1. Both Campuses Closed Friday 5/28 and Monday 5/31: Due to our in-service day on Friday, May 28th, BOTH campuses will be closed. Meridian Campus teachers are participating in workshops on Enhancing Instruction as well as Bully Proofing. Jean Road Campus teachers will have refreshers on Good Teaching Practices and sanitation. Teachers also will prepare for teacher/parent conferences.
2. New Jean Road Staff: Help us give a warm welcome to our newest staff member at Jean Road Campus, Jean Claire Baarspul! Jean Claire will care for our infants and the little ones will love her infectious smile and bubbly personality! We are blessed to have her join our CHA community!
3. No uniforms: Starting next week, children are no longer required to wear uniforms for the remainder of the school year nor for the summer program. Let their individual styles emerge!
4. Lunch Menu Week:
Monday, May 31st Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1st Bean and Cheese Burritos, Olives and Applesauce
Wednesday, June 2nd Tomato Soup with Parmesan Noodles and Peaches
Thursday, June 3rd Beef Stew, Bread and Butter and Mandarin Oranges
Friday, June 4th Sub Sandwiches, Chips and Fruit Salad (Meridian Campus)
Turkey Sandwiches , Chips and Fruit Salad (Jean Road Campus)
Best Regards,
Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday Newsflash
May 21, 2010
1. New Meridian Campus Update: The remodeling is progressing well and we are looking forward to our new residence. We’ve had quite a few responses to opening up the Jean Road campus to children who parents really need the additional childcare. We’re glad that we’ve been able to accommodate everyone so far!
2. Updated Calendars:
Meridian Campus:
May 28th Teacher In-service; both campuses closed
May 31st Memorial Day; both campuses closed
June 7-10—The Meridian Campus kitchen will not be operational; therefore, please have your child bring a sack lunch
June 10—Our Kindergarten Graduation for Ms. Gina’s class
June 11—Parent and Teacher Conferences at Meridian Campus ONLY; Meridian Campus Closed
June 14 , 15, &16—Moving; we will be closed at Meridian Campus ONLY.
June 17 and 18—Grand Opening: We will be OPEN at the new Meridian Campus, albeit transitioning to the new building.
June 21—First day of Summer Program at our new facility!
* If these closures put your family in a bind, we have limited space for 10 additional children at our Jean Road Campus June 14, 15 and 16. Ms. Dica will be the teacher for these days. Please send Ms. Patty an e-mail if you need to be added to the list pat@childrens-hour.com
Jean Road Campus Closures:
May 28th Teacher In-service; both campuses closed
May 31st Memorial Day; both campuses closed
June 17th Jean Road Parent/Teacher Conferences; Jean Road Campus closed ONLY
June 18th Summer School Preparation; Jean Road Campus closed ONLY
3. Kid friendly, local activities: A couple suggestions of some local family entertainment!
Northwest Children's Theater and School presents Madeline and the Gypsies - Northwest Childrens Theater 4/30/10- 5/23/10 Phone: 503-222-4480
"In an old house in Paris that is covered in vines......live twelve little girls in two straight lines." Until the circus comes to town! From acrobats and clowns to strongmen and trained seals, adventures abound when the daring Madeline and her friend Pepito join a gypsy circus in a big top extravaganza. Ooh, la la!
OMSI presents SAMSON: The Colossal T. rex Discovery - OMSI -8/31/10 Phone: 797-4000
A magnificent 39-foot fossil of one of Earth's most fearsome carnivores will soon be on display in the Earth Science Hall. The 66-million-year-old skeleton known as SAMSON* is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in existence. 56% of SAMSON's original bones, including the nearly complete skull, will be displayed. SAMSON is smaller but close in weight to the T. rex known as Sue, long considered the largest T. rex yet discovered.
OMSI presents Space: A Journey to Our Future - OMSI 3/2/10- 5/30/10 Phone: 503-797-4000
Produced by Evergreen Exhibitions and presented in collaboration with NASA, this dynamic, multimedia exhibit looks back into the history of aeronautics and examines the many unknown questions of existence posed by future space exploration.In December 1972, the Apollo 17 took what became one of the most widely publicized and famous images of the twentieth century. The iconic view of Earth as a "Blue Marble" floating in space revolutionized public perception of our fragile planet during the rising environmental consciousness of the early 1970s, highlighting a sense of vulnerability and shared responsibility.
More than Earthlings, we are inhabitants of the Universe. Come explore Space: A Journey to our Future and dare to dream!
Rose Festival presents Opening Celebration Fireworks - Rose Festival Association 5/28/10 www.rosefestival.org
Portland's downtown waterfront illuminates during the Fireworks Spectacular, the Portland Rose Festival's kick-off event.
Billed as one of Oregon's largest fireworks displays, this thunderous pyrotechnics show soars over the Waterfront Village beginning at nightfall.
Rose Festival's Waterfront Village 2010 - Rose Festival Association 5/28/10-6/13/10 Phone 503-227-2681 www.rosefestival.org
Nestled between Portland's bustling downtown business district and the scenic Willamette River covering the length of the Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Waterfront Village provides a park-load of whimsical kids adventures, hysterical vaudevillian acts, festive bands, and thousands of smiling families each day.
Rose Quarter presents Smuckers Stars on Ice - Rose Quarter 5/30/10 Phone: 877.789.ROSE (7673)
America’s top Olympic medal hopefuls at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver announced that they will join the Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour. This year’s highly anticipated production will visit the Rose Garden on May 30, 2010.
Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week 2010 - Rose Festival Association 5/29/10 – 6/6/10 www. rosefestival.org/events/fleet/ Phone: 503 227-2681
Naval vessels from the United States Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Maritime Forces arrive from around the world for a four-day visit to the City of Roses. Ship tours will be available daily.
4. Lunch Menu Week:
Monday, May 24th Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Pears
Tuesday, May 25th Orange Chicken with White Rice, Peas and Carrots and Applesauce
Wednesday, May 26th Vegetable Beef Soup, Saltines, and Peaches
Thursday, May 27th Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizza, Salad and Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 28th Both Campuses Closed for Teacher In-service Day
Monday, May 31st Both Campuses Closed for Memorial Day
Warm Regards,
The Children’s Hour Academy
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1. New Meridian Campus Update: The remodeling is progressing well and we are looking forward to our new residence. We’ve had quite a few responses to opening up the Jean Road campus to children who parents really need the additional childcare. We’re glad that we’ve been able to accommodate everyone so far!
2. Updated Calendars:
Meridian Campus:
May 28th Teacher In-service; both campuses closed
May 31st Memorial Day; both campuses closed
June 7-10—The Meridian Campus kitchen will not be operational; therefore, please have your child bring a sack lunch
June 10—Our Kindergarten Graduation for Ms. Gina’s class
June 11—Parent and Teacher Conferences at Meridian Campus ONLY; Meridian Campus Closed
June 14 , 15, &16—Moving; we will be closed at Meridian Campus ONLY.
June 17 and 18—Grand Opening: We will be OPEN at the new Meridian Campus, albeit transitioning to the new building.
June 21—First day of Summer Program at our new facility!
* If these closures put your family in a bind, we have limited space for 10 additional children at our Jean Road Campus June 14, 15 and 16. Ms. Dica will be the teacher for these days. Please send Ms. Patty an e-mail if you need to be added to the list pat@childrens-hour.com
Jean Road Campus Closures:
May 28th Teacher In-service; both campuses closed
May 31st Memorial Day; both campuses closed
June 17th Jean Road Parent/Teacher Conferences; Jean Road Campus closed ONLY
June 18th Summer School Preparation; Jean Road Campus closed ONLY
3. Kid friendly, local activities: A couple suggestions of some local family entertainment!
Northwest Children's Theater and School presents Madeline and the Gypsies - Northwest Childrens Theater 4/30/10- 5/23/10 Phone: 503-222-4480
"In an old house in Paris that is covered in vines......live twelve little girls in two straight lines." Until the circus comes to town! From acrobats and clowns to strongmen and trained seals, adventures abound when the daring Madeline and her friend Pepito join a gypsy circus in a big top extravaganza. Ooh, la la!
OMSI presents SAMSON: The Colossal T. rex Discovery - OMSI -8/31/10 Phone: 797-4000
A magnificent 39-foot fossil of one of Earth's most fearsome carnivores will soon be on display in the Earth Science Hall. The 66-million-year-old skeleton known as SAMSON* is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in existence. 56% of SAMSON's original bones, including the nearly complete skull, will be displayed. SAMSON is smaller but close in weight to the T. rex known as Sue, long considered the largest T. rex yet discovered.
OMSI presents Space: A Journey to Our Future - OMSI 3/2/10- 5/30/10 Phone: 503-797-4000
Produced by Evergreen Exhibitions and presented in collaboration with NASA, this dynamic, multimedia exhibit looks back into the history of aeronautics and examines the many unknown questions of existence posed by future space exploration.In December 1972, the Apollo 17 took what became one of the most widely publicized and famous images of the twentieth century. The iconic view of Earth as a "Blue Marble" floating in space revolutionized public perception of our fragile planet during the rising environmental consciousness of the early 1970s, highlighting a sense of vulnerability and shared responsibility.
More than Earthlings, we are inhabitants of the Universe. Come explore Space: A Journey to our Future and dare to dream!
Rose Festival presents Opening Celebration Fireworks - Rose Festival Association 5/28/10 www.rosefestival.org
Portland's downtown waterfront illuminates during the Fireworks Spectacular, the Portland Rose Festival's kick-off event.
Billed as one of Oregon's largest fireworks displays, this thunderous pyrotechnics show soars over the Waterfront Village beginning at nightfall.
Rose Festival's Waterfront Village 2010 - Rose Festival Association 5/28/10-6/13/10 Phone 503-227-2681 www.rosefestival.org
Nestled between Portland's bustling downtown business district and the scenic Willamette River covering the length of the Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Waterfront Village provides a park-load of whimsical kids adventures, hysterical vaudevillian acts, festive bands, and thousands of smiling families each day.
Rose Quarter presents Smuckers Stars on Ice - Rose Quarter 5/30/10 Phone: 877.789.ROSE (7673)
America’s top Olympic medal hopefuls at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver announced that they will join the Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour. This year’s highly anticipated production will visit the Rose Garden on May 30, 2010.
Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week 2010 - Rose Festival Association 5/29/10 – 6/6/10 www. rosefestival.org/events/fleet/ Phone: 503 227-2681
Naval vessels from the United States Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Maritime Forces arrive from around the world for a four-day visit to the City of Roses. Ship tours will be available daily.
4. Lunch Menu Week:
Monday, May 24th Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Pears
Tuesday, May 25th Orange Chicken with White Rice, Peas and Carrots and Applesauce
Wednesday, May 26th Vegetable Beef Soup, Saltines, and Peaches
Thursday, May 27th Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizza, Salad and Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 28th Both Campuses Closed for Teacher In-service Day
Monday, May 31st Both Campuses Closed for Memorial Day
Warm Regards,
The Children’s Hour Academy
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Newsflash
Newsflash
May 10, 2010
1. Outstanding Meridian Campus Location News: Patty and John have signed the lease and construction has started on the new property! Yeah! We’re looking forward to settling in to our new Meridian Campus. To accommodate the transition, we have slightly changed some of June’s schedule:
June 7-10--We will need to move the kitchen over before we begin the school program; therefore, we will have sack lunches June 7-10.
June 10--Our Kindergarten Graduation for Ms. Gina’s class will be on June 10th.
June 11—Parent and Teacher Conferences at BOTH campuses. Unfortunately, we will postpone our Father’s Day Fishing Trip.
June 14 -16—We will be closed for moving on both campuses. We would like the Jean Road Staff available to help in the move.
June 17 and 18—Grand Opening: We will be OPEN at the new campus, albeit transitioning to the new building.
June 21—First day of Summer Program at our new facility!
2. Jean Road 4-5 year old Class: Starting this summer and continuing in the fall, our Jean Road facility will off a 4-5 years transitional Kindergarten class. This class is appropriate for the pre-school child who has a younger sibling at the Infant and Toddler Development Center or this site is more convenient for the family.
3. CHAF Auction Success: The Children’s Hour Academy Foundation would like to thank all the parent and staff volunteers for helping to set up the auction event as well as ALL the families who were able to come! Fun was had by all with powerful bidding wars on those adorable class projects! Congratulations to the Good Family on winning the $5,000 raffle! Thanks for making the event a success!
4. Mad About Science Summer Program: Let the “mad scientists” emerge!! Want to invite a friend to join your children for a week or two this summer? This year, we will provide a unique opportunity for non-CHA members to enroll in summer camps for limited sessions. Our Summer Program explores Science though art, P.E., sensory activities, cooking, and of course, EXPERIMENTS! Our specific themed programs by individual week is attached. Interested? Please contact Michelle or Susan at the Meridian Campus.
5. Scholastic Orders: What a perfect way to encourage love of literature, have an extensive home children’s library! The wonderful scholastic books need to be ordered no later than this Friday, May 14th.
6. School Closure on 5/28: Don’t forget we have a Teacher In-service on May 28th, so both Campuses will be CLOSED. Enjoy the four day weekend!
7. Lunch Menu Week:
Monday, May 10th Mini Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Pears
Tuesday, May 11th Fish Sticks, Salad, Applesauce
Wednesday, May 12th Chicken Noodle Soup, Saltines, Peaches
Thursday, May 13th Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes and Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 14th Sub Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Fruit Salad
Warm Regards,
The Children’s Hour Academy
May 10, 2010
1. Outstanding Meridian Campus Location News: Patty and John have signed the lease and construction has started on the new property! Yeah! We’re looking forward to settling in to our new Meridian Campus. To accommodate the transition, we have slightly changed some of June’s schedule:
June 7-10--We will need to move the kitchen over before we begin the school program; therefore, we will have sack lunches June 7-10.
June 10--Our Kindergarten Graduation for Ms. Gina’s class will be on June 10th.
June 11—Parent and Teacher Conferences at BOTH campuses. Unfortunately, we will postpone our Father’s Day Fishing Trip.
June 14 -16—We will be closed for moving on both campuses. We would like the Jean Road Staff available to help in the move.
June 17 and 18—Grand Opening: We will be OPEN at the new campus, albeit transitioning to the new building.
June 21—First day of Summer Program at our new facility!
2. Jean Road 4-5 year old Class: Starting this summer and continuing in the fall, our Jean Road facility will off a 4-5 years transitional Kindergarten class. This class is appropriate for the pre-school child who has a younger sibling at the Infant and Toddler Development Center or this site is more convenient for the family.
3. CHAF Auction Success: The Children’s Hour Academy Foundation would like to thank all the parent and staff volunteers for helping to set up the auction event as well as ALL the families who were able to come! Fun was had by all with powerful bidding wars on those adorable class projects! Congratulations to the Good Family on winning the $5,000 raffle! Thanks for making the event a success!
4. Mad About Science Summer Program: Let the “mad scientists” emerge!! Want to invite a friend to join your children for a week or two this summer? This year, we will provide a unique opportunity for non-CHA members to enroll in summer camps for limited sessions. Our Summer Program explores Science though art, P.E., sensory activities, cooking, and of course, EXPERIMENTS! Our specific themed programs by individual week is attached. Interested? Please contact Michelle or Susan at the Meridian Campus.
5. Scholastic Orders: What a perfect way to encourage love of literature, have an extensive home children’s library! The wonderful scholastic books need to be ordered no later than this Friday, May 14th.
6. School Closure on 5/28: Don’t forget we have a Teacher In-service on May 28th, so both Campuses will be CLOSED. Enjoy the four day weekend!
7. Lunch Menu Week:
Monday, May 10th Mini Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Pears
Tuesday, May 11th Fish Sticks, Salad, Applesauce
Wednesday, May 12th Chicken Noodle Soup, Saltines, Peaches
Thursday, May 13th Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes and Mandarin Oranges
Friday, May 14th Sub Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Fruit Salad
Warm Regards,
The Children’s Hour Academy
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