September 2017 Newsletter

Town of Beaumont Child Care Services Monthly Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ELCC Supervisor Update

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SAS Supervisor Update

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Sunshine & Green Room

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Rainbow & Gold Room

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Kinder Room

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Support Staff Bios ELCC

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ELCC staff Pictures

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ELCC Pictures

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Play and Family Picnic

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ELCC Snack Menu

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SAS Update

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SAS Snack Menu

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Movie In the Park ET

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Upcoming Closure Dates September 4 October 9 November 13 December 25,26,27, January 1

Early Learning Child Care Supervisor Update We hope you all had a wonderful summer and welcome to all the new families joining our center.

September is always a busy month for us and we ask for your patience as we get into our routines with room movement, new children starting, and kindergarten bussing. In this issue, we are introducing all the staff that work here so you can get to know them!

In an effort to establish boundaries and maintain professionalism, we ask that parents refrain from “friend requesting” staff on social media.

Just a few reminders:  Scholastic book orders will be starting again. Orders are due by the 15th of each month, payable by cheque only, no cash or you can pay directly on-line through scholastic.  Sick policy: If we have to send your child home due to illness, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, they must be symptom free for 24 hours prior to returning to the Center; otherwise a doctor’s note will be required. This is a licensing policy and we are expected to adhere to it.  Please contact the room staff if your child will not be attending on any given day through email, by texting the room cell phone or calling the land line.

Thank you to all the families who were able to join us for the Theater Presentation and Family Picnic on August 24th, we had a great time! We also want to thank you for all the heartfelt words, cards, emails, gifts, flowers and lunch room treats. The year went by way too fast and we appreciate all the acknowledgement for a job well done! If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with the staff in your child’s room or contact me. Have a great month.

Jodie Vesso 780-929-1263 Jodie.vesso@beaumont.ab.ca Individual room contact information: Parents can send an e-mail, send a text or call the main room line to report an absence or to communicate with staff regarding your child. Please note that cell phones, emails and land lines might not be answered immediately as staff are busy in ratio with children.

Sunshine Room: sunshineelcc@beaumont.ab.ca Cell: 780-399-2156 or Main Line: 780-929-5913 Green Room:

greenelcc@beaumont.ab.ca Cell: 780-399-2475 or Main Line: 780-929-5913

Rainbow Room:

rainbowelcc@beaumont.ab.ca Cell: 780-862-9046 or Main Line: 780-929-5913

Gold Room:

Goldelcc@beaumont.ab.ca Cell: 780-863-7386 or Main Line: 780-929-5914

Kinder Room:

Kinderelcc@beaumont.ab.ca Cell: 780-862-3207 or Main Line: 780-929-5914

Town of Beaumont Child Care Services Monthly Newsletter School Age Site Supervisor Update Welcome back everyone!

Just a few reminders as we prepare for the first day/week of a new school year!

If your child attends Beau Meadow school: Before school: A staff member will walk the children to the south west doors of Beau Meadow school at around 8:20am.

After school: A staff member will wait at our back door (north side of the building) after school and meet the children and sign the children into the building.

Please remind your child to meet us at our back door at the end of the day.

If your child attends Bellevue school: Before school: A staff member will walk the children to our bus at around 7:50am.

After school: A staff member will meet our bus at the stop at around 3:30pm and sign the children into the building.

Please remind your child to get on the bus quickly after school. Our bus is provided by STOCK Transportation Ltd. and has Town of Beaumont signs in the windows. Melodie Dunning is the primary driver for our route. If your child misses the bus, it is the parents responsibility to pick their child up from school.

If your child attends Coloniale school: Before school: A staff member will walk the children to our bus at around 7:50am.

After school: A staff member will meet our bus at the stop at around 3:30pm and sign the children into the building.

Please remind your child to get on the bus quickly after school. Our bus is provided by STOCK Transportation Ltd. and has Town of Beaumont signs in the windows. Melodie Dunning is the primary driver for our route. If your child misses the bus, it is the parents responsibility to pick their child up from school.

If your child attends Dansereau Meadows school: Before school: A staff member will walk the children to our bus at around 7:50am.

After school: A staff member will meet our bus at the stop at around 3:30pm and sign the children into the building.

Please remind your child to get on the bus quickly after school. Our bus is provided by STOCK Transportation Ltd. and has Town of Beaumont signs in the windows. Melodie Dunning is the primary driver for our route. If your child misses the bus, it is the parents responsibility to pick their child up from school.

If your child attends the Catholic school: Before school: A staff member will walk the children to our bus at around 8:00am.

After school: A staff member will meet our bus at the stop at around 3:30pm and sign the children into the building. *Please note that because this is not our bus, I am not 100% aware of their bus times and they are subject to change without my knowledge. Any issues regarding missing the bus/behavior/lateness need to be addressed with the school. I do not have any authority over this service level. If your child misses the bus, I am not sure of their policies.

If your child will be absent, text our program cell phone at (780) 862-7803 or call our program room number at (780) 929-2190. If your child will not be on the bus, please text our program cell phone at (780) 862-7803.

This allows our bus to run smoothly and on time. The licensing protocol states that if we are expecting your child after school and they are not there, we must: Call one of the Parents If both Parents are not available, call the emergency contact If emergency contact is not available, call the authorities and report that the child is missing.

All children should have a Town of Beaumont Child Care Services tag for their backpack. These tags will be suppied to the children prior to the first day of school. This helps the teachers to know where there child goes after school. If your child does not have one, please see any of the staff.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the staff.

Thanks and here’s to another great school year!

Christopher Kruk Supervisor, School Age Site Town of Beaumont Phone: (780) 929-2173

Sunshine Room Early Learning Child Care

Tendai—Early Childhood Program Coordinator Stephanie—Early Childhood Program Assistant

Tendai: I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, which is a country in the southern part of Africa. I have my Bachelor’s Degree and Early childhood Level 3 certification. I am married with three beautiful children. My vision and goals are to give children a great start in life by providing high quality care and education for young children while having a co-partner with families. I strongly feel that what I teach must have a broad, deep and relevant quality that addresses the needs of children in this day and age. I believe that what you teach children may affect them for a while but how you make them feel will affect them for a lifetime.

Stephanie: .My name is Stephanie Beaudoin. I am 22 years old and have been employed at the Town of Beaumont Child Care Center since I was 16 years old. I graduated from the Early Learning and Child Care program at MacEwan University in June 2015 and have been employed here ever since. I have lived in Beaumont since I was 2 years old but purchased a home here with my boyfriend, Tayler, in November 2016.

Tayler and I also adopted a pitbull cross, named Kingston, from a local rescue and he’s been the best addition to our little family. When I’m not at work you can find me spending quality time with my dog and boyfriend.

We love taking Kingston on long car rides to new exciting places to explore or taking him to the lake and letting him swim and tube with us (wearing his life jacket of course). I am so excited to start this new adventure in the Sunshine Room. It’ll be quite the change from 5-6 year olds but I am up for the challenge. I am really looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you in this coming year together.

Laura—Early Childhood Program Coordinator Kristi—Early Childhood Program Assistant

Green Room Laura: Hi I'm Laura and I currently work in the Green Room alongside Kristi! Kristi and I have been working together for the past two years and we can't wait for another fun year in the Green Room. I received my Level 3 certification through Red Deer College and I've been working at the Child Care Centre for the past 10 years with most of my time being spent between the Green Room and the Rainbow Room. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and your children this upcoming year, if you have any questions about our room please don't hesitate ask.

Here's to another great year of lots of learning, laughter, and growth.

Kristi: Cheers everyone! My name is Kristi and I have had the pleasure of working in the Green Room with Laura for the last few years. Laura and I work hard together to create a safe and caring space for the children to learn, explore and grow. We love celebrating all of the everyday “little things" and look forward to getting to know our new families. We are super approachable and welcome your comments and input. You know your children best and we would like to be an extension of their ever growing village! My background is a diploma as a rehabilitation practioner as well as my certification in early childhood education. I worked for Black Gold School Division for ten years in elementary education, early education and pre-kindergarten with funded children before moving to the Town of Beaumont ELCC in 2010. I have worked in both the Kinder room and the Green room and consider myself extremely blessed to be able to facilitate a true early childhood philosophy where we plan according to the children's interests, learn through play ( clean and messy!!), support open ended art and sensory experiences and encourage loose parts to be a part of everyday play! I wish everyone a wonderful year!!

Rainbow Room Early Learning Child Care Centre

Beth—Early Childhood Program Coordinator Lorena—Early Childhood Program Assistant Tammy—Early Childhood Program Assistant

Beth: My name is Beth Arbuckle and I have been working at the Town of Beaumont Early Learning Centre since July 2013. I am passionate about early learning and enjoy working with children. My job is very rewarding and I learn new things from the children daily. I am looking forward to getting to know the new children and families in the Rainbow room. I am a long time resident of Beaumont and have been married for 25 years. I have two children, Sarah who is 20 and Kate who is 18 and when my children were little they came to the childcare program.

Tammy: I have worked at the Early Learning Childcare Centre for the past 20 years. I graduated from Grant MacEwan with my level 3 certification. I live in Beaumont with my husband Soner, and 2 sons Evren (21) and Aydin (16). I love reading, movies and hanging out with my Springer Spaniel, Niko in my free time.

Lorena I have my level 3 certification. I’ve been working at the Town of Beaumont Early Learning Child Care Centre for 4 years. Most of the time in the Sunshine Room. When I came back from maternity leave, I worked in the Kinder Room and then the Rainbow Room. I live in Beaumont with my husband and my two children: Andrea and Austin. We have a big cat who is almost 14 years old and we love spend time together.

Gold Room

Joanna—Early Childhood Program Coordinator Jodi—Early Childhood Program Assistant Simran—Early Childhood Program Assistant

Joanna: I graduated as a teacher with specialization to teach beginners. I have a Level 3 Child Care Supervisor Certificate and I have been a part of the Early Learning Childcare Center for almost ten years, currently working as a Program Coordinator in the Gold Room. On a more personal note, I was born in Poland, but have been living in Canada for the past twenty-seven years. I am married and have two adult children. My hobbies include traveling, gardening and reading. I am looking forward to getting to know all of the new families that have just become a part of the Gold Room family and the center.

Jodi: : I am originally from Meadow Lake Saskatchewan and moved to Edmonton in 2004. In 2014 I moved to Beaumont and love living here and being part of a smaller community. I graduated from Early Childhood Education in 2008 from Grant McEwan College. I have worked with ages 18 months to 5 years old and currently work in the Gold Room with 4-5 year olds since September 2015. In my spare time I really enjoy spending time with family and friends and doing things like camping and visiting Penticton every August!

Simran: Hi, I am Simran Maan! I’m born and raised in North India and I went to university to complete my Master’s Degree in Arts and Bachelor of Education to serve my passion of working with children. After working in India as an elementary school teacher for a few years I decided to relocate to Canada in 2010 with my family.

Kinder Room

Amy —Early Childhood Program Coordinator Michelle—Early Childhood Program Assistant Lyndsey—Early Childhood Program Assistant

Amy: My name is Amy Barnard, I have worked in the Kinder Room since 2009, when I graduated the early childhood program at Grant MacEwan. I live here in Beaumont with my husband Andrew, our daughter Olivia, and our dog Burkley! I greatly enjoy spending my days with children as each day is a new and exciting adventure, and I love being part of an environment where children are encouraged to be creative, explore, and learn in their own individual way!

Michelle: Hi, I am Michelle Sturley. I have been a term employee since Oct 2015. I have spent all my time in the sunshine room but am looking forward to working in the Kinder room this year. I have my level 3 and before coming here I was working with the school board. I worked with a wide range of ages in the school, all at the elementary age ( Pre-k – Grade 3).

Lyndsey: I'm a Program Assistant at the Town of Beaumont Childcare Center. I've been working at the center for 11 years and recently received my level 3 child care certification! I've grown up in Beaumont, and I still live in town with my 8 year old daughter Emma. I look forward to getting to know all of the children and families.

Other Staff Jodie: I am the Supervisor for the Town of Beaumont Early Learning Child Center. I received my Level 3 certification from Grant MacEwan University in April 2000 and have been working in the program since 1999. I spend most of my day working in the office at the center but I do work in ratio whenever I’m needed and enjoy visiting each room daily and checking in on all the little people. I live in town with my husband and 2 sons, Dylan, 19 and Jake, 11. I enjoy reading, yoga and I am busy being a hockey mom and am always on the go to the rink! I’ve lived in Beaumont most of my life and I really enjoy working in the community where I live and grew up in. I look forward to getting to know all your children and supporting our team as they provide a quality program that will enhance your child’s development!

Sarah: My name is Sarah Arbuckle and I have just obtained my diploma in Early Learning and Child Care after completing two years at Macewan University. I have been working at this center for four years and have recently accepted a full time position. I will be working in all the rooms and have the privilege to know each child within the center. I value the unique minds of children and look forward to observing and participating in the learning that will occur throughout this year.

Ingrid: Hi, my name is Ingrid Holtz.

I look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) again or meeting you for the first time.

I am a grandmother, mother and a wife. I have been with the T.O.B. SAS. and ELCC for 9 years.

I am a permanent float and you may see me in many rooms and the School Age Site.

Jamie: I graduated in 2009 from Grant MacEwan University with my diploma in Early Childhood Education and started working for the Town of Beaumont right away. I’ve been with the organization since then working as the Program Assistant with the School Age Site and covering in all the rooms and at the ELCC while the children at SAS are in school. I live in Beaumont with my husband, son, and three dogs! We enjoy most of our time exploring all the different parks around Beaumont, riding our bikes and golfing. My son, Nixon, is currently in the Green Room and we are excited to see him continue to grow this year on his journey at the ELCC .

Support Staff Carel: I will be celebrating 30 years year working with children at the Beaumont Child Care Center in November! I have my level I certification and I work as a casual staff in all the rooms.

Ciara: I recently started at the ELCC on August 11th as a casual support staff. I have only been here a few weeks but I love it already! My passion has always been working with children. I currently have my level 1 child care certification and plan to go to university to obtain my bachelor or elementary education degree. I love coming in everyday and hearing all the storied the kids have to tell and seeing the world through their eyes.

Haileigh: I recently started at the ELCC as a casual staff in all the rooms and look forward to getting to know you and your children better. I am currently in grade 11 and have a passion for working with children. I enjoy spending time with my family, little sister, dog and hanging out with friends.

Jade D: I graduated high school in 2016 and completed the Early Learning and Child Care course through them with a level 1 certification. I started working at the ELCC in March 2016 as a casual staff and work in all the rooms. I enjoy scrap booking, spending evenings at nearby rivers and lakes, as well as walking my dog.

Sarah C.: I started working at the ELCC on August 11th 2017. I was born in England, and I moved to Canada in 2008. I have a Journeyman Red Seal Hairstylist ticket. I'm two courses away from completing a diploma in portrait photography. My husband and I provide respite care for Alberta Children Services.

Sunshine Room— Stephanie and Tendai

Rainbow Room—Lorena, Beth and Tammy

Green Room—Kristi and Laura

Gold Room—Simran, Joanna and Jodi

Kinder Room—Amy, Michelle and Lyndsey

4th Annual ELCC PLAY and FAMILY PICNIC

ELCC SNACK MENU—SEPTEMBER 2017 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

*All snacks and lunch are serve with milk and water

LEFT OVER FRIDAY

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5 6 Rice Krispies with Tortilla wraps with orange slices pea butter and banana Tortilla chips with salsa and sour cream

11

Canned fruit and graham crackers

12 Eggos with syrup

Cereal bars with fresh fruit

Meat, cheese & crackers and pickles

18 Yogurt with orange slices

Shreddies with craisins

Egg salad sandwiches

Veggies and ranch dip 13

Cheerios with banana slices

Veggies and ranch dip 19

Granola bars and fruit

20 Apple sandwich with pea butter and granola

Pretzels and cucumber with cheese cubes

25 26 27 Fruit cocktail and Rice Krispies with Cinnamon toast with mini caramel rice orange slices grapes cakes Taco salad– lettuce, tomato, shredded Trail Mix cheese, ranch dressGreen apples with ing, tortilla chips ham & cheese

7 Yogurt with bran buds

8 LEFT OVER FRIDAY

English muffin pizzas - pizza sauce, ham & cheese 14 Cinnamon toast with apple slices

15 LEFT OVER FRIDAY

Ice cream cones with yogurt and frozen fruit 21 Toast and mozza cheese

22 LEFT OVER FRIDAY

* Watermelon with arrowroot cookies 28 Yogurt with bran buds

29 LEFT OVER FRIDAY Birthday snack— PM

Pizza crackers

SCHOOL AGE SITE

Supervisor, Chris Kruk Program Coordinator, Shirley Webster Program Assistant, Karissa George Program Assistant, Jamie Scott Program Assistant, Ingrid Holtz Program Support, Karen Hanchurak & Ariunaa Tsend

This summer has gone by so fast. It’s hard to believe that school is starting again. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the holidays.

We would like to welcome the new grade 1’s that have moved down from the ELCC. Parents please feel free to ask any questions that you may have to any of the staff. We want to make this transition as smooth as possible for all.

This summer we had many fun filled days and lots of field trips. If you have time when dropping off or picking up your child, please watch the TV screen and you will see all that we did.

A few reminders for the beginning of the school year:  The children need to have a hat and water bottle kept here at the site. The afternoons are still nice and we go outside as much as possible.  Also a pair of indoor shoes are to be kept here. Each child has a little cubie labeled with their name. Outdoor shoes are kept on the shelves in the entrance of the building. It would also be a good idea to put your child’s name on them as many have the same shoes. This is especially helpful in the winter with boots. There have been many times that someone has gone home with the wrong pair of boots by mistake.  Also check if your child’s shoes still fit. Many of the children have grown quite a bit over the summer.

We would like to update our family wall so please send us a new family photo. You can email them to Chris.Kruk@beaumont.ab.ca, Shirley.Webster@beaumont.ab.ca or Jamie.Scott@beaumont.ab.ca If your child will not be attending the School Age Site for any reason please let us know.

You contact us at the following numbers The landline at 780-929-2190, The Cell phone at 780-862-7803 or text at 780-862-7803 Have a great month SAS We would like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following: Rachel September 8 Torin September 13 Jared September 14 Logan September 17 Hayden September 17 Seth P. September 18 Seth B September 30 We hope you all have a great day.

School Age Site September Snack Menu Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1 Leftover Friday

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5

6

7

8

Cereal

Toast & Jam

Eggos

Leftover Friday

Hummus & Veggies

Nachos and cheese

Meat, Cheese & Crackers

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12

13

14

15

Cereal

Scrambled Eggs

Pancakes

Oranges & Graham Crackers

Leftover Friday

Ham & Cheese Pinwheels 18

Fruit

Mini Subs

Veggies

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20

21

22

Cereal

Toast

Apples & Cheese

Yogurt

Leftover Friday

Cinnamon Bananas

Jello with fruit

Triscuit pizza crackers

Bagels & Cream Cheese

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26

27

28

29

Cereal

Applesauce & Arrowroot Crackers

Nutrigrain Bars

Muffins

Leftover Friday

Fruit

Pudding

Quesadillas

Salad