A Note From Diana, ELC Director
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Hello Families,
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the re-opening survey. We would also like to acknowledge all of your efforts to remain connected with each other and with the education staff through classroom Zoom calls, the zoom “Dance Party’s”, phone calls and emails. As partners with all of you in your child’s development and learning, we are excited to continue this journey with each child and family; even those of you who are moving onto primary school.
We are excited to be able to open in July! We will be sharing our re-opening plan as soon as the University permits. We would like to assure everyone that we have partnered with many local, state and national health and education organizations to create a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for children, families and staff. Please remember, the teaching staff at the ELC is unique in the field of Early Care and Education, as they have shown time and time again during these unprecedented times, they are highly educated and skilled. Additionally, the leadership of the ELC also share these unique qualifiers. I share this to assure you; we believe, just as before the suspension, will be re-opening with the highest quality of both health, safety and educational standards.
We have many new and exciting ideas for all the children and families of the ELC and cannot wait to see you back in our wonderful learning space!
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PAWS Summer Reading Challenge
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The PAWS for Reading program in schools and libraries has long been a leader in literacy support. But with stay-at-home orders and physical distancing measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, our in-person reading visits at schools and libraries aren’t an option right now. At the same time, we know that this disruption has created an even greater need for literacy support.
PAWS has created a fun, free Summer Reading Challenge. To participate, you can register and pledge
to read 20 minutes a day between June 1st and August 31st. Once you register, you will be directed to program materials to get you started and keep you motivated.
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Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education (DiAE) presents Delaware Wolf Trap (DWT) family workshops:
Artist in YOUR Residence – A Series of Virtual Learning Activities
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Join Delaware Wolf Trap with one of our amazing Wolf Trap teaching artists (TA) for a series of fun family activities focused on literacy and/or math skills! Your TA will lead children and their families on a Wolf Trap lesson with movement, music or imaginative play. You will receive more information regarding any household props that may be used after registration. This program is best suited for children ages 3-5 and their families.
What is Delaware Wolf Trap (DWT)?
The DWT residency is a partnership between a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist and an early childhood educator to provide professional development for teachers while helping children learn through active participation. Classroom experiences in a DWT residency focuses on performing arts-integrated strategies to promote literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) development that teachers can use to foster young children’s learning and development. Classroom experiences in the residency will support early childhood curriculum standards and outcomes.
Register
HERE
for the family fun events!
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Takeout for Good: Support Your Local Foodbank
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Your local restaurants will be donating 20% of sales from takeout meals to Food Bank of Delaware. They’re not alone, restaurants across the country are participating in a national effort to support food banks and families impacted by COVID-19.
Takeout For Good restaurants in Newark:
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ChristianaCare is providing COVID-19 testing at several locations in Wilmington, Newark and at mobile testing sites throughout New Castle County and the surrounding region. Click on the tab below for details depending on if you have or do not have an order from your doctor.
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It's Not Too Late!
Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census
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The 2020 U.S. Census is well under way. Federal spending programs rely on information derived from the census to guide the distribution of funds to states, cities, counties, and households. The funds help communities provide services, including those that benefit children, such as Head Start, special education, and afterschool programs; school lunch assistance; children’s health insurance; child care; and housing support.
Parents and families can respond to the census by completing the questionnaire on line, by phone, or by mail
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School Age Summer Fun 2020
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We are still providing an exciting opportunity for school agers in July and August this year. This summer will be filled with friendship, fun and outdoor experiences. It will certainly look a bit different, as we won’t be able to do our traditional camp experience with big trips. We will still take walking trips around our community, exploring nature together. We are busy building our curriculum now, so some of the same themes of the week will apply. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Jessica Peace at
jpeace@udel.edu
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Dates: July 6th through August 21
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Each student can sign up for the weeks that work best for their family’s summer schedule, with a minimum of 3 weeks. There are limited purchase of care spots available; POC clients must sign up for the entire seven weeks. Limited spots still available!
Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extended day available and included in the cost (7-9 am, 4-6pm).
Fee: $285 per week (special discount for this summer!)
Standard rates include extended care, meals and activities. If the opportunity arises to take any special trips, we will provide permission slips and let you know about any additional fees that may occur. (we are holding out hope for the UD Pool in August!)
Join us for a summer filled with learning and adventure!
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Family
Where life begins
and
Love
never ends.
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