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Ecebcnewsletterjanuary 2010
Ecebcnewsletterjanuary 2010
Ecebcnewsletterjanuary 2010
January 2010
ECEBC
Caledonia Branch NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27,
Executive: 2010
Chair Person Childcare Resource & Referral
Sydney Rustemyer 7 pm
Co-Chair Person Everyone is encouraged to join us for a night of Valentine
Vacant ideas (receive recipes and resources).
There will be 2 voting actions taking place during the
Treasurer January meeting, be sure to attend to contribute your
Angie Francis thoughts to the decisions that affect our branch.
Secretary
DOOR PRIZE
Sherry O’Connor
Gala
“Champions in Childcare 2010”
On Saturday April 17, 2010, the Childcare Coalition Northern Region will be hosting its 5th Annual
Recognition and Awards Gala and Dinner. Come on out to celebrate and dine with those special care
providers that you know, and honor all that we contribute in raising healthy children and supporting families
in our community.
This year’s Gala will once again be held at the Prince George Civic Center. All Childcare providers and
members of the public are welcome.
Watch for Nomination forms to be distributed later this month. 12 Award categories to nominate your
friends and colleagues. Dinner tickets will be available later on in February.
For more information, please call Kelly Thirkettle, 2010 Gala Chair at 250-960-5720.
Centre profile
If you would like your Centre featured in the next Newsletter please
submit a short write up about your program to dmeise@sd57.bc.ca
by February 15th, 2010.
Program Ideas
Wash Hands Five little Polar Bears (Tune: Five green speckled frogs)
submitted by Sherry O’Connor 5 little polar bears played in the frosty air, slipping and sliding
Wash, wash, wash your hands on the ice. 1 jumped into the sea to catch a fish for me, then
Wash your hands with soap. x2 there were…
4 little polar bears played in the frosty air, slipping and sliding
Rinse, rinse, rinse your hands on the ice. 1 jumped into the sea to catch a fish for me, then
Rinse your hands with water. x2 there were….
3 little polar bears played in the frosty air, slipping and sliding
Dry, dry, dry you’re your hands on the ice. 1 jumped into the sea to catch a fish for me, then
Dry your hands with a towel. x2 there were…
2 little polar bears played in the frosty air, slipping and sliding
on the ice. 1 jumped into the sea to catch a fish for me, then
Snack - Eat Like a Snake… there was….
sort of 1 little polar bear played in the frosty air, slipping and sliding
Materials for fruit snack:
on the ice. 1 jumped into the sea to catch a fish for me, then
there was none.
Blindfolds, Paper plates, fruit (e.g. Oranges
(Move your hand, with appropriate # of fingers up, to indicate
Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) slipping/sliding. Hold 1 finger up and move it toward floor in an arching
motion to jump in the sea. To catch fish bring both hands together then
point to self)
Procedure:
1. Cut fruit into small sections
2. Place one of each on a paper plate
3. Blindfold students before putting Name Game:
the plates in front of them Hello Song
4. Have students “smell” each piece
of fruit with their tongues and guess Everybody smile and wave,
which type of fruit they’ve “smelled”.
Smile and wave, smile and wave,
5. After each child has smelled their
Everybody smile and wave,
There is POINT TO CHILD AND SAY HIS/HER NAME.
fruit like a snake, students can eat the
fruit.
Everybody say hello,
Alternative to fruit: Say hello, say hello
Teacher can use any vegetable or fruit with Everybody say hello
similar consistencies (like white potato and Hello CHILD’S NAME
DLTK's
sweet Holiday Activities
potato) for the “smell” likefor Kids
a snake
Materials:
• waxed paper
• glue
• tissue paper (pinks, reds, whites)
• construction paper
• scissors
• glue stick
Directions:
• Let dry
• Crease well
• Fold in half again, but this time, don't crease it very much (the less you crease it the better, but
young children may need it creased quite well)
• Cut out a half heart shape. You can do this freehand or draw it on for small children to cut out.
• Use a glue stick to trace around the heart shape on one side of the construction paper
• Trace around the other heart (on the other side of the construction paper) and around the
edges of the construction paper and fold down so the waxed paper is sandwiched.
Membership Corner
Membership with the ECEBC Caledonia Branch entitles members to a copy of the newsletter, voting right on local issues;
networking and support from local peers in the child care field.
Outstanding Memberships:
Cheryl Emerson, Yvette Hepburn, Debbie MacNeil, Lisa Rolfes Natasha Sirios, Leonor Smith and Jessie Sprague.
January renewals:
Jacquie Ennik-Laquerre, Ann Marie Leung and Denise Meise.
If you need to renew, bring your $15.00 renewal fee to the next meeting and Ann Marie will renew your
membership for you.
Renewal membership $15.00 New Member $25.00 – must be a provincial member to be a local member.
Were you aware that your Provincial and Local Branch membership costs can be claimed on
your income tax under professional fees, so be sure to keep your receipts.
My name is Ann Marie Leung and I have recently been elected to the Executive Board of our local ECEBC branch. I have
taken the torch from Laurel Patterson and am now handling the Membership of our branch.
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 there is a Preschool Health Day Circuit being held at the Prince George
Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch 10 am – 1 pm. Tell all your families about this free drop-in early screening
program available to them. It includes completing an Ages & Stages Questionnaire, height, weight, vision and
dental check. Information on community resources and programs that are available. Take home activities.
If you have ideas or information you would like to see in future newsletters please e-mail me at dmeise@sd57.bc.ca or
ddmeise@mag-net.com . The newsletter is an information tool for everyone that receives one and with your contributions it
can be informative, educational and fun for all.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no
second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are
buried with their owners.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials,
the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already