Federalsburg Judy Center
February 2025 Newsletter
Our Agreements:
Our Commitment
As a Judy Center family you have committed to attending 12 meaningful interactions within the program year of September 1 through August 31. This may be achieved by attending playgroups, family engagements and/or parent education/family empowerment opportunities. Any combination of these interactions is acceptable!
Participate in 6 interactions between September and February 27 to attend a family field trip to the Play With Me Playseum in Easton!
What's happening in February at FJC?
February 2025 Family Engagement
Tiny Dancer and Me!
Join us for a family dance class with a special guest ballerina! Tuesday February 4 ,10-11 a.m. at the Federalsburg Judy Center Early Learning Hub 323 S. University Ave Federalsburg. Use the QR code or access the Registration Form here https://forms.gle/kdUKymXy6pyZ532m6
FES Sweetheart Dance!
Federalsburg Elementary School Sweetheart Dance All Judy Center families are invited to join in the fun! Join us at FES on Friday February 14th 4:30-6:30 p.m. for dancing, photos, glitter tattoos, popcorn, cotton candy and crafts! Registration is required! There are two ways, you can use the QR code, click here https://forms.gle/RVr13W8CvdxYyWi2A or return the printed registration form.
Let's Move with the YMCA
Join us Wednesday February 19th at 5:30 p.m. for Let's Move with the YMCA at 323 S University Avenue Federalsburg. Please use the QR code or access the registration at https://forms.gle/26FidPUjAkKLBxcG8 or call 410-479-3050
We learn best through play!
When it snows, we get to explore winter's bounty!
For playgroup we brought the outside in! Our friends had fun exploring snow. We used liquid watercolor paint to dye it different colors!
Learning does not stop, not even for snack time!
Our friend P and his mom enjoy a good book during snack. This mom knows during this time she has his attention and she keeps it by using animated movements and voices. This toddler is building his capacity to explore a book from beginning to end because his mom is making his experience fun and engaging.
It's bath time!
Tell me you have a baby sister at home without saying you have a baby sister at home ;). Our friend A explains that she is giving her baby a bath. Parents you are your child's first and most important teacher and role model.
Family Empowerment Programs
Family Learning Camps are coming to Caroline!
The family learning camps are facilitated by Amanda Ensor of It Takes a Village, LLC. They are designed to help families easily access and better understand some of the school-readiness strategies and support needed at home to help their child prepare for school. All learning camps will take place virtually from 6-7 p.m. The following is a list of dates and topics.
1/7/25
The Power of Family Connections: Understanding how to support your child’s healthy brain development and the impact as your child’s first teacher TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
2/4/25
Math is Everywhere: Learning math through everyday experiences with your child
3/4/25
Cooking Up Curiosity and Confidence: Building your child’s self-esteem and approaches to learning
4/8/25
Exploring the Great Outdoors with Littles: How to help your child observe and experience nature
5/6/25
Science at Home: How to help your child ask scientific questions and understand their world
6/3/25
What is Social Studies for Littles: How to help your child understand how different people see the world differently
A registration form can be accessed at https://forms.gle/1rcy13fCAGPkexdS8
CELAC Parent/Caregiver Workshop Series
The Caroline Early Learning Advisory Council presents 4 School to Heart to Home Sessions at the Caroline County Public Schools office, 204 Franklin Street Denton, MD 21629. These sessions are for parents/caregivers and daycare providers of children 0-8 years of age. Come learn the strategies used in PreK and beyond, and how those same strategies can be used at home to set your child up for success. Topics include:
There are still 2 of the 4 presentations remaining!
February 12, 6-8 p.m. Choices: Building Self-Esteem and Willpower and Empathy: Teaching Children to Manage Their Emotions
February 26, 6-8 p.m. Positive Intent: Creating Teaching Moments and Consequences: Helping Children Learn from their Mistakes
Email Martha Colton to register at colton.martha@ccpsstaff.org
Playgroup opportunities are expanding!
We have several opportunities for families to join a playgroup! Playgroups are designed to provide fun interactive learning experiences for the child and their caregiver. If you are interested you can call us at 410-479-3050 or use one of the registration forms to let us know you are coming!
Playgroup at Laurel Grove (December 10) https://forms.gle/bhFM3QeHopr81tQcA
FJC Wednesday Playgroup https://forms.gle/P6ViKAKhsSxHhtRy9
FJC Thursday Playgroup https://forms.gle/BiJReiNvkHiCwJmEA
FJC Evening Playgroup (December 11) https://forms.gle/YrvQ3iA6M9AAPuXe8
Ages and Stages Parent Ed with CCHD at FJC!
The Caroline County Health Department, Babies Born Healthy program is offering this fun interactive learning experience for pregnant mothers, and parents of children up to 6 months of age at the Federalsburg Judy Center Early Learning Hub. Come learn about the stages of pregnancy and infancy on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Classes begin January 14, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Scan the QR code or click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSFpxbFcLi1etCmuMeUeCSGmhMZVkBjW-uZL-2gAjbfU69QA/viewform
323 S University Avenue Federalsburg, Maryland 21632 This is open to any Caroline County family expecting a baby or Caroline County family with a child up to 6 months of age.
Aaron's Place at the Judy Center!
The Aaron's Place Food Pantry at the Federalsburg Judy Center is open! Community members can visit us at 323 S. University Avenue Federalsburg, MD 21632 typically Monday-Friday 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that we follow the Caroline County Public Schools calendar. Call 410-479-3050 for more information. There are limited canned goods and produce available.
Coaching for Parents by Parent Guidance.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!
February in the Community
February is SBHC Month
February is School Based Health Center Month and Caroline County Public Schools appreciate all that our wellness centers do for students and staff. Do you want to learn more about the SBHC at Federalsburg Elementary, click here for more information https://www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased
Caroline Better Together Community Dinner and Conversations
Caroline Better Together is a community initiative that unites agencies and citizens to work toward our greater good. Do you have a concern or an idea to better our community? Come join the conversations! This month we meet at the Ridgely United Methodist Church 107 Cenytral Avenue Ridgely, MD from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will be hearing a presentation on Apprenticeships and Paid Service Learning. for more information visit https://carolinebettertogether.org/
Caroline Line County Public Library
Maker Station: Wild About Animals
Come to the central library in Denton and assemble 3D priinted animal card kits. February 1st-28th For more information about the Library visithttps://www.carolib.org/
What is coming up next month??
Save the Dates!
More info, flyers and registration information to come but mark your calendars for :
March 8 10-11 a.m. Healthy Bites: Recipes and Resources with Choptank Community Health and the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center!
March 11 Reading Night at FES times to be announced
March 13 Early Childhood Resource Night at FJC 5:30-6:30 p.m. Are you in need of resources or want to learn more about enrolling your child in an early childhood educational program? Come meet our partners and let's talk about how the Judy Center can help you. This is a community outreach, open to all families with children 0-5 years of age.
March 14 1p.m. Come move with Ms. Erin from the YMCA!
March 17 Banking Basics and Financial Literacy with Shore United Bank 5-6 p.m. This a community outreach.
March 21 2:15 p.m. Join Arts for Learning artist Katherine Lyons for A Crocodile's Tale
How can we serve you?
Welcome to the Federalsburg Judy Center! Do you want to learn more about us? Complete this Google Form survey and we will reach out to you! 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!
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Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood
323 S University Avenue
Federalsburg, MD 21632
410-479-3050