Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center Newsletter

Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center NewsletterSUMMER 2009TECEC SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTSMore Fruit for KidsFruit Dips- Dip apple slices, strawberries cut in half,pineapple chunks and kiwi slices in flavored yogurt.Yogurt Parfait-Serve fruit on nonfat yogurt. Top withcrushed graham crackers and enjoy!Kiwi Cups- Cut a kiwi in half and eat with a spoon. Onekiwi has as much Vitamin C as an orangeStrawberries are a treat!They are quick and easy to eat- just rinse lightly andyou’re ready for a treat!• Toss sliced strawberries on top of cereal.• Serve on top of pancakes or waffles• Blend frozen or fresh strawberries with yogurt for asmoothie.• Serve on toast sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.Say YES to a Mess!Children learn how to enjoy a variety of foods when theyplay with their food.Say yes to a mess and enjoy trying new foods!• Make faces on food.• Use small pieces of food to create eyes, noses andmouths. All foods can have a “smile”.• Give them new names. Broccoli can be” baby trees”. Abaked potato can be “Mr. Potato Head”.• Read Stories about food.• Read books about growing and cooking vegetables.• Plant seeds in a small pot. Start a garden together.• Try new vegetables from story books.• Be ready for a mess.Kabob PartySmall children can make their own kabobs. It is a funway to try new fruits and vegetables!Put newspaper under the table and chairs. It makes cleanup much easier.• Ham and turkey cubes • Pineapple chunks• Cherry tomatoes • Kiwi slices• Cooked carrot slices • Orange slices• Soft cheese cubes • Banana chunks• Peppers • Melon chunks• Mushrooms • StrawberriesArrange meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables on alarge serving tray. Ask children to put their choiceson pretzel sticks. Eat!Head Start OfficersChairperson, Claudia Hikade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380-6806Co-Chairperson, Lorraine Udom ...............543-7151Secretary, Katie Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261-2759Treasurer, Peter Santos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261-2759Your PTO Executive CommitteeMeredith Chamberlain, Co-President .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . meredith@dcstructural.comDawn Tramorria, Co-President.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dawnie0504@yahoo.comTricia Brown, Treasurer............................ triciabrownbarefootbooks@gmail.comKatrina McGrail, Secretary .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kamcgrail@hotmail.comDaina Trapasso, Room Parent Liaison............................... tececpto@gmail.comJennifer Larsen-Neumann, Event Coordinator. ................. lexuspoodle@netzero.netTECEC Web Site: http://www.trumbullps.org/tecec/index.htm6