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The Portage Schools Curious Kids program provides a fun and safe environment for your child. Enjoy a worry-free summer with your kids at Curious Kids. Check out our discounted summer rates and register today! Call Curious Kids at 323-6780 or check us out online at www.portageps.org (click “Community” then “Curious Kids.”). CK is located at the Portage Schools Community Education Center on West Milham across from the Post Office. What do you like best about coming to Curious Kids “The best thing is the swimming and water days.” Caleb (age 7) “I like reading books best.” Jane (age 9) “Because when I learn new things, it makes me curious.” Eliza (age 6) Check out our webpage at www.portageps.org. Click on ‘Community’, then on ‘Curious Kids.’ You can also follow CK on Twitter at http://twitter.com/curiouskids. “Shooting hoops and hanging out with our friends.” Gil and Zach (age 12) “I like having picnics at lunch time.” Natalie (age 4) “Awesome staff and great things to do.” Bob (age 12) Infant/Toddler Program: Care for children 6 weeks to approximately 30 months. Transition Program: Care for children who are toilet training and are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Preschool-age child care: Care for children 2 1/2 to 5. Preschool: Half-day Preschool for 3 and 4 year-olds. This program is taught by certified teachers only. Discovergarten: Wrap-around care for children opposite their half-day in kindergarten. Children are transported via Portage School buses to and from Curious Kids. Three Convenient Locations An Overview . . . • CK at West Milham Avenue • CK at Woodland Elementary • New for the 2009-2010 school year: CK at Moorsbridge Elementary School-Age Child Care: Care for children before and after school as well as full time care on all non-school days. (Snow days, Professional Development, records and conference days, and summer months). Children are transported from Curious Kids to their school and back via our Portage School buses. Summer Academies: Half and full-day excursions for school-age children throughout the spring and summer months. Curious “Little” Kids Academies: Trips to be enjoyed by children ages 3 to 5 who are accompanied by a parent. Spanish Classes (Weekly) Music Classes (Weekly) Contact Us West Milham Ave. 323-6780 Woodland 323-6628 Moorsbridge 323-6422
Community Connections North Middle School Drive Benefits SPCA of SW Michigan The 6th grade sections at North Middle School recently took part in a donation drive to benefit the SPCA. Mariah Cronin, a 6th grade student, along with support from teacher Johanna Toth, led this effort to assist the animals. Mariah spoke to each of the 6th grade English classes about the needs of the shelter and created posters to hang in each of the classrooms. The drive took place from April 22 to May 1; however, donations are still being accepted through the end of the school year. The SPCA’s wish list includes: food, leashes, toys, collars, towels and blankets (used is fine), medium size crates and cages, tall cat tower, copy paper, postage stamps, #10 and # 8 envelopes, manila file folders, mailing labels, laundry soap, bleach, and non-toxic sanitizing cleaner. Senior Center: Celery City Talent Show The Celery City Showcase is a multigenerational talent competition organized by the Portage Senior Center and sponsored by Edward Jones. Performers of all types – vocalists, dancers, musicians, comedians, and variety acts – are invited to audition. All proceeds from the Showcase directly support older adult programs and services. The 2009 show will be held at Northern High’s auditorium the evenings of Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, June 26. Audition dates are Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, June 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. There is no fee, but all interested performers must complete a registration form, which are available at the Portage Senior Center, 320 Library Lane, or online at: www.portagemi.gov/CMS/Media/Files/2009PSCAudition.pdf. Performers are grouped into three age brackets: Youth (12-18), Adult (19-50), and Senior (51+). Cash prizes of up to $300 will be awarded to the top three acts in each bracket. Junior Achievement Inspires With Hands-On Training Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan (JA) works in partnership with Portage Public Schools each year to provide educational programs to K-12 students. During the 2008-2009 school year, JA’s classroom volunteers taught 80 classes in the district impacting approximately 1,700 students. JA programs are designed to teach students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness skills. Another unique aspect about the JA program is that classes are taught by a community volunteers. JA volunteers serve as positive adult role models for young people while also relating their own unique experiences that help bring the programs to life. “I learned that it takes a lot of teamwork to run a successful company,” said one 3rd grade student. “I like it when the JA volunteer comes in to teach our class.” Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential. JA of Southwest Michigan reaches more than 20,000 students in six counties in Southwest Michigan each year. Registration is Open For 18th Annual PAF Golf Outing The Portage Athletic Foundation will host its 18th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, August 10, at the beautiful Moors Golf Club. Each year a couple hundred golfers enjoy a fun-filled round with friends and colleagues. Golfers can participate in course contests, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Nearly 50 area businesses and individuals sponsor the event and many more donate in-kind items for the auction and raffle. Please consider supporting this year’s PAF Golf Outing. Thanks to generous community support, PAF has donated more than $500,000 to Portage School athletics. Contact the Portage Schools Community Relations office for a registration brochure 323-5000 or find one online at portageps.org (click on PAF link). Page 6 www.portageps.org 323-5000
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