Dear Parents,

It’s Black History Month! We recommend reading Children’s Books to your kids about subjects we all still have a lot to learn about. Learning together is the way we teach our kids that learning is a lifelong necessity to create a better world. If you want more recommendations for teacher recommended books and learning resources about why we celebrate Black History Month, check out these previous blog posts about Juneteenth and MLK Jr.

It is also American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Last week we were going for percent improvement in our steps challenge and we were astounded!! In the last two weeks we have traveled over 1400 miles! That means we could have walked to Cuba (bring your water shoes!). We also could have hiked to Austin, Texas if we wanted to enjoy their sunny, 64 degree weather. Digging the cold? We could have hoofed it north all the way to Newfoundland! Look at your steps from the last week if you have a tracker and let us know where you could have traveled! Every step counts for your health.

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

We will be having a parent meeting for our Rising Kindergarteners on February 16th at 6:30pm.

This meeting will go over how to register for public school kindergarten, an over view of our kindergarten program, and information about our offerings for before and aftercare. If you can please help us out with planning and fill out the form below:

Kids Supplies and the importance of LABELS!

We have had some truly Virginia weather these last few weeks! One minute it’s 18 degrees and blustery, the next minute it’s close to 60 degrees and rainy! We really applaud your efforts to make sure the kids have whatever they need, be it gloves and snow boots or rain gear and umbrellas! That being said, when we are getting all the kiddos ready to brave the elements, it would be helpful to have labels on their clothing and items so that we can tell the difference between three different little blue jackets and 12 pairs of cotton gloves! That’s why we recommend every kiddo have their names on the tags of all their gear.

We are hosting a fundraiser with MABEL’S LABELS now until June! You can purchase anything from stickers to stamps to tags. We especially recommend this to our kids who will be campers, as they will be outside a lot of the time and not have their own cubbies! CLICK HERE, then Search for “Childcare of the Common Ground Foundation” to support our fundraiser.

We have Family Dinner Restaurant Fundraisers planned every month (May pending!) until June! We are picking local restaurants with family friendly options for all your eaters. How can you help make these succeed? Share our Facebook Events and Flyers with all your local friends and family! Who doesn’t like a ready-made, delicious family dinner?

Mod Pizza: February 22nd I Noodles and Company: March 9th I Chipotle: April 11th I On the Border: June 2nd

Our Love Bugs and Busy Bees classes have started doing ST Math with Ms. Victoria! ST Math is the program they use in FCPS to help supplement the math curriculum. Read all about their journey with Jiji

HERE.

Have a wonderful weekend guys! See you Monday!!

Your CG Family