities

Thankful turkey

This craft takes a little extra time to create, but is a great way to display all the things your family is grateful for!

Thankful pumpkin

Why not give that pumpkin some life after Halloween by adding things your family is grateful for with a Sharpie?

Gratitude chain

This easy gratitude craft comes together with some fall colored strips of construction paper, markers, and a stapler. Start a countdown to Thanksgiving by adding to the gratitude chain every day!

Healthy Screen Time Habits

We live in a digital world, but it is important to create a balance between time in front of the screen and time playing. Being mindful about screen time can seem easier said than done, but these helpful tips from Cari Ebert are a great start!

Daylight Savings

Community Events

There are several family friendly, free events in Lee's Summit. Check out a few of them below:

Christmas in the Park

A drive-thru winter wonderland with over a million lights and 200 animated displays.

Open daily after Wednesday, November 27th from 5:30-10:00 p.m.

Location: Frank White Jr. Softball Complex (3901 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, 64081)

Mayor's Tree Lighting (November 22nd 6:30-8:00 PM)

Join Mayor Bill Baird at 6:30 p.m. in Howard Station Park as we light Downtown in thousands of sparkling lights. This year we’re celebrating the “Miracle on Main Street” with musical performances and our special guests from the North Pole, Santa & Mrs. Claus! Bring your camera for photos with Santa until 8 p.m. and enjoy late night shopping, live window displays, and more in Downtown Lee’s Summit!

26th Annual Christmas in the Sky (November 27th 5:00-8:00 p.m.)

Kick off the holiday season with Jackson County Parks + Rec and 99.7 The Point with a spectacular holiday show and amazing fireworks on the shores of Longview Lake Beach. Admission is FREE for your whole family to enjoy. Gates open at 5:00 P.M.

Dad's Group Meet-Up (November 18th 3:00-4:30)

Meet some other dads at the next Dad's meetup at Lowenstein Park in Lee's Summit

Find us on Facebook and on meetup: Kansas City Dads