This March we are planning some crazy and creative celebrating. I put a challenge out for the children and staff to see who could find crazy and unique national holidays for March. Some of the national holidays found so far are: National Pig Day 3/1, National Anthem Day 3/3, National Dentist Day 3/6, National Pancake Day (Fat Tuesday) 3/7 National Middle Name Day 3/10, National Johnny Appleseed Day 3/11, National Potato Chip Day 3/14, National Buzzard Day 3/ 15 and National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day 3/24. We are eagerly looking forward to see what else the children find. For each of the above national holidays we will be doing a creative craft, activity and or snack. In honor of National Pig Day our snack will be pigs in a blanket.

We will also be celebrating my all time favorite author's birthday: Dr. Seuss. In addition to celebrating his birthday, the theme for March is Dr. Seuss. All crafts and activities will revolve around Dr.Seuss's books and we have almost all of them. If anyone would like to bring in a Dr. Seuss book to share we would be delighted. At the end of the month we will be celebrating with a Dr. Seuss party. A reminder notice will go out two weeks prior to our party. Please let Miss Cyndi or I know what you would like to contribute to the festivities. (All food items must come with a list of ingredients.)

St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated on Thursday, March 17th. Don't forget to wear green. All our snacks will be green that day.

Last, but not least, there is one more holiday to celebrate which is the most festive of all holidays: Mardi Gras! We will make beaded necklaces and a Mardi Gras mask. Along with the activities, we will also be eating a "knife" cake for snack. (Please do not worry, it is not real.)

The kindergarten children have been quite busy completing their alphabet puppets, poems, crafts and letters. It has taken little bit longer than expected to complete all of this, but we had a very hectic January. Now that the skies are clear we are quickly getting back on track. The children just started word families and are doing a wonderful job.

March Madness promises to be lots and lots of fun for all.  

Site Director: Heather McClure, Jacqueline Johnson (Hillcrest Middle)

Assistant Teachers: Cindy Gross, Kevin Conte, Donika Lumani

TLC's Fall Registration begins on March 1st. Only current TLC families will receive the registration materials on this date and will be given priority through March 11th. Registration packets will be at your home centers with your child/children's name on it.

On March 14th, registration will be open to the public. Please be aware of this date and return your registration as soon as possible.

Parents who do not regularly pick up their child from their center, please check your child's backpack for this information. If you do not receive your registration packet by March 7th, please contact your center's Site Director or call the TLC Office at (203) 452-9626.

If you need TLC for the 2011-2012 school year, do not miss this priority registration period.

Camp TLC 2011

Registration is underway for our TLC Summer Camp! Registration packets are available at all centers, the TLC office and on our website. We have lots of fun things planned for this summer. Slots fill up quickly, so don't miss out on having your child join us this summer! More detailed Camp information is available on our website. Questions? Call the TLC Office at (203) 452-9626.

April Recess

April Recess is currently the 18th - 21st*. TLC will offer 5 Sign-Up Days. Be on the look out for a sign-up email for April Recess on March 21st. Registration will end on Friday, April 1st at 6 PM.

*In the event that there are additional snow days, April Recess dates are subject to change. 

 April 4th Sign-Up Day

Monday, April 4th (Teachers' Work Day) is a sign-up day at TLC. Online registration will be available from 7 AM on March 4th until 6 PM March   18th. The sign-up email will be sent out on March 4th. Please contact the office if you do not receive it by March 5th and one will be emailed to you. 

Sign-Up Process

Please remember that the only way to register your child for a sign-up day is online. Special emails are sent out prior to all sign-up days that contain a link to the online registration. Emails or phone calls to the staff, office or the webmaster are not acceptable methods for sign-up. Please visit our site for more information.