"To me, the most crucial responsibility of any community is the protection, education, and mentoring of its children. As adults, guardians, and parents, we must offer as many opportunities as possible to ensure the success and development of our children. If we can do this, we will all have met our most fundamental obligation to ourselves, our families, and our communities."

-Judy Hoyer

Join us for storytelling, singing and dancing as we learn about our feelings. Practice expressing emotions with your body and voice. Friday November 8, 2024 starting at 5:30 p.m. The performance will end by 6:30p.m. and a take home meal will be provided for the family. You can use the QR code to register or click here to go straight to the form https://forms.gle/SWWExnRTEaD7aZji7

Playgroups are an opportunity for parents or family caregivers to engage with their child in an early childhood classroom setting. This is a great learning opportunity for all involved and positive start to introduce your child to a classroom environment. We know that children learn best through play, come join us! We are here to help you understand your child's development, provide learning opportunities, and family engagement experiences. While you are here your child will develop friendships and practice their social skills and so can you!

Wednesday afternoons just became more fun! We know that everyone is busy. Trying to navigate schedules of all your family members can be challenging. We want to make it a little easier by offering a Wednesday afternoon weekly playgroup designed to begin at 1:30 and end at 3:30, just in time for busy caregivers to get in the car rider line for older siblings! Call to Register or use the QR code. The form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wkTtVQ49y8-1lQsjOppwNmhjPE0MZhB45fVCmfNyNhY/edit

Be on the look out for your invitation to the Federalsburg Elementary School Math Night! Save the date November 20th, 6-7 p.m.!

More info to share soon, but Aaron's Place is partnering with the Federalsburg Judy Center to serve families in southern Caroline County! STAY TUNED FEDERALSBURG!!

Welcome to the Federalsburg Judy Center! This is a new survey so we can get to know you. The form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SRvw5HSgycMFYBenAKSEjHXtyEOTU-bCsEKIv_yGB8M/edit

If you can not access the online version, a pdf version is provided as well. Simply print it, fill it out and either return it to your child's teacher or call 410-479-3050 and we will pick it up! Judy Center families and friends, please share this survey and this newsletter on your social media or email it to a friend. Let's spread the word that we are here to serve!

Have you visited the new Caroline Better Together website? Based on three years of collective impact work throughout the county, it serves as a one stop shop for resources and community events. It is for the community and fueled by the community, so if you notice a error, please click the button at the top and let someone know. Are you part of a community organization and you want your event highlighted, click the button at the top at let someone know! We truly are Better to Together! Click on the picture to visit the website! https://carolinebettertogether.org/

Coaching for Parents! Are you looking for guidance, motivation and support? Use the QR code above or visit https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/ to register. Parent Coaching includes: confidential support, bi-weekly calls, messaging with your coach, tools and tips to support you, and guided step by step resources. A parenting coach can be the support you need!

Tuesday November 19th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. join community members at the Federalsburg Branch of the Caroline County Public Library for a Strategic Planning Focus Group. This is an opportunity to share your ideas for library! Let your voice be heard parents! The library is a vital resource for all of us but especially for our children.

More info, flyers and registration information to come but mark your calendars for our Winter "Wonder" Land holiday make and take. Do you ever "Wonder" about the various holidays celebrated all over the world this time of year? Come learn more all our family traditions and make ornaments, cards, decorations and gifts for your family. Saturday December 14, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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