Childcare Center News: February 2025
Director’s Message
Dear Child Care Center Families,
We hope that all families are well and staying healthy! As we move into the next few months, we have a few important reminders and updates to share:
1. Summer School-Age Program Sign-up: be sure to inform the administration staff, in the front office, of your plans for your children for the summer program.
2. Health and Wellness Reminder: to help keep everyone healthy, keep sick children at home. If your child is experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask that they remain home until they are symptom free.
3. Building Security: 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, they should check with the front office.
4. Valentine’s Day Celebrations – February 14: check with your child’s teacher for specific details and sign-up opportunities to contribute to the celebration.
Ashley Abraham will be returning from Maternity Leave on Monday, February 10. As soon as we can get the paperwork with licensing and accreditation turned in, she will become the new Director of the Child Care Center, and I will be her Assistant Director. I’ve enjoyed leading the Center for the past 8 months and look forward to continuing to serve our families and staff.
Gratefully,
Angie Reynolds
CCC Director
(405) 341.2626
Dates to Remember
February 1 - 28: Black History Month
February 14: Valentine’s Day Class Parties (in classrooms)
February 17: President’s Day - Edmond Public Schools Closed
March 14: March Break - Child Care Center Closed
March 17 - 21: Spring Break Week - Edmond Public Schools Closed
Lessons from Lisa Lane
As some of you may know, February is Dental Awareness Month, and it is also know as the month of love! Therefore, the first week of this month we are learning how to love ourselves by taking care of our teeth. We are learning this through graphing the good and bad food and drinks that can keep our teeth healthy and through exploring the proper ways of brushing and flossing our teeth.
The next week we are celebrating Valentines Day. The children will discuss different ways that God shows His love to us and how we too can love others by following His example. We will do a lot of fun art activities and will learn a few words in Spanish such as love, kind, friends, and family.
After this we are going to honor Presidents’ Day by learning about some of our great leaders past and present. These leaders will include, not only presidents, but also teachers, inventers, pastors, and people that stood up for their rights.
Our last week of the month, we are learning about being kind to our friends and to look for kindness in others. We will do a lot of role play and different activities as a class to show how, even with our differences, we are all special in our own ways.
Teacher of the Month
Morgandee Fernandez has been selected as February's Teacher of the Month! She is a highly versatile member of our team, contributing to numerous roles across the Child Care Center.
With a constant smile and a positive attitude, Morgandee arrives each day ready to work. Her easy-going nature and willingness to assist in both the office and various classrooms make her a valuable asset to our community. Beyond her work, Morgandee enjoys listening to music, reading, and exploring her passion for creating art.
Morgandee is also committed to her personal and professional growth. As a sophomore at UCO, she is currently pursuing a degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with a focus on bilingualism—an essential skill in her field. She has a natural talent for working with children of all ages, a passion she continues to nurture. In addition to her work here, Morgandee dedicates her Sundays to helping in the nursery at her church and cherishes the time spent with her family.
Congratulations, Morgandee!
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:
Feb 1 - Brandt B, Tyon F
Feb 4 - Magnolia K
Feb 6 - Kamryn S
Feb 8 - Luke L, Elliott C
Feb 10 - Bronson B
Feb 13 - Nolan P, Lillian W
Feb 14 - Tatum C
Feb 21 - Levi C
Feb 25 - Calla R
Feb 26 - Ella E, Jolie P, Will S
Feb 28 - Parker C.
Child Care Center Staff:
Feb 3 - Hannah B
Feb 7 - Paola C
Feb 10 - John R
Feb 11 - Trinity G
Feb 21 - Anthony N.
A Message from Children’s Ministry
This month, the children are learning that Jesus loves everyone. Who does Jesus love? Jesus loves EVERYONE!
What happens at home is more important than what happens at school or at the child care center. Thus, as a significant person in your child’s life, try to engage in everyday moments together.
Morning Time: when you go into your child’s room, cuddle them and say: “Good morning, [child’s name]! I love you SO much! And Jesus loves you SO much too!
Drive Time: while on the go, look for people. Are they a grown-up or a child? Are they short or tall? Do they have long hair or short hair? Talk about how Jesus wants everyone to follow Him.
Cuddle Time: cuddle with your child and pray: “Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to love everyone and to show us how to love everyone.”
Bath Time: add foam hearts to the bath water. Encourage your child to find the hearts and line them up along the edge of the tub. Say: “Hearts make me think of love, and I know who Jesus loves! Jesus loves everyone!
Blessings to all!
Jennifer Humphrey
Children’s Ministry Director
Closing Thought…
A scripture on love to read with your family: “Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” - John 15:12 (NLT)