Playing To Learn
"Playing To Learn"
A great Op-Ed piece by Susan Engel that appeared in the New York Times on February 1, 2010. Family Connections also believes strongly in this approach to child development and we use this model to work with parents in helping them to understand the value of play in their child(ren)'s education.
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Our garage renovation FINALLY began this week! We expect to announce the opening of our new community space in the coming months. Check for updates here, or come by and take a look.
Things to keep your eye out for:
Excelsior Family Connections is proud to unveil Next Steps at the Ocean Avenue site! This is a new addition to their programming. Modeled after Portola Family Connections popular Preschool readiness program, Next Steps at EFC will be in the afternoons and will begin this month! We are so proud of this achievement, as it shows the continuous growth and hard work of the staff at Excelsior and Portola Family Connections!
Our Parent Advisory Committee is taking off in a new and exciting direction! Come to the next meeting on this Friday, February 5, 2010, facilitated by our Community Builder, Elizabeth Ortega-Toro. Come and see how YOU can be a parent leader in your community!
Our annual Chinese New Year Community Party will be held Friday, February 19, 2010 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. It's the year of the Tiger!
Summer Program registration will take place in MARCH. Stay tuned for dates.
Our annual Little Red Wagon Fundraiser will be in April. Check back for dates, location and honorees.
In spite of the looming budget cuts on the lcoal and state level, Family Connections continues to thrive and to serve our families in the Portola and Excelsior communities.
We thank you for your support in 2009, and look forward to 2010!
A great Op-Ed piece by Susan Engel that appeared in the New York Times on February 1, 2010. Family Connections also believes strongly in this approach to child development and we use this model to work with parents in helping them to understand the value of play in their child(ren)'s education.
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Our garage renovation FINALLY began this week! We expect to announce the opening of our new community space in the coming months. Check for updates here, or come by and take a look.
Things to keep your eye out for:
Excelsior Family Connections is proud to unveil Next Steps at the Ocean Avenue site! This is a new addition to their programming. Modeled after Portola Family Connections popular Preschool readiness program, Next Steps at EFC will be in the afternoons and will begin this month! We are so proud of this achievement, as it shows the continuous growth and hard work of the staff at Excelsior and Portola Family Connections!
Our Parent Advisory Committee is taking off in a new and exciting direction! Come to the next meeting on this Friday, February 5, 2010, facilitated by our Community Builder, Elizabeth Ortega-Toro. Come and see how YOU can be a parent leader in your community!
Our annual Chinese New Year Community Party will be held Friday, February 19, 2010 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. It's the year of the Tiger!
Summer Program registration will take place in MARCH. Stay tuned for dates.
Our annual Little Red Wagon Fundraiser will be in April. Check back for dates, location and honorees.
In spite of the looming budget cuts on the lcoal and state level, Family Connections continues to thrive and to serve our families in the Portola and Excelsior communities.
We thank you for your support in 2009, and look forward to 2010!
