Early Childhood Seminar

Early Childhood/Parent
Education Seminars

Bates Child Studies instructors train parents, child care employees, and caregivers on countless
topics that strengthen early childhood education programs and create learning opportunities for the
children in your life. $5 for general public, or $10 for STARS credit. All seminars are held at the South
Campus, 2201 S. 78th Street in Tacoma. For more information, contact Child Studies at 253.680.7500
or visit www.bates.ctc.edu/ParentEd.

March

What makes my child tick?
Got a flexible, fearful or feisty child? Explore a variety
of temperament tools that can help you work with your
child’s inborn traits.
Tuesday, March 5, 7-8:30 p.m., South Campus, Building E, Room 116

Stretch your storybook
Take your child’s favorite book and make it better. Get
ideas and activities to expand old favorites and new finds.
Tuesday, March 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m., South Campus Auditorium

April

Yuck! I don’t like that!
Do you have selective eaters? Learn with ease how to
manage eating habits, food preferences and feeding issues
of picky preschoolers.
Thursday, April 11, 7-8:30 p.m., South Campus, Building E, Room 116

Annual Brain Series
Raising courageous citizens: How brain science
can expand your parenting tools.
Thursday, April 25, 7-9 p.m., South Campus Auditorium

May

Visiting preschools in Malawi
Update on the progress of the Early Childhood
Education program in Malawi with world traveler
Sylvia Gentili.
Tuesday, May 7, 12:30-2:30 p.m., South Campus Auditorium

Planes, trains and automobiles: How to travel with
your tots
Start your summer vacation right. Learn tips and
strategies for happy travels with your kids.
Wednesday, May 8, 7-8:30 p.m., South Campus, Building E, Room 118

Child Studies

For more information, call 253.680.7500.
www.bates.ctc.edu/Family

Bates Technical College is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory
employer and educational institution.

Training on a variety of topics can

help strengthen your family and

early childhood education programs.

March Parent Education

Bates Child Studies Early Childhood/Parent Education Seminars
March 5, 2013, 7:00 -8:30 pm.

What makes my child tick?

Got a flexible, fearful or feisty child? Explore a variety of temperament tools that can help you work
with your child’s inborn trait.

Bates Technical College, South Campus, Building E, Room 116
22021 South 78th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409

Gig Harbor Dental Care

Give Kids A Smile Gig
Harbor

Dr. Block & Dr. Coyner are pleased to participate in
the

Annual Give Kids A Smile Event.

A Dental Care Program for Underserved Children Ages 0-18 Years Old

Treatment Day will be February 9, 2013 9AM-1PM.

3519 56th Street Northwest Suite 140

Dr. Block’s Office

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Treatment is by Appointment Only.

Give Kids A Smile® is Part of the Larger ADA Program

The Program Provides Free Dental Services to Underserved Children

This event is free and space is limited call
Jennifer Bunch for an appoitment.
Office # 253 272-1101

The event/activity is sponsored solely by Dr.Bock and Dr Coyner and assume all responsibility for conduct or safety of

event/activity.
Peninsula School District does not sponsor / endorse the activity and / or information contained in this flyer The PSD assumes no responsibility
for conduct or safety during the
activity/event. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the PSD shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or
petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal, arising out of distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees, judgments or
awards.

Literacy Night at Evergreen

Hi Families,

Evergreen Elementary is sponsoring a Literacy night on Feb. 7th.  It is from 5:30 to 7:00.  Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00.  If you plan on attending you need to RSVP with Mary Tyler as soon as possible!  This will count as a parent ed credit so let me know if you go! 

The Trike-a-thon is coming up on March 9th and will also count as a parent ed credit!  

If you come across anything in the community that may have parent ed value, feel free to send me an email so I can check into it and let parents know!

During the parent orientation several of you indicated that you could help run a parent ed session.  It is so fun to have parents run them.  Not only do we have some great knowledge out there, we get a chance to meet in a smaller group, provide support to each other, and possibly develop friendships.  Please let me know if you are interested in running a session. I am looking for topics for April and May in particular.  

Thanks,

Laura Stafki

Reminders from Stephanie

Hello Vaughn Preschool families,

Just wanted to send out few quick reminders about drop-off and pick-up.  

Drop-off
Please make sure to keep distractions to a minimum during drop-off/first circle time.  It is absolutely OK for parents to hang around for a little bit during this time, but please make sure that side conversations are quiet and that younger siblings aren't roaming the room.  We want our preschoolers to stay focused on what teacher Kim is teaching them and to have our day start as smoothly as possible.

Pick-up
Please plan on being to the preschool at 11:25 to ensure that your preschooler is picked up at 11:30. Teacher Kim has an afternoon class that she needs to be ready for so let's help her by being prompt for pick up time.

Thank you for all you do in helping our preschool run smoothly!  Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the sun!

Stephanie Traugutt
Key Peninsula Co-Op President

Civic Center Open Walk

Open Walk at the civic center Mon. Wed. and Fri. 9-11am. $1 donation suggested.