Pattonville PAT Post
November 2018
Note from the Director
Happy November! We are thankful for you!
I can’t believe it’s November already!
November is a time to remember what is dearest to us all; a time to remember, we all have much to be thankful for; a time for good friends and family. I am personally grateful for so many things. I feel fortunate to be a part of a wonderful district who truly puts kids and families first. I am thankful for our caring, kind and compassionate parent educators who work tirelessly every day to support families and kids. Mostly, I appreciate you - our families. Your child's early years are a wonderful time filled with awe and amazement. We are grateful that you choose to partner with us during these crucial early years.
Wishing you joy and happiness during this Thanksgiving season. Thanks for choosing Pattonville Parents as Teachers!
In Partnership,
Mary Krekeler
I can’t believe it’s November already!
November is a time to remember what is dearest to us all; a time to remember, we all have much to be thankful for; a time for good friends and family. I am personally grateful for so many things. I feel fortunate to be a part of a wonderful district who truly puts kids and families first. I am thankful for our caring, kind and compassionate parent educators who work tirelessly every day to support families and kids. Mostly, I appreciate you - our families. Your child's early years are a wonderful time filled with awe and amazement. We are grateful that you choose to partner with us during these crucial early years.
Wishing you joy and happiness during this Thanksgiving season. Thanks for choosing Pattonville Parents as Teachers!
In Partnership,
Mary Krekeler
But I Hate Broccoli
Parents often worry because they think they're young children don't eat enough. Some children seem to be naturally finicky. But others simply may be so overwhelmed by the amount of food placed on the plate that they don't know where or how to begin eating. How much food is enough? And how can we get our children to participate more successfully in mealtimes?
Physicians tell us that a child needs 1 tablespoon of food per year of age at each meal. That means a three-year-old needs at least 3 tablespoons of food at breakfast, at lunch and dinner in order to maintain health and growth. These are not the heaping portions that we are tempted to put on our children's plates; they are standard measurement portions.
Allowing children to serve themselves encourages them to eat larger portions of a variety of food. When children get to control their choices and the amount of food they take, mealtime becomes more enjoyable for them and you. Participation in meal planning and preparation also encourages children to feel that they are apart of the process of mealtime.
A family meal can be a time of conversation and relaxation or a time of frustration and anger. By offering children smaller amounts, the opportunity to help prepare meals, and the chance to serve themselves, we can provide a calmer, more satisfying family time for everyone.
Physicians tell us that a child needs 1 tablespoon of food per year of age at each meal. That means a three-year-old needs at least 3 tablespoons of food at breakfast, at lunch and dinner in order to maintain health and growth. These are not the heaping portions that we are tempted to put on our children's plates; they are standard measurement portions.
Allowing children to serve themselves encourages them to eat larger portions of a variety of food. When children get to control their choices and the amount of food they take, mealtime becomes more enjoyable for them and you. Participation in meal planning and preparation also encourages children to feel that they are apart of the process of mealtime.
A family meal can be a time of conversation and relaxation or a time of frustration and anger. By offering children smaller amounts, the opportunity to help prepare meals, and the chance to serve themselves, we can provide a calmer, more satisfying family time for everyone.
It's not too late to sign-up for this terrific parent-child interaction group connection.
December 5 from 9:30 - 10:30 - Topic: Parenting Behaviors
We are partnering with the St. Louis County Library to bring you Story Time. November 9, 2018 from 10-11 am. Join us for stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills.
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The early years of a child’s life are the most important for brain development. Join us for an engaging, hands-on learning activity geared to gain knowledge and understanding of how life events impact brain development.
Coming in January
Free Developmental Screenings for Kids 6 - 35 Months
3 BY 3! Our goal is for kids to have 3 developmental screenings by age 3. Has your child been screened? PAT offers free developmental screenings for children ages 6-35 months. Click on the button above to sign-up.
Free Developmental Screenings for Kids 3-6
Parents as Teachers (PAT) offers free developmental screenings for children ages 3-Kindergarten. Click on the button above to sign-up.
Parent Educator Spotlight
Ms. Kathy Albers has been a part of the Parents as Teachers team at Pattonville for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She is a dedicated parent educator who is devoted to her families. She puts others first and always goes above and beyond to support her families and colleagues. What she likes best about being a parent educator is partnering with parents of very young children to lay the foundations of education so they ultimately become happy, healthy and successful adults.
Parent Educators
Kathy Albers kalbers@psdr3.org
Lori Connors lconnors@psdr3.org
Lori Connors lconnors@psdr3.org
Tammy Davis tdavis@psdr3.org
Tess Gaeng tgaeng@psdr3.org
Julie Hilker jhilker@psdr3.org
Cheryl Norfolk cnorfolk@psdr3.org
Kathy Webber kwebber@psdr3.org
ECC Book Fair
Wednesday, November 7 from 3:30 - 7:00
Thursday, November 8 from 12:00 - 7:00
You can also order online:
http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/entrance.aspx?FID=3906752&direct=Y
Thursday, November 8 from 12:00 - 7:00
You can also order online:
http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/entrance.aspx?FID=3906752&direct=Y
Box Tops
We collect Box Tops! Give them to your parent educator to help our center.
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PTO Meeting
PTO meetings are scheduled for 3rd Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is October 16 from 6-7 pm at the ECC in the multipurpose room.
Fundrasier
Join us on Wednesday, November 14 from 5-8 at Fuzzy's Taco Shop in West Port. $5 Brownie Sundaes - All proceeds from Brownies go to Pattonville Early Childhood PTO.
Raising Cane's Fundraiser
Thanks for participating in our Raising Cane's Fundraiser. We raised $140.24
Event Information
TEAM CENTRAL GYMNASTICS
PTO hosts a fun day at Team Central Gymnastics the second Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Bring kids for tumbling to help develop their coordination, strength and flexibility. Wear shorts, T-shirts and bare feet. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Group rate cost is $6 per child (cash or check only). Please turn in to Kendra (314-213-8100) at the ECC by the Wednesday before by 4:30 pm. NO late sign-ups.
Group rate cost is $6 per child (cash or check only). Please turn in to Kendra (314-213-8100) at the ECC by the Wednesday before by 4:30 pm. NO late sign-ups.
When?
Friday, Nov 9, 2018, 09:30 AM
Where?
Team Central Gymnastics Academy, Metro Boulevard, Maryland Heights, MO, USA
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