Newsflash

I. Fourth of July BBQ, TODAY 7/2 at 5pm: All families at both campuses are welcome and festivities will begin at 5pm at the Meridian Campus! We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and lemonade and staff will bring desserts. We ask parents to bring a side dish or salad. Please join us in this fun CHA community event! Stop by and say “hi!” even you can’t stay for the duration!

II. Closed on Monday, 7/5/10: We will be CLOSED at both campuses for the Independence Day Holiday! Happy Fourth of July!

III. Playground Safety: Children will NOT be allowed to play outside if they do not wear tennis shoes or closed heel/toe shoes. Flip flops, sandals, and crocs are not stable enough for running, climbing, and being active. Children may change into tennis shoes before recess if they would like to wear other shoes for inside. Thank you for your help!

IV. Jean Road Teacher Michele Update: Please ask Michelle Jewett or Susan if you are interested in helping our beloved Jean Road Teacher Michele Boyce. She had surgery this week and is facing a painful recovery. Thank you!

V. CHA/Parent Communication: We are trying to streamline our communication with parents. Our Friday Newsflash is a direct result of parental suggestions! If you would like to provide input, please respond to the survey at school or e-mail Susan at susan@childrens-hour.com

VI. Jean Road Volunteers Needed: Due to parental feedback, we have decided to change our Jean Road Work Party to a couple of late afternoons. PLEASE e-mail Patty regarding your preferred dates and together we can make the children’s playground really something special! We desperately need parents to clean, organize, repair, build and setup our kiddos’ playground. Muscles, tools and bodies appreciated! This is a great time to earn volunteer hours and meet fellow parents! Please let us know if you have a special skill as a carpenter, repairperson, or all around tool guy!

VII. Vacation: Patty will take a much needed break next week; her first vacation in TWO years! Meridian Campus Staff Director Susan Stober will be filling in for her at our Jean Road Campus. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to e-mail Patty or Susan. pat@childrens-hour.com or susan@childrens-hour.com.

VIII. Meridian Campus Water Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be “Wacky Wednesday.” We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum. “DRESS LIKE A VOLCANO DAY” is the theme for our Natural Disasters curriculum next week. Hmmm.. Let’s be creative! Also, because we need to cool those volcanoes on a 90 degree hot day, we also will enjoy a WATER DAY! Please bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, and towel for your child next Wednesday. Questions? Please ask your child’s teacher. Thanks!

IX. Menu for the Week of July 5th:

7/5 Monday CLOSED – JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
7/6 Tuesday Beef Taquitos, Refried Beans, and Applesauce
7/7 Wednesday Corn Chowder, Saltines, and Peaches
7/8 Thursday Chef Salad, Rolls, and Mandarin Oranges
7/9 Lemon Chicken (Jean Road)/Fried Chicken (Meridian), Baked Beans, Bread & Butter, and Fruit Salad


Have a marvelous three day weekend!

Warmest Regards,

Susan Stober
The Children’s Hour Academy

Friday Newsflash

June 25, 2010

I. Fourth of July BBQ, Friday 7/2 at 5pm: Hard to believe that the Fourth of July is right around the corner! Please mark your calendars for our annual CHA BBQ to celebrate Independence Day! All families at both campuses are welcome and festivities will begin at 5pm at the Meridian Campus. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and lemonade and staff will bring desserts. We ask parents to bring a side dish or salad. Please join us in this fun CHA community event!

II. Closed on Monday, 7/5/10: We will be CLOSED at both campuses for the Independence Day Holiday!

III. Jean Road Volunteers Needed: Due to parental feedback, we have decided to change our Jean Road Work Party to a couple of late afternoons. PLEASE e-mail Patty regarding your preferred dates and together we can make the children’s playground really something special! We desperately need parents to clean, organize, repair, build and setup our kiddos’ playground. Muscles, tools and bodies appreciated! This is a great time to earn volunteer hours and meet fellow parents! Please let us know if you have a special skill as a carpenter, repairperson, or all around tool guy!

IV. Wacky Wednesday: As part of our summer science curriculum at Meridian Campus, every Wednesday will be “Wacky Wednesday.” We will offer a fun, unusual themed event to correlate with our curriculum for the week. Next week is Nutrition Week so we will offer a “Taste Buds Tingle Tasting!” If your child would like to participate, please bring something salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. We will explore different tastes and see which ones we like the best! Questions? Please ask your child’s teacher. Thanks!

V. Menu for the Week of June 28th:
• Monday: Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Pears
• Tuesday: Chicken Burgers, French Fries, and Applesauce
• Wednesday: Broccoli Cheese Soup, Tortilla Chips, and Peaches
• Thursday: Lasagna, Salad, and Mandarin Oranges
• Friday, (Jean Road Only) Turkey Sandwiches and Fruit
• Friday, (Meridian Campus) Sub Sandwiches, Potato Chips, and Fruit



Warm Regards,


Susan Stober

The Children’s Hour Academy

Friday Newsflash

I. Meridian Campus Location:

Outstanding News!! We will NOT be moving in a few weeks! As Ms. Patty communicated yesterday, we received a wonderful solution from our current property owners and we will be staying at our current facility! Hallelujah!

We apologize for any additional stress caused by the potential move and hopefully you share our excitement with remaining at our beautiful school! As we will not be moving, we will be open June 16th, but will be closed for the 14th and 15th for summer preparation. Thank you for your flexibility and patience with the Meridian Campus schedule changes. You understanding and loyalty are much appreciated!

II. Calendar Reminders:

Jean Road's Calendar (as posted at the beginning of the year):
Wednesday, June 16th Last School Day of Academic Year at Jean Road
Thursday, June 17th School Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences at Jean Road
Friday, June 18th Jean Road Campus Closed for Summer Preparation In-Service
Monday, June 21st Summer Program begins at BOTH campuses

Meridian Campus Calendar:
Thursday, June 10th Last School Day of Academic Year at Meridian Campus
Friday, June 11th Parent Teacher Conferences at Meridian Campus
Monday, June 14th Meridian Campus Closed for Summer Preparation In-service
Tuesday, June 15th Meridian Campus Closed for Summer Preparation In-service
• For Meridian Campus children already signed up for Jean Road on 6/14 and 6/15, we still will offer this additional care.

June 16th, June 17th and June 18th Meridian Campus OPEN
Monday, June 21st Summer Program begins at BOTH campuses

III. Sunday, June 20 at 3pm Music Event with Victor Johnson: To kick off their Summer Reading Program, Tualatin Public Library is featuring Victor Johnson on Father’s Day afternoon. Victor has a growing international reputation for making kid's music that adults like too. A musician, writer, and producer hailing from the Columbia River Gorge of the Pacific Northwest, his first children's CD "Country Blues for Kids" won a 2004 Parents' Choice award and was voted Best Record for Preschoolers by the Children's Music WebSolid rhythm and finger style guitar coupled with a rich soulful voice make for a genuine and heartfelt performance that draws from many musical styles. All ages will dance, clap, and sing to these familiar tunes.

IV. Summer Reading Programs:

Tualatin Public Library Summer Reading Begins June 1 Make a Splash @ Your Library - Join a Summer Reading Club!
The Reading Club is a free program offered during the summer to encourage children to keep up their reading skills between school years. The Summer Reading program is for all ages. Children not yet in school can join the Read-to-Me program. Discover the joy of reading with a free book when you sign-up! Come in the library to find out more, or click on the events calendar to see all of our special summer reading events.

Lake Oswego Public Library: See attachment for specific information.

V. Menu for June 7th-11th:
• Monday, June 7th Chili, Cornbread, and Pears
• Tuesday, June 8th Taco Salad, Tortilla Chips, and Applesauce
• Wednesday, June 9th Creamy Potato Soup with Shredded Cheese and Peaches
• Thursday, June 10th Hot Turkey Sandwiches, Broccoli, and Mandarin Oranges
• Friday, June 11th (Jean Road Only) Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, and Fruit
• Friday, June 11th (Meridian Campus) Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences

Happy and joyful weekend to all!

Warm Regards,


Susan Stober
Meridian Campus
The Children’s Hour Academy

Newsflash

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

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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