Early Learning Center

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November 18, 2022

Dear ELC Families,

It has been very busy month and next month promises to be a busy one as well.

We hope everyone came through Hurricane Nicole without too many issues.

We will have to make up the two days we were closed during the storm, calendar changes are still being determined, we will share information as soon as it is available. Stay tuned.

As we approach Thanksgiving, we have much for which to be thankful.

We are thankful to all of you for sharing your delightful children with us.

We are thankful to our dedicated ELC staff for their hard work, creativity and heart.

We are thankful to FSDB for our beautiful facility and environment.

And, we are thankful for each child and his/her unique gifts.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a restful break.

We will see everyone on Monday, November 28.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Gail

Mark Your Calendars

Nov. 30 - Field Trip to the Fire Station and SWING Park (rescheduled due to Hurricane Nicole)

Dec. 13 - Field Trip to Publix (more info to come)

Dec. 22 - End of Second Quarter/Semester

Dec. 23 - Stay tuned for more info from FSDB about school closure and make up days

Dec. 26 -Jan. 6 - Winter Break

Jan. 26 - HURRICANE MAKE UP DAY - WE WILL HAVE SCHOOL

GRATITUDE

The season of Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity for us to reflect on raising thankful children.

Children's ability to understand the concept of thankfulness and gratitude develops with age and maturity. All along their path of development, we can incorporate small things into daily interactions with them that set the stage for a greater understanding of gratitude.

Here are a few ideas that parents and families can do to foster gratitude:

Model thankfulness - Let your children see you expressing thanks and appreciating others.

Activities reinforce the message - Kids this age learn best through play and activities. While playing pretend, encourage your child to act out with you or with their stuffed animals or dolls, saying please and thank you.

Discuss emotions - While we take our emotions for granted, young children are just beginning to understand them. Discussing emotions, what they mean and how to cope with them is essential.

Repetition matters - Repetition does have a role in fostering gratitude. Young children learn through repetition and routine. By repeatedly encouraging your child to say “thank you” or “please” for gifts or items, it reinforces a mindset of thankfulness. Although it may seem half-hearted at first, over time most children begin to really understand more the significance of their words, especially if you are helping them learn gratitude in other ways as well.

https://thoughtfulparent.com/raising-thankful-child.html

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Did You Know.....

95% of the brain's capacity is developed by age 3
Playing is the most effective way for children to learn life skills and find out what they like
If babies bodies grew at the same rapid pace as their brains, they would weigh 170 lbs. at one month of age
Children learn how to behave socially and emotionally by imitating the behavior of those closest to them

13th Annual ELC THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION - WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR OUR ELC FAMILIES

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WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR FAMILIES!

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Important Information From the Health Care Center

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for remaining vigilant for calls, emails, or texts from the HCC should your student need to be given medication, tested for Covid/Flu/Strep, have an urgent or emergent need, or require picking up. Students with positive test results, fevers, or worsening symptoms cannot remain on campus.

We are here to supplement your student’s care while at school. Please utilize your PCPs and specialists for routine and follow- up care in addition to concerns beyond the scope of the HCC.

Our goal is to return students to class as soon as possible. Encourage your student to come to the HCC for minor complaints before or after school. Have a wonderful holiday with your student and family

Flu A and Covid are again on the rise in the HCC.

Please be watchful for any: Fever, Body aches, Fatigue, Cough, Headache, Nausea/Vomit

Keep your student at home if they exhibit any signs of illness.

Along with rest, sunlight, and hydration, supplements may be of benefit in boosting your student’s immune system. Check with your provider about adding: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, Elderberry Probiotics

Did You Know?

Naturally occurring tryptophan found in turkey, milk, and oats helps produce serotonin which has several health benefits including helping to promote better sleep, providing relief from anxiety and depression, providing increased emotional well-being and also helping to manage pain tolerance.