Federalsburg Judy Center
March 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!
For those that have participated in 6 interactions between September and February 28 you are eligible for a family field trip to the Play With Me Playseum in Easton! Keep an eye on your email. We will be reaching out to confirm your attendance and tickets!
Now the goal is for everyone to get to 12 interactions by August! We are working hard to make sure there are a wide variety of opportunities at various times and on different days, so that all families can be successful! We will share the the family experience reward for the end of year soon. 😋
What's happening in March at FJC?
March 2025 Family Engagement
Healthy Bites: Recipes and Resources
Early Childhood Resource Night
Let's Move with the YMCA
Arts for Learning: A Crocodile Tale
Federalsburg Elementary Reading Night
Banking Basics and Financial Literacy
We learn best through play!
Exploring Cause and Effect
Our friends love to find interesting new toys to explore in the classroom. Our friend J is racing with her mom, she quickly places the balls through the hole at the top, then watches it make its way down the ramp to fall through another hole to go down another ramp. Mom supports her by narrating what J is doing and seeing, giving her words for new things and then asking her questions so J can share her thoughts.
Let's Move w/the YMCA
Our friend S is practicing being a flamingo. She is developing her large muscle control and standing on one leg. Her mom is close by, being a role model and encourages S to be courageous and experiment with moving her body in different ways. Most important, she encourages to try again, when she is unsuccessful. Practice is important!
Enjoying a Good Book
One of the many fun things about reading, you can do it anywhere, even when you are sitting in a circus tent! Our friend M and his mom always take a moment to explore a new book during playgroup.
Family Empowerment Programs
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 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.
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
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
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
Math is Everywhere: Learning math through everyday experiences with your child TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION
Healthy Families Parent Group
Join Healthy Families at the Greensboro Judy Center Early Learning Hub for Parent Superpowers on March 14, 1-3 pm
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 2nd Tuesday https://forms.gle/bhFM3QeHopr81tQcA
FJC Wednesday Playgroup weekly https://forms.gle/P6ViKAKhsSxHhtRy9
FJC Thursday Playgroup weekly https://forms.gle/BiJReiNvkHiCwJmEA
FJC Evening Playgroup 2nd Wednesday https://forms.gle/YrvQ3iA6M9AAPuXe8
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? 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!
What is coming up next month??
Save the Dates!
More info, flyers and registration information to come but mark your calendars for :
April 2nd Turtle Music Man at FES evening
April 8 Family Learning Camp Virtual 6-7 (see flyer above)
April 11 Healthy Families Parent Group at FJCELH
April TBD Arts for Learning visits again!
May 22 Summer Safety
June 4 Willy Woo Woo Carnival
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