tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67520570895670109962024-02-20T09:39:38.977-08:00The Blogging Polar BearWelcome to my blog! I am the mascot of The Westerville Schools Early Learning Center Preschool Program, and I am here to share information and tips with the families of our center!
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">So much excitement at the Early Learning Center! </span></b></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our Playground Equipment has arrived!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After years of fundraising and saving, we are finally getting Play Equipment for our Back Yard! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Between the support of our families and our PTA and a very generous donation from i9 Sports, we are almost to our goal!</span></div>
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In case you haven't heard of our amazing Playground Partner: i9 Sports, they have been supporting our children for years! You might recognize their logo from our T-shirts or because they funded the big green slide in our lobby! When they aren't here supporting our school, they offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for ages 3-14 - and more information can be found at: www.i9sports.com.</div>
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We still have about $1,500 to raise to fully fund the project. If you or anyone you know would like to make a contribution, please send them our way! (But checks shouldn't be made out to the Polar Bear! Instead, all donations can be sent to WSNPTA here at the Early Learning Center. Our PTA is also able to take donations on-line through their website at www.wsnpta.org. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Today from 11 am - 1 pm and again from 4 pm - 6 pm, preschool families will be here for our Back to School Event! At this event, we make sure all of our forms are complete, get transportation information, and find out their teacher assignment! How fun is that?!?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Check out the district web site for more information about this and other back to school events! </span></div>
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I just wanted to let all of my preschool friends know that I am taking good care of our Praying Mantis Eggs and Tadpoles while everyone else is on vacation!</div>
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Can you see that our tadpoles are starting to develop back legs!</div>
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Although I miss all of you, I am also enjoying the Rest and Relaxation. We have had so much going on ... remember these great days?</div>
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We had a wonderful visit from my old friend Paddington Bear - He brought books for all of my friends. He knows how important early literacy is! </div>
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(BTW although Paddington and I share the same last name, there is no relation.)</div>
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We also had a great visit from our friends at Goldfish Swim School who talked to us about water safety. Don't I look good and safe in my U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets!</div>
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That's all for now! Have a wonderful week and I will see you on Monday!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-32226274587751074412017-02-23T10:32:00.001-08:002017-02-23T10:32:21.381-08:00Looking for Something Fun to Do This Summer??<div style="text-align: center;">
Westerville Parent Council's Summer Camp & Activities Expo is something you will definitely want to check out for summer opportunities!</div>
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Families will be able to meet one-on-one with representatives from more than 70 organizations around Ohio and beyond that offer exciting summer opportunities for children of all ages.</div>
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The 2017 Expo will take place from <b>5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8,</b> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-233194372492175842017-02-06T10:53:00.000-08:002017-02-06T10:54:06.944-08:00Yeah Miss Julie!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Check out this great photo of me posing with our very own Miss Julie and Roadrunner from The Harlem Wizards! </div>
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He is in town with his basketball team to play against our staff team, the Wonders Of Westerville otherwise known as WOW! Teachers and staff from across the district will be there, coached by our own superintendent, John Kellogg!</div>
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This afternoon, Roadrunner stopped by the ELC and, we got to watch some of his fancy moves! It was super fun!</div>
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This is part of a fundraiser to support Libraries for Liberia. More information about this event can be found at: http://www.wizardsinwesterville.com/</div>
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The game is TONIGHT, <b>February 6th at Westerville Central High School. </b> Tickets are available at the door which opens at 5:30PM. Game time is at 6:30PM.</div>
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Let's go cheer for Miss Julie!</div>
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Sincerely, The Polar Bear</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-1947994488063976152016-09-23T12:18:00.003-07:002016-09-23T12:18:39.635-07:00Come See My Friends at Fourth Friday, TONIGHT!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been a busy bear preparing for tonight's Fourth Friday Event in Uptown Westerville!</div>
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My friends from the ELC will be in front of Hanby Elementary School starting at 6 PM, and I know they would love to talk to you!</div>
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We will have a few activities for our young friends, and will be available to answer questions about child development. </div>
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Look at the great sign we made for our display! My friend Matt helped with the picture on the flyer. Isn't it beautiful?!?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-87124172960924707622016-09-15T12:08:00.000-07:002016-09-15T12:09:54.039-07:00Apparently, We Are News Worthy!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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That's right! I spent yesterday afternoon with reporters - reporters who plan to feature our center in an up-coming issue of the magazine Westerville 365!! </div>
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When they contacted us, I figured the focus of the story would be on my excellent writing skills. (Yes, for a bear, my writing skills are extraordinary!) However, it turns out that the real story is the amazing staff, students, and families at the Early Learning Center! The more they talked to our team, the more they understood why our program earned a Five Star Step Up To Quality rating! </div>
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Also, a quick reminder that our curriculum night will be held in our center from 6PM to 7PM tonight. I hope to see you there!</div>
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So, I plan to download this flier and take it with me to Raising Cane's on Polaris Parkway tomorrow, August 9th between 11 AM and 9 PM. When I do, Raising Cane's will donate 20% of the sale back to our PTA!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-88491571394087795502016-07-26T08:01:00.002-07:002016-07-26T12:34:39.587-07:00The Count Down Has Begun!<br />
In just over a month, all of our Preschool Friends will be heading back to school, and we are busy getting ready! As you can see, we have been busy preparing our Back To School Mailing! (Actually, it was a lot of work trying to stuff envelopes with my hairy paws, so I skipped out to work on my blog while they kept working!)<br />
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Also in the packet, you will get information about how to complete some required forms online. (yep, the forms are required, and it is required that they are completed online - let us know if you need help!) The more families who complete these forms BEFORE coming to the Back to School Event, the smoother our event will go. <br />
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Preparing packets was hard work, and work makes me hungry, so I did what any bear would do ... I called my friends at Raising Cane's! They have offered to host a Spirit Day Fundraising Event for us ALL DAY on August 9th! That's the same day as our Back to School Event! At least for Polar Bears, that's a great day to eat out - I know that I won't feel like cooking after an exciting afternoon at the ELC! I hope to run into some old friends and make a few new ones at the Back to School Event ... maybe I will ask them if they want to meet for lunch or dinner when we are done!</div>
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The Spirit Day Fundraiser will be held at the Polaris Location from 11AM to 9PM. The Spirit Day Fundraiser is simple, especially for our families who would be eating out anyway. When families are at the ELC, we will pass out fliers. When our families take the fliers and go to Cane's for lunch or dinner, our PTA will make money! Isn't that cool! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Earning this award is a lengthy and involved process. It includes gathering and submitting evidence of our practices as well as hosting an unannounced site-visit by representatives from the Ohio Department of Education. The evaluation team spent multiple days with us. During the visit, they observed our classrooms and interviewed our teachers. They also looked at all sorts of things, like our records, our professional development plans, our curriculum, and more! I think they even read my Polar Bear Blog!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have always known that our center is of 5-Star quality, but it sure is nice to see it in writing! In fact, while my preschool friends are on break for the summer, I have been chill'n in the center with Mrs. Kile (our director) and admiring our banner. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-62226861173840769992016-05-23T08:13:00.000-07:002016-05-23T08:13:02.732-07:00Tomorrow Is Our Last Day!!Although this Polar Bear is ready for some fun in the sun, I can not believe that I have only one more day of school with all of my preschool friends! However, we still have LOTS of fun activities and learning going on around here - just this morning, I have seen students cooking treats, going on a treasure hunt, exploring the outdoors, and more!<br />
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I know that my friends who are headed to kindergarten are very well prepared and will love their next 12 years in Westerville Schools!<br />
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As I think of steps that come next, I am also reminded of Mrs. Nancy Brunson - she is one of our Speech and Language Pathologists. Not only has she had a great year helping us learn, she has been helping students in the Westerville School District since 1990! Mrs. Brunson is smart, caring, hardworking, funny, passionate, ... and VERY HUMBLE! Because she is humble and reluctant to be placed in the spot light, you might not have heard that she is retiring at the conclusion of this school year. She will certainly be missed! I hope you will all join me as I send positive thoughts and wishes her way for a well deserved and happy retirement! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-36339528267420159782016-04-14T14:38:00.002-07:002016-04-16T04:03:26.618-07:00Please join us on April 19th for Q and A with Dr. K!<div style="text-align: center;">
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If you haven't met our Superintendent, you are in for a real treat! I was just up in his office this afternoon, and it is so exciting to hear him talk about all of the great stuff going on across the Westerville School District! <br />
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As our Superintendent, Dr. Kellogg is involved in just about everything! He helps select the district's curriculum and classroom materials, oversees the hiring of teachers and administrators, coordinates with our community, and he truly cares about each of our students! Can you believe with all that, he still finds time to meet with his favorite Polar Bear!<br />
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Since I work in the building as the preschool mascot, I get to ask him questions anytime, but here is a great opportunity for all of the Preschool Families to have their questions answered! <b>On Tuesday, April 19th, Dr. Kellogg will be the featured speaker at our General PTA meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM at the Early Learning Center. </b><br />
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Also at the meeting: Our Nominating Committee plans to present the slate of nominees for the PTA election in May. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on our board, please contact westervillespecialneedspta@gmail.com to add your name to the list!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-22355688379483586762016-02-29T11:16:00.001-08:002016-02-29T11:16:20.018-08:002016 Summer Camp/Activities Expo is Coming!Are you starting to make plans for the summer? This is worth checking out!<br />
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The 2016 Summer Camp/Activities Expo will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 9, at Westerville North High School, which is located at 950 County Line Road.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-80934116717955656862015-12-10T14:51:00.002-08:002015-12-10T14:55:02.100-08:00Sixty Degrees? December? That's not Polar Bear Weather!Even if the weather doesn't feel like December (especially for a Polar Bear), we still have lots of great December activities going on!<br />
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All week, I have heard the delightful singing voices of my preschool friends practicing for their upcoming <b>Holiday Celebration Program</b>. Wow, do they sound good! The event is scheduled for <b>Wednesday, December 16th, </b>and I can't wait to see it! My morning friends will perform at 9:30 AM and my afternoon friends will perform at 1:30 PM. The entertainment is expected to take about an hour, but if you come early you can browse the Book Fair that our PTA is hosting! I've already checked out the selection, and there a so many great books ... books that I know little bears would love to get as gifts!<br />
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Speaking of books, check out this photo of me and one of my favorite readers! Our friend from upstairs, Mr. Steve Mazzi, is the school district's Director of Human Resources. He likes to visit our classrooms and read stories to us. He is an awesome reader, and I try to listen to him read every chance I get! <br />
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That reminds me: I have had so many of my administrator friends from upstairs comment on how impressed they are by our students in the parking lot. They say that our students are holding hands with adults and staying away from the moving cars. When our students make safe choices it makes it much easier for us to share our parking lot - so thank you! Polar Bears love seeing students be safe!</div>
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My administrator friends have also mentioned that they appreciate the quiet voices our students use when they are in the lobby outside of our center. Whenever our Director, Mrs. Kile, hears these complements, it really makes her smile! I know she is very proud of our students!</div>
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Before I close, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to our food drive. The base of our giving tree is so packed with donations that we have used the tooth paste to decorate the tree! However, we can always make room for more!<b> I hope you will consider bringing a canned item to our Holiday Program.</b> By working together, I know our contributions really help our community. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-26432323048522829892015-11-23T09:16:00.001-08:002015-11-23T09:16:25.943-08:00It's the End of November Already!From the length of my mustache, I'm sure you can tell that we are at the end of No-Shave-November! Although I think I look quite dapper with my 'stache, I am also eager to shave ... this thing is starting to itch!<br />
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At this time of year, I always like to reflect on all of the reasons I have to be thankful. Just this morning, I was talking with our Director, Mrs. Kile. She and I both have our ELC friends, families, and staff (along with our own families) at the top of our lists! We are so appreciative of the support we get from the families of our preschool friends, the warm greetings we get from the boys and girls at our school each morning, and how our teachers and specialists work so hard to keep our center positive, safe, and fun for our students!<br />
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I have also heard many compliments from our administrator friends upstairs who keep complimenting how safe our students have been in the parking lot! They have mentioned that they see our boys and girls holding hands with an adult as they walk to and from their cars. They have also mentioned how much they appreciate our students using their quiet voices as they enter our center! (The boys and girls at my center are awesome!)<br />
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We have begun our Holiday Drive, and I want to mention that I am thankful to be part of such a caring community! As you can see, we have started collecting non-perishable food and personal items that will be donated to W.A.R.M. and distributed to families right here in Westerville. If you would like to contribute, items can be dropped off under the Giving Tree near the front desk in our center. <br />
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If your family needs support, but you aren't sure where to start, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Kile. She is really good at connecting families with people who can help. You can always stop by to see her, but if you want to be sure she is available, it is a good idea to call the front desk to make sure she is in. (614-797-7450)<br />
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Remember, we only have two days of school this week. On Wednesday and Thursday my preschool friends will be with their own families celebrating Thanksgiving.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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P.S. Many of you have heard about our Holiday Program .... it is quite popular! More details will be coming, but in case you want to hold the date, I will mention the date is set for Wednesday, December 16th.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-76744571778172098112015-10-28T06:23:00.001-07:002015-10-28T09:47:13.239-07:00Here Comes November!<b>In addition to not shaving in honor of No-Shave-November, I am one bear who is in for a busy month!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>.... so starting Monday, you can expect to see my mustache and beard get longer and longer as I help raise awareness of cancer! </b></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-54141128344652663952015-10-26T12:09:00.002-07:002015-10-26T12:09:54.582-07:00I am such a LUCKY Bear! THANK YOU!<br />
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I doubt there are many bears who get dessert with their lunch! Well, during conferences last week our PTA treated the teachers, staff and everyone's favorite Polar Bear to a delicious lunch .... and boy was it appreciated! Although I love conferences, our teachers work really long days, and it is much easier to stay focused with a full tummy! <br />
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So, THANK YOU to everyone who supports our PTA and those who coordinated the event!!<br />
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In addition to the PTA lunch, it was also a treat to see so many parents in our center for conferences! On Wednesday and Thursday, I got to see lots and lots of parents in our center meeting with teachers. Based on the conversations that I could overhear, it sounds like our teachers has some really amazing things to report to our parents!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-34130990842895407342015-10-26T11:34:00.000-07:002015-10-26T11:34:44.818-07:00I have my costume ready for Thursday! Do you?<br />
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Our Pumpkin Walk is scheduled for this Thursday, October 29th at the Early Learning Center! As you can see, even while I blog, I have my super girl costume on, and I'm ready to go! <br />
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On Thursday, students should come to school already wearing their costumes so that we can begin our parade on time. Our Pumpkin Walk starts with us parading through the district offices upstairs. Believe it or not, our administrator friends enjoy dressing up for this event as much as we do - in fact, the technology department might enjoy it even more!<br />
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After we parade through the offices upstairs, we head next door so our friends at The Village of Westerville can see us all dressed up! Our preschool friends always receive a warm reception from the residents next door.<br />
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I gotta go! Mrs. Kile doesn't have her costume picked out yet, so I need to go help her.<br />
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Super BearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-58514458566356107432015-10-16T14:42:00.004-07:002015-10-16T14:53:03.850-07:00We are lucky to live in such a caring community!<br />
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Not all Polar Bears get to live in a community as connected and caring as Westerville! We have so many great organizations, I doubt I could even name them all!<br />
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Especially as the holidays approach, two of my personal favorite organizations are Westerville Area Resource Ministry (Also known as W.A.R.M) and Westerville Caring and Sharing. They both do so much to support our Westerville Families!<br />
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<b><u>Westerville Area Resource Ministry</u></b><br />
WARM's mission is to provide compassionate, short-term assistance, educational services, employment services and spiritual support in order to encourage individuals to achieve a God-reliant, self-sufficient life while restoring dignity and hope.<br />
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WARM's services and programs include: <br />
FEED – Client Choice Food Pantry <br />
WORK Initiative – Jobs Assistance Program <br />
HOPE Program – For Senior and Disabled Clients <br />
Kids Lunch Club – Free Summer Lunch Program <br />
HELP – Transient Assistance Program <br />
Benefit Bank – Online Filing Software Available <br />
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In order to become a client at WARM, you must live within the Westerville City School District, and if you are enrolled in our preschool program, that is where you live! To secure your first appointment for Pantry Services, you can call Hands On of Central Ohio 614.341.2282. If you have any further questions, you can call the WARM office at 614.899.0196.<br />
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There are also lots of ways to volunteer at WARM. Did you know our Preschool Director, Mrs. Kile, volunteers each year to help WARM organize their annual Food Truck Festival in September? If you would like to receive information about ways to support WARM you can contact Taylor Owens, Volunteer Services Assistant at taylor@warmwesterville.org, 614.899.0196 x211. More information about this great organization can be found at http://www.warmwesterville.org.<br />
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<b><u>Westerville Caring and Sharing</u></b><br />
Westerville Caring and Sharing (WC&S) assists students and families that are qualified by the free or reduced lunch program through The Westerville City Schools District (approximately 4,100 students) through two main projects. They have a Back to School Project and Christmas Project.<br />
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Would your family benefit from assistance this holiday season? Westerville Caring and Sharing representatives will be at the Westerville Library on Oct 23 and Nov 5 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM taking registrations for students/families who might need assistance this holiday season. Packets need to be returned to WC&S by November 13.<br />
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Enjoy the COLD weather!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
The Polar Bear<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752057089567010996.post-4166555494450493572015-10-13T14:41:00.003-07:002015-10-14T06:26:08.906-07:00It's Conference Time!Westerville Schools values communication and collaboration among our families and staff! To support this, we intentionally schedule days into the calendar specifically for this purpose on October 21st and 22nd. Because of this, our elementary, middle, and our preschool students do not attend school on Thursday or Friday of that week.<br />
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Parent Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity for two-way communication! As a parent, this gives you a chance to learn about your child's progress, both academically and socially. It also gives teachers the opportunity to learn more about what your child is like at home. Teachers can help their students more when parents provide insight into their strengths, needs, interests, and dreams!<br />
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Parent-teacher conferences will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 21st, and again on October 22nd, during the day and into the evening. <br />
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If you have not done so already, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a specific time to meet. This can be done through email, a phone call, or even a note in your child's blue folder. If you are not able to join us on one of our scheduled conference days, meeting with you is still important to us, and we are happy to find another time that works.<br />
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So, remember: <b>there is no preschool on October 22</b>, but we hope to see you here for conferences!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
The Polar BearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739680250934456026noreply@blogger.com0