The Ocean Courant Staff Newsletter
Carelot Children's Center ~ July 2019
A message from Holly Bevilacqua, COO
Wow it is hard to believe Summer is here already. I am so excited about this summer too! We have some amazing programming planned and our summer camps are geared up for some exciting trips!
While summer is a time for relaxing, we must all start thinking about Fall believe it or not. Take the time to start your fall planning, share ideas for 2019/2020 school year with us. We love to hear from all of you in regards to events, theme ideas, ideas to improve your classrooms or centers, and so much more!
I would like to thank all of our staff who have contributed to our Staff Facebook Group! We all love to see your creativity and all the exiting activities you are doing with your kiddos! Great Collaboration!!!
I am really excited for our Staff Picnic on July 21st! What a great gift from Carelot and the PTO. Please be sure to sign up for this and take advantage of a time to hang out with each other and your families while we eat, compete and have a blast! Hawaiian Luau Theme- Get your best hawaiian gear on! CT Music will be performing from 2-3pm- Don't forget to bring a side dish or a sweet treat to share.
Thank you for your dedication!
Happy 12 years!!!!
7/15-Vivian- Clubhouse7/15-Melissa- Corporate
Happy 1 year Anniversary!
7/16- Patty- Corporate
Celebrate you!
7/4- Matthew- Clubhouse
7/8-Jocelyn- Chaplin
7/9- Shannon- Clubhouse
7/9- Alyssa- Corporate marketing
7/10- Jessica- Killingly
7/13- Donna- East Lyme
7/17- Shai- East Lyme
7/18- Quiana- EL Camp/Clubhouse
7/25- Sharon- Waterford
7/29- Verna- Chaplin
7/30- Sokie- East Lyme
7/30- Brooke- Brooklyn
7/31- Nicole- Clubhouse
A little humor!
Reminders
- Please do your best to keep the playground clean and tidy. Toys should always be put away in their proper places, garbage should be picked up, water jugs should be taken inside at the end of every night, and wood chips and rocks should be swept and cleaned up to provide a safe environment for the children.
- We know that it is very hot outside during these last summer months, so please be sure that you and your class are staying hydrated. Bring a spray bottle with water outside to cool off and don’t forget to be using the hose and sprinkler to engage in some fun water play. It is recommended that you bring a pitcher with cold water and some cups outside so that both you and the children are staying hydrated while running around in the heat.
- Please make sure you keep up with the center cleaning and decorating. I know that it is summer, but remember that fall enrollment is right around the corner and first impressions are everything! Please be sure your rooms are cleaned up before going outside, taking a walk, etc. You never know when a tour will walk in. Thank you for your help!
Hot News
"What is favorite thing about Carelot?"
Submit answers to HR@carelot.net or on our staff facebook page by July 25th!
Last Month's entries: "What is a great recipe or activity you can share with other Carelot Staff/Families to do with Children?"
Last Month's Entries:
Vanessa: Great recipe that I would share is a summer treat, Ingredients needed Graham crackers and Yogurt. Have child spoon yogurt on Graham cracker topped with another cracker. wrap up in cellophane or put in tightly closed container. Freeze for enjoyment later.
WINNER: We had some great entries and I am so excited! The winner is: Vanessa from our Brooklyn Center. Do you know she was the ONLY one who submitted an answer? Let's see what you can come up with July!
Shared spaces!
Please pick up after yourself, Don't put things you don't want anymore from your classroom into an empty room, or stuffed in the art closet, put items away that you are returning to the art closet, clean up the staff or kitchen area if you did a project, planned, or just had lunch. These quick fixes saves lots of time in the future!
While these spaces are not always the major focus to families in the center, they do walk by them. Let's all take pride in our spaces - the ones we use daily or the ones we use on occasion.
When someone sees that our spaces are being cared for, then it shows awareness and how much you care. Please take the time if you see something to help fix it or notify someone so it can get taken care of effectively and efficiently.
NAEYC NEWS...
How are those portfolios going? Killingly and Brooklyn- Please submit your portfolios to the office so they can get to the corporate office for review! Can't wait to check out what you have done!
CHECK OUT the blocks in the picture. Great idea for your classrooms!
Continuing Education Article for July
Take Pride!
Summer is upon us, please follow the dress code at all times- All staff must wear something with the carelot logo on it. Aprons are always a great way to keep your clothes clean and follow the dress code at the same time!
Remember to close your room down at the end of the day. That includes taking your trash out, lock the doors and windows, and bring in the first aid kits from outside, floors clear of toys and anything left on the floor.
All opening and closing staff need to sign off on the checklist and hand in to the office daily. At this time frame, we have families coming in for tours and we need the center to be spotless.
Parents look at everything, so please have boards updated, art work hanging up, counters cleared, cubbies cleared off and nice and neat.
Some fun dates for the month of July
15 Cow Appreciation Day- Go out and give a cow a hug
Wish lIsts and supplies
Our fundraising events are a great way to add extra funds to purchase such items. Help out and make sure you are aware of when they are happening and encourage your families to get involved and why!
Details- Wish list items are best when the most detail is given- size, color, description or even a photo helps out alot! Please be descriptive!
CHECK- please check the supply and art closets before asking for items- it may just be tucked away or someone may know where to find something we already have!
This month's incentive- Win !!!
Send a photo of you getting messy with your class while teaching to hr@carelot.net or post on our staff facebook page to be entered to win a summer prize pack valued at $50. All entries must be submitted by June 30th!
Best 3D bulletin board- send photos to HR@carelot.net by July 31st!
Last Month:
Father's Day activity: Winner of an ice cream party is: Check with Sue or Danielle
Submit a pic of writing or math center in your classroom winner is Turtles in East Lyme!- Movie prize pack!
Congratulations
Have you completed your STATE REQUIRED TRAINING? Mandatory for all staff - 1 time training
Carelot Children's Center
Email: hr@carelot.net
Website: www.carelot.net
Location: 315 Flanders Road, East Lyme, CT, United States
Phone: 860-739-1993
Facebook: facebook.com/carelotctr