As the year is rolling right along we enter a new month that I hope will bring some warmer weather so we can go outside once again with the children. We have set up a closed group for KELC parents on Facebook to connect with each other. If you have not been added to the group, please let me know so we can add you right away. As we anticipate our visit for our renewal accreditation from NAEYC and pursue our fifth star, here are some helpful websites to keep you informed along the way: • NAEYC renewal process for 2014 – visit NAEYC’s family website at http://families.naeyc.org/ • Ohio has a new website – www.earlychildhoodohio.org - this website has information about all state happenings and SUTQ. Have a great month! ~ Jeni Hoover Upcoming Dates: March 2 – Dr. Seuss Day at Oberlin Library March 3 –New Cycle – Tuition Due March 5 - Swimming 3-4 pm March 6 – Birds’ trip to Library March 12 – ELI Trip – 9-2 pm March 17 – New Cycle – Tuition Due March 19 – Swimming 3-4 pm March 21 – Giraffes’ trip to Library March 31 –New Cycle – Tuition Due April 2 - Swimming 3-4 pm April 2 – ELI Trip – Botanical Gardens 9-2pm April 3 – Birds’ trip to Library March 2014 Newsletter Birthdays This Month: March 13 th – Charlie turns 4! March 17 th – Lydia turns 3! March 24 th – Layla turns 4! March 27 th – Sophia turns 4! Happy, Happy Birthday to You! Intergenerational News: Did you know we do Yoga? This past week KELC took a small group (pictured below) to the Gathering Place and did Yoga together. Below, Dan Reiber came to visit us in the classroom and danced with the children. We’ve missed Dan and were glad to have him back in the classroom to move and dance with. Stop by our Intergen board around the corner from Giraffes’ room. We have some great pictures of Japanese cherry blossoms that the children painted with our Grandfriends. A Note from KaO: To the families who trust the care of their children to Kendal… Please consider if the “elders” you know and love might also benefit from our compassionate care---- We currently have open private rooms in our Nursing and Assisted Living wings and we’d be delighted if you’d help “get the word out” about this wonderful opportunity! For more information, contact Lorrie Chmura, Kendal @ Oberlin at 440-935-0574.