Sprucecourt EarlyON Center (Parenting & Family Literacy Center): February 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

PFLC CLOSED on March 25 & 28

The PFLC will be

CLOSED

on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28.

CLOSED for March Break

The PFLC will be closed Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 18.

First day of regular programming will begin on Monday March 21.

Have a great March Break!

Children's Librarian visiting March 11

The Children's Librarian from the Toronto Parliament Library

will be joining us for Family Music & Story Time.

Family Music & Story Time will begin at 11:15.

We hope to see you then!

Pot-Luck ~ March 9th

On Wednesday, March 9 we will be having a Pot-Luck Party.

Bring your favorite food, enough to share with 8 other people.

Lunch starts at 11:30. All siblings are welcome to join us.

Looking forward to seeing you!

March Gym Dates

The PFLC will have Gym time on the following days:

Friday, March 4

Friday, March 11

Tuesday, March 29

Gym is from 10:35 - 11:15

Don't forget to bring your running shoes!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Pilates and Yoga session 10:55 in the Sprucecourt gym

Stretch out, release tension and feel great!

Please come join us this Friday, February 26th for an awesome 20 minute Child & Adult Pilates and Yoga session with Elena Martogolio starting at 10:55 in the Sprucecourt gym.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Improving Access to Services for Young Children and Their Families

News Release:Office of the Premier

Improving Access to Services for Young Children and Their Families: Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres to Offer a Full Suite of Services

See the full story here!

Saturday, February 13, 2016

OPEN Friday, Feb 12

The PFLC is OPEN on Friday, February 12.

The school is closed for a PD day.
We will have access to the GYM all day.
Please note: All persons must wear running shoes in the gym.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Chocolate Fondue Party ~ Thursday Feb 18

On Thursday, February 18

we will be having a

Chocolate Fondue Party

during snack time.

Snack starts at 10:30.

Please bring either chocolate or something to dip in the chocolate.

A few suggestions are:

pineapple, banana, apples, strawberries, lady-finger cookies, arrowroot cookies, sponge cake, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, oranges, kiwi, pears, mango, marshmallows, Graham crackers.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

GYM DAYS in February

Beginning Tuesday, February 16 the PFLC will have access to the GYM!

Access to the gym will be from 10:35 - 11:15 on the following days:

February 19 & 26.

Please be aware that all persons must wear running shoes in the gym.

Friday, February 5, 2016

The PFLC will be closed on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Julia and I will be attending a workshop about Self-Regulation.

Inter-generational Visits

During the 2017/ 2018 school year, the EarlyON Center is participating in
The Grandpals Social Visiting Program at the Rekai Centre
on the 3rd Tuesday of every month between 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
at 345 Sherbourne Street. You can either walk over to the Senior’s Center with us at 9:45 or meet us there.

Tuesday, September 19 ~ Getting to Know You – Name Tags and Games
Tuesday, October 31 ~ Halloween Parade in Costumes
Tuesday, November 21 ~ Winter White Collage
Tuesday, December 19 ~ Santa Visit/Christmas Carol
Tuesday, January 16 ~ Story Time
Tuesday, February 20 ~ Intergenerational Mosaic
Tuesday, March 20 ~ Easter Bunny Visit
Tuesday, April 17 ~ Seedling Planting
Tuesday, May 15 ~ Planting
Friday, June 1 ~ Intergenerational Day BBQ at Wellesley Central Place

Please not that the PFLC will be closed while we are visiting seniors.

Daily Affirmation for Children

I am loved.

I have lots of friends who love me.

Every problem has an answer.

I can do it.

I play well with others.

I’m intelligent.

I learn from my mistakes.

I act responsibly

I love myself even though I sometimes fail.

When I fall, I get back up.

Every day brings new opportunities.

I accept and love myself.

I am brave.

Whatever I do, I give my best.

I am exactly where I need to be.

I embrace change.

I am confident.

I find creative solutions to my problems.

I am gentle with myself and others.

I have courage.

I forgive others for their mistakes.

I reach my goals.

I get better and better every day.

I enjoy discovering something new.

I enjoy learning.

I am very creative.

I am honest.

I always find ways to overcome challenges

I am compassionate.

I listen to my inner wisdom.

I give freely.

I am awesome.

I have good friends.

I am a good friend.

I am thoughtful and kind.

I enjoy spending time with myself.

I am strong, inside and out.

I am perfect just the way I am.

I keep my body healthy.

I am ready to seize the opportunities of the day.

I care about others.

I work hard.

Life is fun.

I am important.

I can do anything.

I trust my intuition.

I see the good in myself.

I enjoy being happy.

I support others with love and kindness.

I am worthy of all the love and happiness in the world.

I am proud myself.

I take care of my responsibilities.

I am beautiful inside and out.

I like being challenged.

I am a bright student.

I play an important role in the world.

I replace anger with compassion.

I am optimistic.

I learn from my mistakes.

Wonderful and awesome things happen to me.

I forgive myself for making a mistake.

I have the courage to be myself.

I am okay with who I am.

I am not better than anyone else and no one is better than me.

Sprucecourt EarlyON Center (Parenting & Family Literacy Center)

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