SM Parents As Teachers Newsletter
December 2019
Update from Dr. Leigh Anne Neal
The Shawnee Mission School District strives to offer high quality services through the Parents As Teachers program. Please contact me, leighanneneal@smsd.org or 913-993-6412, with any questions or feedback regarding the program.
Play Center Hours
Tuesday Mornings:
9:30-11:30 a.m.: All children under the age of 36 months
Wednesday Mornings:
9:30-11:30 a.m.: All children under the age of 36 months
Reminders: Food and drink are not allowed in the play center. Please model clean-up skills with your child by putting toys away after play.
Please note the Play Center will be closed 2 weeks over the Holidays:
- Tuesday, December 24
- Wednesday, December 25
- Tuesday, December 31, and
- Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Schedule of Events
Parent & Child Events:
We have scheduled 17 parent/child events that take place on Saturdays, Sundays or weekday evenings.
PTA Holiday Make n' Take
December 7 at Shawnee Mission North High School, 7401 Johnson Drive
Saturday Play Center
December 14 at SM Early Childhood Education Center, 6701 W. 83 Street. If you don't get the opportunity to come during the week, this Play Center is for you!
Adult-Only Parenting Presentations:
A continued offering of 6 adult-only parenting presentations including:
The Digital Dilemma
presented by Cari Ebert
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Daytime Events:
Daytime events continue with Baby Signs, one session of our new Mindful Yoga, the Prairie Village Public Works Tour and a new offering:
Tips and Tricks for Early Literacy Development
Tuesday, March 24, 3 - 4:30 pm
Corinth Library
Personal Visit Reminders
Personal safety is an important concern for everyone. To help ensure our parent educators' safety as we move toward the winter months, please leave outdoor lights on after dark and prepare a safe entrance to your home during icy conditions.