July 2016July 2016July 2016

All of us here at Kiddie Junction Childcare & Preschool Centers are celebrating the opening of our newest center in Mag-

nolia, NJ. Kiddie Junction Magnolia was opened on June 10, 2016. The facility is one of three locations located through-

out the Camden County area. The facility will provide childcare to the children of families in the surrounding commu-

nity, providing opportunities for the children to explore art, literature and physical activity.

“My goal is to foster language and social skills in a safe surrounding with programming that em-

braces all areas of child development, in a play based environment.” Stated Samantha McDonald,

Director of Kiddie Junction Magnolia. Since coming aboard, Miss Sam has been working hard at

overseeing the assembly of the classrooms along with familiarizing staff with the Ladder Learn-

ing System, which will be implemented within each and every class.

Kiddie Junction Magnolia is located at 515 West Evesham Avenue in Magnolia. The facility is

currently accepting new enrollees. Kiddie Junction hopes to provide interested and existing fami-

lies with the opportunity to not only view the facility, but to also become familiar with the Ladder

Learning System and meet the staff. Please feel free to stop in at any time for more information

on our newest location.

All of us here at Kiddie Junction are beyond excited about all the new changes happening within

the company. We are even more enthusiastic about what Kiddie Junction Magnolia has to offer

all of the existing children within the center along with any new child(ren) that may enroll in the

near future. Please keep your eyes open for more information regarding all of the exciting changes being done in the near

future throughout all three locations.

To all parents, children and staff at Kiddie Junction Magnolia, welcome to the Kiddie Junction Family!To all parents, children and staff at Kiddie Junction Magnolia, welcome to the Kiddie Junction Family!

Childcare & Preschool Childcare & Preschool

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Word of the Month: PLAY (verb)

The word P-L-A-Y To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather

than a serious or practical purpose.

Visit Us Anytime At:

www.kiddiejunction.

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AARREE IINN TTHHEE JJAARR??

Located at each sign in

area you will see a jar of

Dum-Dum candies.

Whoever guesses the

closest number of can-

dies to the actual num-

ber (without going over)

will win a prize.

Sunscreen As warmer days are approaching, it is important to protect your child’s skin

from the hot sun. We ask that you put sunscreen on your child in the morning before coming to school or on arri-val. We will re-apply the sunscreen in the afternoon before going outside. Please bring in sunscreen labeled with your child’s name if you have not already done so.

FYI—Sunscreen will not be shared with other children.

RREEDD,, WWHHIITTEE && BBLLUUEE DDAAYY

The children and staff here at Kiddie Junction celebrated the 4th of July festivities wearing their best red, white and blue attire to school on Tuesday July 5, 2016. The children participated in ac-tivities and a special craft per-taining to the 4th of July. How

many items can you name that are red, white and or blue?

Each month we will be providing an update on the particular month’s lesson plans, their themes and planned projects. This will better per-mit you to be a part of the learning process, reinforce the lessons and learning, and be aware of the marvelous projects that will be adorning your refrigerator. The upcoming themes include:

“ALL ABOARD”“ALL ABOARD”

WELCOME To Our New Students!WELCOME To Our New Students!

JJOHNSONOHNSON’’SS FFARMARM TTRIPRIP

The tours at Johnson’s Farm encompass more than just a trip to the farm. They have found a way to create a vari-ety of fun-packed “hands-on” educational activities for the children that stimu-late all five senses. The children got to see how corn, blueberries and peaches grow. The chil-dren touched and feel the leaves as they harvest the produce. The smells and sounds were in the air for all to enjoy. When the children are done farming they had the opportunity to feed the animals! The billy goats and other animals were patiently waiting for the snacks the children had to offer.

UUPCOMINGPCOMING WWEEKLYEEKLY TTHEMESHEMES

Week Of August 1 Wet & Wild Week Of August 8 Rumble In The Jungle Week Of August 15 Disney Week Of August 22 Spirit Week Of Augut 29 School Preparation

Jaxon Moore Jennifer Uibel Jeremy Bennett Joseph Bishop Joshua Gonzalez Juan Rodiguez Julius Robinson Kamryn Smith Kassadi Johnston Kaydence Johnston Khaleel Watkins Laila Fischer Lena Wong Leonie Sheppard Mia Buck Mia Valdez Nadia Watkins Nicholas Fischer Nolan Rasuer Olivia Baylor Olivia Ibarrondo Penelope Golden Rebecca Siple Samuel Belum Shanae Ruiz Sky Shaw Storm Shaw Tommy Albano Trent Payne Vinnie Barrett

Alex Freas Arianna Sheppard Aurie Fischer Autumn Patterson Avianna Fischer Briella Pagan Bruce Bennett Cairo Felix Carmelo Felix Carson Cooper Christian Jensen Constantine Moore Desmond Golden Daniel Massey Declan Antoshka Dylan Massey Dylan Siple Eliana Buck Eliana Shukaitlis Elysia Smith Gianna Garlotta Giavanna Downey Haley Bhatt Isaiah Sheppard Jackson Crane Jacob Uibel Jade James Jaden Stosney-Johnson James Bracaglia Jason McGuigan Jayla Gonzalez

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EEMPLOYEEMPLOYEE SSPOTLIGHTPOTLIGHT

In an effort for you to get to know our staff a little better we

will introduce you to a staff person who may or may not be

your child’s teacher, but you have seen around the school.

You will be able to tell through this spotlight, that we are

extremely proud of our staff and the care they provide on a

daily basis.

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My name is Tamika Hill and I've been in the Kiddie Junction

family for 9 years. I care for the infants and toddlers in the Cud-

dly Caboose Class in the Berlin Center. Over the years I have

taught the twos and Pre-K, but I love teaching the babies the

most. I can watch them grow over the years and see the things

that they learned from me.

In my free time I love collecting Hello Kitty Memorabilia. I

have collected so much that my boyfriend has told me I can't

have anymore. I also love spending my time with family and

friends. But my most favorite thing is fishing. I have just started

to learn, and am not a "pro" yet but I have caught fish. The only

thing I need to learn to do is to take the fish off the hook.

Tamika Hill

Quote Of The Month

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room

in your heart.” ~ Winnie the Pooh

This Butterfly Is:

T-E-A-L

A Few Fun Learning Summer Activities A Few Fun Learning Summer Activities

■Read stories outside under a tree.

■Count the stairs as you walk up and down.

■Hidden Letters—build observation skills by asking

your child to look for letters of the alphabet on boxes,

cans of food and household supplies.

■Have a play date and invite a friend over to play!

July Birthdays

RREMINDEREMINDER!!

JAs a state regulation our parents have to sign their

child in/out every day.

JPlease do not forget, it’s very important and be sure

to use your initials.

JPlease be sure to label all items your child brings in

to school with his or her name or initials.

JAs a way to keep each child’s bedding for nap to-

gether and organized, a pillowcase must be provided

to hold their fitted sheet and blanket.

Water Fun Days are posted on the

summer calendar as a friendly re-

minder. We ask that you bring your

child to school with his/her swimsuit

on under clothing, appropriate shoes

(no flip-flops), a towel, and sun-

screen applied. Wet towels and

swimsuits will be sent home to be

washed. Please bring in a change of

clothes in a labeled plastic bag.

Miss Brianna 7/07

Miss Corinne 7/10

Cairo Felix 7/13

Jace Moore 7/14

Kassadi Johnston 7/20

Hector Ruiz 7/21

Miss Aniyah 7/24

Francis Bolte 7/29

Logan Forte 7/29

Miss Viv 7/29

Amir Drennon 7/30

Declan Antoshka 7/30

Color Of The MonthColor Of The Month

This Month’s color of the month is: TT--EE--AA--LL Please take the time to notice the color TEALTEAL on a daily basis with

your child. It helps to reinforce the daily lessons.

Thank You!!Thank You!!

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A Special Thanks To All Our Parents For Your Kindness & Donations! We Can’t Thank You Enough!A Special Thanks To All Our Parents For Your Kindness & Donations! We Can’t Thank You Enough!

Jahkai Carter for the delicious cupcakes.

Logan & Emma Maier for their generous paper donation.

Mary Holland for the yummy munchkins.

Nina Mink for the baby chair.