Friday Newsflash
December 18, 2009
Happy Friday, CHA!
The Children’s Hour Academy information for the week:
1. Pageant, Potluck, and Silent Auction Baskets: What a wonderful display of CHA Fellowship!! The kids did such a GREAT job in the pageant, the food was tasty (conversation even better!) and what amazing generosity on the baskets! Thank you to everyone; I feel blessed to be a part of this fabulous extended family!
2. Where do YOU go to church? : I REALLY need some families willing to be contacts for the Children Pastors and possible new families. Please let me know what church you attend and I will do the rest! Don’t forget that you can earn $250 for each new family that joins from your recommendation. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
3. New and Improved Meridian After-School Program: Kids will now have a rotating daily activity schedule from 4:40-5:30pm. This new program provides age-appropriate enriching activities for our after-school hours. We offer four stations: experimentation with different art medium in the art room, supervised exploration of websites and keyboarding skills in the computer lab, organized group PE activities in the gym, and teacher lead games, yoga, or reading in the library. For the youngest kids, they will have “exploration of the five senses” in Sally Ann’s room in lieu of computer skills.
4. Jean Road News: Patty is happy to report that things are going well at Jean Road! We have a wonderful returning teacher, Michele Boyce who will be re-joining the Jean Road Team as a teacher. Welcome, welcome! We also have two qualified teacher candidates and are looking for interested parents for the parent interview panel on Monday 12/21 at 4:30pm in the Meridian Campus Library. Please contact Patty if you are able to participate! Thank you; we value your input!
5. Checking In and Out Procedures: Please log on and off the computer (or sign-in sheet) with your child’s times. We are required by law to have a record of when children are here. In addition, the Meridian Campus Academic Day is from 8:30-4:00. Please remain within 5 minutes of those times or we will have to charge your account a late fee. We need to keep our staffing appropriate for the number of children in regular attendance to maintain a safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for your understanding!
6. Portland Roasting Company’s Coffee Orders: Coffee orders will be due on Jan. 6th with delivery on Jan. 8th due to Christmas Break. Please open the attachment and turn your form in with your tuition check. A WONDERFUL and tasty fundraiser for the school; we make almost $5 on every pound of coffee!
7. CHA Merchant Program: We are starting a CHA Merchant Program and are looking for interested businesses to participate. The program would allow businesses to advertise to our CHA community through posters, community boards, our blog and website in exchange for a school donation/sponsorship and possible discount on services for our CHA families. Please contact Susan Stober for more information.
8. Laptop Computer Donation: Thank you to Carrie Koranda for our lap top computer for the lab! We will have the new projection station set up soon!! In addition, if all students please could have individual headphones labeled in Ziploc bags by January 4th, the lab would be better utilized. (The headphones can be the under $5 ones from Radio Shack.) Thanks for helping our kids become more technologically savvy!
9. KATU and The Children’s Hour Academy: We will be featured on KATU’s local businesses page for schools in Lake Oswego! Starting next week, check out our Bio Profile at http://lakeoswego.katu.com/business-directory. If anyone knows of other possible great partnerships, please let Susan know!
10. No Uniforms: From 12/21-12/30, students ARE NOT required to wear uniform as we have “non-curriculum days.”
11. Classroom Christmas Parties: Most parties will be on 12/23 from 3-5pm. Please ask your classroom teacher for specifics.
12. School Closures: Both Campuses will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1 due to the holidays.
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
Staff/Marketing Director, Meridian Campus
The Children’s Hour Academy
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
December 11th Friday Newsflash
Friday Newsflash
December 11, 2009
Good Afternoon CHA Community!
The Children’s Hour Academy information for the week:
1. 12/12/09 Christmas Pageant: Looking forward to seeing you at our annual Christmas Pageant and Potluck Luncheon on December 12th at Athey Creek Middle School (2900 SW Borland Road, West Linn, OR 97068). Children need to arrive at 10:30 as we will start performing at 11 am sharp. Our potluck luncheon will follow at noon with comfortable CHA camaraderie! Please do not forget our NO NUTS policy for the potluck dishes and children should be dressed in their Christmas Finery. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
2. Christmas Baskets: Do a bit of pre-auction shopping and check out the attached listings of all the wonderful Silent Auction Baskets! Bidding will be in $5 increments and check or cash at the event is appreciated. Again, a heart -felt thank you to everyone for the fabulous items!!
3. Pageant Cancellation due to Inclement Weather Notification: If the Pageant needs to be cancelled, all local news stations will have a posting as a school cancellation notice. In addition, the answering machines at both campuses will have cancellation information. (503-534-1818 or 503-635-2139) Let’s pray for a slight warming trend!
4. CHAF News: Foundation President Amanda Wendt wants to let everyone know that the CHA Foundation will have a charitable contribution box at the Pageant. All tax-deductible donations are sincerely appreciated and she will have receipts on hand! The Foundation funds scholarships for families in need as well as provides equipment to enhance students’ learning environment.
5. New Staff Members: We would like to officially welcome Heidy Balazsy McInnis to our Jean Road Campus. Heidy comes highly recommended, is RIE trained and is partnering beautifully with Yelena in the Infant Room. In addition, Taylor Keller has successfully completed her probationary training period at the Jean Road Campus and is now a welcomed addition as a Teacher Aide Floater. Finally, Melissa Grothe has returned to CHA from college to help during the winter break as a Substitute Teacher at the Meridian Campus. Please say a warm hello to our newest members of the CHA Community!
6. Testimonials for Church Connections: Susan Stober met with local churches regarding the school and congregation member benefits this past week. Many Children Pastors requested testimonials from their congregation members to enhance the CHA promotion. We would appreciate if families would let Susan know what church you attend and if you would be willing to give a testimonial on CHA’s behalf. If a church member signs up based on your recommendation, you will receive the $250 referral fee. Many Blessings!
7. Campus Security: To maintain a nurturing AND safe environment for our children, please DO NOT allow access to our facilities to anyone without a code. As many are ingrained with politeness to open a door for a newcomer, please then escort them to a staff member (Michelle, Patty, Pat, Briana or Susan) so they can be of service. If you see someone you don’t know in a lobby, ask if you can be of help. If it turns out to be another CHA member, you’ve made a new connection! We want to keep all our little ones safe!
8. CHA Merchant Program: We are starting a CHA Merchant Program and are looking for interested businesses to participate. The program would allow businesses to advertise to our CHA community through posters, community boards, our blog and website in exchange for a school donation/sponsorship or discount on services for our CHA families. Please contact Susan Stober for more information.
9. Used Laptop Needed: We would like to make the Meridian Campus Computer Lab more user friendly for kids and teachers. If anyone has an old laptop they would like to donate (for a tax deduction!), we would like to set up a station in the lab to project on the wall so typing and other computer skills can be taught to the entire class at one time. In addition, if all students could please have individual headphones labeled in Ziploc bags, the lab would be better utilized. (The headphones can be the under $5 ones from Radio Shack.) Thanks for helping our kids become more technologically savvy!
10. No Uniforms: From 12/11-12/30, students ARE NOT required to wear uniform as we have “non-curriculum days.”
11. Classroom Christmas Parties will be on 12/23 from 3-5pm. Please ask your classroom teacher for specifics.
12. School Closures: Both Campuses will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1 due to the holidays.
Can’t wait to see you at the pageant and luncheon tomorrow!
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
Staff/Marketing Director, Meridian Campus
The Children’s Hour Academy
December 11, 2009
Good Afternoon CHA Community!
The Children’s Hour Academy information for the week:
1. 12/12/09 Christmas Pageant: Looking forward to seeing you at our annual Christmas Pageant and Potluck Luncheon on December 12th at Athey Creek Middle School (2900 SW Borland Road, West Linn, OR 97068). Children need to arrive at 10:30 as we will start performing at 11 am sharp. Our potluck luncheon will follow at noon with comfortable CHA camaraderie! Please do not forget our NO NUTS policy for the potluck dishes and children should be dressed in their Christmas Finery. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
2. Christmas Baskets: Do a bit of pre-auction shopping and check out the attached listings of all the wonderful Silent Auction Baskets! Bidding will be in $5 increments and check or cash at the event is appreciated. Again, a heart -felt thank you to everyone for the fabulous items!!
3. Pageant Cancellation due to Inclement Weather Notification: If the Pageant needs to be cancelled, all local news stations will have a posting as a school cancellation notice. In addition, the answering machines at both campuses will have cancellation information. (503-534-1818 or 503-635-2139) Let’s pray for a slight warming trend!
4. CHAF News: Foundation President Amanda Wendt wants to let everyone know that the CHA Foundation will have a charitable contribution box at the Pageant. All tax-deductible donations are sincerely appreciated and she will have receipts on hand! The Foundation funds scholarships for families in need as well as provides equipment to enhance students’ learning environment.
5. New Staff Members: We would like to officially welcome Heidy Balazsy McInnis to our Jean Road Campus. Heidy comes highly recommended, is RIE trained and is partnering beautifully with Yelena in the Infant Room. In addition, Taylor Keller has successfully completed her probationary training period at the Jean Road Campus and is now a welcomed addition as a Teacher Aide Floater. Finally, Melissa Grothe has returned to CHA from college to help during the winter break as a Substitute Teacher at the Meridian Campus. Please say a warm hello to our newest members of the CHA Community!
6. Testimonials for Church Connections: Susan Stober met with local churches regarding the school and congregation member benefits this past week. Many Children Pastors requested testimonials from their congregation members to enhance the CHA promotion. We would appreciate if families would let Susan know what church you attend and if you would be willing to give a testimonial on CHA’s behalf. If a church member signs up based on your recommendation, you will receive the $250 referral fee. Many Blessings!
7. Campus Security: To maintain a nurturing AND safe environment for our children, please DO NOT allow access to our facilities to anyone without a code. As many are ingrained with politeness to open a door for a newcomer, please then escort them to a staff member (Michelle, Patty, Pat, Briana or Susan) so they can be of service. If you see someone you don’t know in a lobby, ask if you can be of help. If it turns out to be another CHA member, you’ve made a new connection! We want to keep all our little ones safe!
8. CHA Merchant Program: We are starting a CHA Merchant Program and are looking for interested businesses to participate. The program would allow businesses to advertise to our CHA community through posters, community boards, our blog and website in exchange for a school donation/sponsorship or discount on services for our CHA families. Please contact Susan Stober for more information.
9. Used Laptop Needed: We would like to make the Meridian Campus Computer Lab more user friendly for kids and teachers. If anyone has an old laptop they would like to donate (for a tax deduction!), we would like to set up a station in the lab to project on the wall so typing and other computer skills can be taught to the entire class at one time. In addition, if all students could please have individual headphones labeled in Ziploc bags, the lab would be better utilized. (The headphones can be the under $5 ones from Radio Shack.) Thanks for helping our kids become more technologically savvy!
10. No Uniforms: From 12/11-12/30, students ARE NOT required to wear uniform as we have “non-curriculum days.”
11. Classroom Christmas Parties will be on 12/23 from 3-5pm. Please ask your classroom teacher for specifics.
12. School Closures: Both Campuses will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1 due to the holidays.
Can’t wait to see you at the pageant and luncheon tomorrow!
Warm Regards,
Susan Stober
Staff/Marketing Director, Meridian Campus
The Children’s Hour Academy
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