Generally, our school follows the calendar of the State College Area School District, as far as holidays, breaks, and snow days. A 2-hour delay for the school district results in a no-school day for us. This year, however, the SCASD has chosen NOT to take a spring break when Penn State does! Since we love our spring break, we will still take that week off.
January 10, 2009
SORRY, EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW. PLEASE CALL 238-3922 TO SCHEDULE A VISIT.
Join us for an Open House at the Cooperative Playschool. 10 am until noon, stop in and play with us, while learning more about our unique and effective play-based curriculum. Parents and children welcome! Some spaces left for Spring 2009, now enrolling for Fall 2009, ages 2 1/2 to 5.
January 10, 2009
SORRY, EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW. PLEASE CALL 238-3922 TO SCHEDULE A VISIT AT THE CO-OP.
Mothers and More Annual Preschool Fair at the Knights of Columbus. Stop in and see the Cooperative Playschool there!
January 17, 2009, 05:30 PM
Time flies when you're having Fun! 2009 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Cooperative Playschool. All current and alumni parents and students are invited to a dinner at the Friend's meeting house. Catch up with old friends, meet new ones, share stories and ideas about how the Coop shapes lives in our community.
Founders, previous teachers, alumnae families and current families will get together to celebrate an intimate and informal dinner to share stories, experiences and have fun because "the more we get together, the better we will be". This will be the kick-off event of a year-long celebration, Don't miss it and send it to everybody you know! Childcare will be provided by request.
January 30, 2009
Rescheduled!
Mothers and More's 3rd annual Preschool Fair will be held Friday January 30, from 6 to 8 pm,
at The Friends School, 1900 University Dr., State College
Stop by for more information on all the Coop has to offer!
Remember, register by February 15 for the tuition discount!
January 31, 2009
We've rescheduled!
Open House will be on January 31, 2009, from 10 am until Noon.
Families are welcome to stop by for information and to play.
Now enrolling for Fall 2009: Tution Discount available if you register by Feb 15!
February 21, 2009
The Cooperative Playschool presents
CO-OPALOOZA!!
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Saturday February 21, 2009; 1:00 pm
The State Theatre, downtown State College
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$9 Adult, $5 Child |
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All Ages |
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Family Entertainment |
Spring out of cabin fever and journey into a delightful and affordable family afternoon of professional magic, friendly music and interactive puppetry. There will be Door Prizes, too!! Help us celebrate the 60th Anniversary of a unique, family-focused, play-based preschool in State College. Proceeds help support the Cooperative Playschool scholarship fund.
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March 29, 2009
Join a panel of local experts in discussing play-based education, an important factor in every child's life.
Panelists Include:
Dr. James Johnson -
James Johnson, PhD. is professor in-charge of Early Childhood Education at Penn State. Dr. Johnson is the past president of the Association for the Study of Play; and serves on the Advisory Board for "Playing For Keeps" and the International Council for Children's PLay.
Lynn Chaplin -
Lynn Chaplin has been the director of the Montessori School of the Nittany Valley for 14 years. During that time the school has achieved NAEYC accreditation and a Star 4 designation through the Keystone Stars program. The school's educational philosophy closely follows the teachings of Maria Montessori but adds the rich aspect of imaginative play throughout the classroom.
>Lynn has bachelors degree from Juniata College, a Montessori teaching certificate from CMTE and is currently working on her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Penn State.
Kat Alden -
Kat Alden has been working with children ever since she got her Masters in Education in 1982. She has taught in both private and public schools and in outdoor education facilities. Her work with preschoolers began when she became a mother, but professionally she has taught young children since 1998. She began working at the Cooperative Playschool in 2002. Her commitment to play-based education has grown considerably over the years witnessing children's creativity thrive. Kat has a BA in Anthropology from Boston University; M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Lesley College and a Waldorf Educators Certificate 1-8 from Sunbridge College.
Wendy Whitesell -
Wendy Whitesell has been the director of the Bennett Family Child Care Center since 1994. She spent 8 years working at Cen-Clear Child Services in their Head Start program where she was a classroom teacher/home visitor, has directed the Child Assault Prevention Program, and last served as the Social Services Coordinator for the agency. She has also been active in several private start up programs and has consulted for Smart Start Centre County. Wendy holds a B.S. in Special Education and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education.
Thanks to our sponsors, Schlow Library, Mountain Family Dental, and Hayes Family Chiropractic.
April 25, 2009
Hi Co-op Families,
Please don't get rid of any kids' clothes, toys,
related equipment or maternity accessories during your
Spring cleaning. Start saving your "junk" for the
Co-op to resell at the Rug Rates Resale event this Spring.
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WHY RUG RATS RESALE?
-Besides giving the Co-op a decent profit for relatively
little work, this popular and well-run consignment event
aligns with the Co-op's own Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
philosophy.
-New, prospective families make up the audience where the
Co-op will have a public presence.
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PERTINENT DATES:
-Tagging party. An informal fun Co-op gathering for
preparing our collected items for the sale: April 18 at Deb's house.
-Work Shifts. All available shifts have been covered. Thanks!
- Drop offs accepted at the Coop M-F, 9 am to 11:30 pm, or call Deb at 238-2351 to schedule a pick-up or drop-off at your convenience.
-Items for the sale must be turned in by Friday, April 17, 2009.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
NOT A CURRENT CO-OP FAMILY? WE'D STILL LOVE YOUR HELP!
Contact Deb with donations of items, time, or good wishes! debhuckans@yahoo.com
April 28, 2009
You love them, I love them, we all love our teachers.
Join us to celebrate and thank Kat and Lori for another year of play and learning.
We'll meet at the Penn Stater for a luncheon and short thank-you ceremony. Coop children, parents, and siblings are all invited.
Check back soon for more information on pricing, etc.
