Learn Not To Burn - DG Fire Department

Kicking off the month of January at the Lincoln Learning Center is one of our favorite safety programs - "Learn Not to Burn" presented by the Downers Grove Fire Department! A firefighter from one of the Downers Grove fire stations will visit all of the preschool students and will teach them about "stop, drop and roll" and fire prevention. The firefighter will also put on all of his gear as if there was going to a fire. The goal of this demonstration is to show the children that he is still the same person with all of his gear on and not to be afraid of him or run/hide from him if he has to come to their home. He is the good guy trying to help them and is not scary.

The Lincoln Learning Center is very fortunate to be able to provide such a wonderful, fun program for the students. Make sure to ask your child about it...I'm sure they will have a lot to tell you!

As a reminder, there is no preschool on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.

Preschool and Tot School Open House

The annual winter Preschool and Tot School (formerly ThreeSchool) Open House will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00pm at the Lincoln Center. The open house is designed for new families to visit the Lincoln Learning Center, tour the classrooms and meet the teachers. Handouts and registration information is also available.

All new students who attend the open house will receive a coupon for $25 off their first tuition payment of the 2014-2015 school year in September 2014.

As a reminder, Preschool is for children who turn 3, 4 or 5-years-old, but not yet 6-years-old by September 1, 2014. Tot School is a Preschool readiness program for children who turn 3-years-old between September 2 and December 31, 2014.

New student resident lottery registration for both Preschool and Tot School will take place Monday, January 13, 2014 - Noon on Saturday, January 18, 2014. A random selection for class time placement will take place on Monday, January 20, 2014. Non-residents may register for remaining class openings on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 21, 2014.

 

 

 

FUNdamental Sports

What is FUNdamental Sports?

FUNdamental Sports is a sports based program that provides holistic growth to facilitate learning and life skill development in today’s youth. We use sports as an opportunity for kids to connect with others, enhance their skills, and have a positive athletic experience.  

Healthy Development of Children through Sports

Physical activity and participation in sports is fundamental to the early development of children. Skills learned during sports programs contribute to the holistic development of today’s youth physically, psychologically, and socially. Through participation in sport, children learn about the importance of key values such as teamwork, resilience, discipline, confidence, and self-esteem. Most importantly, children build healthy habits and lifestyle choices that encourage life-long participation in physical activity through sports participation.

FUNdamental Sports, an in house child development sports program for the Downers Grove Park District, provides a forum for children to learn the basics of a variety of sports. The philosophy of this program is for children to learn, be active, and ultimately have fun while learning how to play. The structure of FUNdamental Sports is based upon age-appropriate progressive curriculum that keeps children learning new skills each stage of the program. Whether your child is just learning how to play or has some experience with sports, our program individually challenges its participants based on their abilities. 

The nature of youth sports has changed from what it once was. Children now have the chance to take classes of their favorite sports with experienced coaches who can provide one-on-one attention your children deserve. With these classes, children can become happier, healthier, and perform at their optimal level in all aspects of their lives. Take advantage of this opportunity for your children to build their skills and have FUN with the basics in FUNdamental Sports.

Winter Classes:

·         Soccer

·         Basketball

·         Football

·         Volleyball

·         Floor Hockey

·         Sports Mania

o   Sports Mania consists of classes that range from ages 2-4 years. Children are introduced to sports such as soccer, football, basketball, volleyball and more through creative and fun activities. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old class.

Ages:  2-12 years

Day:  Monday-Friday

SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY!!!

Visit www.dgparks.org or call 630-960-7250 for more information

Happy Holidays!

The Lincoln Learning Center Preschool and ThreeSchool began their three week winter break on December 16, 2013. Winter break will continue through January 3, 2014. Students will return to school the week of January 6, 2014.

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to 2014!

Registration for 2014-2015 school year

It's time to register for the 2014-2015 school year! Priority registration began Monday, December 9, 2013 and will continue through noon on January 11, 2014. All current Preschool and ThreeSchool students, as well as siblings can register during the priority registration period.

Information was sent home regarding class dates, times and tuition, but more information can be found in the Winter 2014 Recreation and Parks Guide, as well as online at www.dgparks.org.

A registration form was sent home with your child Monday and Tuesday. If you are registering your child for the 2014-2015 school year, please bring the completed form to the Lincoln Center registration office, along with your $50 non-refundable deposit and proof of residency. Even returning students must show proof of residency through a tax bill or utility bill. All new students (siblings), must also provide a copy of the child's birth certificate for age verification.

A random selection for class time placement will take place on Monday, January 13. You will only be notified if you do not receive your first class choice. Remember, classes do fill quickly so your best chance at receiving the day and time that you want is to register during the priority registration period. After January 13, returning students and siblings can register on a first-come, first-served basis.

New for 2014-2015! Unincorporated or non-residents who contribute taxes in Downers Grove School District 58 receive resident fees at the Lincoln Learning Center Tot School and Preschool.

We sincerely hope you consider continuing with us next year and allowing your children the opportunity to learn and grow at the Lincoln Learning Center.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Michelle Pusateri at mpusateri@dgparks.org.

Annual Preschool Holiday Programs

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our Lincoln Learning Center Preschool holiday programs. You and your family are invited to attend this special performance on Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13. The children from each classroom will perform a variety of classroom and holiday songs on the Lincoln Center auditorium stage. The children have been working really hard for this performance so you won't want to miss it. Bring your camera!

On the day of your performance, please bring your child to his/her classroom and then proceed to the auditorium. As soon as the performance is finished, you are welcome to go. There is no regular preschool class on the day of the holiday programs and there is no curbside drop-off and pick-up program on holiday program dates.

Please refer to the performance schedule that was sent home because some classes will meet at a different time and some classes will meet on a different day than their normal preschool class.

We hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! As part of our preschool Thanksgiving celebrations, the 3-year-old classes will be making our traditional friendship fruit salad during class on Monday and Tuesday, while the 4-year-olds will be making a delicious pilgrim soup! These two special classroom activities help to teach the children about working together and the importance of giving thanks for everything we have. From an academic perspective, the students will learn the basics of math through counting and measuring ingredients.

For the friendship fruit salad, please send your child with a piece of fresh fruit or a can of Dole or Del Monte fruit. For the pilgrim soup, please send your child with their assigned vegetable. If you have a question about which vegetable was assigned to your child, please talk to your teacher or email Michelle at mpusateri@dgparks.org.

All of the students will receive a bowl of their special creation, if they want, as a special snack for the day. If you have any concerns regarding food allergies or restrictions, please talk to your child's teacher for accommodations.

Remember, there is no Preschool on Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29. We will return to school on Monday, December 2.

From everyone at the Lincoln Learning Center...Happy Thanksgiving!