05-08-29 KCPOM WEEKLY REMINDER

Hello-

This week marks a lot of new changes. Some of our little kiddies will be attending full-time school and others will be involved in preschool or daycare for the first time. I hope everyone has cameras ready and don't forget to stuff a couple Kleenex into your pocket. It is tough watching your little baby (or babies) climb on that bus and having to wave good-bye. Fortunately, even with three younger children, the elementary school made it easy for us to volunteer on a weekly basis so we could stay in touch with Holden and Helena, so for all you Kindergarten moms...it's not so bad!!

This week we will be adding and removing "stuff" from our weekly list. SPROUTS summer fieldtrip program is over, but SPROUTS does have a variety of playgroups year around, but you must register and reserve a spot for your family. Also, KAC playgroups will begin this week. No playground playgroups are scheduled, but I think we can squeeze a couple more in during September before it gets too cold. Also, we will be discussing Wednesday fieldtrips for the fall, but nothing is schedules at the moment. Hopefully we can arrange to do something on the opposite weeks of KAC ( which would be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month).

Lots of fun things are in store this fall...

Here is the list for the week:

August 31st Peanut Butter and Jam Noontime Concert 11:30-1:30

Veteran's Memorial Park 54th St and 6th Ave. Kenosha.

September 1st KAC Playgroup. 11:00-1:00pm 7405-30th Ave. Kenosha.

Appropriate and safe for kids of all ages. Don't forget to bring along a snack or pack a lunch.

Saturday playgroup moms...drop me a line when you have a moment so we can get a Saturday on the schedule for September and October. We can still do a park playdate and maybe transition to in-home playgroups for November-April. Let me know when you have free and what your preference is. Thank you!!

See you all soon-

Shantel

KAC Playgroup

Hello Everyone -

Play group at KAC 7405-30th Ave starts this Thursday 9/1 from 11:00-12:30. The area is reserved for us on the first and third Thursday of the month.

I received a couple of e-mails with questions so I thought I would pass along the information to everyone.

What are the ages?

Any age is welcome, multiples and siblings. If a child doesn't want to participate in an activity that is going on they don't have to. Last year there was an area geared toward infants and other areas blocks, trains, play kitchen, puzzles and an area that was changed by the Early Childhood staff . All of these are located in a large room, perfect for seeing more than 1 child at once.

I have a few more questions about the KAC playgroup. Do we bring the lunches for the kids? Is there a fee?

There isn't a fee and last year we brought lunches which I thought worked well and plan on suggesting we continue. The group pretty much is run by the members who come. So if you ever have a suggestion on what you would like from the playgroup or something that is bothering you I hope you will let us know. Last year we took turns bringing an art project but depending on the majority of the age group we have this year we can see if that works. They do have crayons, markers, scissors and paper to use and other supplies may be available if we request them in advance.

Please let me know if are interested or have any other questions.

Thanks

Roxanne

August Meeting

~ Speaker, Master Lee Aiello, spoke about self defense:

• Be aware - be confident and stay calm
• Don't get put in a car!
• Ways to defend yourself: use keys, fist, elbow, kick

~ Heather, who is expecting twin girls, attended her first meeting.

~ Upcoming topics:

• Oct - Creative Memories Consultant - 7:00 She will show us how to make a card. - BRING 2-3 PICTURES OF THE SAME EVENT.
• Nov - Craft Night Back by popular demand, I will bring my crayons to make gift tags. If you are a crafter, please share your ideas.
• Dec - Mom's night out & ornament exchange.
• Family Holiday party (usually the beginning of Dec.)

~ Picnic:

There will be some organized games for the children.

Food that members are bringing: Granny Smith Apple Spinach Salad, pasta salad, poke cake, veggies, cupcakes, ho ho cake, and condiments. RSVP to Sistina

~ Possible future meeting topics:

• Whining, fighting in car - Could Cory speak?
• Car seat requirements/safety - I will check with Red Cross

~ KAC play groups - Thurs, Sept 1, 11:00 - 12:30.
Still working on scheduling Sat group & Wed field trip.

~ Yearly membership - Decided to continue $4.00 if interested in joining state, and not have a membership fee at this time.

~ We will reimburse Liz for our website. Thanks, Liz, for our site!!!