March 2001

HAPPY SPRING!!!! It's been a long time coming, but it's here. Every time I put the snow brush away it snowed, so it will remain in the car until June! We won't miss the snow pants, hats, gloves and scarves. It's time to check your child's clothes box and replace clothing as needed. The children have all grown and the fall clothes probably won't fit. We will be outside on a daily basis and ask you to dress your child appropriately. Proper shoes are very important for the safety of the children. Gym shoes are the best. Please no sandals or floppy shoes.
Thank you for your cooperation.

March is a wonderful month! Our first grandchild, Kevin Christopher Corcoran was born March 10^th.
It's an incredible experience when you baby has a baby. Mom and baby are healthy and very happy.
Thank you for all of your good wishes.

REMINDER! TINY TOT WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 13^TH.

	March Birthday List Norberto A. March 1^st Colette B. March 5^th Miss Lori. March 8^th Christina M. March 10^th Alexander R.. March 19^th

Week of the Young Child: April 1-7, 2001 "Early Childhood: Where Our Future Begins"
In 1969, Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley signed a proclamation designating May 4-11, as the first "Week of the Young Child". Two years later the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals with nearly 103,000 member adopted the idea. It is now an annual celebration held each April. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to support the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Early childhood is where our future begins. We need to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment--at home, at child care, at school, and in the community--that will promote their early learning.

In celebration we invite you to join us for a continental breakfast between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 3^rd with the Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten class and on Thursday, April 5th with the Three Year Old and Toddler class. We hope you can take a few minutes to share a morning treat with your little ones. What a great way to start the day.