Childcare Center News: March 2025
Director’s Message
Dear Child Care Center Families,
Hello everyone! I am officially back from maternity leave. My baby girl, Aria, was born in November and while I do miss her during the day, I am excited to be back! Please feel free to stop by the office to say hello or to address any questions, comments or concerns.
“Read Across America” is March 3-7. We will have special guest readers and dress up days! Check out details below.
Reminder: The Child Care Center will be closed, Friday, March 14.
A bit of housekeeping for all our families:
· Sign your child in and out each day. If you forget or need assistance, please let administration know!
· If your family receives DHS assistance, please be sure you are completing your swipes daily on the EBT machine in the front office in addition to signing in and out on the Procare app.
· For the safety of all students and staff, do not allow anyone you do not know to follow you into the building. If someone needs assistance entering, please speak to administration.
· Be sure your contact information (phone numbers and emails) are up to date in our system.
Thank you,
Ashley Abraham
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626
Dates to Remember
March 3-7 - Read Across America Week
March 14 - Child Care Center Closed
March 17-21 - Spring Break, Edmond Schools Closed
March 19 - Bowling Field Trip for the school-age kids program
Lessons from Lisa Lane
In March, we get to celebrate a holiday: St. Patrick’s Day! We will also celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, birds and the start of Spring. For March 3-7, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss, with “Read Across America Week.” Each day, we will have a special reader and a themed dress up day:
Monday, March 3: Hats off to reading: wear your favorite hat!
Tuesday, March 4: Team up for reading: wear your favorite team jersey/colors!
Wednesday, March 5: Books knock your socks off: wear crazy socks!
Thursday, March 6: Reading jogs your mind: wear your favorite workout gear!
Friday, March 7: PAWsitively wild about reading: bring your favorite stuffed animal/wear pajamas!
Teacher of the Month
Lonnie Schuler has been named First Christian Church Childcare Center’s Teacher of the Month for the month of March! A great leader and team player, Lonnie, brings a positive attitude and helps in all classrooms, especially the school-age rooms when children are present. The kids love having Mr. Lonnie be their teacher.
Lonnie is a freshman at the University of Central Oklahoma, pursuing a business degree with a management minor. He’s always willing to lend a hand, whether covering shifts for coworkers or assisting when needed.
At First Christian Church Child Care Center, Lonnie is eager to expand his childcare knowledge and succeed in any role he takes on. Congratulations, Lonnie!
Inclement Weather Notices
Since inclement weather is always a possibility during the spring months, we want to remind you that the Child Care Center announces closures through text and email. To sign up to receive texts alerts, send your child’s name, your cell phone number and the name of your service provider to Angie at: areynolds@fccedmond.org
Happy Birthday!
Child Care Center Students:
Mar 3 - Joseph T
Mar 5 - Von C, Crew K
Mar 9 - Harrison C
Mar 12 - Paisley J
Mar 13 - Nova B
Mar 14 - Jonah W
Mar 15 - James K
Mar 17 - Hadley C
Mar 18 - Vivian F
Mar 24 - Mackenzie T
Mar 25 - Josie H
Mar 26 - Eli U
Mar 27 - Greyson D
Mar 29 - Madeline M
Child Care Center Staff:
Mar 5 - Enedina V
Mar 22 - Ellie R
Mar 24 - Conner M
A Message from Children’s Ministry
The season of Lent begins this month. This year, we offer the idea that “There’s a Seat at the Table for You!” Lent is a 40-day period before Easter where we take time to reflect, grow, and prepare our hearts for the transformative hope that Easter represents. This Lent, First Christian Church Edmond is exploring what happens when we gather around the table with Jesus. Not just any table – tables where questions are welcome, where doubt meets faith, and where everyone belongs. From casual dinners with unexpected guests to profound moments of sharing bread and wine, Jesus showed us that the table is where real life happens.
Our series begins around the table with our Ash Wednesday service of bread and ashes – Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30PM. Then each Sunday of Lent (March 9 through April 13) we'll pull up a chair to a different table where Jesus ate, taught, and transformed lives.
Our journey culminates on Easter Sunday, April 20 as we explore what it means to build a bigger table in today's world – one that's messy, authentic, and full of hope. Because the resurrection story isn't just about what happened then; it's about how we live now. It's about creating spiritual community that reflects the radical welcome Jesus showed us.
Come discover how these ancient stories of gathering with Jesus speak directly to our modern hopes for connection, purpose, and a love so big that it can overcome all that divides us. Because we believe that when we make room at the table, everyone can experience God's love and acceptance. And that's exactly the kind of community we're building together.
Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director
Closing Thought…
A scripture on love to read with your family: “And the power of the Lord was with Jesus.” - Luke 5:17 (NIV)