Cushman is gearing up for another great year…..
Happy summer!!! I trust that you all are enjoying your family time. I know that many of you have summer vacations planned and hope that they are relaxing and fun!
Here at Cushman-Scott, we are busy beginning preparations for the coming year. Teachers have been in and out working on their classrooms. You can see the changes already.
I have been working on updating information and trying to devise a more universal tracking system for our files.
I have also stated researching some grants that we will be applying for– in particular a grant to attend a performance at the Umass Fine Arts Center, a gardening grant to use towards the “Fay Kaynor Community Garden” (read on to learn more about this), family literacy grants to begin a family book group at Cushman and technology grants, so that we can update computers, keeping in mind the important role that technology plays in our Reggio work.
I am glad to be a part of the Cushman-Scott community and look forward to what I am sure is going to be an exciting, exhausting and exhilarating year...
CALLING ALL PAPERWORK: Please remember that any child with an incomplete file may be prohibited from beginning school on August 31st. The Department of Early Education and Care, which licenses our school, requires that all children have complete files when they are attending preschool programs. We would like all children to begin school on their first scheduled day. Therefore, we ask that you be sure to submit any outstanding papers to the school as soon as possible. Thanks for working with us on this!!!
WHO'S WHO AT CUSHMAN-SCOTT???
Confused by which staff works in which classroom at Cushman-Scott? To clarify, here are the classroom configurations for the coming school year:
South Room Teachers. Amy Mae will be returning to the South Room, with a new co-teacher. Our new teacher, Dave, has worked in early education for the past six years and has an extensive knowledge of child development and the emotionally responsive classroom. What a great team they will be!
North Room Teachers. Debbie and Kiah will both remain in the North Room. They developed a strong team-teaching approach last year and are sure to continue that quality partnership this year.
Upstairs Classroom. Deborah and Aethena will be the teachers in the upstairs room this year. Working with them will be Jenny. These three are sure to create a dynamic and engaging classroom for their group!
After Care. Michelle will be returning as our After Care Leader. As always, Michelle will continue to offer fun and relaxing end of the day care for our children.
We are currently interviewing candidates for the role of floating assistant in the North/South Classrooms and an After Care Worker.
CUSHMAN-SCOTT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As you know, Cushman-Scott is a program governed by a Board of Directors. This year, we are fortunate to have a good cross-section of Cushman-Scott represented. Currently on the Board for the coming school year are:
Interim President Kris Nelson– NR Parent
Interim Treasurer Sherri Lawrence
Secretary Amy Coulthard– SR Parent
Zoy Soulis– NR/Upstairs Parent
Sue Kelly– SR Parent
Matt Wells– Upstairs Parent
Jessica Carlson-Belanger– SR/Upstairs Parent
Aethena Enzer-Mahler– Upstairs Teacher
Odelle Kinder-Wells– Program Director and Upstairs Parent
We currently have openings for three more members. Anyone who is interested should submit a letter of interest to Kris or Odelle by September 20th. We will also be seeking participants for several committees including Outreach, Capital Campaign, Parent-Teacher, and Building Committee.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, August 29th is DROP-IN DAY at Cushman. The teachers will be working diligently on getting the classrooms ready. On that morning, w e invite you to visit the school with your child to say hello. Feel free to bring a picnic snack or lunch and to do some playing on the playground. This is great chance to visit with other families and to ease any transition anxiety for you and your child. Drop-in hours are 9:00-1:00.
Thursday, August 31st is the first day of school!
Monday, September 4th is Labor Day. Cushman-Scott is closed.
Friday, September 15th is our annual Pot Luck Dinner. This event allows families to get to know one another as well as the Cushman staff. We hope you can all join us!
FUNDRAISING UPDATE: We have several exciting fundraising events ready to kick off:
**Teacher volunteers will be coordinating a “Parent’s Night Out” for early October. For parents, this means a night out with quality child care at minimal expense. For the kids, this means we will be jammin’ in our jammies with music, games, and snacks. Money raised will be earmarked for classroom supplies and special events. More details to follow….
**North Room parent Simon Alciere (Eva’s Dad) has also been working diligently at developing an on-line affiliate program for Cushman-Scott. This means that whenever Cushman folks shop on-line with affiliated sites, Cushman gets a small profit if the order is placed through the Cushman link. Simon reports that commissions range from 1%-25% and that it should be accessible as a link from our web site very soon!
**AND AS ALWAYS, Cushman Grounds can still be ordered monthly. Order forms are available in the office and orders are due by September 15th for delivery by the 19th. At only $8.50-9.50 per pound, this is an easy way to support Cushman each month. Also available: Chai Tea, Cocoa, Chocolate covered beans and other coffees.
The Board of Directors will also be seeking volunteers to participate in the fundraising committee for this school year. Please speak to a Board member if you might be interested.
NAEYC ACCREDITATION: Cushman-Scott will be pursuing accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) this year. This accreditation designates individual programs as offering exemplary, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. It can help to secure various funding sources and can serve to show our commitment to providing the optimum learning experience for the students and families we serve.
The accreditation process is typically a year-long self-study of the program which is completed with a visit from NAEYC accreditation specialists. As a part of the process, all families will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding their experiences with Cushman, its staff and the program as a whole.
While this is an expensive process, we see it as another way to reaffirm ourselves as a strong learning and development community.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you a parent with special skills in construction, landscaping, plumbing or electrical work?
IF SO, Cushman needs you!
We have several projects in the work that we need assistance in implementing. Please speak to one of the Board members if you are able to offer some help!!
Also, Cushman will be planning a clean-up day for early fall and will need several volunteers to work at carpentry, painting, clean-up, etc. We will also need donations of wood, plexi-glass, mulch, sand and paint.
Helping with the building and clean-up day is a great way to fulfill your volunteer commitment to Cushman and to show your support for our school.
OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE: We still have a few openings in both the North Room and Upstairs. If you know of anyone seeking a quality experience for their preschool aged child, please refer them to our web-site for further information.
We also have a limited number of After Care openings available. Please see Odelle for questions about availability in After Care.
And--South Room Parents--we have several children who will not be staying for nap time. If you have a need for care through 3:30, please let us know.
AND FINALLY-
This year, it is my hope to keep parents updated on school happenings via e-mail. Please e-mail me at odelle@cushmanscott.org with your family’s current e-mail address so that I can add you to my list. Thank you!!!
--Odelle
Happy summer!!! I trust that you all are enjoying your family time. I know that many of you have summer vacations planned and hope that they are relaxing and fun!
Here at Cushman-Scott, we are busy beginning preparations for the coming year. Teachers have been in and out working on their classrooms. You can see the changes already.
I have been working on updating information and trying to devise a more universal tracking system for our files.
I have also stated researching some grants that we will be applying for– in particular a grant to attend a performance at the Umass Fine Arts Center, a gardening grant to use towards the “Fay Kaynor Community Garden” (read on to learn more about this), family literacy grants to begin a family book group at Cushman and technology grants, so that we can update computers, keeping in mind the important role that technology plays in our Reggio work.
I am glad to be a part of the Cushman-Scott community and look forward to what I am sure is going to be an exciting, exhausting and exhilarating year...
CALLING ALL PAPERWORK: Please remember that any child with an incomplete file may be prohibited from beginning school on August 31st. The Department of Early Education and Care, which licenses our school, requires that all children have complete files when they are attending preschool programs. We would like all children to begin school on their first scheduled day. Therefore, we ask that you be sure to submit any outstanding papers to the school as soon as possible. Thanks for working with us on this!!!
WHO'S WHO AT CUSHMAN-SCOTT???
Confused by which staff works in which classroom at Cushman-Scott? To clarify, here are the classroom configurations for the coming school year:
South Room Teachers. Amy Mae will be returning to the South Room, with a new co-teacher. Our new teacher, Dave, has worked in early education for the past six years and has an extensive knowledge of child development and the emotionally responsive classroom. What a great team they will be!
North Room Teachers. Debbie and Kiah will both remain in the North Room. They developed a strong team-teaching approach last year and are sure to continue that quality partnership this year.
Upstairs Classroom. Deborah and Aethena will be the teachers in the upstairs room this year. Working with them will be Jenny. These three are sure to create a dynamic and engaging classroom for their group!
After Care. Michelle will be returning as our After Care Leader. As always, Michelle will continue to offer fun and relaxing end of the day care for our children.
We are currently interviewing candidates for the role of floating assistant in the North/South Classrooms and an After Care Worker.
CUSHMAN-SCOTT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As you know, Cushman-Scott is a program governed by a Board of Directors. This year, we are fortunate to have a good cross-section of Cushman-Scott represented. Currently on the Board for the coming school year are:
Interim President Kris Nelson– NR Parent
Interim Treasurer Sherri Lawrence
Secretary Amy Coulthard– SR Parent
Zoy Soulis– NR/Upstairs Parent
Sue Kelly– SR Parent
Matt Wells– Upstairs Parent
Jessica Carlson-Belanger– SR/Upstairs Parent
Aethena Enzer-Mahler– Upstairs Teacher
Odelle Kinder-Wells– Program Director and Upstairs Parent
We currently have openings for three more members. Anyone who is interested should submit a letter of interest to Kris or Odelle by September 20th. We will also be seeking participants for several committees including Outreach, Capital Campaign, Parent-Teacher, and Building Committee.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, August 29th is DROP-IN DAY at Cushman. The teachers will be working diligently on getting the classrooms ready. On that morning, w e invite you to visit the school with your child to say hello. Feel free to bring a picnic snack or lunch and to do some playing on the playground. This is great chance to visit with other families and to ease any transition anxiety for you and your child. Drop-in hours are 9:00-1:00.
Thursday, August 31st is the first day of school!
Monday, September 4th is Labor Day. Cushman-Scott is closed.
Friday, September 15th is our annual Pot Luck Dinner. This event allows families to get to know one another as well as the Cushman staff. We hope you can all join us!
FUNDRAISING UPDATE: We have several exciting fundraising events ready to kick off:
**Teacher volunteers will be coordinating a “Parent’s Night Out” for early October. For parents, this means a night out with quality child care at minimal expense. For the kids, this means we will be jammin’ in our jammies with music, games, and snacks. Money raised will be earmarked for classroom supplies and special events. More details to follow….
**North Room parent Simon Alciere (Eva’s Dad) has also been working diligently at developing an on-line affiliate program for Cushman-Scott. This means that whenever Cushman folks shop on-line with affiliated sites, Cushman gets a small profit if the order is placed through the Cushman link. Simon reports that commissions range from 1%-25% and that it should be accessible as a link from our web site very soon!
**AND AS ALWAYS, Cushman Grounds can still be ordered monthly. Order forms are available in the office and orders are due by September 15th for delivery by the 19th. At only $8.50-9.50 per pound, this is an easy way to support Cushman each month. Also available: Chai Tea, Cocoa, Chocolate covered beans and other coffees.
The Board of Directors will also be seeking volunteers to participate in the fundraising committee for this school year. Please speak to a Board member if you might be interested.
NAEYC ACCREDITATION: Cushman-Scott will be pursuing accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) this year. This accreditation designates individual programs as offering exemplary, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. It can help to secure various funding sources and can serve to show our commitment to providing the optimum learning experience for the students and families we serve.
The accreditation process is typically a year-long self-study of the program which is completed with a visit from NAEYC accreditation specialists. As a part of the process, all families will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding their experiences with Cushman, its staff and the program as a whole.
While this is an expensive process, we see it as another way to reaffirm ourselves as a strong learning and development community.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you a parent with special skills in construction, landscaping, plumbing or electrical work?
IF SO, Cushman needs you!
We have several projects in the work that we need assistance in implementing. Please speak to one of the Board members if you are able to offer some help!!
Also, Cushman will be planning a clean-up day for early fall and will need several volunteers to work at carpentry, painting, clean-up, etc. We will also need donations of wood, plexi-glass, mulch, sand and paint.
Helping with the building and clean-up day is a great way to fulfill your volunteer commitment to Cushman and to show your support for our school.
OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE: We still have a few openings in both the North Room and Upstairs. If you know of anyone seeking a quality experience for their preschool aged child, please refer them to our web-site for further information.
We also have a limited number of After Care openings available. Please see Odelle for questions about availability in After Care.
And--South Room Parents--we have several children who will not be staying for nap time. If you have a need for care through 3:30, please let us know.
AND FINALLY-
This year, it is my hope to keep parents updated on school happenings via e-mail. Please e-mail me at odelle@cushmanscott.org with your family’s current e-mail address so that I can add you to my list. Thank you!!!
--Odelle
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