Tooele Family Center

CALENDAR!

2011-09-29T01:19:00.002-06:00

October!

10/03- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
10/04- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am
10/10- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
10/11- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am
10/17- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
10/18- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @10am
10/20- CENTER CLOSED
10/24- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
10/25- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am- HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!
10/31- CENTER CLOSED

November!

11/01- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am
11/07- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
11/08- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am
11/14- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
11/15- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am
11/21- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
11/22- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am- THANKSGIVING FEAST!!!
11/23-11/24 CENTER CLOSED
11/28- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
11/29- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 1oam

December!

12/05- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
12/06- Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour @ 10am- CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!
12/12- Story & Craft Hour @ 10am
12/13- NO Ready, Set, School Preschool hour
12/19-January 2nd 2012- CENTER CLOSED

FREE Kindergarten Readiness Workshop!

2011-09-28T22:36:00.009-06:00

We offer a helpful and informative workshop to help parents and their child prepare for Kindergarten. This 6 week workshop introduces concepts and skills to you and your child that they need to have a successful start in school. We only allow 12 students per workshop. At the end of the 6 week session well will begin a new session of workshops. Please do not be concerned if you call and find out that a class is filled, just simply sign up for the next workshop! Please take not of the requirements below:

*Your child must be at least 4 years of age
*Entering Kindergarten in September 2012

The workshop is held on Wednesday's 9:30am - 11:00 am
Next session will begin:
January 18th, 2012

Halloween Party

2010-10-26T13:18:00.002-06:00

Today we had our Halloween Party. Thanks to all who came! We read stories, sang songs, made foot ghosts and hand spiders. Each child also got a Halloween treat.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off Today

2010-06-08T08:02:00.001-06:00

Come in today anytime between 10am and Noon and get involved with the 2010 Summer Reading Program!

Remember...

2010-06-01T09:17:00.001-06:00

No RSS Preschool Hour today. The Center is closed!

NEW CENTER HOURS!!!

2010-05-20T13:44:00.003-06:00

As of Monday, May 24th, 2010

We will be open:

Monday - Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

RSS Today

2010-04-27T08:28:00.002-06:00

My Big Muscles

This is today's Ready Set School Activity. Don't forget to also bring something that starts with the letter J.

Ready! Set! School! Health & Safety Activity 2: My Big Muscles from RSS Video on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

2010-03-02T11:34:00.001-07:00

We had a fun time celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday to day at Ready Set School Preschool Hour. We talked about him and what books he wrote, read a couple of books and made cute crafts. We had a drawing for one of Dr. Seuss books too. Candy and Mandy also made some yummy cupcakes for us to enjoy. Thanks to all who came to celebrate with us.

Tip of the Week

2010-02-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

My Feelings: Today we are going to learn about the letter D and feelings. We will be using puppets to display different emotions and taking turns being a part of a puppet show. I will also have a mirror to show the kids what their faces look like when they are wearing different emotions.

Ready! Set! School! Friends & Family Activity 3: My Feelings from RSS Video on Vimeo.

Tip of the Week

2010-02-16T08:08:00.001-07:00

Here is information about the activity that we did in RSS Preschool Hour today.

Ready! Set! School! Numbers & Shapes Activity 1: 1-2-3! from RSS Video on Vimeo.

Tip of the Week

2010-02-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

Here is some more information about the Ready Set School Activities that we did today.

Ready! Set! School! Words & Language Activity 4: Rhymes and Songs from RSS Video on Vimeo.

Ready, Set School Preschool Hour

2010-01-25T14:50:00.002-07:00

We are starting with A on Jan 26... bring something that starts with A.

Laurie Berkner Songs

2010-01-05T16:34:00.002-07:00

I have told some of you about Laurie Berkner. Here are some of our favorites by her....enjoy!

Here is the information about the CD that we sometimes sing to during RSS Preschool Hour

January

2010-01-05T14:25:00.001-07:00

JANUARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS!

WINTER FEST ACTIVITY!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12^TH @ 10AM

Story & Craft Hour every Monday @ 10am

Ready, Set, School! every Tuesday @ 10am

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Tuesday’s & Thursday’s @ 4pm

NEW KINDERGARTEN READINESS WORKSHOP!

This class is for both parent and child begins Wednesday, January 20^th.

The class is every Wednesday for 6 weeks from 9am – 10:30am.

Your child must be 4 yrs. old and entering Kindergarten in September 2010.

Also, you child must not currently be attending a preschool.

Please call the center for more details and sign-up!

JANUARY CLOSURE DATES:

In compliance with Tooele County School District Policy the center will be closed:

Monday, January 18^th & Tuesday, January 19^th

LIBRARY ITEMS:

Please remember our policy of returning your items within 2 weeks.

DVD’s Must be returned within 7 days.

Ready, Set School Preschool Hour Tuesday!

2010-01-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

We are open again!

For RSS preschool hour we will be learning about all the colors and putting together our color books. Bring all your past color papers. We will have plenty of extra supplies to make more pages while you are there if needed.

See you at 10!

A couple of announcements

2009-12-07T16:11:00.002-07:00

Please return all your checked out items to the center no later than Tuesday, December 15th. We will be closing for winter break and would like to do an inventory.

Also, a reminder about the RSS Christmas Party on December 15th @ 10am.

Thanks!

Candy Wilson

RSS Thanksgiving Party

2009-11-25T21:40:00.000-07:00

We had fun! Thanks to all those who came.

Tip of the Week

2009-11-17T11:43:00.003-07:00

Benefits of Parent Involvement:
-Your child will receive better grades.
-Your child will have better attendance.
-Your child will get more out of homework.
-It will increase your child's self esteem.
-Your child will more likely graduate and go on to college.

Tip of the Week

2009-11-12T13:25:00.004-07:00

Write your name.

Tip of the Week

2009-11-02T09:31:00.006-07:00

Learning Time:
I am sure you have all seen this watching PBSkids. I think it has a good message. Involve your kids and it helps them become better readers and writers.

Thanksgiving Celebration

2009-11-01T22:16:00.002-07:00

On Tuesday, November 24th @ 10am bring your children to hear fun stories of about Thanksgiving, make a fun craft, and enjoy a mock Thanksgiving Feast!

English Class Open House

2009-11-01T22:07:00.002-07:00

ELL Family Literacy Center Open House!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm

RSS Halloween Party

2009-10-29T11:36:00.004-06:00

Our Halloween RSS Preschool Hour Party was a huge success. We read Halloween Stories, sang songs, played Bingo, Pin the Nose on the Jack-o-Lantern, decorated sugar pumpkin cookies, made pumpkin puppets, and wind blowers. Thanks to all who made it out!

Tip of the Week

2009-10-20T07:59:00.003-06:00

I found some helpful literacy tips on pbs.org. Here they are...

Vocabulary Building
Teach your kids new words

1. Comment on new words as they come up in stories, on TV or on the radio.
2. Introduce synonyms - words that mean the same thing. If your kids talk about "the day after today," introduce the word "tomorrow."
3. Correct word errors with simple examples or corrections. If they say "We runned home!" you could say, "Wow! You RAN home?" Or, more simply, "You could say that you RAN home."
4. Find books that your kids like at the library. You can then use subjects they're interested in to add new vocabulary to their conversation.
5. Open a dictionary and pick a word they probably know. See if they can guess the word by reading them the definition. Help them understand that some words have several meanings, like 'watch.' Check out our tips in "The Big Book of Words."
6. Write out pairs of opposites on bits of paper and get your kids to match them up.
7. Introduce a new word and ask them to guess which definition is right? Is HALIBUT a fish, a game or a President? They'll want to learn more when they're having fun!
8. Include kids in your conversations with other adults by using words they can mostly understand. Then they will be able to learn any new ones by getting the meaning from the surrounding sentence.
9. Pick a new word every day and teach it to your kid. Use it so they hear it in context.
10. Encourage them to use it, and use it yourself. Even over-using it will be fun. Pick a word like 'outstanding' and use it whenever something is 'good.'

Tip of the Week

2009-09-22T08:08:00.002-06:00

Tip of the Week

2009-09-15T08:08:00.004-06:00

Proudly display the letters and words that your children write.

Tip of the Week

2009-09-01T09:26:00.003-06:00

By Mandy Moore

Give extra encouragement. Praise specific behaviors to build a strong sense of accomplishment. Use concrete items such as, "You used strong muscles to take out the trash."

Tip of the Week

2009-08-26T08:21:00.001-06:00

By Mandy Moore

Give extra time. Spending time doing the things your child likes with a person he loves will strengthen you child's sense of worth.

Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour Schedule

2009-08-24T15:39:00.009-06:00

Here is the theme schedule for RSS through the rest of the year.

Remember: Tuesdays at 10am

August 25- Blue
September 1-White & RSS Telephone Talk
September 8- No RSS
September 15- Grey
September 22- Fall Party
September 29- Purple
October 6- Tan
October 13- Black-What's the Pattern?
October 20- Orange*- Rhymes and Songs
October 27- Halloween Party- wear your costumes!
November 3- Pink- Scribbles and Letters
November 10-yellow- Ready, Set, Go!
November 17-brown- I can do it by Myself!
November 24- Thanksgiving Party
December 1- Red*-Where Does It Go?
December 8- Green- Everybody Counts
December15- Holiday Party
December 22- No RSS
December 27- No RSS

Tip of the Week

2009-08-19T14:55:00.005-06:00

By Mandy Moore

Focus on the positive. Everyday give your child specific feedback for appropriate behavior, learning a new skill, doing something helpful, etc. This method of "catch them doing something good" will give your child positive ways to get your attention.

Next Ready, Set, School! Preschool Hour

2009-08-18T18:04:00.002-06:00

Nest Wednesday we will be starting colors. Bring or wear something that is BLUE.

Also, September 6 we won't be having RSS Preschool hour.

Next Ready, Set, School! Preschool Hour

2009-08-11T11:47:00.003-06:00

Four our next Ready, Set, School! preschool Hour we are going to have a...
book party!

So, on August 18th at 10am
Bring your favorite book(s), pillow and blanket! Popcorn will be provided!

See you there!

Discovery Gateway promotes Ready Set School

2009-08-10T20:14:00.004-06:00

Saturday, August 22, 2009

10a.m. to 5p.m. at the Discovery Gateway
444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City
more information...

English Class

2009-07-06T11:50:00.002-06:00

We are going to start classes for those who would like to learn to speak English.

July 9th- 1-3pm English Language Learner's Open House- this is for patrons that would like to learn to speak English

The Class dates are:

July 16th (Thurs) - 1-3pm First English Class

July 22nd (Wed) - 1-3pm English Class

Aug 6th (Thurs)- 1-3pm

Aug 13th (Thurs)- 1-3pm

Aug 20th (Thurs)- 1-3pm

Ready, Set School Preschool Hour

2009-06-22T08:04:00.015-06:00

Our Ready Set School Preschool Hour happens every Tuesday at 10:00am.

It is taught by Michele Chatterton a certified and licensed elementary education teacher. This class is for children ages 0-4. We learn about the lessons taught in the Ready Set School Program. We also learn about a letter of the alphabet each week. The children in the class bring something that starts with the letter of the day. Check our calendar to see which letter we are going to be learning about. We also have calendar time where we learn the days of the week, weather, months of the year, etc. We read stores, sing songs, play games and learn a little sign language. Come join the fun!

Here is the theme schedule for RSS through the rest of 2010.

Date Letter Ready Set School Activity

1/26 A Words & Language # 1: Name Plates

2/02 B Words & Language #4: Nursery Rhymes

2/09 Valentine Activity

2/16 C Numbers & Shapes #1: Roll-A-Die game

2/23 D Friends & Family #3: Puppets and Feeling Coloring Page

3/02 Dr. Seuss Birthday Activity

3/09 E Family & Friends #2: I'm a VIP -draw self portraits for bulletin board

3/16 F Health & Safety # 4: You are what you eat. Tasting Treats

3/23 G Family & Friends #4: Playtime- poster with play rulesF

3/30 Center Closed

4/06 H Family & Friends #5: Ready Set Go!-organize and make bulletin board

4/13 Spring Fling Activity

4/20 I Numbers & Shapes #2: Everybody Counts -sticker index cards

4/27 J Health & Safety #2: My Big Muscles: Obstacle Course and Extra Act in N&S: Time

5/04 K

5/11 Mom's & Muffins Activity

5/18 L

5/25 M

6/01 N

6/08 Summer Reading Program Kick off

6/15 O

6/22 P

6/29 Q

7/06 R

7/13 S

7/20 Summer Reading Reward Party

7/27 T

8/03 U

8/10 Summer Activity

8/17 V

8/24 W

8/31 X

9/07 Y

9/14 Fall Activity

9/21 Z

9/28 Circle

10/5 Square

10/12 Triangle

10/19 Rectangle

10/26 Halloween Activity

11/2 Oval

11/9 Heart

11/16 Star

11/23 Thanksgiving Feast Activity

11/30 Moon

12/7 Christmas Activity

12/14

12/21 Center Closed

12/28 Center Closed

Inside the new Tooele Family Center

2009-06-22T07:42:00.012-06:00

Tooele Family Center

Parent Information Resource Center

301 West Vine Street

Building #11

Tooele, Utah 84074

Phone Number: #435-833-1978

Extension #2127

The Outside:The Classroom:
*Where all of our programs happen The Library:
*Where all the supplies to check out are kept
The Hallway:
*Girls Bathroom
*Boys Bathroom
*Drinking Fountain
Parents as Teacher's office:

Our New Location

2009-06-09T12:33:00.017-06:00

Hello Everyone!

Come to our OPEN HOUSE on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9am-3pm!

We are excited to announce that officially today we will be moved to our new location! The district has provided us with great accomadations located on the Tooele High School campus so that we may continue to serve you, your school's, and community! We would love to serve you in any way possible and look forward to seeing you visit the center!

Please note our new address:

Tooele Family Center

Parent Information Resource Center

301 West Vine Street

Building #11

Tooele, Utah 84074

Phone Number: #435-833-1960

*Our building is located in a portable in the back of the high school next to the football field.*

Upcoming events:

*ALOHA!

We also wanted to kick off our:

SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

Wednesday, June 17

9-11am

The theme for this summer's program will be AHOHA! The kids will set goals for their summer reading and get prizes each week as they accomplish their goals. This is for children of all ages. Yes, this includes babies. Even if you can't read yet, you can have your mom read to you and that counts. This is a 6 week program that will be every Wednesday from 9-11am at the center.

*Also the Ready, Set, School Preschool Hour will start up again on Tuesday, June 16 at 10am. Bring something that starts with the letter T.

*Story & Craft Hour will begin again on Monday, June 22 at 10am and 1pm

Have a great day!

Here are some pictures of our new building.

The field we get to play in...

FREE Kindergarten Readiness Workshop!

2009-01-14T15:21:00.008-07:00

We offer a wonderful workshop to help parents and their chil prepare for Kindergarten. This 6 week workshop introduces concepts and skills to you and your child that they need to be successful as they start school. We are only allowing 12 children per workshop. At the end of the 6 week session we will begin a new session of workshops so don't worry if you call and we're filled just simply sign up for the next workshop! Please take note of the requrements below:

*Your child must be at least 4 years of age

*Entering Kindergarten in September 2012

The workshop is held on Wednesday's from 9:30am - 11:00am

Make sure you call today and reserve a spot!

Our next session will begin:

January 18th, 2012!

SCHOOL & PARENTING WORKSHOPS!

2008-10-16T20:16:00.007-06:00

We offer a variety of workshops to parents and educators at all schools within the Tooele County School District. Be sure to give us a call if you're interested in you're interested in signing up for any of these workshops!

"Building Blocks to Literacy"~ This class offers simple, practical, and easy ways to promote, encourage, and enjoy the adventure of reading.

"10 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed in School"~ Tips & ideas of how to create a learning environment in your home while encouraging your child to shoot for the stars!

"Homework Hassels"~ If you're at your wits end of trying to get your child to do their homework, then this class is for you.

"Parent-Teacher Partnerships"~ Learn how to create a partnership with your child's teacher. As a team you and your child's teacher can be a powerful force in your student's learning development.

Story & Craft Hour

2008-10-01T06:43:00.005-06:00

Come with your child and enjoy the adventure of books! Our storyteller's, Mandy Feith and Parent Liason, Teshia Williams, are fun, creative, & entertaining. Along with the themes of the stories children make a craft they take home. With the holiday's approaching we have LOTS of FUN things in store!

Story Hour is every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Ready, Set, School! Preschool Hour

2008-10-01T06:32:00.004-06:00

Free preshool for all children 0 - 5yrs. old. Each week we have fun lessons full of stories, songs, activities, & some sign language to help prepare your child for school. These lessons are taught by Michele Chatterton, a certified teacher and our Parent Liason, Mandy Moore. This is also a learning opportunity for parents to be taught important things they can do at home to help their children and create a learning centered home. Come & check it out!

Classes are every Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Please feel free to contact us: #435-833-1960

2008-09-25T21:58:00.002-06:00

Welcome Everyone!

We are excited to introduce our new blog where you can find information regarding upcoming activities, events, workshops, and

a calendar of free programs for children 0-5 years old. In addition we will give tips & ideas on ways to become involved with your children and their education; giving you the tools you need to achieve being your child's first and most important teacher. Please check in frequently for the newest info!

Look for our links of valuable & useful websites!