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Penfield Parent/Family Events
Summer/Fall 2008 |
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| August |
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August 14th, Thursday
1:00 English
1:30 Spanish |
Transition Planning Conference* |
August 15th, Friday
1:00 p.m. |
Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
Penfield families are invited to our play yard for build-your-own ice cream sundaes. We will provide the ice cream and toppings and school supplies will be given away too! |
August 21st, Thursday
10:00 a.m. |
Parent Advisory Group**
Your thoughts are very important to us, please come and share them. We would love for you to come and talk to us about your ideas for our Family Programs and what events parents are most interested in. After completing a survey and discussion, parents will receive new clothing for their Penfield child and gifts for themselves. Please come and share your suggestions with us. Incentives, child care, and snacks will be provided! |
| September |
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TBA |
Transition Planning Conference* |
September 25th, Thursday
5:30-8:00 p.m. |
Betty Brinn Family Night
Join Penfield families and friends at the Betty Brinn Children’s museum for a family night. Bring the whole family! Snacks will be served, children can play, and all Penfield families who attend the event and take a tour will receive a FREE one-year membership for the museum good for the whole family! This is an incredible offer for our families; please meet us at the museum! |
| October |
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TBA |
Transition Planning Conference* |
October 19, Sunday
1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Fall Festival
Volunteers from Congregation Shalom will be welcoming Penfield families at this Sunday event. Activities will include pumpkins, coloring, face painting and snacks. |
| November |
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TBA |
Transition Planning Conference* |
November 21st, Thursday
10:00 a.m. |
Parent Advisory Group**
Your thoughts are very important to us, please come and share them. We will discuss how things are going at Penfield, with Family Programs, and the plans for the Holiday Party! Join us in the Kohl’s Family Learning Center for snacks, child care will be provided. |
| December |
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TBA |
Transition Planning Conference* |
December 13th, Saturday
Children with last names A-L from 10:30-12:00
Children with last names M-Z from 1:00-2:30 |
Holiday Party
Penfield is hosting its annual Holiday Celebration for our families. Join us for snacks, multi-cultural themed activities, music, family photos, face painting and much more. All Penfield children will receive a very special gift from our friends at Kohl’s Department Store. Siblings are invited and will also leave with gifts. Bring your family and join us for this very special event. You must attend to receive your child’s gift from Kohl’s! |
*Transition Planning Conferences
Transition planning conferences are designed to give parents of children who are approaching their third birthday the opportunity to talk to Penfield staff, Milwaukee Public schools, and Head Start. Both group time and individual time will be available to discuss your child’s future and the choices that will be yours to make in the near future. Transition Planning Conference will be offered in English at 1:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and at 1:30 p.m. in Spanish.
**Parent Advisory Group
This group will meet four times a year. Parents will be able to problem solve with staff, brainstorm ideas, as well as participate with events and outreach. This group has helped make significant changes at Penfield.
Proudly Sponsored by:
Kohl’s Department Store/ Kohl’s Cares for Kids proudly supports family programming at
Penfield Children’s Center
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