Congratulations to Hanover Village 6 Star Students!
Claire W.
Jayson N.
Scott B.
Audriana A.
Ryan H.
Jordan F.
Why are they star students?
They have been of service in the Village.
They successfully complete homework on time at homework time.
They have exceeded the expectation in bahavior expectations.
Good job kids! Thank you for being great role models and making us proud.
-Ms. Taylor, Village Director
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Breast Cancer Awareness and PINK DAY!
Yes, we asked everyone to wear PINK for our annual pink day at Rainbow Station Hanover.
October is SIDS Awareness Month
October is SIDS Awareness Month Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained sudden death of an infant under one year of age. As the leading cause of death in children between one month and one year of age, SIDS is something every child care worker, parent, and caregiver should know about. Child care workers should be especially vigilant, as a disproportionate amount of SIDS deaths occur in child care settings: 20% of SIDS deaths occur in these settings, but based on the time that children spend in child care, that number should only be around 9%.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/Sleep.cfm.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/Sleep.cfm.
We have LOADS of candy to treat!
Join us this Saturday from 5-9 at any one of our Rainbow Station Village locations in Richmond to treat yourself to loads of candy at our annual Trunk or Treat! Bring your kids in their costumes and trick or treat at the schools and decorated trunks. Games, prizes, food, music, haunted trails, and MORE!
We have three locations for you to join us.
HANOVER:
8216 Atlee Rd. (beside Memorial Regional Medical Center)
Mechanicsville, VA
WEST END:
11001 Three Chopt Rd. (Three Chopt and Cox Roads)
Richmond, VA
SOUTHSIDE:
7421 Boulder Springs Dr. (behind Pearson Honda on Midlothian Tpke)
Richmond, VA
We have three locations for you to join us.
HANOVER:
8216 Atlee Rd. (beside Memorial Regional Medical Center)
Mechanicsville, VA
WEST END:
11001 Three Chopt Rd. (Three Chopt and Cox Roads)
Richmond, VA
SOUTHSIDE:
7421 Boulder Springs Dr. (behind Pearson Honda on Midlothian Tpke)
Richmond, VA
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Greater Richmond Chamber Event: BIZLINC 9/23/09
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Adding Narratives to Art Projects
When the children do an art project and you display it add a narrative. This will allow parents to see what the "process" was during the particular art project and display it with the art. This will help parents understand process versus product.
Early childhood ed is vital to the economy's future
"As we face intensifying global competition, we know that we need a strong, capable workforce to lead our businesses and create a vital economy. The most strategic investment in human capital is in early childhood, children 0-6. That's why we support and advocate for quality early childhood development."--Thomas N. Chewning, Executive Vice President and CFO, Dominion / Chair, Richmond Region Early Childhood Leadership Council
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hampton Roads Raises the Bar in Child Care
1.) SEAEYC General Membership Meeting - Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 6:30pm at Children’s Harbor Ghent; COST: FREE to students, with Valid ID; $5 SEAEYC Members; $10 Non-Members
2.) “Back to Basics” Staff Boot Camp- Saturday September 26, 2009- 8:00am to 2:00pm at Children’s Harbor Ghent in Norfolk; COST is: $35 PPC members; $45 non-members- Bring a bag lunch!
3.) “Raising the Bar” An Early Care and Education Conference- Saturday October 17, 2009, 8:00am – 2:00pm at Granby High School in Norfolk; COST: $25 Early Bird Registration by Sept 30 ($35 Non-Member); $35 Regular Registration by October 9 ($45 Non-Member); $50 On-Site; Interested in being a Presenter, Exibitor, or Sponsor???? Contact us: (757) 399-1337.
Stay Tuned… More Details will follow…
Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions.
Barbara Hernandez
Community Training & Professional Development Department
Children's Harbor (Places and Programs for Children)
702 London Street Portsmouth VA 23704-2413
Office: 757.397.2981 - Fax: 757. 397.1147
Email: Training@childrensharbor.cc
"Partnering with families to develop the future leaders of Hampton Roads since 1911."
2.) “Back to Basics” Staff Boot Camp- Saturday September 26, 2009- 8:00am to 2:00pm at Children’s Harbor Ghent in Norfolk; COST is: $35 PPC members; $45 non-members- Bring a bag lunch!
3.) “Raising the Bar” An Early Care and Education Conference- Saturday October 17, 2009, 8:00am – 2:00pm at Granby High School in Norfolk; COST: $25 Early Bird Registration by Sept 30 ($35 Non-Member); $35 Regular Registration by October 9 ($45 Non-Member); $50 On-Site; Interested in being a Presenter, Exibitor, or Sponsor???? Contact us: (757) 399-1337.
Stay Tuned… More Details will follow…
Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions.
Barbara Hernandez
Community Training & Professional Development Department
Children's Harbor (Places and Programs for Children)
702 London Street Portsmouth VA 23704-2413
Office: 757.397.2981 - Fax: 757. 397.1147
Email: Training@childrensharbor.cc
"Partnering with families to develop the future leaders of Hampton Roads since 1911."
Discounts for Teachers at Borders Books
Borders Books & Music invites you and your staff to join us for Educator Appreciation Week.
From September 29th through October 7th 2009, Borders will offer current and retired Educators 30% off almost everything as our way of saying “Thank You.”
Don’t miss our Special Reception, Friday, October 2 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Beyond this special event, we offer a free, year-round Classroom Discount program, now available for Preschool Educators.
We’d also like to invite you to bring a class to join us at 10 o’clock any Wednesday morning for Story Time.
If you have any questions about Educator Appreciation Week, the Classroom Discount program, or Story Time, please email us or give us a call. ThanksMarie Hughesmhughes@bordersstores.com 9750 West Broad StGlen Allen VA 23060Phone: 804-965-0733
From September 29th through October 7th 2009, Borders will offer current and retired Educators 30% off almost everything as our way of saying “Thank You.”
Don’t miss our Special Reception, Friday, October 2 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Beyond this special event, we offer a free, year-round Classroom Discount program, now available for Preschool Educators.
We’d also like to invite you to bring a class to join us at 10 o’clock any Wednesday morning for Story Time.
If you have any questions about Educator Appreciation Week, the Classroom Discount program, or Story Time, please email us or give us a call. ThanksMarie Hughesmhughes@bordersstores.com 9750 West Broad StGlen Allen VA 23060Phone: 804-965-0733
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
FREE Parent Classes to be held at Three Chopt Preschool and Village
Date: September 22, 2009
Class: Resiliency
Where: Three Chopt Village
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
Target Audience: Combination class for both teachers and parents
Trainer: Denise Noble
The classes below will be held on these dates and more information on the trainer will follow.
October 28 Family Communication 7-8
November 12 Stress Management 7-8
Class: Resiliency
Where: Three Chopt Village
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
Target Audience: Combination class for both teachers and parents
Trainer: Denise Noble
The classes below will be held on these dates and more information on the trainer will follow.
October 28 Family Communication 7-8
November 12 Stress Management 7-8
Customer Service With a Smile (had to share)
Subject: The Shepard Letter - Service with a Smile
Meet Agent Vic - Service with a Smile
My buddy at the St. Louis airport is Agent Vic, of American Airlines. Vic is a great guy who delivers what passengers hope to get; service with a smile. The other day I was on a flight to Chicago and Vic was the gate agent. He was doing what he always does, helping passengers, answering questions, pre-boarding passengers that needed a little extra help, etc.; all with a smile.
About five minutes before the plane was due to take off, all of the passengers were boarded and seated. Agent Vic came on board and enthusiastically announced, "Hi everyone!
My name is Vic. I hope it's okay if we leave five minutes early today. Is everyone okay with that? I can't hear you! Is everyone okay with that?" The passengers applauded.
"Well then," Vic said with a smile, "Thank you for flying American Airlines!"
And, speaking of smiles and friendly service, as I walk through the St. Louis airport I notice the airport employees (maintenance crew, passenger assistance personnel, etc.) greeting people, telling them to have a nice flight and just plain being nice. The "Smile Training" is paying off. It's refreshing to be treated to service with a smile.
LESSON: Yes, it takes more than smiles to deliver great customer service. Still, a smile can go a long way. The positive attitude - and the smile - is contagious.
Meet Agent Vic - Service with a Smile
My buddy at the St. Louis airport is Agent Vic, of American Airlines. Vic is a great guy who delivers what passengers hope to get; service with a smile. The other day I was on a flight to Chicago and Vic was the gate agent. He was doing what he always does, helping passengers, answering questions, pre-boarding passengers that needed a little extra help, etc.; all with a smile.
About five minutes before the plane was due to take off, all of the passengers were boarded and seated. Agent Vic came on board and enthusiastically announced, "Hi everyone!
My name is Vic. I hope it's okay if we leave five minutes early today. Is everyone okay with that? I can't hear you! Is everyone okay with that?" The passengers applauded.
"Well then," Vic said with a smile, "Thank you for flying American Airlines!"
And, speaking of smiles and friendly service, as I walk through the St. Louis airport I notice the airport employees (maintenance crew, passenger assistance personnel, etc.) greeting people, telling them to have a nice flight and just plain being nice. The "Smile Training" is paying off. It's refreshing to be treated to service with a smile.
LESSON: Yes, it takes more than smiles to deliver great customer service. Still, a smile can go a long way. The positive attitude - and the smile - is contagious.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Summer Campers Go Around the World!
Summer at the Village is off to an amazing start! Our theme “Around the World” has kept the children busy with continent related trivia, activities, and art projects. To kick off the summer, the children learned about Antarctica. I think everyone in the Village learned a thing or two! For example, did you know that it hardly ever snows in Antarctica? Children also had the opportunity to play dress-up in cold weather clothes, make a penguin in the art gallery, and play with ice in the Apothecary. We look forward to many other fun, informative weekly themes as summer progresses.
Mini courses are also in full swing. The children are enjoying the opportunity to explore their particular interests more in depth. Art, sports, cooking, and science fill the Village every day between 1:30 and 3:00. Along with trips to Cobblestone and our field trips and in house events, we’re all looking forward to continuing our awesome summer!
(Rainbow Station Three Chopt Village Curriculum Corner, July 2009)
Mini courses are also in full swing. The children are enjoying the opportunity to explore their particular interests more in depth. Art, sports, cooking, and science fill the Village every day between 1:30 and 3:00. Along with trips to Cobblestone and our field trips and in house events, we’re all looking forward to continuing our awesome summer!
(Rainbow Station Three Chopt Village Curriculum Corner, July 2009)
Monday, July 20, 2009
Time to follow us on Twitter
Rainbow Station is taking itself a step further towards the social media world around us! Please follow us on twitter...rainbowstation.
I've found some good things here...local biz and great ECE articles. Find us!
I've found some good things here...local biz and great ECE articles. Find us!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Easter Bunny Visits Rainbow Station
A very special grandfather came to visit our Hanover Preschool location on April 1st. Some of our children were a little scared and refrained from coming within 10 feet, some even 20 feet without tears. Here are some of our children and staff that got to visit with him and wish him happy Easter greetings!
Visit:
http://www.photoblog.com/rainbowstation
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thank you! Look at what someone had to say...
(Names have been taken out)
Gina, thanks for the opportunity to share feedback with you. Both [teachers] have been true blessing this year. We can all appreciate the needs of my rather high energy (yes, that's code for high maintenance! :) daughter. [The teacher] provides a calming environment that encourages good behavior and is very suited for her. [My child] needs just the right amount of guidance and lots of affection of which she gets both on a daily basis. [The teacher] is able to expertly balance discipline, learning, independence and love to her kids. It takes a special person to manage 8 2-3 year olds, kudos to her!!
On the same note, it takes an equally special person to be around infants all day, not to mention 4 at one time! I don't know how [The teacher] does it, but she handles "her" kids with such grace. She's happy to see us in the morning and is always will to try something new with my every changing infant. I know that he's in excellent hands and have never once worried about leaving [my child] with her, even at an early age. She has shown both of my kids warmth and affection and for that I thank her.
I would also like to say thanks to [The Assistant Teacher]. I'm not sure how long she's going to be in the infant room, I suspect that she'll be heading off to school soon. I must tell you, I'm already sad to see her go. She is a wonderful person with a gentle soul and kind spirit. I know that [my child] is in good care when [The Assistant Teacher] is watching over him. They really have the infant room covered!
Thank you Gina for giving my kids fantastic teachers!!!
Gina, thanks for the opportunity to share feedback with you. Both [teachers] have been true blessing this year. We can all appreciate the needs of my rather high energy (yes, that's code for high maintenance! :) daughter. [The teacher] provides a calming environment that encourages good behavior and is very suited for her. [My child] needs just the right amount of guidance and lots of affection of which she gets both on a daily basis. [The teacher] is able to expertly balance discipline, learning, independence and love to her kids. It takes a special person to manage 8 2-3 year olds, kudos to her!!
On the same note, it takes an equally special person to be around infants all day, not to mention 4 at one time! I don't know how [The teacher] does it, but she handles "her" kids with such grace. She's happy to see us in the morning and is always will to try something new with my every changing infant. I know that he's in excellent hands and have never once worried about leaving [my child] with her, even at an early age. She has shown both of my kids warmth and affection and for that I thank her.
I would also like to say thanks to [The Assistant Teacher]. I'm not sure how long she's going to be in the infant room, I suspect that she'll be heading off to school soon. I must tell you, I'm already sad to see her go. She is a wonderful person with a gentle soul and kind spirit. I know that [my child] is in good care when [The Assistant Teacher] is watching over him. They really have the infant room covered!
Thank you Gina for giving my kids fantastic teachers!!!
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