Co-op CLOSED 10/31

Co-op will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday 10/31 and will reopen on Thursday 11/1.

School Closed Tuesday 10/30

Co-op will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 for inclement weather- following BCPS's closing announcement.

School Closed Monday 10/29

Co-op will be CLOSED tomorrow, October 29, 2012 due to fact Baltimore County Public Schools has closed for inclement weather. The following is our Snow/ Inclement Weather Policy which is found in your Parent Handbook. 

If Baltimore County schools open one hour late, all classes are held on time. If Baltimore County Schools open two hours late, all classes are canceled. If Baltimore County Schools are closed, all classes are canceled. We will have a telephone chain to alert you if we deviate from the above for any reason or check the hotline.

Keep this handy for the upcoming months! Stay dry and safe!

BINGO

We had a wonderful and successful Bingo event on 10/20. Everyone who attended had a blast! The  31 Bags provided by Brenda Schruefer were filled to the brim with prizes. The co-chairs Erin Howland and Brooke Kurrle worked tirelessly for weeks with their committee to ensure that it would be a memorable evening for all. The entertainment of the evening was our Bingo callers Matt Schreufer and Joe Liberto who kept us on our toes!  Thank you to those who donated money for the prizes and to those who attended. Plan to attend next year!

Field Trip to the Farm

We enjoyed our annual Fall Field Trip to the Farm! Despite the rainy beginning, a good time was had by all! We enjoyed a hay ride, pumpkin picking, looking at the farm animals and playing in the hay activities. Thanks to the Field Trip Chairs for their hard work organizing the trip!!!

NEW BIKES!

The 4's class enjoys NEW BIKES! Thanks to our fundraising efforts last year, we were able to purchase these wonderful, sturdy bikes for the children.  Great for fine and gross motor skill development! Everyone loves the new bikes!

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

 

The CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE OF MARYLAND, located at CCBC Essex, is performing Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. this December.

Peformance dates are:

December 8 at 1pm

December 9 at 1 pm

December 15 at 1pm

December 16 at 1pm AND at 4pm

December 22 at 1pm

December 23 at 1pm

All seats are $10.00 and are on sale now.

On December 22nd, there will also be a special matinee with Santa.  For $15 a ticket, guests will enjoy a breakfast with Santa before the performance.

 CALL THE BOX OFFICE 443.840.ARTS(2787) OR CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS ONLINE.

Bingo Update- Saturday, October 20, at 6:30

Tickets are selling FAST! Please act now to get your ticket (s) for a night that looks amazing!   The committee is working hard to get those 31 bags filled to the brim with fantastic prizes. Please make sure that you make your monetary donation in your class session. This is shaping up to be a major event for JHTC! We hope that you will plan to attend!

Music with Miss Bernie

The ones enjoy music with Miss Bernie!

Kid to Kid to Reopen in Cockeysville

Kid to Kid in Cockeysville has switched ownership and will reopen on 9/20. It is a terrific children's consignment shop. Here is some updated information.
UPDATE: Appointments only Mon.9/17~Sat. 9/29~~~~Sell us your Fall & Winter clothing today for Cash or 20% more in store credit!!! We are in need of these sizes, Girls: Preemie, 0-3m, 3-6m, &14 Boys: Preemie, 6-9m, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, & 14. Please be sure to have them freshly laundered, dried & laid flat in a bin or box. We are also looking for baby equipment including packnplays, exersaucers, walkers, high chairs, jumperoos, bassinetts & changers.

FALL FUN

Even though September has only begun, a lot of local farms are already posting about their fall activities.  Click on the name of each farm to go to their website and check out the details.

• Weber's Farm's Johnny Appleseed Birthday Celebration:  September 22-23

Located in Parkville.  General Admission ticket includes: 1 hayride and all day admission to the barnyard activity area.  Also, a good chance you could meet Johnny Appleseed!  Live bluegrass band from 12-4.

(Webers Fall Harvest Days begin September 24th and run through November 4th.)

• Perry Hall Apple Festival at Chapel Hills Farm:  September 22-23, 10am-5pm

Free admission.  Craft vendors will be on site for the festival, as well as chainsaw sculptures, apple bobbing, petting zoo, hay rides, pie eating contests (prior registration required), and sack races.

 

• Brad's Produce: September 15-October 31, Escape from Alcatraz Corn Maze

Located in Churchville.  Brad's Produce provides Maize-O-Vision, secret decoders that help you navigate through the puzzle. There are also special activities designed for younger "Questers," including a straw maze.

 

•  Cherry Crest Adventure Farm:  Thursdays-Saturdays, September 22-November 3

This farm is in Strasburg, PA, which is a little farther than the other farms, and the admission is a little more ($15-$18 a person).  But I heard such good things about this place that I had to include it. 

 

The website advertises "5+ hours of family fun."  Activities include an obstacle course, a mini hay bale maze for kids, potato sack slide, mini train ride, rope climbs, pedal car track, giant moon bounce, even an animatronic singing chicken show. 

 

Plus check out this corn maze:

 

•  Hubers Farm:  September 28-October 27

Located in Kingsville.  Hubers' Children Activity Center opens the end of September.  Attractions include: a Spooky Fun  House, a Bouncy Castle, a Scarecrow Making Center, and a Kid's Tractor.

 

Anyway, these are just a few places I heard about and thought would be a nice way to get into the fall spirit with the kids.  Hopefully, the temperatures will cooperate! :)

                    

 

Back to School Night a Success!

We would like to thank those families who attended Back to School Night. We were thrilled with the turnout and hope that it was an informative evening for you. After all of her hard work, our President was herself serenaded at a local restaurant! We are excited for the school year and hope that you are too! 

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars! Back to School night will take place on Thursday, September 6, 2012. It will begin at 7PM in the Hall beyond the classroom. We encourage you to please attend this important evening as many valuable announcements will be made by the Board and teachers. Thanks!

Friday PM Class

We offer a Friday PM multi-age (1-4) class that meets from 12:15-2:15. If you wish to join us for the Fall semester, please visit our website :www.jhtckids.wordpress.com for the Registration form. If you are currently wait listed or looking for a fun Friday activity, this may be the class for you!

Registration Update

REGISTRATION UPDATE (7/16/12): We have experienced an overwhelming number of applications for the Fall 2012 semester. Currently we only have spots for the Monday PM 2/3, Wednesday PM 3′s  and Friday PM multi-age ( ages 1-4) classes which meet from 12:15-2:15. All remaining classes are wait listed. Thank you!

Miss Gloria's Summer Camp

Are you interested in this program?  If so please sign below or e-mail me at Gloriacichocki@msn.com.  I would like to have at least 8 persons to run morning or afternoon class.

Summer Story Time with Ms Gloria

 Theme:   Bug Safari

Arthur: Eric Carle

Location:      

Holy Cross Church             8516 Loch Raven Boulevard

The session will be a Toddler and Me program.  It will run for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday, June 5.  There will be two sessions: morning 9:30 – 11:00 and afternoon 2:00 – 3:30.  Each class will be $10 per child and $5 for siblings over a year old. There will be a story, craft, music activity and outside play. 

Dates are: June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 10 

All children under the age of 7 are welcome.

Fall Registration for New Families

JHTC registration opens 4/15 for new families~ please tell your friends as your referrals are co-op's best PR! Because 4/15 is a Sunday this year, applications sent on Saturday 4/14 AND Monday 4/16 will be treated as the same with regard to priority placement. All forms are on our website: www.jhtckids.org.

Kids Consignment Clothing Sales

Visit this link to see the Maryland kids consignment sales! A great way to "be green", and stock up spring/summer clothes!

http://consignmentmommies.com/ChildrensConsignmentSalesbyState/Maryland.html

Farmers Market Info

Visit this link to discover wonderful farmers and their products at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. http://www.marylandstatefair.com/index.cfm?page=calendar&event_id=421.

Thank Kathy Smith for this reference!

Class/ Individual Pictures

Laura Pritchet, of Limepop Photography, will be taking Class and Individual Photos once again for Co-op! She will be at Co-op next week- March 26-30. Make-ups will be taken on Friday after the AM class.

Transportation Day

Transportation Day will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 10-11:30. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful event!

Current Family Fall Registration Information

Current family forms and information are currently on our website! Please visit and print the attached forms! We hope you will join us in the Fall for another terrific year at Co-op!

Fall Registration Information

Current family registration for the Fall 2012 Semester will run from March 1- March 31.Registration forms must have a postmark of March 1st or later. Registration will then close from April 1- April 15. On April 15 registration will open to the public ( in addition to the current families) on a first- come, first served basis. Registration forms must have a postmark of April 15 or later.

Zoo Member Benefit

The Zoo has partnered once more with the B&O Railroad Museum, as well as Port Discovery Children’s Museum for 2012! The B&O Railroad Museum is offering FREE admission and Port Discovery is offering admission tickets at ½ off their normal rates. The Baltimore organizations hope that you choose to visit them often in January and February. For both institutions a maximum of two (2) adults and (2) children, or one (1) adult and three (3) children will be permitted to enter on each visit– any additional members will be asked to pay normal admission rates—throughout the months of January and February 2012. You must present a valid Maryland Zoo membership card each time you visit, and you may visit as often as you like throughout the two months.

In addition, Port Discovery is offering a $5.00 discount to Maryland Zoo members on any and all of their memberships throughout the months of January and February 2012. You must present your valid membership card to receive this discount.

Joe Corbi Fundraiser

The Joe Corbi Fundraiser ends on Thursday, February 9. Please have your orders in by then. Think about the ease of a freezer full of pizzas for Lent!

Today 1/21

Due to inclement weather, the Winter Carnival will begin TODAY at noon and will last until 2. We hope you will still join us for a day of fun with your Coop family. We know some may have a conflict with nap times, but we hope that today you can make an exception and be flexible....we promise a fun time will be had by all. This is one of our largest fundraisers and the various committees have been working for months on this event! Please come and show your support for JHTC. Thanks and hope to see you at 12.

Tuesday 2/14

There WILL be class on Tuesday, February 14. The Storytime with Gloria will occur as well.

Tuesday Story Hour Drop-In

Miss Gloria is offering a wonderful new class beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. It is a drop- in class that will feature a story time and craft based on the Dr. Suess stories. This is a great afternoon activity from 1-2:30! The price is right- 5.00 per child. Hope to see you there!

Winter Carnival

Click on image to read about the exciting day! We hope to see you on January 21, 2012 from 10-1!

Spring Field Trip

The Spring Field Trip will take place on Friday, February 24 from 9:30-11:30 at Coppermine Fieldhouse.

The plans for the day:

We can break the kids down into age groups so that some can participate with the Lil’ Kickers soccer program, little ones can be in our Exploration Room, the Climbing Room, on the trampoline and swing and will be able to rotate through all of our fun spaces….we will keep them active and happy while they are here!

It would be $13.00 for each participant that is actively going to play for the two hours. Each child will get a Coppermine goodie bag to take home with them. We will have instructors for each of the different groups and parent participation is always welcome!

The kids will just need to wear comfy clothes and tennis or running shoes are perfect.

Inclement Weather Policy

If Baltimore County schools open one hour late, all classes are held on time. If Baltimore County schools open two hours late, all classes are canceled. If Baltimore County schools are closed, all classes are canceled. We will have a telephone chain to alert you if we deviate from the above for any reason or check the hotline.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to JHTC! We hope that you had a terrific holiday with your families.

Please mark your calendars for our Winter Carnival- January 21st! This exciting day is a wonderful day for JHTC families to unite as a community for a fun and exciting day. The Silent Auction and Winter Carnival Committee has been hard at work for months planning the events of the day. We have a large number of terrific auction items that have been donated to JHTC. We hope to see everyone there!