Return to Bethany Assembly

There will be a Chili and Music Benefit for Hiedi Curtiss at New Song community church, 133 E. Chicago Blvd., tecumseh from 6 pm to ?. (on Saturday, 2/6 please see poster at the door) Hiedi works in our Toddler room. She is going through Chemo at this time for a brain tumor. Please remember her in prayer. We are thankful that Hiedi has done so well with her treatments. If you would like to bless her and are unable to attend the befit, you could drop the card in our checkbox (attn: Hiedi).

Motor Mom's and Dad's

As our children are exposed to more and more technology, we see ourselves and our children sitting for longer periods of time. Children learn by moving! We offer large motor development all through the day. With parent/grandparent volunteer's is a wonderful preschool developmental program which the children participate in twice a week. We still need volunteers for this program. If interested please see Becky Gilleylen.  

Ages and Stages Development Assessment (ASQ) 

BCC also offers this ASQ which is based on your child's age and covers the following areas of development: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social development. Assessment begins at 2 months of age and goes to 54 months. Your child's ASQ assessment will be ready for you to see soon, watch for the sign up at the table for an appointment. Approx. 15 minutes. 

Coming to the Croswell Theater!

Blue's Clues Live! March 19-21, 2010. Call 517-264-SHOW (7469) for tickets and information. 

Absences!
If your child will not be attending due to illness or other activity, please call BCC and let us know. If you child sees the doctor, please bring a release to return child to childcare. 

Thursday, February 11th. Please sign up if you would like to bring snacks or help in your child's classroom. Each child should bring valentines to share with the students in their class. Please sign only your child's name on the valentine card. Red room 21 cards, Blue room 22 cards, Purple room 15 cards. 

 

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Announcements this month:

• Madison School: Will not have school on February 12 and 15th. Please fill out a form if your child will be attending BCC on those days. 
• Extra Clothing - all children 5 yrs and younger need to have extra clothing in their cubie/diaper bag in case of emergency.
• Medication - for your child to receive his or her medication, it must come in the original container from the pharmacy or over the counter, labeled with your child's name. Please fill out the medication form in your cubie.
• Winter Clothes - Please send boots, mittens, snow pants, and hat for your child to enjoy outdoor playtime. Remember to label everything with your child's name. 
• Just a reminder: You can recycle your inkjet, laser jet and fax cartridges as well as used cell phones we do not need the sim card, chargers or books for the cell phones. This is a fundraiser for BCC and money raised goes towards new toys and equipment. Last summer we spent $6,000 in improvements on the playground and we raised $1,000 from the recycle program to help with the costs.  

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Dolly Parton Imagination Library 

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

Growing up in the Smoky Mts. was a real blessing. One of the most precious memories is sitting in my mother's lap and listening to her read me stories from the Bible. It felt so warm and cozy. My imagination soared to places far beyond our little cabin. Those wonderful moments with my mother inspired me to create my imagination library. I hope these books inspire you to read to your child. Dolly Parton 

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Thank YOU!

To Lenawee Community Foundation, children 0-5 years can receive a book mailed to your child each month until their 5th birthday! If you are interested in the program please pick up an information packet at the Sign-Up table.

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Classroom Chatter

 

Activity - You are my sunshine; Focusing on language skills ~ sound mimicking growling, squealing, singing, story time, large and small muscle.

 

 

Song -I've got joy down in my heart

Topics - valentines and love 

Sign Language - I love you

Color - red  
Shape - heart  

 

 

 

Song - Five Little Valentines

Color - Red & Pink, 

Shape - heart and circle 

Topics - valentines

Sign Language - please, thank you, more and hug

 

 

Topics - valentines and post office

Color - pink and purple 

Shape - rectangle, triangle, heart

  

  

Feb 1-5 - Dinosaurs, nose sound (ng), #15
Feb 8-12 - Nutrition, short i, #16, Valentines Party
Feb 15-19 - President's, wind sounds, letter H, #17

Feb 22-26 - Dental Health Week, wind sound, #18

 

 

Feb 1-5 - Doctor's & Nurses, (short i)

Feb 8-12 - Valentines, Letter W

Feb 15-19 - Healthy bodies, Letter H
Feb 22-26 - Dental Health (WH) Initial constants sounds, syllables, adding 1-6, comparing, sequencing, and geometric shapes.

 

Did you know that over 275 million ink cartridges are thrown away each year! It is time to recycle! So it is with GREAT enthusiasm that Bethany Child Care requests your FREE support to our funding alternative called ETCEP otherwise known as Education Technology and Conservation Exchange Program. ETCEP provides an opportunity for preschools and their communities to save empty laser, inkjet and fax cartridges in exchange for 5000 free hardware, educational software and playground equipment. BCC has been involved in this program since January 2001 and we have been very successful in collection of these empty cartridges due to the BCC parents and staff and Bethany Assembly of God. All money earned goes towards new equipment for the children of BCC.  Your support of the ETCEP Program will help teach our children that recycling makes dollars and sense. Perhaps more important, your support will provide greatly to our children at BCC. We welcome your questions, support and cartridges. Thank you in advance for your participation. Please drop off items to BCC outside the office in the green container marked "Cartridges".

We are now accepting old cell phones to recycle parts. you do not need the batter, sim card, manual or charger. Please drop in the container by the sign on the counter.