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July 2017 Lead Coordinator: Cindy

Hornsby, Coordinator:

Toya Cobb

UTCCC@ Battle Site

Pre K: Anna Wright,

Preschool: Hilda Lindsey,

Jean Walston

Older Toddlers: Amy Black-

burn, Caitlin “Katie” Powers

Young Toddlers: Ann May-

er, Ben Malone

Infants: Debbie Mirra,

Cathy Douglas

UTCCC @ Brown Site

Pre K Upstairs: Shawn Win-

ters, Takita Hill

Pre K Downstairs: Jennifer

Hunt, Ashlyn Ferguson

Preschool 2: Leah Herron,

Katie Griffin

Preschool 1:Tashina Kelsie,

Toddlers 2: Kathy Lindsey,

Courtney Stowe

Toddlers 1: Charlotte Hu-

bert, DeNeisha Stewart,

Taylor Pelchat , Alexandria

Infants: Christine Galvan,

Sharonda Stiggers

UTC Children’s Center

Hello Parents

We have had a very busy summer and it is not even over, just starting! Our national assessment will be

held this month at both sites. I will let the parents know how well the sites did when I receive the results. I

am sure they will be high scores as usual.

We also do our floor waxing, “spring cleaning” and most of our student workers are off for the summer and

not back until August. So, as you can see at your drop off and pick up’s we are a little more busy then oth-

er months. But with the staff we have at the Center the children never notice the “extra” going on in the

rooms.

Thanks to all the parents that help out during these times as well. We appreciate all the help and support.

As always, let me know if you have any questions.

Cindy

Coordinators’ Corner

UTC Children’s Center Teacher Feature

By: Toya Cobb

Mrs. Hilda Lindsey, Preschool

Mrs. Hilda began working at the Children’s Center in May of 2010. She has been in the profession for

over 40 years! If you know Ms. Hilda at all, you know it was a struggle to get any information out of

her for this interview because she does not like being in the spotlight. However, she truly deserves

recognition for her hard work and dedication to the Center.

Ms. Hilda is a team player who willingly goes the extra mile on the job. When I asked Mrs. Hilda what

she enjoys about teaching, she said she just loves her children. They keep her young! She stated, “I

believe that children are the most valuable jewels that God has entrusted to us. It is our responsibility

to serve as positive role models who make an impact in their lives.” She has carried this philosophy

with her throughout her career of teaching and being a center director as well.

In her spare time, Mrs. Hilda enjoys bowling, reading and spending quality time with her family. She also considers her coworkers as family and enjoys working with the Battle team.

Mrs. Hilda, thanks for all you do to for the children, families and staff at the Center. You truly are a

gem!

Dear Infant Parents,

In the month of July Infants will be learning about nursery rhymes. We will be learning

about different nursery rhymes and doing various activities associated with them.

Important reminders

July 7th the floors with be cleaned; all furniture must be moved out.

July 10th Moving furniture back in.

Any parents that are able or would like to help please ask the classroom

teachers.

July 19th 3-Stars Assessment.

Good Housekeeping:

Please remember to wear your shoecovers when entering to classroom. Please wash your

hands and your child’s hands upon entering the class-

room and please be sure to label all of your children’s

items.

Thank you for being such wonderful parents!

Dear Parents,

We had a fun month exploring oceans and the things that

live in them. This month we will be introducing Fireworks,

Flags, and Camping. During the camping unit we may

have a visit from a friend (my dad;) with a travel camper

and camping paraphernalia for the children to explore. I’ll

have more details at a future date. We will have tents,

sleeping bags, flashlights, “logs and campfires”, lanterns,

and camp chairs set up in the room. This might be a good

time to set up play tents in your own home/playrooms/

backyards. We will take nature walks, “roast” marshmallows,

eat some s’mores, and try roasted hotdogs. (I’ll be getting or-

ganic chicken or turkey dogs for this activity;0)

Have a great month,

Ms. Ann and Mr. Ben

Young Toddlers

Infants

UTC Children’s Center at Battle

Dear Parents,

For the month of July,

the Older Toddlers

will be learning all

about summer. We

will discuss nature,

animals, changes in

the weather, and go-

ing on vacation.

Mostly, we will focus

on going to the

beach, going camp-

ing and going to the

park. The Older Tod-

dlers will get to enjoy

nature by going on

walks and going to

the “park” right out-

side our school. We

ask that parents

bring in any pictures

of their families on

vacation or enjoying

a day in the park so

that we can display

these in the class-

room.

The Older Toddlers

are also working on

their self-help skills.

So please remember

that as you help

dress your child in

the morning, simple

clothes are better!!

As always, please re-

member to check

your child’s mesh

bag for an appropri-

ate change of cloth-

ing.

Thank you for your

support.

Ms. Amy and Ms.

Katie

PreSchool

with shorts, short

sleeve shirts and

sunscreen for your

child.

Reminder please

send a small Fam-

ily Portrait for our

“Family Wall”.

Our Unit for July is

PETS!

July 3 – July 7 –

“Celebrate Ameri-

ca”

July 10 – July 14–

Pets – “Lizards”


Pets – “Cats


Pets – “Dogs”

Closed Tuesday

July 4, Independ-

ence Day.

Thank You for al-

lowing us to serve

you and your fami-

ly.

Ms. Hilda and Ms.

Jean

Dear Parents,

First, we would

like to say Hats Off

to all our Dads!

Our Doughnuts for

Dad was a big hit!

Thank you so

much for taking

time from your

busy schedule.

Don’t forget to re-

place the cold

weather clothes in

your child’s cubby

Older Toddlers


Dear Parents,

Thank you for another awesome month! In July, we’ll be

busy—the floors will be waxed, some furniture might get

changed around in the process, we’ll have our annual assess-

ment, and we’ll learn and play every day!

Please remember to wash your child’s sheet and blanket eve-

ry weekend, and to send a full

change of weather-appropriate

clothes in their mesh bag.

Please also remember to wash

your hands when you come into

the room with your child.

Thanks!

-Anna

PreK


This is the month we have our floors cleaned. Battle’s floors will

be cleaned on July 7. Hamilton County cleans and waxes our

floor over one weekend and we are responsible for taking all the

furniture out on Friday and returning it on Monday before the Cen-

ter Opens at 7:30. We would really appreciate any help we can

get from strong parents especially on Monday around 6:15 am.

Your teachers will be talking to you about volunteers for this oh so

fun task. Thank You in advance for your

help!!!

Toddler 1

Hello Toddler-One Families,

It is officially SUMMER! In T1 we are gearing up for a few water-day activities in July.

We will have Outside Water-Play Days on July 3, 7, 11 and July 13. These dates are post-

ed outside of our classroom for your convenience. We will also send reminders on the

daily sheets. Please help us by sending in the requested items for Outside Water-Play

Days. In addition to special water play days, we will focus on America’s Birthday as well

as focus on shapes color and explore a beach and ocean theme.

As we welcome SUMMER, T1 would like to officially welcome to our classroom, Calvin

McCarragher-Given, Ellie Parrish, Eloise Baker, Henry Eberle and Josie Leahy. They all

joined us on last month and are making great strides adjusting to the very busy and on the

MOVE environment. We said Goodbye to a few friends as well on last month. Avery

McMillian, William Rives, Rosalia Mansuseto, Kylie Griffin and Lucas Hassler all transi-

tioned to Toddler-Two and are doing very well!

We would like to thank you all for giving us the opportunity to learn and grow with your

children. Please let us know, if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Charlotte, Ms. DeNeisha and Ms. Alexandria

UTC Children’s Center at Brown

Infants

Hello Infant Parents,

We have lots of fun

planned for the month of

July! As we discover

what summer is all about,

we will enjoy exploring

outside. Please be sure to

dress each infant in

weather appropriate attire.

We are so excited about

the arrival of our new

friend, Ruth, to the Infant

Room. She joined us late

last month and we are

happy she is here with us!

As a friendly reminder,

please either wear only

socks or shoe covers

when you enter the room.

Secondly, please be sure

to wash your hands and

your child's hands with

soap and water upon arri-

val. Lastly, please make

sure to label each of your

child’s food items with

his or her full name. Fol-

lowing these few simple

steps goes a long way in

helping us to keep the

room as clean as possible

for your precious little

ones.

Please note the follow-

ing important dates for

the month of Ju-

ly: Tuesday, July 4th the

Center is closed for Inde-

pendence Day; Friday,

July 14th all items in the

classroom will be moved

out so that the floors can

be waxed; Monday, July

17th all items that were

moved out of the class-

room will be moved back

in; and Thursday, July

20th licensing will be as-

sessing the Center.

Finally, we wish you

and your family a happy

and safe Fourth of July

holiday!

Warm Regards,

~ Ms. Christine and Ms.

Sharonda

PreSchool 1

Toddler 2 Dear Parents,

Summer has arrived. June was a great month but July will be even better. Dur-

ing the month of July, we will discuss:

Celebrating America

Insects

Favorite Story Books

Ocean

Reminders: Please wash all hands as you enter the room. We are preparing for assessment

and would like everyone’s help.

Water day for this month will be every Tuesday.

This month is full of fun, friends, and BIRTHDAYS too. This month we would like to say Happy

Birthday to Bailey Pou!! We can’t wait to celebrate many more in the coming months!

Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can assist you in any

way.

Ms. Kathy and Ms. Courtney- Toddler 2

Dear Preschool 1 Parents,

We had a ton of fun in June learning about dinosaurs, Eric Carle and camping. For the

month of July we will learn about celebrating America, ocean and summer.

*The Center will be closed Tuesday July 4th, 2017.

*Friday July 14th, the Center floors will be waxed. Friday afternoon we will move

all the furniture out of the classrooms. That following Monday we will move

everything back in.

*Monday, July 20th is the Center’s 3 Stars assessment date.

*We will have water day on Tuesday’s in July. Remember to bring a towel, swim-

wear, and sunscreen to school.

Thank you for your continuing support to our classroom and school.

Reminders:

Please remember to wash your hands and your child hands upon entering the classroom.

Please send weather appropriate clothes for your child every day. We are required to go

outside for an hour daily, as long the temperature is above freezing and there is not

any type of hazardous condition (i.e. lightning).

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

Thanks, Ms. Tashina


Dear PreK Up par-

ents and families,

The weather may be

hot but we’re staying

cool so far!

Our lessons for

July will include

America, our an-

nual personal

safety week, and

a big theme on

the ocean. I’m

excited to share

these subjects

with the kids!

During the summer

we have many stu-

dents on vacation

and/or staying

more at home.

Please be sure that

I am aware when

your child will not

be here so I can

plan accordingly.

Thanks!

Please make sure

your child wears

weather appropri-

ate clothing. Also

be sure your

child’s extra set of

clothing is weath-

er appropriate as

well. We go out-

side unless it is

above 95 de-

grees.

Lastly, thank you all

for your support…it

helps more than you

can know. I appreci-

ate you!

Ms. Shawn

Pre K Upstairs


PreSchool 2

Dear Preschool 2 Parents,

June has been a fun month as we talked about Water, Camping, and America. Thank

you to everyone who came to our Independence Party! The children were so excited

to show you their patriotic performance of “Yankee Doodle”, and I couldn’t be

prouder of them!

July will bring us to the Deep Blue as we learn about the Ocean, the beach, and ma-

rine animals. We will also review our Alphabet with an island twist in “Chicka Chicka

Boom Boom”.

Just to let you know the school will be waxing floors the weekend of the 14th. So

that you are not surprise to see us moving things out, or an empty classroom on

that Friday’s pick-up.

UTCCC will be closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. I hope everyone has

a Happy Fourth of July!

Just a reminder- to wash hands (yours and your child’s) upon entering the class-

room, even if they have washed in another classroom. Thank you

for your help on this!

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Leah and Ms. Katie

July 3rd, at 3:30. Par-

ents and siblings are

welcome to come join

us. We will have snacks

and juice, and play out-

side. Please sign up on

the list posted outside

the classroom door if

you would like to help

with this. If the weather

is bad, we will make it

an indoor picnic. Re-

member that The UTC

Children’s Center will be

closed on Tuesday, July

4th, in observance of In-

Dear Pre-K Downstairs

Parents,

It is so hard to believe it

is already July! This

month, we will be learn-

ing about America, the

beach, and the ocean.

Hopefully, we will be

able to plan a water play

day to tie in with our

ocean theme, towards

the end of the month. I

will provide more infor-

mation on this as the

day approaches.

We will also have a

“Happy Birthday, Ameri-

ca,” picnic on Monday,

dependence Day.

Our assessment day will

be Thursday, July 20th.

Please help us by re-

membering to follow

rules, such as having

your child wash hands

upon entering the class-

room (even if they have

visited and washed in

another room).

Let us know if you have

any questions or con-

cerns.

Thank you,

Ms. Ashlyn and Ms. Jen-

nifer

Pre K Downstairs

This is the month we have our floors cleaned. Brown’s floors will be

cleaned on Friday July 14th. Hamilton County cleans and waxes

our floor over one weekend and we are responsible for taking all

the furniture out on Friday and returning it on Monday before the

Center Opens at 7:30. We would really appreciate any help we can

get from strong parents especially on Monday around 6:15 am.

Your teachers will be talking to you about volun-

teers for this oh so fun task. Thank You in ad-

vance for your help!!!

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