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PAC Judy Center Newsletter
February 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
~ Mindful Fact ~
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
February 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 Enchilada Casserole!
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
EVENT TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
INGREDIENT PICK UP DATES: Friday, February 9th & Monday, February 12 9AM - 4PM
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/mATX79b2eH
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, February 6th, 20th & 27th
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Judy Center at Patuxent-Appeal Campus
***WE HAVE 8 SLOTS PER CLASS AVAILABLE***
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/FwHKAbwQr5
Preschool Playgroups
This playgroup is for families with children ages 2-5 years old (not in school).
Dates:
Friday, February 2nd, 9th, & 23rd
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/6xVq4pRJGt
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: February 13, 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/yyPP69gA8z
Tummy Time
Join us for 1 hour of Tummy Time fun.
Event Dates: Thursday, February 1st & 15th
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/Csi6W22s1i
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, February 8th & 22nd, 2024
Event Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration is required to attend.
To register, please click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/wtWtcG6zBU
Diaper Bank will be open February 1st -9th from 9:00am - 4:00pm 🙂
Calvert Diaper Bank
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 Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood