According to historical sources the first Thanksgiving in the "new world" which would later become the United States of America occurred in 1621. The feast was held by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag tribe after a successful harvest. Some accounts report the group feasted on venison, geese and ducks, not turkey. The group also played ball games, sang and danced to celebrate and give thanks.

Presidents George Washington, John Adams and James Madison issued proclamations urging Americans to observe a day of thanks in the USA. However, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln was able to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday and to be observed during the end of November.

In 1876, the first intercollegiate football championship game was held between Princeton and Yale and the rest they say is history. In 1934, the NFL sponsored the first professional football game on Thanksgiving day. Football championship games became a part of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition, and are to this day.

We are excited to introduce you to our new early learning curriculum from Learning Beyond Paper, Inc! Learning Beyond (LB) Curriculum is a research-based, classroom-tested curriculum for infants to Pre-K 4. As a social-constructivist curriculum, LB is designed to create learning opportunities for children through peer-based activities and intentional interactions with their teachers. Our teachers will have access to the full curriculum from tablets, providing real-time support for our learners, opportunities for differentiated instruction, and social-emotional development. LB also includes a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) focus throughout, and @HomeConnections Newsletters to keep you informed on everything your children are learning. Welcome to Learning Beyond Curriculum! Together, we are building the foundation for life-long learning through innovation.

November's theme is: Exploring My World.

Judy Center Early Learning Hub at SES

The Judith P. Hoyer Center Early Learning Hubs, also known as “Judy Centers,” benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help parents prepare their children age birth through five years old for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve. Judy Centers provide services or connect families with local service providers to meet the specific needs of a family. Each Judy Center is unique in meeting the needs of its communities, thus if there is a service you are in need of please let us know!

Our Services Are Free!!!

• Child Care Provider Support
• Community Outreach
• Family Engagement Activities-Music and Movement, Field Trips, Park Visits, Assemblies and Much More.....
• Home Visits
• Materials to Support Home Learning
• Nutritious Meals or Snacks and Drinks
• Parent Advisory Committe
• Parent Education
• Playgroups
• Tuesday 3's and 4's Playgroups/Thursday Infant and Toddlers Playgroup/A monthly pm playgroup for all
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Resources and Additional Services

How Do You Enroll in Judy Center at SES Services??

• Email us at elizabeth.miller@qacps.org or cynthia.clark@qacps.org
• Call 410-438-3887

Judy Center Early Learning Hubs serve families of children (birth through age 5) residing within their school's catchment area. They also serve children, who reside anywhere in Queen Anne's County; if a child has an IEP or an IFSP.

Stop by the Judy Center booth at Make A Difference Day! We would love to share information about our free services.

Stop by our booth at the "SECAC Multi-County Special Education Fall Resource Fair" and learn about our free services!

Stop by the Judy Center Office and learn more about how the "Science of Reading" is incorporated into playgroups, parent education and childcare provider professional development.

Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood.