Early Learning Update

3 - Tree Lighting in the Orange Circle

6 - Free Eye Exams at Taft Branch Library

7 - Parent Engagement Event at Early Learning Parent Center

8 - Special Education Department Parent Workshop

18 - Winter Reading Club at all Orange Public Library (through Feb 3)

18 - Jan 5 Site Preschool Winter Break

22 - Jan 1 CDC Winter Break

Early Learning Parent Center, 2345 E. Palmyra, Orange 92869

Join us on December 7 from 9:00-10:30am for our monthly event. This month our School Readiness Nurse will be sharing tips on keeping your kids healthy during the Holidays.

Additionally, we will have an opportunity to get to know our new Early Childhood Coordinator, Renee Ybarra, check out our new CDC Learning Link location, and join us for coffee and snacks.

12/7 Parent Center Flier

Our Special Education Department is hosting a parent training event titled, "Teaching your child to communicate their needs effectively" at our Inclusion Training Room at the district office from 8:00-9:00am.

Pictures with Santa Claus! Free holiday event at each of the library branches. Parents are encouraged to take photos of their child with Santa. Orange Public Library (Tues, Dec 5 6-7:30pm), Taft Branch (Mon, Dec 11 5-6:30pm), and El Modena Branch (Wed, Dec 13 5-6:30pm)

The Taft branch of the Orange Public Library is hosting the UCI Eye Mobile for children on December 6.

Exams and glasses (if needed) will be provided to all children ages 3-12 at no cost. Exams are by appointment only. Please call the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at (949) 824-6363 to sign up. Walk-ins are eligible for vision screenings.

The Winter Reading Club is open at all Orange Public Library sites from 12/18/23-2/3/24. Reading logs are available at any location and are designed for various age groups. Sign up and earn a chance to win prizes by reading or being read to.

CLICK HERE to view the attached flier for an opportunity to learn about supporting your child in developing a healthy self esteem. These are one hour Zoom seminars on December 6th in English and December 13th in Spanish.

Caregiver and Me (drop in)

This is an amazing opportunity for caregivers (parents, grandparents, babysitters, etc.) to bring in children under their care, ages 0-4, for an engaging learning and exploring time at one of our wonderful Learning Link locations. Each site has a trained Preschool teacher who will guide caregivers to support their child through developmentally appropriate and engaging activities, including a craft to take home.

Current TImes and Locations:

• Canyon Rim Elementary - 8:30-10:30 MWF & MF 12:00-2:00
• Fairhaven Elementary - 8:30-10:30 TTh
• Jordan Academy - 8:30-10:30 & 12:00-2:00 TTh
• Lampson Elementary 8:30-10:30 MWF & MF 12:00-2:00

Coming Soon! (Days and Times TBD)

• California Elementary (Story Time)
• Cambridge Elementary (Story Time)
• CDC Center
• Chapman Hills Elementary
  
• Esplanade Elementary
• Handy Elementary
• LaVeta Elementary
  
• Prospect Elementary
• Sycamore Elementary
• Taft Elementary
• West Orange Elementary

Our preschool program is offered to OUSD students aged 3-4. Our programs located on elementary school sites are 3 hour programs with a maximum 1:8 teacher to student ratio. We focus on learning through play and exploration in many areas, including art, science, reading and math readiness.

Current Times and Locations:

• California iInspire Academy (am & pm)
• Cambridge Elementary (am & pm)
• Child Development Center (half and full day options)
• Esplanade Elementary (am)
• Fairhaven Elementary (am)
• Jordan Academy (am & pm)
• Lampson Elementary (am & pm)
• Olive Elementary (am)
• Palmyra GATE Magnet (am & pm)
• Sycamore Elementary (am)

Coming Soon!

• Handy Elementary (am)
• LaVeta Elementary (am)
• Taft Elementary (am)

Our current TK program option is offered at all of our Elementary sites (excluding McPherson) for students who turn(ed) five from 9/2/23-4/2/24. TK is a full day program with rich learning experiences for our students through play and engaging instruction. The maximum teacher to student ratio is 1:12 with a fully credentialed teacher in every classroom. Our TK classrooms with more than 12 students are staffed with an Instructional Aide with a maximum student ratio of 2:24.

Our TK program is the final step in preparing our students for success in Kindergarten.

Complete our Early Learning Interest Survey and one of our amazing staff will contact you to answer any questions you might have.

https://forms.gle/rbfujCSdVshXPLcy9