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Students have been in the classroom for almost two whole months! In that time, they have learned so many things together. Through the creative curriculum, they have learned to build their classroom community and are now exploring nature through trees.
By building a classroom community, students learn to make friends, rules & routines, and how to care for the classroom and its materials. By exploring trees, students expand their knowledge of trees through a variety of hands-on experiences that support all areas of their learning and development. They develop an understanding of the characteristics of different kinds of trees, how trees grow and change, and why trees are important to people and the environment. They also meet interesting people from the community who work with trees.
Click here to learn more about the creative curriculum in detail!
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You’ve probably heard about the many benefits of attending pre-K, from the curriculum to the social and emotional development, to the literacy skills they develop, and the growth you can see in your child. But you may have also wondered, “Do they really need to go every day?”
When our lives get busy, it may sometimes seem easier to keep your child at home. You might think, “it’s just pre-K, it’s ok if we miss a few days. We’ll make up for it next year in kindergarten.” But if this becomes a habit, it can disrupt your child’s learning journey. Here are a few reasons why.
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Apply for MECK Pre-K Today! | |
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If you have a child that turned 4 years old by or on August 31st, you can still apply for MECK Pre-K! MECK Pre-K is high quality pre-k education open to all four-year-old children in Mecklenburg County at no cost to families! Head on over to our enrollment page to apply! LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE SO APPLY TODAY!
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Is your child not old enough for pre-K? | |
MECK Pre-K in the Community | Did you catch Smart Start/MECK Pre-K at the Latin American Festival on September 21st? We had a great time at the festival-hosted by the Latin American Coalition-hand printing flags and making books!!! Our classrooms celebrated in their own ways, by having flag parades, having guest speakers and creating traditional Latin American crafts. Check out our social media channels to stay updated! | |
Important Community Updates | |
Help Spread the Word About MECK Pre-K! | |
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If you're part of an organization whose employes, customers, or clients would benefit from high-quality pre-K, please help us spread the word by using our partner toolkit! This convenient toolkit has downloadable posters, graphics, screen savers, social media content, bookmarks, videos, and more – even coloring pages for kids! Visit https://meckprek.org/partner-toolkit/
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Navigating the System: Parental Rights Unveiled | |
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We are excited to invite you to a transformative series of workshops led by the Council for Children's Rights titled "Navigating the System: Parental Rights Unveiled." This series empowers and informs parents about their rights and responsibilities in today’s complex educational and legal landscape.
Workshop Series Details:
- Dates: September - January
- Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: In-Person and Virtual
- Registration Fee: FREE
Click here to register!
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Fall Festival at Arbor Glen Outreach Center | |
On November 2nd from 1-3pm, Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival at Arbor Glen Outreach Center at 1520 Clanton Rd, Charlotte NC 28208. There will games, activities, bike raffles, pottery wheel, vendors, bounce house, music, and food. Follow the instructions below to register:
- Go to parkandrec.com
- Click program and activities
- Search Keyword: 143347
- Add to cart and check out!
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We are so grateful to all of our community volunteers who help Smart Start ensure that all Mecklenburg County kids “turn five, ready to thrive”. Our volunteers have been busy this summer packing snack bags, assisting with events, and delivering books. If you’re interested in volunteering with Smart Start, head over to our volunteer portal, or contact Jo Boyd at JBoyd@SmartStartofMeck.org | |
Smart Start supports families to improve early childhood health, education and development - all to help ensure that children turn five ready to thrive. | |
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