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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