Dear Parents,
Happy 2010. I can’t believe we are already half way through January. Here are a few updates on the book sale and art drive, as well as, updates on upcoming events.
Book Fair and Family Night: A great success!
Michelle Figlar(Parent) and Wendy Chapin(CHCC progam director) did a fabulous job organizing a wonderful book fair and family night. From the signs to the book selection I think we can all agree that it exceeded our expectations. Here is a summary of the details. Joseph Beth sold approximately 7000 dollars worth of books, with 1400 dollars going to the Carriage House. Parents purchased 112 books for the classrooms. The attendance at family night was over 150 people.
Additionally, there were a large number of volunteers and donors including:
Pizza contribution from Michael Staunton, a past parent. Papa John’s Pizza on Centre Avenue in Shadyside
Raffle contributors:
Shapria family (104) donated the family game selection
Little Linguists donated gift basket and free session, offers language classes upstairs on second floor, office has brochures on details
Children’s Museum donated free Family Membership
Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater donated a total of 4 tickets to some of this season’s performances
Color Me Mine on Forbes avenue donated $20 worth of studio time, owner Allison Rhodes is a past Carriage House Children’s Center parent and teacher DSixDesign donated 8 rolls of gift wrap, designed by current CHCC parent Sarah Sirlin
Beginning with Books contributed educational literature for parents on selecting books. “Readarella” came and read at the Family Fun Night.
Teachers Caroline Eckert (Infant Room) and Katie Petrarulo (Infant Room and 104) performed various songs, demonstrated various instruments
Christina from Little Linguists read a book
Jonathan Aldrich, current parent (Evelyn 104, Sierra 102) performed Puff the Magic Dragon (played violin) while daughter Sierra (102) turned pages of the book
Marla Ripoll, current parent (Nora 104) read Dinosaur Roar in Spanish
Michelle Figlar read a book
Allesandro Bisello, current parent (Margherita, Toddler Room) played guitar
Mandy Simons, Isaac’s mom (Young Toddlers) read a book
Sarah Amick, daughter of Sharon Amick played electric guitar
Raffle Winners:
Little Linguists Gift Basket and Gift Certificate: The Wald/Weisfield Family
DSix Design gift wrap: The Rosen Family
Children’s Museum Family Membership: The Offner/Warren Family
Children’s Theater Tickets: The Allen Family
Color Me Mine Gift Certificate: The Valle Family/Reilly Family
Family Game Selection: The Generett Family
Art Supply Drive: A Slam Dunk
Thank you to all of the parents who took the time to save their recycled items for the art supply drive. The collection of materials was such a success that it had to be closed five days early. The teachers could not be happier. If anyone is an organizing whiz and has a few hours to help us organize the contributions please let us know via email at elablewis@gmail.com
The Tiny Dot:
Thank you to Shelley Walker Pieklik for donating part of her sales in December to the Carriage House.
Sweater Donations to India:
Thank you to all the parents that donated sweaters to Sue in the Young Toddler room for families in India.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra:
Jodi Weisfield was one of the first graduates of the Carriage House program a few years ago and now has two children enrolled in the pre-school program. Additionally, Jodi works with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and recently told us about a wonderful program for young children. She was even able to get Carriage House families a discount. Please see the details below.
Fiddlesticks Family Concerts
Songs Around the Globe
Saturday, February 27, 2010-11:15 AM Heinz Hall
Discovery Time Adventures at 10:00 AM
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Want to play? Experience the ways in which music has been handed down throughout the generations and incorporated into our children’s favorite games around the globe. Whether you are at a sporting event or in your own backyard, music is found in the games we play. Feel like you are sitting in the stands as we sing along to Take Me Out to the Ballgame! The suggested age range is 3-8 years old, however, we were told some younger children attend as well.
Special Discounted Tickets for Carriage House Families: $12 & $15
To order call 412.392.4819 and say you are from the Carriage House
35th Anniversary Celebration- Save the Date
CHCC is turning 35 this year. In order to celebrate the PTO will be helping coordinate three events on the 21st and 22nd of May. Details to follow.
Giggles the Clown at Gullifty’s of Tuesday nights:
If you are looking for entertainment for your children and an easy dinner you should check out Gullifity’s on Tuesday nights. http://www.gulliftysrestaurant.com/
Starting January 19th through February 16th Giggles will be present for Family Night. Children are mesmorized by her and she can make the most amazing things out of balloons. We have been amazed at her ability to make a dragon, hot air ballon and even a multi-colored balloon purse. The PTO has a few gift cards donated by Giggles for 5 dollars off your meal. If you would like one, stop by the office. The gift cards are only valid for Tuesday night.
Babysitter List:
Carriage House provides a babysitter list to families enrolled in the program. Many of the babysitters are teachers and staff at the center. Please stop by the office and request the Babysitter list. It is one of the many wonderful resources that Carriage House provides to the CHCC community.
Have a great month.
The PTO
