The Early Childhood Encourager

 Northwest District LCMS - Education Services
 
Our purpose is to continue to equip early childhood directors as leaders in ministry, and to link early childhood educators with one another as leaders within their congregations, schools and early childhood centers.

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January 9, 2012

 

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
 so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit". 
Romans 15:13 NIV
 Resource Page

 

Playing a Game Is the Voluntary Attempt to Overcome Unnecessary Obstacles

by Sean Slade

 

 

This article talks about the number of schools and districts that have been cutting back on recess time to provide enrichment classes or add additional academic study time into the school day.  Jill Vialet, founder and CEO of Playworks- a whole child partner- sums it up succinctly in this recent TEDx talk from Albuquerque. 

 

 

 

To find out more about Jill Vialet and her company, Playworks, go to www.playworks.com. 

 

 

                     

 

 ChildCare Exchange.com

 

 

 

 

 In Exchange Everyday there is a list prepared by Gwen Hooper, director of the Arlington MA Children's Center of "The Top Ten Perks of Being a Center Director. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A Few Websites for Lent/Easter Ideas

 

www.sundayschoolkids.com

 

www.hubbardscupboard.org

 

www.ctainc.com- Christ's journey to the cross

 

 

 

 

 

 Samples of Learning Center Signs

 

Sample one

 

Sample two

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2011-2012 Early Childhood Calender

 

 

January 21, 2012                 Director's Gathering
                                        Stephanie Hagen, Director
                                        Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool, Bellevue, WA
February 11, 2012                Director's Gathering
                                        Lenetta Colbert, Director
                                        Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool, Portland, OR
March 5-9, 2012                   National Lutheran Schools Week
                                         "Securing Each Child's Future- Equipped"
                                         2 Timothy 3: 16,17
March 24, 2012                    Director's Gathering
                                         Debbie Schwisow, Director
                                         Bethlehem Lutheran School, Kennewick, WA
 April 18-21, 2012                  Administrator and Early Childhood Directors Conference-
                                         Adminstrators will begin on Wednesday the 18th and finish on Friday.
                                         Early Childhood Directors will begin on Friday afternoon and end
                                         Saturday afternoon around 3:00 pm.  Presenters will be: Dr. Becky Schmidt,
                                         Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles, MO and Amy Holt, Bethlehem 
                                         Lutheran School, Kennewick, WA. 
July 10-13, 2014                 National Children's Ministry Conference
                                         Timothy Lutheran Church
                                         Blue Springs, MO
                                         Additional information will be available in early 2012

 

 

 

 The Portland Children's Museum invites you to the Grand Opening Celebration for the acclaimed exhibit

  

The Wonder of Learning:

The Hundred Languages of Children

Celebrating the intellectual and creative capacity of children

 

Opening Event:  Join leaders, advocate and educators for opening celebration and special viewing on Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 6:00-8:00 pm.

 

Opening Event:  Professional Development Workshop- Quality Schools for All Children: Exploring Possibilities on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4th, 2012, from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. 

 

Dr. Sheryl Reinisch, MAT Program Director, Professor of Education, College of Education, Concordia University-Portland will be one of the presenters at the March event. 

 

Professional Development workshops are will be offered during the exhibits five month stay in Portland and are approved for clock hours with the Oregon Registry.  Class sizes are limited in number so early registration is advised.

 

For information about the exhibit and workshop costs of The Wonder of Learning, click here.

 

 

Lutheran Schools Week has a new date: Beginning in 2013

 

2013 January 27-Feb 2

2014 January 26-Feb 1

2015 January 25-31

2016 January 24-30

 

Northwest District End Statement

 

The Northwest District strengthens congregations and workers to reach the lost, disciple the saved, and reflect the love of Christ to all people.

 
Contact us

 
Mailing Address and Phone

1700 NE Knott St.
Portland, OR  97212 
888-693-5267 (toll-free)
503-288-8383 (local)
 
Northwest District
Website:  
www.nowlcms.org 
 
Northwest District 
Education Services Staff: 
 
Dick Weniger
Director of
Education Services
dickw@nowlcms.org 
 
Bob Fowls
Associate Director of
Education Services
bobf@nowlcms.org  
  
Laurie Bredehoft
Administrative Assistant
laurieb@nowlcms.org
 
Martha Weniger
Children's Ministry
Consultant
marthaw@nowlcms.org
 
Karen Wrye
Early Childhood
Consultant
rkwrye@gmail.com 

 

Robin Fossum
Family Ministry
Consultant
rgfossum@hotmail.com