CES Judy Center Newsletter
April 2023
Calvert Elementary School Judy Center Early Learning Hub
Calvert Elementary School
1450 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
443-550-8728
Judy Center April 2023 Monthly Events
Pre-K Roundup at Barstow Elementary
Preregistration is required. Please take a peek at the attached flyer for details and eligibility.
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/uhLAbXqWiC
EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 13
EVENT TIME: 5-7PM
WHERE: Barstow Elementary School, 295 JW Williams Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Judy Center Health Night
Come out and learn about health and community resources available in your area. Representatives will be present from the following organizations:
Calvert Elementary School Equity Team
The Highway to Health Teams
Various representatives from Calvert County Health Department
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
Calvert County Lions Club (Free Hearing and Vision Tests) and many more!
There will be door prizes and a chance to win a Fitbit!
For more information, please contact Allison at 443-550-8726 or vercoea@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Event Date: Friday, April 14
Event Time: 6-7PM
Event Location: Calvert Elementary School Parking Lot, 1450 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
April Cooking with Kara
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub and the Maryland SNAP-Ed are excited to host another Cooking with Kara series event. This event is virtual and families can cook from the comfort of their own home. Ingredients will be provided by the CES Judy Center. We will be making Garden Stir Fry! To preview the recipe, click here: Garden Stir-Fry | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Take a look at the attachments below for some helpful tips and tidbits!
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 25th
EVENT TIME: 5:30 pm
EVENT LOCATION: Virtual
INGREDIENT PICK UP DATES: Monday, April 24th and Tuesday, April 25th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration is required for this event.
Click here to register:
Little Scientists Club
What experiments will we conduct in this edition of the Little Scientists Club? Come with us as we visit different stations and have our own science fair! We have some super fun and interesting experiments to share with you all!
Please only register for one session - they are both the same! Both sessions will be held at the Harriett E. Brown Community Center.
Registration is required to attend. Register for this event here:
https://forms.office.com/r/gGByHYAX7Z
EVENT DETAILS:
AM Session: Monday, April 17th at 10AM
PM Session: Thursday, April 20th at 6PM
Infants and Toddlers Family Fun Day
Infants and Toddlers Family Fun Day - come play with us outside on the playground! No registration is required!
Calvert Country School, 1350 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
EVENT DATES:
Monday, April 17th at 10AM
Fun Fitness Playgroup
Come get your wiggles outs, learn a new sport or just have fun!
Registration is required for this event. Online Registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/PXuBmSddKv
EVENT DATE: Friday, April 28th
EVENT TIME: 1PM
EVENT LOCATION: Hallowing Point Park
Judy Center / Infant and Toddlers Playgroup
Judy Center / Infant and Toddlers Playgroup
Come read a book with us, make new friends and have some fun!
Calvert Country School
1350 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Registration is required. To register for this event, please use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/AtQMbrX5WL
DATES:
April 24th-9:30am-10:10am
10:15am-10:55am
May 8th-9:30am-10:10am
10:15am-10:55am
May 22nd-9:30am-10:10am
10:15am-10:55am
June 5th-9:30am-10:10am
10:15am-10:55am
Toddler Playgroup
Toddler Playgroup at the CES Judy Center
Come We will read a book, craft, play and make new friends! To register, please contact Sara at coffeys@calvertnet.k12.md.us
DATES:
Thursday, April 13th 9AM at Let's Play
Friday, April 21st 9AM at Let's Play
Thursday, April 27th 10AM at Judy Center
Games with Guys
April 27, 2023 6:00-7:30 PM Calvert Elementary School
Come test your skills with your main man.
This event is open to CES Families with children ages birth-Kindergarten.
Participants will play various games to increase literacy, math and kindergarten readiness.
Each family will receive a book and a piece of sports equipment.
Garrett Music Playgroup
Join the Judy Center and Garrett Music Academy for a musical playgroup. This playgroup will help your child build language skills, increase their IQ, support music skills, improve social skills, boost happiness and joy and have fun!
Registration is required and space is limited.
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/8AAFGSgH3L
WHEN: Friday, April 14th at 10AM
WHERE: Harriett E. Brown Community Center
TR Tot Swim
TR Tot Swim - This playgroup is designed for children and a parent or caregiver to enjoy some exclusive time in the leisure pool. Children will be encouraged to get more comfortable with the water, learn appropriate water play skills and experience the use of the slides.
Pre-registration with TRS is required and you must tell them you are part of the Judy Center so you will not be charged for the class. Please contact Emily at: 410-535-1600 Ext. 8205
WHEN: Monday, April 24th 9AM
WHERE: Hall Aquatic Center
Infants and Toddlers / Judy Center Baby Playgroup
Infants and Toddlers / Judy Center Baby Playgroup
To register for this event, please contact Robin Sanders at: sandersr@calvertnet.k12.md.us
WHEN: Monday, April 24th
WHERE: Harriett E. Brown Community Center
Calvert Basics - Basics of Communication Family Night
Calvert Basics - School Readiness Basics of Communication Family Night
April's theme: Communication - Boost your child's language development and knowledge of the world.
To register for this event, please take a look at the attachment.
When: Tuesday, April 18th 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Calvert Country School
Virtual Toilet Training Workshop
All parents need to tackle the Toilet Training dilemma sooner or later. But how do you know when your child is ready? How do you know when you are ready? What supplies do you need to start? What type of reward system should you use? Join us for our virtual toilet training workshop. Colleen Pawloski, former Special Educator and mother of two, will help take the mystery out of this slightly scary parenting milestone. Registration is required. Families who attend this virtual workshop can receive a toilet training kit with supplies to help you and your child during your toilet training journey. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of the kit after registration and attendance. To receive your toilet training kit, register by March 22,2023. Kits are not guaranteed if you register after March 22, 2023.
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Where: Via Microsoft Teams (link will be sent to you prior to the training once you are registered.
Registration information can be found on the attached flyer.
Judy Center Eagle Strides Stroller Club
Come join The Judy Center for our newest addition - Eagle Strides Stroller Club!
Now that spring is in the air - come get your steps in, learn something new, and meet other parents and their littles.
Registration is open to parents who are pregnant or have a child under 18 months who are zoned for Calvert Elementary School.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking.
This is a 5 week session - each meeting building upon the other.
Registration is required. To rsvp for this session: https://forms.office.com/r/F48wVrmAhr
Dates: April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: 9:00-10:00AM
Location: Fairgrounds Road Park & Ride (130 Fairground Road, Prince Frederick, MD)
Virtual Earth Day Playgroup
Join us virtually from the comfort of your own home, on your own time for an Earth Day Playgroup!
Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22nd every year. But did you know that you can celebrate Earth day everyday?
In this pre-recorded virtual playgroup, we will read a book, make a craft and learn ways to help care for our planet - the planet Earth!
Families will be provided with materials for your child to complete the craft. Families will need to pickup the supplies at the Judy Center Office.
Once your registration is confirmed by one of our friendly staff members, details for pickup and link information will be sent to you.
Registration is required. To RSVP for this event:
Judy Center News
Judy Center Spring Break Office Hours
Spring has sprung and that means it's time for Spring Break! πΌπ·
All of us here at the Judy Center hope you have a fun filled, safe Spring Break!
The Judy Center office will be closed April 7, 2023.
The Diaper Bank will be closed April 5-10, 2023.
New Online Registration
You may have noticed that our April events have a new online registration link. We are excited to test out this new way of registering for our events!
Please bear with us as work out the kinks and test this new system out.
Please note that submission of the form does not guarantee a spot at any of these events. You will receive a follow up email from a Judy Center staff member (Sara, Allison or Tiffainy) to confirm your registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event, please contact Tiffainy Stevenson at: stevensont@calvertnet.k12.md.us
Thank you so much in advance for your patience, understanding and continued support as we make this exciting transition!
Calvert Diaper Bank
Did you know that the Judy Center is a hub for the Maryland Diaper Bank? The diaper bank provides support to families across Calvert County. Maryland Diaper Bank participants will receive 50 free diapers and a set of wipes each month. There are qualifications to be able to access the diaper bank. To see if you or another family qualifies, please contact Allison Vercoe at 443-550-8726 or for more information, click here: About Diaper Provider | Maryland Diaper Bank | Maryland β Maryland Diaper Bank