February 2011 Newsletter |
The new year is off to a great start and best wishes to all
our Village Well families that are going through the preschool and Kindergarten
application process. Remember that every child finds a place, and over my
decades of working with families, everyone seems to end up being exactly where
they are meant to be. There is much too much stress connected to this process
and it is sad to see parents swirling in this fog of uncertainty.
Try to let go of the outcome and trust that your little ones
will do just fine.
Part of my work now, as founder of the Slow Parenting
Movement, is to help remind you to pause, be mindful of how you use your energy
and learn to trust your instincts.
I will be offering parenting support seminars and workshops
In the coming months For over 3
decades I have worked with families in Britain and America and will be sharing my exceptional insights and wisdom
in a variety of forums here at TVW.
Stay tuned for the first session of classes starting in
February.
Misses Jean , Keta and Jody and Mr Justin, Andrew, Nathan and David!
More Playgroups and Early Opening!
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Starting
Monday, February 7th TVW will open at 9:00 am to accommodate those
families who are looking for an earlier start to the day. This will be perfect
for those families looking for an activity, after dropping their siblings off
at school.
Details:
Monday –
Friday
9-10 am
$ 10 drop in
$ 90 10 visit card
Starting
Saturday, February 19th we will be open for morning playgroups from 10-12.
A perfect
destination for a fun family outing. This gives parents who work during the
week some time to enjoy our community of families.
Daddy and Me Valentine Morning
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The
Village Well will host its annual Valentine Craft Morning for the Dads in our
community on Saturday, February 12th.
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Come
join with other fathers and their children as you create a special homemade
gift and card for Mommy.
Mothers
love to have time off to indulge themselves (no chores!) and Dad gets to enjoy
the community of TVW with their children.
This
really is a special morning, and has become one of our favorite activities.
Price
includes all materials, wholesome snacks, music circle and time to romp
in the playroom.
Saturday,
February 12th
9:30
– 12:30
The
Village Well
2325
Union Street (at Steiner)
$30 1 child $35
2 or more children (VW- members)
$40 1 child
$45 2 or more children (non -members)
Sign up at TVW office or call 415.921.1850
Website Changes and MindBody Payment System
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TVW is
updating its systems and we are about to launch our new website. We are also changing
over to the MindBody payment system. This will allow you to renew easily on
line and track your membership with great ease.
Please be
patient while we make these changes as there might be the occasional glitch but
we look forward to having a streamlined registration process and more up to
date website.
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Wednesday Art Classes
We still
have openings for the Wednesday art class series with Miss Jody. Let us know if
interested in signing up.
$140 for
the remaining classes
This
session ends March 16th
Still some available spaces for our Monday and
Wednesday music classes.
There
are still some spots available for the Monday music classes at 3:30 and 4:30
with Miss Keta, and also Wednesday at 12:30 with Miss Jody.
Let us
know if interested and we’ll sign you up!
These
are wonderful classes that give you and your child an opportunity to focus on
the songs of early childhood in our comfortable & clean setting.
Birthday parties at TVW
A reminder
that we host birthday parties at TVW on Saturdays. The setting works so well
for families and their friends, and many tell us it is like going to someone’s
home - with out all the clean up afterwards!
Fee: $400
includes set up, clean up, table, chairs, linens and simple snacks for the
children.
Any one of
our talented team of musicians can be hired separately as well.
You have
use of the playroom, garden and upstairs room (if desired).
