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.

December Events

December is an exciting and busy month at the ELC!

Here are some reminders about the last couple of weeks before Christmas break:

* If your child's class is having a Christmas party, it will either be next Tuesday, the 11th, or Wednesday, the 12th. Please check with your child's teacher for more information.

* The annual Christmas Program is next Thursday, December 13, in the conference center. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. School will dismiss immediately following the end of the program at noon. If your child is in one of the baby rooms, please make arrangements to pick them up at noon.

* The ELC will be closed for the Christmas holidays beginning on Friday, December 14. They will reopen for the first day of the new year on Wednesday, January 9.

* The four-year-olds are doing a Christmas mission project. Please send a new preschool toy or stuffed animal in with your child by December 10. They will be distributed at a party at Children's Hospital on December 12. 

The ELC staff would like to wish all of our preschool families a blessed holiday season.

Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving Feast

Thursday, the four-year-olds had their Thanksgiving Feast at the ELC.

The children were very excited about their feast. They have been learning about Thanksgiving all week long.

The parents of the four-year-olds sent in different kinds of both traditional and fun Thanksgiving food.

Many of the parents also helped prepare the classrooms for the feast, which was a lot of work!

The kids, the parents and the teachers all had a wonderful time at the Thanksgiving Feast!

*Just a reminder: There is no school at all next week. We hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holiday!*