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September 2016 Newsletter
The Play Schools
Contents
Community Calendar 1
Play School Team 2, 3, 4
Housekeeping Items 5, 6
Lunch Menu 7
Family/Community Resources 8
Other Admins 8
The Play School at Stoney Creek
15575 Stony Creek Way Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone:
(317) 773-7695 Fax:
(317) 773-7665 Email:
lisa@theplayschools .com
Director:
Lisa Little
The Play School at Arbor Village
11501 E 116th Street Fishers, IN 46037
Phone:
(317) 841-0647 Fax:
(317) 841-0754 Email:
Director:
Monique Sharifi
Hours of Operation:
6:30a-6:00p M-F
The Play School at Saxony Village
13149 E 131st Street Fishers, IN 46037
Phone:
(317) 776-3330 Fax:
(317) 776-3390 Email:
krista@saxonyplay school.com
Director:
Krista Roberts
In September we will focus on Senior Citizens! We will incorporate aspects of this month’s Community Calendar focus into our classrooms’ lesson plans. After connecting with several senior living communities in the Noblesville and Fishers area, we are asking that you consider donating any of the following items: • Cards, Artwork, Postcards, Letters • Individual prizes for games (perfume, cologne, snacks, candy bars, etc.) • Books / DVDs (old black and whites, musicals, comedies) • Games (board games, chess, outdoor yard games, etc.) • Beads, Craft kits, tie dye kits, playing cards, Lincoln logs We will have a donation box out front in the entryway at each Play School. The children here at The Play School will be creating beautiful works of art and cards which we will deliver to a local area senior living community in an effort to brighten their day. Thank you for your continued support and generosity as we teach our children the gift of giving back!
The Play School at Legacy
14454 Community Drive Carmel, IN 46033
Phone:
(317) 810-1760 Fax:
(317) 810-1759 Email:
cassie@theplayschools .com
Director:
Cassie Miller
UPCOMING EVENTS!
* Friday, 9/2/16 CLOSED for Staff Training Day
* Monday, 9/5/15 CLOSED for Labor Day
* Fall Pictures -Saxony Village 9/19 & 9/20 -Arbor Village 9/22 & 9/23
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The Play School is proud to announce its teaching team! We humbly believe that you are only as good as your faculty and we are fortunate to be surrounded by a team of well-educated, seasoned, and loving
teachers.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE….IT TAKES A TEAM!
THE PLAY SCHOOL AT LEGACY
INFANTS:
Cara Dunkman: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Sharyn Shepherd: Currently in process of obtaining a
Child Development Associate degree
Cindi Grigdesby
Ana Amaro: Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Susan Matheny: Bachelor Degree in Elementary
Education; Masters in Counseling
Leona Woods: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
TODDLERS:
Samantha Cox: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Keri Jackson: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Elizabeth Duncan: Currently in process of obtaining a
Child Development Associate degree
Elizabeth Davis: Child Development Associates
TWOS:
Jessica Lendman: Bachelor degree in Early Childhood
Education
Victoria Randolph
Diane Plesha: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Jessica Phalen: Bachelor Degree in Family & Consumer
Science with a concentration in Child Development. Minor
in Psychology of Human Development
Ashley Weatherspoon: Currently in process of obtaining
a Child Development Associate degree
Taylor Cesnik: Child Development Associates
PRESCHOOL 3:
Ashley Stumpf: Business Degree; Child Development
Certification
Emily Moore: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
THE PLAY SCHOOL AT LEGACY continued
PRE-K 4’s:
Kim Ford: Bachelor degree in Elementary Education
Ryan Davis
K+ 5’s:
Sarah Ritter: Bachelor degree in Education with a minor in
Theology
SUPPORT STAFF:
Catherine Stout: Associate degree in Child Development;
Bachelor degree in General Studies with a minor in
Psychology of Human Development
Erika Pouch: Associates in Early Childhood Education
Rose McKay
CHEF:
Rebecca Sears
DIRECTOR: Cassie Miller: Bachelor degree in Elementary Education
Regional Director
Play School Assistant Director
Corrine Baker: Associate degree in Early Childhood
Education; Bachelor degree in Family & Consumer Science
and Child Development
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE….IT TAKES A TEAM! (Continued….)
THE PLAY SCHOOL AT SAXONY VILLAGE INFANTS:
Barb Woodring: Nanny Certificate
Melissa Bailey: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
Peggy Schuster
Katie Wenning: MA School Psycology
TODDLERS:
Casey Kelly: Early Childhood Associates Degree
Kathie Couch
Mallory Madding
Marcela Vergara
TWOS:
Allison Smith: Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Heather Matthews: Child Development Associates
Sam Maultbay
Katie Williams: Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Education
Ranae Raquet: Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Education
Meghan Wylie: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Amanda Harvey: Currently obtaining a Child Development
Associates
PRESCHOOL 3’s:
Mallissa Cooper: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood
Education
Marissa Belmont: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood
Education; Special Education
PRE-K 4’s:
Jill Lair: Child Development Associates
Stephanie O’Neill: Bachelor Degree Early Childhood
Education
K+ 5’s:
Kara Spencer: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
Angie Carson
SUPPORT STAFF:
Edi Putelis
Bobbie Todd
CHEF:
Tyler Wieczorek
DIRECTOR:
Krista Roberts: Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Education
THE PLAY SCHOOL AT ARBOR VILLAGE INFANTS:
Pam Smith: Child Development Associates Degree
Carol Ice: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
Jodie Chambers: Child Development Associates Degree
Amanda Lewis: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
TODDLERS:
Tammy Cogswell: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Natalie Tucker: Child Development Associates
Eyvette Bacon
Nicole LeFevre
TWOS:
Rachel Dicus: Bachelor Degree in Science Management
Kristina Refshammer: Pursuing Associates Degree in Early
Childhood
Sarah Sutton: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree Diane Miller: Bachelor Degree in General Studies
PRESCHOOL 3’s:
Kelsey Seiler: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Veleta Grey: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
PRE-K 4’s:
Dawn Ruffer: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
Andy Turpen: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
K+ 5’s:
Sherry Sheets: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
SUPPORT STAFF:
Rachael Litwiler: Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
Education
Stephanie Walker
Sharon Becker
Esbeida Flores Vargas: Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in
Illustration
CHEF:
Don Sneed: Certified Restaurant Manager; Certified General
Manager; Cert Food Service
DIRECTOR:
Monique Sharifi: Bachelor Degree in Psychology
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE….IT TAKES A TEAM! (Continued….)
THE PLAY SCHOOL AT STONEY CREEK INFANTS:
Kacy McElroy: High School Diploma
Rachelle Brobst: Currently in process of obtaining a
Child Development Associate degree
TODDLERS:
Annette Kamps: Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Education
Lauren Cory: Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Education
TWOS:
Shelly Kemp: Child Development Associates Degree
Veronica Smith: High School Diploma
Chenoa Spurlock: Child Development Associates Degree
Kylie Hudson: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
PRESCHOOL 3’s:
Kara Wilson: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Tracy Starker: Bachelor Degree in Family and Child
Services
PRE-K 4’s:
Linda Trisler: Currently in process of obtaining a Child
Development Associate degree
Angela Landis: High School Diploma
K+ 5’s:
Brad Bullock: Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education
SUPPORT STAFF:
Kendra Harrison: Currently in process of obtaining a
Child Development Associate degree
Alisha Hacheral: Child Development Associates Degree
CHEF:
Jose Delacruz: High School Diploma
DIRECTOR:
Lisa Little: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
REGIONAL ENRICHMENT TEACHERS We are incredibly proud of our specialty Music, Physical Education, and Spanish Enrichment Programs that we offer at all four Play School locations to all children at no additional fee. We are excited to watch all of our specialty programs grow and improve throughout the 2016/17 year! We hope you are seeing the benefits of these programs in your child(ren) at home!
SPANISH
Anna De-La-Garza: CPA Certificate
Marlene Calderin: High School Diploma
PE:
Garrett Guffin: Bachelor degree in General
Studies; currently pursuing a Bachelor
degree in Elementary Education
Teresa Ferry: Certified AFAA Aerobics
Instructor, Kick Boxing, Yoga, Aqua, Pilates,
Keiser Cycle Certified, Zumba Certified
MUSIC:
Catherine Stout: Associate degree in Child
Development; Bachelor degree in General
Studies with a minor in Psychology of Human
Development
Michelle Brinkman: Master of Music in
Music History/Musicology; Bachelor of
Science in Instrumental Music Education;
Teacher Certificate
THE PLAY SCHOOL 2016 CLOSURES
Please mark your calendars for the following 2016 Play School closures:
*Friday, September 2nd, 2016 ~ Staff Professional Development Day
*Monday, September 5th, 2016 ~ Labor Day 2016
*Thursday, November 24th, 2016 ~ Thanksgiving Day 2016
*Friday, November 25th, 2016 ~ Friday after Thanksgiving 2016
*Monday, December 26th, 2016 ~ In Observance of Christmas Day 2016
*Monday, January 2nd, 2017 ~ In Observance of New Year’s Day
(All tuition remains the same)
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
VACATION POLICY The Play Schools generously offer our families two weeks of “tuition free vacation time” annually from August to August. You must notify your director of your child(ren)’s absence in advance and it must be a full week at a time (no split weeks). Vacation weeks cannot be used toward your required two week notice if withdrawing from our school. Vacation slips are located in the front entry. The two weeks of annual vacation time started over on Monday, August 1st for all enrolled children. Therefore all children have two weeks to use for the 2016/17 year. Unused weeks from 2015/16 do not roll over.
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The Play Schools
Healthy at Home: from yummy recipes to enjoyable
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Let’s get reading! Go to Scholastic.com, find “The Reading Club” under the parent link, create an account, and happy reading! Here are your school codes you will enter:
Arbor Village: P4WBB
Saxony Village: L6Z9Y
Stoney Creek: DY6D4
Legacy: NZWYC
**Please make sure you are only ordering under your Director’s name and NOT a teacher in the school. Thanks in advance for your orders as it helps our schools’ libraries grow!
REFERRAL PROGRAM
There is no bigger compliment then when a family joins The Play School because of your support and kind words about us. For every family that enrolls due to your referral you will receive a $100.00 tuition credit on your account after the new family’s 4th consecutive week with one of our schools. This applies to new families only and must be mentioned at time of enrollment. Thank you again for supporting our school!
ST.JUDE DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the month of August! The Play School matched the monetary donations received and we were able to send a very nice contribution! We are so proud to be surrounded by such giving families and knowing that this large donation will help a child in need is the greatest
gift of all.
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Thank you for your understanding and positivity towards our bi-annual Staff Professional Development Day on September 2nd. This training is an overall great opportunity for all Play School teachers to explore the latest research in Early Childhood Education and learn how to apply these skills directly to the classroom.
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HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS (Continued…)
HSE / NOBLESVILLE / CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLOSURES *Hamilton Southeastern: NO SCHOOL Monday, September 5th
~ Labor Day; *Noblesville: NO SCHOOL Monday, September 5th
~ Labor Day; Early Release Days: Wednesday, September 14th and Friday, September 23rd
*Carmel Clay: NO SCHOOL Monday, September 5th ~ Labor Day
We’re on the Web! Theplayschools.com
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Be sure to ‘like’ The Play School on Facebook!
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to The Play School’s Co-Owner, Amanda McKeon, and her husband, Frank on the newest addition to their wonderful family, Frank “Holden” McKeon. Amanda and Holden are doing wonderfully and his siblings, Acen and Vivian are having so much fun helping to take care of their little brother!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dawn Ruffer of Arbor Village just recently had her second child, Makenna Grace Ruffer. Makenna was born on August, 18th at 8:29am. She weighed 8lbs and 13oz and was 20 ¾ inches
long! Both Dawn and Makenna are doing well!
What’s Cooking?
Our Lunch Menu
Thursday, September 1: Baked Drum Stick, sweet potatoes, fruit cocktail, WW roll, milk Friday, September 2: CLOSED Monday, September 5: CLOSED Tuesday, September 6: Homemade Spaghetti, meatballs/sauce, peas, fruit cocktail, garlic toast, milk Wednesday, September 7: Homemade Cheese Pizza, raw veggies, apple slices, ranch dip, milk Thursday, September 8: Chicken and Rice Casserole, brown rice, peas/carrots, peaches, milk Friday, September 9: Hamburger, corn, applesauce, WW bun, milk Monday, September 12: Cheesy Mac/Cheese, diced ham, steamed broccoli, apple slices, peanut butter dip, milk Tuesday, September 13: Hamburger Casserole, tater tots, corn, mandarin oranges, WW bread slice, milk Wednesday, September 14: Creamed Turkey Breast, yams, peaches, WW bread slice, milk Thursday, September 15: Chicken & Noodles, peas/carrots, grapes, milk Friday, September 16: Cowboy Beans, beef, pork & beans, green beans, pears, cornbread, milk Monday, September 19: Chicken Alfredo, linguine, broccoli, applesauce, milk Tuesday, September 20: Baked Ziti, sausage/marinara, peas, mandarin oranges, ziti pasta, milk Wednesday, September 21: Beef/Cheese Burrito, corn, diced grapes, soft shell, milk Thursday, September 22: Meatloaf, peas/carrots, pears, WW bread slice, milk Friday, September 23: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, green beans, peaches, WW bun, milk Monday, September 26: Baked Fish Fillet, mixed veggies, apple slice, bread slice, peanut butter dip, milk Tuesday, September 27: Chicken and Cheese Burrito, shredded lettuce, diced grapes, soft shell, milk Wednesday, September 28: Chili, beef, beans, corn, pears, crackers, milk Thursday, September 29: Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, peas/carrots, peaches, grilled bread, milk Friday, September 30: Tuna Noodle Casserole, peas, diced grapes, milk
**WG = Whole Grain (where seen above) **Whole grains are served for breads, pastas, cereals, waffles, crackers, etc. **Canned fruits and vegetables are served at a minimum, replaced as much as possible with fresh fruits and vegetables
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Amanda McKeon (CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE) Katie Guerra Director of Operations/Owner Fiscal Director/Owner Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Corinne Baker Rita Hafner Regional Assistant Director Administrator/Founder Email: [email protected]
Other Administrative Contacts
As a family owned business we know and understand the importance of having a well-balanced day between work, school, and home. We pride ourselves in being dedicated to our Play School families as a whole and not just during school hours. If you have ever found yourself struggling with winter-time utility bills, a child with behavioral issues, or just wanting to better yourself as a parent below are a few well-known local resources that could be very beneficial to you! If you would like to know more about these resources or need help attaining information please see your center Director and she will gladly help you and your family!
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CORNER!
Hamilton County First Steps is a family centered, coordinated system dedicated to providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers 0 – 36 months of age with identified special needs, developmental delays or those medically or biologically at-risk for developmental delays. www.cibaby.com
Early Childhood Assessment Team is a local programed designed for children who are almost three years old and need developmental assessment. 317. 984.1653
Prevail is dedicated to serving victims of crime or abuse in Hamilton County. -http://prevailinc.com/
Third Phase Christian Center is a shelter for women and children it is also a food pantry/donation center for families in need. http://www.thirdphase.org/Facilities_and_Programs.htm
The Hamilton County Health Department can help eligible families with immunizations. http://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/
The Children's Bureau acts as an advocate for all children and families, focusing on those that are at-risk. They provide a full array of community-based prevention and
intervention services and work in partnership with the Department of Child Services and other community organizations statewide. www.childrensbureau.org
Good Samaritan Network is a program designed to help at-risk or underserved families in Hamilton County. GSN’s direct services involve emergency or crisis intervention for: housing and utility assistance, food insecurities, car repairs, medical and prescription assistance, as well as educational opportunities for improving individual independence. Gsnlive.org
Check your local Trustees Office for help with utility bills and for food pantries. http://noblesvilletownshiptrustee.com/ OR http://www.claytwp.org/ OR http://www.fallcreektownshipoffice.com/
For Additional help with Utility Bills the Energy Assistance Trustee line can be reached by dialing #211 from any phone. Anyone who qualifies cannot have their utilities shut off during the winter months. Also, Community Action Partnership of Greater Indianapolis, located in Noblesville and can be reached at 317.773.2221.
St. Vincent de Paul of Noblesville is a local food pantry and thrift store that can assist families in need. http://svdpnoblesville.org/
Family and Child Resources
Community Resources
