Meet Mrs. Stacey

For this week's post, we will highlight our own Stacey Puckett.  If you don't know her, we can assure you that your children do!  She is well-loved by our ELC kids, and she loves them right back!

Stacey began as a substitute for the ELC.  Last year, she became our Music and Spanish teacher and Wiggles helper.  In addition to these responsibilities, Stacey also leads the music for our Thursday chapel (have your child tell you what she always wears for chapel).  Stacey is always updating her music curriculum with fresh, upbeat songs.  She also uses an immersive technique of teaching Spanish: she speaks Spanish to them from the moment they walk into her room until they leave.

Stacey grew up as an Air Force "brat", moving all over the country.  She attended the University of Alabama, where she majored in English and minored in Spanish.  She and her husband, David, have two children:  Kaitlin, age 16, and Caleb, age 14.  She currently teaches Sunday School for 10th grade girls.

Another thing you should know about Stacey is that she prays for each and every one of our ELC children.  She is such a blessing to the ELC!  Let her know how much you love her!

100 Days of School!

Recently, our 4-year-old classes celebrated the 100th day of school!  The classes decorated some "glasses":

They created a gumball picture, counting out 10 of each color gumball using a grid:

Finally, the classes celebrated with 100 snacks (counting out 100 items):



James Spann visits the ELC

Today the ELC had a very special guest: James Spann, the weatherman from ABC33/40!

Our 3- and 4-year-olds got to listen to Mr. James talk about types of weather, how he measures wind, what is in clouds, and lots of interesting information!  Our students were exceptionally well-behaved, and listened to everything.

One friend actually got to use the Kid-Cam and video all of our friends for TV!

 We are so thankful that Mr. James took the time to come and see us, and hope he comes back again!



Be sure to watch for us on the news at 5pm on ABC33/40 on Friday, February 22, 2013!

ELC TOT!

On Saturday, February 9, 2013, some ELC who participate in Teams of Tomorrow, or TOT, performed at half-time at the Samford Lady Bulldogs game.  These students have been working hard on their skills, and were able to showcase them for family and friends!

The TOT program at the ELC is taught by Paula Heath.  TOT is a creative and unique way for a student to learn, experience and master all sorts of ball handling tricks!  TOT teachers model, encourage, and inspire children to be the very best that they can be!    Children attain many new skills that instill a drive and motivation that will carry over into all areas of their lives. 

ELC TOT is held on Tuesdays from 12:45-1:45. To get more information on the program, email Paula Heath at paulabheath@yahoo.com

Teacher Appreciation

This week at the ELC we celebrated our teachers with a luncheon.  We love and appreciate them so much, and a lunch is a very small way to show it.

Do you appreciate your teacher(s)?  If so, why not take a minute (with your child) to pick a flower from the yard, write a note or make a card, or bake a cookie?  Something from the heart is so much more meaningful!  You could also find out your teacher's favorite lunch and drink and bring them lunch one day!

Pre-reading Groups!

The four-year-old classes started something very exciting this week:  pre-reading groups!  The children were divided into four groups, different from their classes, and began some exercises to help get them ready to read!

Mrs. Jamye's group started with flashcards, for letter recognition.

Mrs. Kate's group learned to sound out letters and put them together into words.

Mrs. Emily's and Mrs. Sara's groups played a game, drawing letters from a can and identifying them, as well as coming up with a word beginning the the letter drawn.

We think our 4's will be great future readers!

January News

Welcome back, everyone!  We miss our friends so much over the holiday break, and are happy to be back together again!

Some upcoming dates to note:  January 21st is Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, and we will not have school.  Also, many have been asking about registration for the 2013-2014 school year.  Registration will take place for current students on February 12th.  New students may register beginning on March 1st.  More information is available on the official ELC website, www.shades.org/elc.