MARCH 1, 2010

CCC/RPC Garage Sale This Saturday

Volunteers Needed Friday and Saturday

• Saturday, March 6th
• 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for our joint Child Care Center/Riviera Presbyterian Church Garage Sale and Hot Dog lunch.

Child Care Center Newsletter

February 1, 2010

CENTER CLOSED PRESIDENT'S DAY

The Center will be closed Monday, February 15th in observance of President's Day.  See you Tuesday.  

Parent Conferences

Sign up sheets can be found on your child's classroom door.  

CENSUS 2010

The 2010 U.S. Census has begun.  The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.  All U.S. residents must be counted – both citizens and non-citizens.  The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The census also helps determine the amount of federal dollars that will be allotted to each state for education, health, welfare, infrastructure and more. That is $ 400 billion each year.  

It is most important that each household fill out its census questionnaire.  So this month, when your questionnaire arrives in the mail, please be sure to fill it out and return it.  

NEWS FROM RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A “Save the Date” for February 14….Transfiguration Sunday and  Valentines Day  

• In the morning service, we will observe Transfiguration Sunday (the final Sunday before Lent, which recalls how Jesus went up to the mountain and was transfigured before his friends as he committed his life to the path of sacrificial love.  Our service will examine the ways and means of love and commitment:  in faith, in friendship, in relationship…and all present will be invited to a reaffirmation of vows of meaning in each of our lives; whether celebrating our commitment to God, our relationship with a spouse or partner; the beauty of rich friendships, the bond between children and parents, our covenant with our highest and best self, to live in the image of God, and our commitment to life in intentional community.

LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING:  a musical benefit for the nation of Haiti.

• At 5:00 on Valentine’s Day afternoon, Riviera is proud to produce and host a concert, followed by refreshments. An hour long recital of voices, piano, trumpet, and organ will feature songs of love from around the globe… Following the concert, a reception of tapas and festive beverages will send you off into your valentine’s evening with a warm and joyous feeling.  Donations will be taken for the benefit of the recovery of Haiti.  ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of all donations raised will benefit the Haitian relief efforts. Come by yourself…come with a friend…come with a sweetheart, a child or a beloved parent…. Just come, and help us remember in song and in community and in our giving:  Love Changes Everything.

FEBRUARY 17 at 7:30 ….Rising From the Ashes

• An Ash Wednesday service of prayer and intercession.  Through the ancient doorway of Ash Wednesday, which leads the Christian people into the season of Lent, we will join in a brief service of prayer, reflection, song and communion.  An opportunity will be given for the imposition of ashes, for the “burning” of burdens; and for continued intercession for Haiti, and other places in our lives, nation, and world that need healing and restoration. Following the service, the Labyrinth will be opened in the Sanctuary.  You are invited to join us on a “global walk” of peace and healing purpose for the people of Haiti; you are invited to walk as preparation for your own Lenten journey of reflection and renewal; you are invited to walk for the healing and the wholeness of a yourself or another.   Anointing with oil and prayers for wholeness will be offered in the sanctuary following the service and during the labyrinth walk.

Child Care Center Newsletter

February 1, 2010

Steckley Class Portraits January 7

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

No, we are not crazy.  With  the holidays are going to be  packages arriving, with  bubble wrap.  Bring us your  bubble wrap and we can  begin to get ready for the 4th of July.  

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTIES

Valentine's Day celebrations are planned for Friday, February 12th.  Sign up lists will be posted on classroom doors at the beginning of the week.  

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HOLIDAY PROGRAM & BAKE SALE

DECEMBER 18, 4:30 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Courtyard.

For those of you who are new to the Holiday Program, it begins with a musical parade of the Infants, Toddlers,  Pre-Scooters and Scooters in the Sanctuary at 4:30.  At 5:15 the Explorers, Bloomers and Fantastics I, II & III perform a musical treat for all the families.  During both performances, a Bake Sale is taking place on the Courtyard.  Thursday and Friday morning, we ask parents to bring in their baked goods so we can get them ready for the Bake Sale.  

CCC Silent Art Auction & Tag Sale Fundraiser

PARENTS: The board of The Child Care Center needs your help with an important fundraiser.

Please Bring Donations!

Go through your garage or back bedroom and bring out artwork and artistic items that we can offer in our Silent Auction / Tag Sale. Ceramics, Frame Art, Textiles, Glass, Framed Photography and Paintings are all appropriate. Leave art in the CCC office by Friday morning if possible. (Late entries may need to be sold rather than auctioned.)

Please Shop!

Please come to Riviera Church on Saturday and bid on the better items or take home the gift-y items we’ll have for sale. We expect many items will be tagged for quick sale too.

People are already lining up for our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

This year lunch will be on November 24 (Tuesday) beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Come join our children for music, festivities and, of course, FOOD.

What do you bring? A hearty appetite and a helping hand to serve lunch. Additional details will be appearing on the classroom doors in the coming weeks.

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CENTER CLOSED THANKSGIVING AND THANKSGIVING FRIDAY

Yes, the Center is closed Nov. 26th to celebrate Thanksgiving. We are also closed Friday Nov. 27th to recover from Thanksgiving.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF FUN, GAMES & FOOD KNOWN AS OUR HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL:  OCTOBER 30, FRIDAY.  4:40 – 7:00.  

An evening of family fun on the courtyard has been planned for Halloween, Friday, October 30th.  The 9th Annual Halloween Carnival will be a night to play with the children as they parade in their Halloween costumes.  Children from infants to 8 years of age will be invited to try their skill and luck to win prizes at carnival games.  The parade will kick off the Carnival at 4:30 p.m.  

You and your child may participate in any or all of the events on the courtyard by purchasing a hand stamp for $5.00.  This will enable your child to play unlimited games for the evening.  You may pre-pay in the Office any day prior to the Halloween Carnival.    Or, you can purchase your hand stamping that night after the parade.  All pre-paid “hands” will be stamp at the Carnival.  Food prices will be announced as we get closer to Halloween.  

Remember the fun you had over the years at our Carnival!? Some parents add to the fun by coming in costume.  Others added to the fun by helping with the games.  Mark your calendar now, and plan to be here!  

We will need help with decorating, games and serving food.  Sign-up lists will be going up on classroom doors mid-way through the month.  Come help out and have some fun.  

September Newsletter

• IMPORTANT: The Child Care Center is closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7

BALLET

Ballet at Your School returns on Wednesday, September 2. A representative from BYS will be at our Open House to answer questions and even sign your child up for our ballet program.

THE CENTER IS CLOSED AUGUST 17-21

The annual deep cleaning and training week occurs each year for five days in mid-August. New classroom assignments take effect upon return, Monday August 24th.

Open House 2009

It is time for our Annual Open House.  We will have hors d'oeuvres on the Courtyard - simple finger food to enjoy before you go home.   Come any time between 5:30 and 7:00 to get a picture of what life will be like in your child’s classroom for the coming year.  

JULY 2009

4th of July  Fireworks Are on The Way