Warren Early Gazette

We had a wonderful time with children and families during Family STEM Night!

A special thanks to everyone whose contributions made the evening a success. We especially appreciate our special guests, Ms. Monroe and the Warren Central Chemistry Club, whom facilitated some fun science experiments!

We are now enrolling for the 20-21 school year!

Registration packets for existing students to return to ECC next school year were sent home in backpacks this week. Families may also pick up registration materials in the front office.

Registration opens to the public beginning March 2. Tell your friends and neighbors what you love about ECC; we'd love to welcome new families to our school community!

Monday- wear red or blue (or both)

Tuesday- wear CRAZY socks

Wednesday- wear pajamas

Thursday- wear green

Friday- wear a hat or dress as Cat in the Hat

Please review the information regarding preschool and child care delays and closings:

When MSD Warren Township operates on a two hour delay

• Child care will open at 8:30am (2 hour delay)
• Morning preschool (half day) will be cancelled
• Afternoon preschool (half day) will meet on time
• Full day preschool will begin at 11:00am (2 hour delay)

When MSD Warren Township is closed:

• Child care will be closed
• All preschool sessions will be cancelled

Please check the Warren App, ECC Website and Local News for delay and closing information.

The Asante Children’s Theatre and Conner Prairie are hosting this FREE event on Sunday, March 1st.

Schedule of Activities:

11-11:30 a.m. - More Light: Douglass Returns excerpt written by Celeste Williams, performed by Asante Academy members Clarissa Todd and Shelby Denny

11:45-11:55 a.m. - House of Stone performed by Conner Prairie’s John Mortell and Jim Banta

Noon-12:04 p.m. - Dance production to STAX soul classic Green Onions performed by Asante Alumni Jarrett Weathers and Asante Academy members, Max Todd, Jarrett Weathers, Amani Muhammad, and Devin Hill

12:05-12:10 p.m. - Still I Rise by Maya Angelou performed by Asante Academy members, Jazmyne Vann-Mincy, Clarissa Todd, Kamya Williams, and adult mentor Kathy Baskin

12:15-12:45 p.m. - Sneak Peek of The Process, presented by the Asante Academy - An inside look at the rehearsal process of Migration to Renaissance, a collection of stories, poems and one act plays celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. The actors will discuss and perform original pieces along with classic pieces from that period.

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Pathways to an Inclusive Community Panel Discussion facilitated by Ernest Disney-Britton - panelists include Tamara Winfrey Harris, Keesha Dixon, Joanna Taft, Pat Payne, and Brandon Cosby

2:45-3:15 p.m. - Fighting the Good Fight, Asante Celebrates the Civil Rights Movement excerpt performed by Asante Prep4Life

3:20-3:25 p.m. - Still I Rise by Maya Angelou performed by Asante Academy members, Jazmyne Vann-Mincy, Clarissa Todd, Kamya Williams, and adult mentor Kathy Baskin

3:30-4 p.m. - House of Stone performed by Conner Prairie’s John Mortell and Jim Banta

4:15-4:25 p.m. - More Light: Douglass Returns excerpt written by Celeste Williams, performed by Asante Academy members Clarissa Todd and Shelby Denny

4:25-4:30 p.m. - Dance production to STAX soul classic Green Onions, performed by Asante Alumni Jarrett Weathers and Asante Academy members, Max Todd, Jarrett Weathers, Amani Muhammad, and Devin Hill

4:30-4:58 p.m. - Sneak Peek of The Process presented by the Asante Academy - An inside look at the rehearsal process of Migration to Renaissance, a collection of stories, poems and one act plays celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. The actors will discuss and perform original pieces along with classic pieces from that period.

We have seen an increase in illnesses at the Warren Early Childhood Center. If your child is ill with vomiting, diarrhea or a fever please keep them home until they are free of all symptoms for 24 hours. If your child has a fever they must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducing medication.

Here are some other general precautions:

• Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue to cover coughs and sneezes, then dispose of the tissue. When a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
• Wash hands for 20 seconds. Washing hands often under clean, running water can help prevent the spread of germs. For more guidance see the

Please help us keep your family and our school family healthy!

We are practicing CORE (Civility, Order, Respect and Excellence) in every part of our day at ECC! Please remember CORE values within our school community when visiting, too:

• Demonstrate civility by leaving handicapped designated spaces for those with permits
• Exhibit order by keeping your vehicle turned off while students are loading/unloading
  

• Show respect toward other drivers on our campus
• Promote excellence by getting your child to school each day, attendance matters

Thank you for modeling CORE citizenship for our children!

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The car line closes at 9:05 a.m. daily. If you arrive after 9:05, you will need to park in the front lot and sign your child in.

In order to keep our children safe, please keep this in mind;

"While cars are moving, children shouldn't be and while children are moving, cars shouldn't be."

It is also important for engines to be turned off while in the loading zone until you are directed by ECC staff that children are clear and cars may safely be dismissed.

• ECC has two different dismissals each afternoon; full day at 3:30 p.m. & half day at 3:55 p.m. If you arrive early for half day dismissal, please wait in the center lane at the bottom of the hill until full day dismissal has concluded.
• Please remember that individuals picking children up must be on the pick up list in the office and have a picture ID.

We love to celebrate birthdays with our preschoolers! While we love to celebrate, please remember there is a "no birthday treats" guideline. Thank you for supporting our efforts in keeping our kids both happy and healthy. To access fun and helpful resources for healthy celebration ideas, please visit: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/browse/41889 #wellnesswarriors

Email: afessler@warren.k12.in.us
Website: earlychildhood.warren.k12.in.us
Location: Warren Early Childhood Center, Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: 317-869-4750
Twitter: @WarrenECC