Children's Center Preschool Serving the Los Feliz, Hollywood, Silverlake , Atwater communities
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  • Aug10

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    Los Feliz Library in August

    Posted in: From the Director, Fun with Preschoolers, Upcoming Events

    Our school is blessed by its proximity to a wonderful library. We hope you enjoy getting to know it better for both your preschooler and younger children as well. A library card is a passport to so many wonderful books. We will be posting school favorites from the preschool as some starter ideas. Happy Reading!

    August 2010 Children’s Events at Los Feliz Library
    We have many exciting activities planned for kids and families this month.

    SUMMER READING CLUB – Read for fun. Read for prizes. Parents read with your kids.
    It’s not too late to join the club. Ask a librarian the next time you visit the library.

    Friday, August 6
    3:30 – 4:30 pm
    The Hollow Trees – Fun live music for all ages!

    Thursday, August 12
    3:30 – 4:30 pm
    Arts and Crafts – Create your own unique art!

    Friday, August 20
    3:30 – 5:00 pm
    Family Art Class – Make art with Laura Stickney, retired Barnsdall Jr. Art Center instructor.

    Thursday, August 26
    3:30 – 5:30 pm
    Summer Reading Club Finale – Tony Daniels magic show, ice cream party and prize shopping. Bring those library dollars that kids have earned for reading books. Read More | Comments

  • Jul19

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    Family Summer Music in LA

    Posted in: Family events, Fun with Preschoolers, Upcoming Events

    FAMILIES- SUMMER IS HERE- ENJOY THE MUSIC

    The music scene, easily accessible from the Hollywood, Los Feliz, and Silverlake areas, has much to offer children and grown-ups alike. One of our parents has a great web site to check out for things to do with kids in LA, musical and otherwise.  It is http://lakidstuff.com/. This is a thoughtful and thorough site with great ideas. Here are a few highlights to whet your appetite:

    THE LA ZOO- Music in the Zoo

    On Friday nights, July 23rd and Aug 6, from 6-9 pm, the zoo has a wonderful music program. You can bring a picnic and drinks. Also, it is a great time to see the animals as they are more active as the day cools. Free for members. One of our families really enojyed this late Friday.

    THE GETTY CENTER- Concerts for kids and families

    Saturdays and Sundays during most of August, 4-5:30 pm. Free for all.

    THE ORIGINAL FARMER’S MARKET

    Summer Music Series at the original Farmer’s Market at 3rd and Fairfax on the West Patio. Thursday and Fridays now through September 10th.

    Happy listening!

  • May11

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    Orientation Meeting

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    On Thursday, May 13th at 5:30 pm, the third orientation meeting for fall enrollment will occur at the school. Any family who is interested in fall enrollment is encouraged to attend even if they have not had their parent tour yet. The meeting is usually the second step in the admissions process. The meeting begins with Deborah Wyle, Owner/Director of the preschool describing the philosophy, program, and other matters pertaining to the school. The meeting then opens up to a questions and answer period. Near the end of  that time, spouses who have not seen the school and any new attendees may tour the preschool. If you have not had a parent tour during school hours, one will be scheduled for you at the meeting. Please rsvp if you are planning on attending.

  • May2

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    Snack Menu 5/3-7

    Posted in: Upcoming Events, Weekly Snack Menu

    Tropical fruits  are popular with the kids lately- weather weather kinds of food. So we have kiwis, pineapples, mangoes, bananas, along with our blueberries and tangerines. Cinco de Mayo celebration is on Wednesday at 11:20 so there will be Mexican food as well.

    Monday Morning

    Bananas, yogurt, orange mango juice

    Monday Afternoon

    Bananas, grapes, and blueberries,  string cheese, grape juice

    Tuesday Morning

    Kiwis and blueberries, string cheese, wh. wheat crackers, apple juice

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  • Apr28

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    3 Nat. History Museum Great Things

    Posted in: Family events, Fun with Preschoolers, Upcoming Events

    1. The Pavilion of Wings
    2. The Bug Fair
    3. Critter Club

    Bugs, Caterpillars, and Earth Things in general are very popular here. We have been building a collection of “discovered” creatures in covered petri dishes to use with the big magnifier. Then there are the great ones that Ty has brought us.  Ty, one of our teachers,was part of the education department at the museum so she is knowledgeable about the natural world.

    The Natural History Museum has  interesting things going on this spring and a great summer program.

    • The Pavilion of Wings is open now and is a great place to see butterflies and to  learn about them.
    • The Bug Fair 2010 will be coming for Saturday and Sunday May 15th and 16th for an insect extravaganza.  You can view an amazing array of bugs and purchase ones for your collection.
    • Critter Club is a wonderful parent /3-5 year old child program monthly summer event that butterfly and frog metamorphosis, insects, and snakes and lizards. Very cool choices! Check the website for how to enroll; it is free but limited seating. Go early.

    Enjoy the great community resource we have at Exposition Park!

  • Feb27

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    It is easy being green- a family event

    Posted in: Food and Cooking, Projects, Upcoming Events

    WEDNESDAY MARCH 17TH

    8::30 to 9:30 am

    Come Celebrate Green at the Preschool

    Parents and significant others! Please join us for a hour of celebrating green, from  art projects to our organic winter garden.We will begin the morning, wearing green clothes or accessories, with a couple of green art projects. One  project will be using the color green and the other will be using”green” materials. We will create fun sculptures using the many recycled materials we get from Trash for Teaching and other sources. There will be a  green snack including some things from our garden. The conclusion will be  children, teachers, and parents together  retelling the great Dr. Seuss  book, Green Eggs and Ham. A quick stop at the garden outside will conclude the morning event.

  • Feb4

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    Valentine’s Day Breakfast

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    Thursday, February 11th 8:30 to 9:30ish am.

    Make Valentines with your Child

    Please join us for a fun morning of making Valentines alongside your child. We supply the breakfast and the supplies; you supply the ideas and enjoyment of creating with your child. We will have been using our school post office, writing cards, notes, and envelopes during the previous week so we will be ready to go!

  • Jan18

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    Happy Day at CCP&K

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