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Dates to Remember
Jul 4th: Independence Day. Center CLOSED
Jul 7th: K-9 Show
Parent Reminders
Bad Weather: Child Care of Southwest Florida follows the Hendry County School Board Bad Weather Closing Schedule. Please tune into your local weather station. If school is called off or closes early the center will follow suit. Please be prepared for alternative care in the event of bad weather closures.
The center will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4 for observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Have a great day with your family and friends celebrating at the beach, on a picnic, or watching fireworks! Remember to be safe!
Happy 4th of July!
FIELD TRIP
July 6th: The after-school children will be going on a "Summer Fun Splash" field trip sponsored by the Hendry County Sheriff Department. They will be taking the children to a water park to have fun in the sun. Parents, please ask your teacher for more details.
K-9VISIT
July 7th: We will be having a K-9 Show brought by the Hendry County Sheriff Department for the after schoolers. Children will learn about safety and how the K-9 unit helps the community in keeping us safe.
HEADSTART
For the month of July FSW will be recruiting for Head Start 2017-2018. (Children age 3-5 years old).
Five Surprising Facts About Early Childhood Education
Did you know?
1. Preschool can help combat crime, teen pregnancy, and high school dropout rates.
2. Early childhood education has a better return on investment than the stock market.
3. The U.S. lags behind almost every other country when it comes to preschool, including Mexico, Chile, and Russia.
4. Early childhood matters because experiences early in life can have a lasting impact on later learning, behavior, and health.
5. In the first five years of life, your child’s brain develops more and faster than at any other time in his life. Your child’s early experiences – the things she sees, hears, touches, smells and tastes – stimulate her brain, creating millions of connections. This is when the foundations for learning, health and behavior throughout life are made.
NUTRITION CORNER
4th OF JULY CHEX MIX
Ingredients
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
through the Lee County Library System
This year, from May 22 to August 9, the Lee County Library System hopes to inspire our community to “Build a Better World.” Find activities and events for you and your children.
Some activity challenges include:
The floor is lava! Play this favorite game by strategically placing pillows, cushions, and other items on the ground. Leap from one side of the room to the other with your preschooler avoiding the lava floor.
Preschoolers are always on the go! But it doesn’t mean they’re not listening to you. Try reading out loud to your child while they play or explore.
Encourage your child to read aloud to a favorite stuffed animal or pet. It’s okay if your child is not yet a proficient reader. They can “read” the story by describing what’s happening in the pictures.
Think of an act of kindness you can do this week with your preschooler.
"Everything we do improves the lives of children.”
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The center will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4 for observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Have a great day with your family and friends celebrating at the beach, on a picnic, or watching fireworks! Remember to be safe!
1. Preschool can help combat crime, teen pregnancy, and high school dropout rates.
