Project Connect CFCE Summer

Thank you everyone for a wonderful school year! We were able to upgrade many of our items, had very successful fundraisers, the biggest turn out for the Family Fun Fair yet, and just an amazing time with all of you, day in and day out. We are truly lucky to have such amazing families. Now it is time to hang out summer style!

Our summer program definitely looks different than during the school year. Here are some friendly reminders of what to expect.

• The office is closed in the summer. You will be emailing the Parent Educators your requests. Please reach out to your Parent Educator if you are absent, need some information, etc. Important matters please reach out to Andrea our Coordinator: mailto:awitherell@attleboroschools.com
• When signing up, you must provided the Parent Educators with all the information needed, ESPECIALLY YOUR HOME ADDRESS. The Educators do not know every family in the program and they must make sure you are an Attleboro resident before accepting any requests.
• Groups at the center, please be on time as there is no one to get the doors beside the Parent Educators themselves. You will have to either call the number on the door or knock on the window to the big playroom.
• STARTING JUNE 29TH - FAMILIES CAN GO ON THE PLAYGROUND UNTIL 10:15 AM or AFTER 6:OO PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY plus weekends. Please don't go on the playground from 10:30-6:00pm per ABACUS.

The Parent Educators will not be getting back to your requests right away; emails from the Educators will be sent out between Thursday, June 18th and Monday June 22nd.

*NOTE: Not all the playgroups run during the same timeframe, please be aware of the dates.*

Mondays, beginning July 13th to August 3rd

Mixed Group from 9:30-10:30 am, birth - 5 years old with Ms. Sarah This playgroup is based on promoting children's developmental milestones including: social/emotional, language, cognitive and movement in play setting. Activities include free play, reading and circle time. Sign up with Ms. Sarah: mailto:sdorfman@attleboroschools.com

Yoga and Mindfulness, from 11:00-11:45 am, 2-5 years old (non mobile siblings welcomed)

Come join us as we have fun moving our bodies through songs, stories and games. Please bring a towel or yoga mat for you and your child(ren). Sign up with Ms. Sarah: mailto:sdorfman@attleboroschools.com

Tuesdays, beginning July 7th to August 18th

Tacky Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 am, birth - 5 years old with Ms. Katie This is a mixed group with a fun twist. Each week there will be a theme, where all can participate in! Whether it is hat day, favorite color day, silly socks etc. Not just for the kiddos, caregivers are encouraged to take part as well! Sign up with Ms. Katie mailto:kmarsan@attleboroschools.com

Outdoor Play in collaboration with the Attleboro Public Library and the YMCA @ Balfour Riverwalk Park from 10:30-11:30 am, birth - 5 years old. Enjoy outdoor play with multiple agencies with lots of activities. Location: 74 N. Main St. Drop-in group- no registration required.

Wednesdays, beginning June 24th to August 5th

Sensory and Summer from 9:30-10:15 am 2-5 years old (siblings welcomed) with Ms. Beatrice This group offers hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and exploration. Children will engage in play that supports sensory integration. problem solving, and social interaction! Sign up with Ms. Beatrice mailto:bconover@attleboroschools.com

Mixed Group from 10:45-11:45 am, birth - 5 years old with Ms. Beatrice This playgroup is based on promoting children's developmental milestones including: social/emotional, language, cognitive and movement in play setting. Activities include free play, reading and circle time. Sign up with Ms. Beatrice: mailto:bconover@attleboroschools.com

Wednesdays, beginning July 8th to August 19th

The Fun Run Crew @ Capron Park from 9:15-10:15 am, birth - 5 years old, with Ms. Katie Ready to burn off some energy? Join Ms. Katie for some fun movement! Activities will include an obstacle course, running, stretching and plenty of gross motor activities. Each Group will end with a movement and goodbye song. Location: 201 County st. near the gazebo Sign up with Ms. Katie mailto:kmarsan@attleboroschools.com

Wednesdays, July 8th, 22nd, 29th and August 12th

Wacky Wednesdays Nighttime Edition from 6:00-7:00 pm, birth - 5 years old with Ms. Katie Take a break from your regular summer nights and Join Ms. Katie for this fun mixed group with a twist. Each week there will be a theme, where all can participate in! Whether it is hat day, favorite color day, silly socks etc. Not just for the kiddos, caregivers are encouraged to take part as well! Sign up with Ms. Katie mailto:kmarsan@attleboroschools.com

Thursdays beginning June 25th to August 6th

Sensory and Summer from 9:30-10:15 am 2-5 years old (siblings welcomed) with Ms. Beatrice This group offers hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and exploration. Children will engage in play that supports sensory integration. problem solving, and social interaction! Sign up with Ms. Beatrice mailto:bconover@attleboroschools.com

Alphabet and Number Soup from 10:45-11:45 am, 2 to 5 years old (siblings welcomed) with Ms. Beatrice Come and join this exciting group as we explore letters and numbers through art, sensory, and fine motor activities. Each week we will playfully practice early math and literacy skills for young children. Sign up with Ms. Beatrice: mailto:bconover@attleboroschools.com

Thursdays, beginning July 9th to August 13th

Nighttime Free Play from 6:00-7:00 pm, birth - 5 years old with Ms. Cheryl Join us an hour of free play with friends! Children and caregivers will have access to array of toys. A good chance to get out of the house at night and burn off some energy and have fun with friends. Sign- up with Ms. Cheryl, mailto:ckillion@attleboroschools.com

Fridays beginning, July 10th to August 14th

Music and Movement @ Poncin Hewitt from 9:00-10:15 am, birth- 5 years old This group will nourish your child's love for music, movement and fun. Location: 429 Oakhill Ave, next to parking lot. Sign- up with Ms. Cheryl, mailto:ckillion@attleboroschools.com

Playground Play @ Poncin Hewitt from 10:30- 12:00pm, birth - 5 years old Come and play at the playground, enjoy a story and parachute play. Location: 429 Oakhill Ave, playground. Sign- up with Ms. Cheryl, mailto:ckillion@attleboroschools.com

Project Connect is teaming up with Boston Children's Hospital, CTE Childcare and the 12+ Program for a Bike Safety Rodeo. Every child will be fitted for a new bike helmet and safety items! Caregivers will receive information on bike safety. There will be a riding course, bike decorating station, a bike "carwash" and more! We are asking caregivers to bring a ride on item as

we have very few available. This should be a bike, scooter or tricycle, a ride on that would need a helmet for safety. This is for children 2 to 6/7 years old. Kindergarteners welcomed. Registration Required! No DROP-INs as we need a count for supplies. Please email Jacquie: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com

Celebrate the start of summer with a fun, FREE event for the whole family! Kick off your summer vacation at Balfour Riverwalk Park with games, face painting, activities, and more. You can also sign up for the Attleboro Library Summer Reading Program and get ready for a season full of adventures in reading and play. No registration required — just come and enjoy! (In case of bad weather, we’ll move the fun inside the Library)

Check out the dates for the Kid's Summer Cafe, where every child under 18 years old can get free lunch Monday through Friday in the summer. Free arts and crafts will also be available plus much more! https://www.cityofattleboro.us/292/Summer-Brochure

A big Thank You! to the following families for their generous donations:

Costello, Kerr, Lange, Lowe, Majumdar, McLaughlin, Palatine, Skerker-Fortin and Szymanski

Another Thank You! to any family that has participated in any of our PTO fundraisers and/or donated books to the Free Library!