The Weekly Update #4

Hello Gilpin JC families,

Another fun week was had at the Gilpin Judy Center!! We are in full on October pumpkin patch fun in the play space!! Lots of kiddos exploring new sensory bins, picking and selling pumpkins! 🎃

We loved having 6 families stay for our Family Advisory Committee meeting and share their ideas to create JC events that all families will enjoy! We truly value your participation and input!!

We hope you and your family will join us this upcoming week at a Judy Center playgroup and/or event! Lots of fun to come next week!

Your GMES Judy Center Team,

Katie and Jenn 😀

Join us for playgroups where fun, learning and laughter build school readiness and healthy child development! 🧸

Playgroups:

• Tuesday- 10:00am - 11:00am

or 1:00pm-2:00pm

• Wednesday- 10:00am - 11:00am

• Thursday- 10:00am - 11:00am
• Let's Twist- with Ms. Michele
• 11:00- Pumpkin Pie Playdough Workshop- RSVP required.
• 6:00-8:00pm- Gilpin JC "Not So Scary" Haunted Hallways event in collaboration with the Gilpin Manor Haunted Hallways event.

Walk-in's are Welcome!! 🎉

We are excited host a Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Workshop on 10/15/26!!

Families will need to register using this link as space is limited.

Priority registration will be given to the families that attend playgroups at the Gilpin Manor Judy Center on a consistent basis.

Let's create, learn and play! 🎃

We are joining a schoolwide Gilpin Manor Haunted Hallways evening event and you and your kiddos are invited!!

Join us on Thursday, 10/15 anytime between 6:00 to 8:00pm. We will have a "not so scary" play space in the school library for families with kids ages 5 and younger. You can come in costume or just as you are.

Registration is not required, but there is a $2 charge to attend. If you have been attending our Gilpin Judy Center playgroups consistently, please inquire about our free pass voucher!

Come for some Halloween fun, snacks and a tractor ride!! 👻🎃🚜

Core Elements of Concepts of Print:

• Book Handling: Knowing how to hold a book correctly, identifying the front and back covers and turning pages one by one.
• Directionality: Understanding that English text is read from left to right and top to bottom, with a "return sweep" to the next line.
• Print Meaning: Recognizing that the printed words—not just the pictures—tell the story and carry a message.
• Text Structure: Differentiating between letters, words, sentences, as well as recognizing basic punctuation marks.
• Book Parts: Identifying the title, author and illustrations.

Ways to Build Readiness at Home:

• Point to words: Slide your finger under words as you read aloud to show directionality.
• Talk about books: Ask your toddler to help turn pages and point out the front cover before starting.
• Use environmental print: Point out familiar words on street signs, store signs and logos!

Check out the Susquehanna Workforce Network's website:

• https://labor.maryland.gov/county/susq/

"We provide a variety of employment and support resources to assist job seekers in achieving their employment goals. Meet with consultants to discuss career exploration, referrals to training programs, résumé preparation, and workshops to enhance job seeking skills and work readiness. Access computers with Internet, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, and a variety of job search resource materials."

Every Thursday SWN posts a "Hot Jobs" list- https://www.swnetwork.org/whats-new/