SEPTEMBER 2010
Theme
Monday
Tuesday
School Here
I Come!
Wednesday
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
1
Hour Together
Crafts
9:30am to 10:30am
Thursday
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
2
Friday
Active Kids
12:45pm to 2:45 pm
Peel Public Health
Picky Eaters
9:30am
Kids Cooking Together
1:00pm to 2:45pm
International
Literacy Day
6
7
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Hour Together
Book Making
9:30am to 10:30am
Closed
Safety Week
13
14
Closed
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
8
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Infant and Child
Development Consultant
visit
9:45 a.m.
15
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
9
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
3
10
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
17
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Preschool Consultations
Appointments with Susan *
16
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
23
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Hour Together
Scrapbooking
9:30am to 10:30am
Roots of Reading
10:30am to 11:00am
Autumn
Begins
20
21
Closed
Farm Animals
27
Roots of Reading
10:30am to 11:00am
28
Closed
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Roots of Reading
10:30am to 11:00am
Newborn to six years and caregivers are welcome!
Programs are offered at no cost to families.
330 Balmoral Drive Brampton, L6T 1V6
*These programs require registration.
For information call 905-793-8900 extension 52611
22
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Hour Together
Preschool Consultations
Healthy Snack Preparation Appointments with Susan *
9:30am to 10:30am
29
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Hour Together
Recipe Exchange
9:30am to 10:30am
Parenting Young
Children
Workshop
Understanding Your
Child’s Behaviour *
(See Special Events)
30
24
Play and Learn
8:30am to 11:00am
Peel Public Health
Healthy Snacks
9:30am
Programs
Services
Programs are offered on a drop-in basis
unless otherwise indicated.
Play and Learn
(Newborn to six years)
Children and caregivers learn the value of play through crafts,
sensory play, playing with toys, role play, music and story circles.
Roots of Reading
(Newborn to six years)
Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes! The Roots of
Reading program is offered in partnership with the Brampton
Library and focuses on the six important literacy skills for
children to develop reading and writing readiness.
Hour Together
(Parents & caregivers with children up to six years)
This is a time for parents and guardians to connect with other
caregivers. Caregivers participate in crafts and discuss
a variety of topics.
Childminding is provided during this session. Spaces are limited.
Special Events
Speech and Language Pathologist *
Do you have concerns about your child’s speech and language
development? The Speech and Language Pathologist from
Erinoakkids is available once a month to do onsite
consultations. Each appointment is a 1/2 hour.
Date: September 28
Preschool Consultations *
Do you have concerns about your child’s behaviour? Our
Preschool Consultant Susan from Peel Children’s Centre is
available to meet with you to discuss strategies to assist you in
your role as a parent. Each appointment is one hour long.
Date: September 9, 23
Peel Public Health
The Peel Public Health nurse visits every other Friday and offer
discussions and presentations about various health topics. The
presentation and discussion period is one hour in length.
Topics: Routines - September 3 @ 9:30 a.m.
Picky Eaters - September 24 @ 9:30 a.m.
Infant and Child Development
The Infant and Child Development Consultant Anaar visits
once a month to discuss topics that support healthy child
development, and provide support to families of children
0-6 years who have been identified or are at-risk for
developmental delays.
Topic: Connecting with the Families
When: September 14 @ 9:45 a.m.
Parenting Young Children Workshops *
(Parents of newborn to six years)
The parenting young children workshops are funded by
Sir Joseph Flavelle Foundation in collaboration with the Family
Education Centre. A series of three parent-to-parent workshops
to support positive parenting. Space is limited and registration is
required. Childminding will be provided.
Topics will include:
Understanding your Child’s Behaviour
The Language of Encouragement
Listening and Taking to Young Children
Parenting Young Children
When: September 30 to November 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Special Reminders
Outdoors and Nature Walks
We would like to encourage families to bring appropriate
clothing for outdoor activities, including hats, comfortable shoes
and sun block where appropriate.
Parking
Parking is limited in the parking lot. Families may park on the
street in front of the school on the north side, if space is not
available.
Centre Capacity
The learning place can accommodate 40 participants including
Settlement Services for Landed Immigrants
children and parents due to fire regulations. A sign will be
Necy from Brampton Multicultural Community Centre visits
posted once this is reached. We apologize for any
every Friday and is able to provide information and resources on inconvenience.
employment, education, immigration, medical, housing.
Available on Friday mornings for appointments.
Contact number: 647-302-2884
For more information on any of the programs or services, please call 905 793 8900 ext 52611
www.dpcdsb.org/JFISH (select Early Centres)
www.mnsinfo.org (select Family Services)
* These programs require registration. Contact 905 793 8900 Ext 52611.