Judy Center Early Learning Hub
At Church Hill Elementary School
May Newsletter 2025
We are pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary of the first Judy Center Early Learning Hubs in Maryland! Queen Anne's County was proud to be one of the first Judy Centers in the state of Maryland. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our families and partners in the coming months. Stay tuned for exciting plans to celebrate with us!
Judy Center Happeningsπ
Let's Playπ
Can you believe it's May already?? The school year has flown by, but the fun continues here at the Judy Center Early Learning Hub! In the month of May, our theme will be transportation and construction!! π·π»ββοΈπ§π We will explore vehicles that move on land, air and water. β΅π¬πLet's construct towers, ramps and fences with blocks, sticks and and magna-tiles!
Also, this month, we will give our moms and grandmothers some extra-special love as we celebrate them and all that they do!! π
Join us for a "meet you there" field trip on Thursday, May 15th for strawberry picking at Godfrey's Farm at 10:00am! Each family will leave with a container of fresh picked strawberries! This field trip is FREE!! Godfrey's Farm is located at 302 Leager Rd., Sudlersville, MD. ππππ
We will be partnering with the Infants and Toddlers program on Monday, May 19th, for a "meet you there" field trip to The Edge Area in Stevensville at 10:45am. The Edge will have structed activities and free-play during our visit. This field trip is FREE!! The Edge Area is located at 325 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD.
On May 6th, our 3-4 year old's and their families will visit our Pre-K classrooms to meet our amazing teachers and have a special circle-time story just for them! As part of our grant, the Judy Center seeks to increase school readiness by providing hands-on learning opportunities within the school setting to prepare children for success in school and life!
Evening Playgroup will be held on May 21st at 5:30pm! Our evening playgroup will be held outside (weather permitting) on the Pre-K playground on the bus-loop side of the building. Join us for dinner and fun!
π«πGET READY FOR PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION! SEE THE FLYER BELOW!!
The Judy Center is an ideal setting for young children to develop emotional, social and cognitive skills to become life long learners. If you know anyone in the Church Hill School zone with children ages birth to 5 years old, please spread the word about us! We would love to have them join our playgroups! It's FREE! See our flyers for all the details!
It's time for Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration!!
Call CHES today to schedule your child's screening! 410-556-6187
Join us on Monday, May 12th at 9:30am for Music Monday!!!π΅
Blended Pre-K 3 Peer Models Wanted for 2025-26 School Year!
Judy Center Kids in Action!
Judy Center Attendees Participate In School Readiness Transitions
Judy Center students have been exploring the Unified Arts classrooms at Church Hill Elementary School and getting hands on experience in those areas. Making the transition to school is not always easy, but being familiar with the people, spaces and expectations can make all the difference.
Soon-To-Be Students Meet Unified Arts Teachers!
Big Kid Things!
Getting Creative With Colors!
Let's Check Out The Library!
Hallway Expectations
Gym Class Is So Fun!
Queen Anne's County Mobile Library π
The Queen Anne's County Mobile Library will be visiting our Judy Center twice in the month of May! The first visit will be on May 12th at 10:15am, following our Music Monday! The second visit will be on Tuesday, May 27th at 10:15am! The mobile library will be filled with books for children of all ages, as well as books for adults. No library card? No problem! The mobile library staff can sign you up on the spot! Hope to see you there!
Judy Center May Calendar π
Calendar Highlights π£
- Music Monday 5/12
- Godfrey's Field Trip 5/15
- The Edge Field Trip 5/19
- Evening Playgroup 5/21
- JC Mini-Field Day 5/23
- Mobil Library 5/27
What is the Judy Center and Who Do We Serve?
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub provides resources to help parents and caregivers prepare their children for success in school and life. We serve children and their families living in the Church Hill Elementary School zone from birth through age five. We also serve children who reside anywhere in Queen Anne's County IF they have an IEP/IFSP.
We provide home learning kits, playgroups, home-visits, field trips, and parent/caregiver support. All of these services are FREE!
In addition, we can connect families to other services such as adult education classes, childcare support, healthcare services, food assistance and much more.
Contact us to learn more!
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to its programs and activities.
Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Church Hill Elementary School
631 Main St.
Church Hill, MD 21623
410-556-6187
Stacey Woodworth
Site Coordinator
Jenny Poulin-Gay
Liaison
Judy Center programming is developed with funds form the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood.
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to its programs and activities.