Inside This Issue - Family Connections

110 West Adams St.
P.O. Box 647
Platteville, WI 53818
1-800-267-1018 608-348-2846
www.familyconnectionsswwi.org
Platteville Office Hours:
Mon.-Thur. 8:30-4:30
Friday Closed
Evenings & Weekends by Appt.
Office will be open from 9:00– Noon on
select Saturdays
**see inside of Newsletter for specific dates
May/June/July/August 2015
Family Connections of Southwest WI would like to extend our deepest gratitude to those who helped us
provide our first event of 2015. "Family Date Night at the Chocolate Fest" was a huge success. Thank
you to those who made it happen!
Dr. Lindsay Hollingsworth and Jessica Brogley, along with their students in the K-4 Methods of Cognitive
Development and Integrated Methods: Language Arts and Social Studies
The UWP Confucius Institute
United Way of Platteville
Family Connections Board of Directors
WGLR - QueenB radio - Spotlight
Platteville School District
Platteville Community Fund
Thank you to the following for our Silent Auction donations:
Businesses:
Platteville Public Library
Ubesrsox
Platteville Journal
Hieser Hardware
SNAP Fitness
Great Beginnings
Webers Meats of Cuba City
Busch Insurance
Harmony House Reflexology
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Downtown Designs
Erschen’s Florists
Chiropractic Associates of Platteville Berry Yo
Von Glahn Auto Sales
UWP Childrens Center
Millennium Cinema
Platteville Jaycees
Oak Park Dental
Radio Shack
Grant Regional Health Center
American Roots
Benvenuto’s
Mound City Bank
Platteville Dental
Walmart
Banworth and Udelhoven
Heaven’s Little Angels
Pizza Hut
Badger Brothers Coffee and Café
Mound View Inn
Dubuque Community YMCA
Netux Solutions
Individuals:
Megan Piper
Brittany Neis
Maegen Johnson
Bev Doll
Michelle Shemak
Melissa Hill
Jim Sands
Anne Tiennes
Sara and Jason Voigts
Christie Daeger
Diana Arans
Meghan Skemp
Ashley Dixon
Nicole Johnson
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Inside This Issue
Family Connections
Announcements
2&3
Family Resource
Programming
Young Star
Training Calendar
4
5-7
Calendar of Events
8
Family/Provider
Activities
9
Wish List and Board
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CHECK US OUT!
www.familyconnectionsswwi.org
Staff E-Mail Addresses:
Sabrina Earl
Executive Director
[email protected]
Cathy Smith
Pre-licensing
&Technical Consultant
[email protected]
Christie Daeger
Administrative Assistant &
Technical Consultant
[email protected]
Megan Piper
Parent Educator &
Technical Consultant
[email protected]
Family Connections Announcements
Family Connections Discovery Room!
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm
Third Saturday of every month through October, 9 am to Noon
Closed Fridays and major holidays.
Admission is FREE
Children under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult (age 16+)
Upcoming Themes: Gardening and more….
Pro vi der/ Famil y
Resource Room
Schedule
Monday— Thursday
9 :00-4 :00
Fri day and Eveni ngs by
Ap poi ntment a nd the 3 rd
Sa turda y of eac h month,
9-Noon
May 16th
June 20th
July 18th
August 15th
September 19th
October 17th
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Family Connections Announcements
BLOCK PARTY AT FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Children are born learners. Every day,
they learn new skills they will build upon
as they grow. Children need experiences
to be stimulating, fun, and interactive.
Adults can guide children’s early learning experiences and use blocks as the tools to support their development. Playing with blocks can provide experiences where children learn
math and science, new words and pre-reading skills, social skills, and physical skills.
Family Connections is hosting a Block Party on June 25th,
11-12:30 with lunch to follow. Parents and children of all ages
are encouraged to participate!
Block Party was developed by The Southern District Family Living Program and is provided by Grant Co. UW Extension
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F a m i l y R e s o u r c e Pr o g r a m m i n g
Family Programming:
Family Connections will be closed and
programming will not occur if the school
district that the programming is in cancels
due to the weather.
Please listen to 97.7 FM or 107.1 FM for
cancellations due to the weather
PlayN’Learn
PlayN’Learns are a weekly opportunity for
families to play, explore, grow and learn
together in an enriching age-appropriate
atmosphere. PlayN’Learns have monthly
themes around topics that young children love
to learn about: farms, transportation, oceans,
neighborhoods, etc…
Every month, a newsletter specific to the
PlayN’Learn (including activities, stories,
themes, and parent-friendly extensions of
things you can do at home) will be distributed
to those that attend and made available for
download on our website. Newborns through 5
year olds, along with their parent or
caretaker, are welcome to attend. Parental
and/or caretaker involvement is an intricate
component of PlayN’Learns!
Family Connections
2015 Closed Dates:
May 25th Memorial Day
August 24th—27th
September 9th Labor Day
November 26 Thanksgiving
December 24 Christmas Eve
Family Connections’ Policy
on Sick Children
Platteville PlayN’Learns
Please do not bring your child to the center
or any programming if…
Where: O.E. Gray School
110 West Adams Street
When: Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 18, 25
July 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20
There will be no Play N’ Learn on June 11th,
July 2nd or August 27th
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He/she has had any fever, vomiting or diarrhea
within 24 hours before the activity.
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He/she has symptoms of a cold such as: nose
running with yellow or green mucus, coughing or
sneezing.
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Ear infections are usually not contagious if your
child has been without a fever and on an
antibiotic for at least 24 hours.
Thank you for helping to keep Family Connections
a healthy place for all of our children.
You are invited to a Parent Café
Funding for Play N’ Learns is provided through
Platteville United Way, Platteville Thrift Store, Pennies
for Play, Ann & Leo Stoll Jr. Charitable Trust through
Mound City Bank, and The Platteville Community Fund
Parent Cafés give you a chance to…
*Share ideas
*Learn about community resources
The fourth Thursday of every month
*Share your hopes and dreams for your family
is our PAC Meeting. Anyone is
welcome to attend. PAC meetings will
May 28th 11-12 (following Play N’ Learn) and
June 25th 12:30-1:30 (following the Block Party)
always be held immediately after Play
N’ Learn at Family Connections. See
Call 608-348-2846 to sign up!
page 8 for specific dates and times.
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For Providers : Young Star Training Calendar
Training Policy
Family Connections of Southwest Wisconsin
January 1st, 2015
All family Connections of Southwest Wisconsin programs that have a fee for service, will
require that the fee be paid within 72 hours of registration for the program. If fee is not received
or collected within 72 hours of registration, the registered person(s) will be removed from the registration list. All fee for service programming will be on a first come first serve basis.
Registration fees for all Family Connections of Southwest Wisconsin programming will be
reimbursed 100% if cancellation for the program is made 72 hours prior to the scheduled program date. Any cancellations made less than 72 hours before the program date will be reimbursed 50% of cost. Any registrations that fail to show up for the program and/or don’t call to
cancel a minimum of 24 hours prior to the program start time will not be eligible for reimbursement of the program fees.
2015 Training Calendar
May
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)
Locations: Crawford Co. Extension, 225 N Beaumont, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Date & Time: May 7 and 21, June 4, 18 and 30, 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: May 1
Funding Source: T/TA
Registration Fee: $40.00 prior to training, $45.00 day of training
Very Early & Early Literacy
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. and Thursday, May 14, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.
Registration Deadline: May 5
Funding Source: YS
Registration Fee: $15.00 prior to training, $20.00 day of training
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Location: Crawford Co. Extension, 225 N Beaumont, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: May 5
Funding Source: RTTT
Registration Fee: $15.00 prior to training, $20.00 day of training
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Registration Deadline: May 8
Funding Source: RTTT
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
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June
Enchanting Family Child Care Environments
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13, 9:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: June 5
Funding Source: SFTA
Registration Fee: $20.00 prior to training, $25.00 day of training
Additional Notes: As part of the training, lunch will be provided at 12 for an informal
discussion session with Family Providers.
SIDS/SBS
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: June 16
Funding Source: SFTA
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
July
Strengthening Families
Location: Kids at Play Childcare 1083 W Mallard Ln Stoddard, WI 54658
Date & Time: Thursday July 9, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: July 2
Funding Source: YS
Registration Fee: $20.00 prior to training, $25.00 day of training
Environment Rating Scales
Location: Darlington Daycare, 106 E Catherine ST. Darlington, WI 53530
Date & Time: Thursday, July 16, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: July 9
Funding Source: TTA
Registration Fee: $15.00 prior to training, $20.00 day of training
August
SIDS/SBS
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: August 6
Funding Source: SFTA
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
Active Early
Location: Darlington Daycare, 106 E Catherine ST. Darlington, WI 53530
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: August 14
Funding Source: TTA
Registration Fee: $15.00 prior to training, $20.00 day of training
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September
Business Practices
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. and Thursday, October 8,
6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Registration Deadline: September 17
Funding Source: YS
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
October
Healthy Bites
Location: Crawford Co. Extension, 225 N Beaumont,
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Date & Time: Saturday October 3, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and Saturday October 17, 8:00
A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: September 25
Funding Source: YS
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
SIDS/SBS
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: October 15
Funding Source: SFTA
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
December
SIDS/SBS
Location: Family Connections, 110 W. Adams Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Date & Time: Thursday, December 3, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: November 25
Funding Source: SFTA
Registration Fee: $25.00 prior to training, $30.00 day of training
If and when trainings are added to the calendar you will be notified by email.
Not on our email list? Call 608-348-2846 to be added!
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Calendar of Upcoming Events …..
May
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th—PlayN’Learn—9:30-11:00
8th-Family Connections Spring Declutter Event -10-2
9th—City Wide Garage Sales
28th—PAC Meeting and Parent Café– 11:00-12:00
June
4th, 18th, 25th—PlayN’Learn—9:30-11:00
18th—Kids Movie at Family Connections— 10:00 AM
18th-PAC Meeting-11:00-12:00
25th-BLOCK PARTY-11:00-12:30 with lunch to follow
25th-Parent Café-12:30-1:30
July
9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th—PlayN’Learn—9:30-11:00
16th—Kids Movie at Family Connections– 10:00 AM
23rd–PAC Meeting-11:00-12:00
23rd– Platteville Party in the Park– City Park in the evening
August
6th, 13th, 20th—PlayN’Learn —9:30-11:00
7th—On the Move and National Night Out – Legion Park– 5:30-7:30pm
20th—Kids Movie at Family Connections-10:00 AM
20th-PAC Meeting-11:00-12:00
September
24th-PAC Meeting-11:00-12:00
Thank you to the United Way of Platteville, Inc. for funds
towards Family Connections of SW WI during the
2014-2015 campaign!
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Family/Provider Activities
A Few of Our Favorite Things…..
SPRING & SUMMER THEMED PICTURE
BOOKS….
ANIMAL CRAWL EXERCISES FOR KIDS FROM
b-inspiredmama.com
MY GARDEN BY KEVIN HENKES
What is the Proprioceptive System?
SPRING BY GERDA MULLER
The Proprioceptive System involves the muscles,
tendons, and joints, and how they contribute to a
person’s body position in space. Basically – activities
that incorporate heavy work and/or deep pressure on
those muscles, tendons, and joints are great for kids
who need proprioceptive input. And all kids really.
THE GOLDEN EGG BOOK BY M. BROWN
LITTLE WHITE RABBIT BY KEVIN HENKES
THE LITTLE LAMB BY JUDY DUNN
RECHENKA’S EGGS BY PATRICIA POLACCO
Fun Animal Crawl Exercises for Kids
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Bear Crawl – Keep your arms and legs all stiff and straight
while you “crawl” on your hands and feet like a big bear.
Kangaroo Jump – Hold your arms and hands in tight to
your chest and bend WAY down at the knees before jumping
as high as you can over and over across the room.
Snake Slither – Lay flat on the floor with your arms straight
and tight to your sides and your legs straight and tight
together. Rock your shoulders and hips back and forth to
slither across the floor.
Crab Walk – Laying on your back, push yourself up onto
your hands and feet while you “walk” across the room.
Frog Jump – Squat down with your knees bent and your
hands on the floor between your legs, then leap up over and
over across the floor.
GARDEN THEMED PICTURE BOOKS….
THE CURIOUS GARDEN BY PETER BROWN
PLANTING A RAINBOW BY LOIS EHLERT
FROM SEED TO PLANT BY GAIL GIBBONS
LITTLE CRITTER: A GREEN, GREEN GARDEN BY
MERCER MAYER
the ‘WHY DO I NEED SUNSCREEN?’ experiment
This is a great experiment to do with kids to show the importance of wearing
sunscreen, even on a cloudy day!
1. Fold a piece of black construction paper in half.
2. Put a VERY SMALL dab of sunscreen on one side of the paper. If you put too much on the page it will
not work as well. (Experiment with different types of sunscreen like stick vs. spray. Or try different
brands)
3. Let your child smear the sunscreen over ONE side of the paper.
4. Put it in direct sunlight for most of the day. You may need to move it around during the day to keep it
in direct sunlight. Or leave it in one place the next day to see the differences!
5. At the end of the day you will be able to easily see that the sunscreen kept the paper dark while the
sun faded the side with no sunscreen.
Great experiment for all ages! Great discussion afterwards and opens to a perfect teachable moment on
how to apply sunscreen with help or independently.
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110 West Adams Street, P.O. Box 647 Platteville, WI 53818
1-800-267-1018 608-348-2846
www.familyconnectionsswwi.org
A Joint Service of These Fine Agencies:
Platteville Thrift Shop
Family Connections Wish List
Family Connections
Board of Directors & Staff
-Diapers (all sizes)
-Clorox wipes
-Wal-Mart Gift Cards
-Aldis gift cards
Diana Arians
Bev Doll
-Stamps
-infant necessities
Julie Soja
Darnell Hendricks
Michelle Shemak
Kevyn Webb
-Baby wipes
-Cleaning supplies
Nathan Curry
Amanda Witzig
-Nonperishable snacks
-Gas Cards
*All Donations can be tax deductible!
The Best Gift...Your Time!
Sabrina Earl — Executive Director
Cathy Smith — Pre-Licensing and
YoungStar Technical Consultant
We are in need of diapers of all
sizes, especially 3, 4 and 5!
Megan Piper — Parent Educator and
YoungStar Technical Consultant
For more information regarding volunteer
opportunities please call
1-800-267-1018
Christie Daeger — Office Administrator and
YoungStar Technical Consultant
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