315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org Jerome <strong>and</strong> Phyllis Charney /ecdpjccsyr Early Childhood Development Program Why choose our program for your child? Prospective parents often ask, “What makes for a great pre-school?” Here at the JCC, we offer your child consistent opportunities for exploration, learning <strong>and</strong> discovery, starting from infancy all the way through to pre-k. We underst<strong>and</strong> the importance of establishing a rapport between caregiver <strong>and</strong> parents. Therefore, we encourage parent Hours Monday–Friday 7 am – 6 pm involvement <strong>and</strong> open communication. Our warm, nurturing staff is dedicated to the safety <strong>and</strong> well-being of your child, while enjoying every minute of the day <strong>and</strong> making memories with your child that will last a lifetime. FALL <strong>2017</strong> REGiStRAtion Registration continues for the Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. Enrollment has been moving very quickly <strong>and</strong> some classrooms are already full. The JCC of Syracuse <strong>2017</strong>–2018 school year scholarship application deadline is July 17, <strong>2017</strong>. Scholarships are based on income. For more information about our program <strong>and</strong> to schedule a tour, please contact Pam Ranieri, early childhood director, at 315- 445-2040, ext. 123. tEACHER APPRECiAtion dinnER Many thanks to everyone who donated to help purchase Target gift cards which were presented to all teaching staff during the Teacher Appreciation Dinner on May 4. We appreciate your generosity in helping us make this a successful event! PAREnt tEACHER ConFEREnCES Parent teacher conferences will be held May 8–19. We hope that this second meeting will provide a fascinating <strong>and</strong> fresh look at your child’s growth <strong>and</strong> development through the eyes of another <strong>Summer</strong> Camp <strong>Summer</strong> is a time for fun in the sun <strong>and</strong> swimming! Camp sneak preview ECDP preschoolers will soon be able to experience the fun <strong>and</strong> excitement of summer camp during the school year! May 30 – June 2 is camp sneak preview week during regular morning preschool hours. The children will enjoy a variety of summer camp related arts <strong>and</strong> caring adult—your child’s teacher. Parents attending the conferences will receive a copy of their child’s individual development <strong>and</strong> learning report. If you are unable to attend, please cancel in advance by calling 315-445-2040, ext. 120. AnnUAL BASKEt RAFFLE We’re gearing up for one of our biggest <strong>and</strong> most fun fundraising events of the year! Each classroom will be creating a special themed basket to be raffled off. We ask that each family please bring in an item or two by Friday, June 2 to help fill their basket. The completed baskets will be displayed near the front office. Raffle tickets will be sold from Monday, June 5 through Monday, June 19. Your help in selling tickets to friends <strong>and</strong> family is much appreciated! Tickets cost 1 for $1, 6 for $5, 13 for $10 or 30 for $20. The winners will be drawn on Tuesday, June 20. You do not need to be present to win. End-oF-yEAR CELEBRAtionS We will celebrate the end of the 2016-<strong>2017</strong> school year with the children putting on some special performances. Parents crafts projects, games, outdoor activities <strong>and</strong> special treats. Registration Our summer camp program runs weekly (monthly for infants) from June 26 through August 18. A variety of flexible weekly enrollment options are available. It’s not too late to register! For registration information <strong>and</strong> forms, please contact Pam Ranieri at 315-445-2040, ext. 123, or visit www.jccsyr.org. of children in classrooms 4 <strong>and</strong> 5 are invited to join us on June 9 for “Songs <strong>and</strong> Sundaes.” During this very special circle time, parents can join their children in singing some of the songs we learned this year, <strong>and</strong> enjoy an ice cream treat together. On June 14 the children in classrooms 6, 7 <strong>and</strong> 8 will participate in their “Moving Up Morning” celebration as they perform some special songs. The children in rooms A, B <strong>and</strong> 2 will take center stage on June 19, performing for family <strong>and</strong> friends during the Annual Pre-K Graduation Ceremony. After the graduates receive their diplomas, families are invited to celebrate this special day with a pre-k picnic. Invitations will be sent in June. CALENDAr May 8–19 . . . . . . . . . . Parent teacher conferences 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muffins with Mom 26 . . . . . . . . Zoo to You – classrooms 6, 7, 8 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED – Memorial Day 30 . . . . . . . . . PJ Library—wear your pajamas! 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED – Shavuot June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED – Shavuot 9 . . . . . . . Songs & Sundaes – classrooms 4, 5 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Year Performance – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . classrooms 6, 7, 8 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doughnuts with Dad 19 . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-K Graduation <strong>and</strong> Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . classrooms A, B, 2 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basket raffle drawing 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day of school 22, 23 . . . CLOSED – <strong>Summer</strong> Camp training 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Summer</strong> Camp begins 8 JCC of Syracuse | <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>CenterPost</strong> & <strong>Pool</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
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