February Happenings

Dear Families,

We would like to take the time to express our gratitude to the families that attended our Homeschool Connection Day. We always enjoy meeting new children and parents. We would also like to thank our current families for your continued support. Our center is growing, and that is because of all of you. Every day, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and high-quality experience to each of your children. Please see below for our new offerings this month. Happy Valentine's Day!

Natalie and Tatiana

Congratulations to Amelia for winning an enrichment class during the month of January! Special thanks to Amelia's parents for referring a new family to our center. We are grateful for your family being part of our center.

• February 7th - New Drop - In Playdate added to our schedule: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
• February 14th - Special Valentine Drop In Playdate. 10:00-11:30 am (Full). 12:00 - 1:30 pm spots available.
  
• February 15th - Registration for summer camp begins.
  
• February 19th and February 20th - Winter break STEM Drop-In sessions.
  
• February 19th - New After school STEM module begins: Grades K-2.
• February 20th - New STEM module begins. Grades K-2.
• February 22nd - New STEM module begins. Grades 3-5.
  
• February 28th - New Spanish module begins. Beginner level.
• February 28th - Referral Raffle. Win a STEM kit for your child.
  

Leave us a positive review on Google and enter to win a free STEM kit for your child. Raffle to be held Thursday, February 29th.

Your child would be engaged in the engineering design process with age-appropriate STEM challenges.

This is a limited capacity drop-in class , but we still have some spots available. Snacks will be provided.

Classes will be held Monday and Tuesday under the following schedules:

Grades 3-5

• Monday 02/19

9:30 - 11:00 am

Grades K-2

• Tuesday 02/20

1:00-2:30 pm

$40 each class.

Don't wait until the end of the school year. Early intervention is key and we are here to support your children’s learning journey. We are not just a tutoring center, we assess every child individually and build a support plan based on their own needs.

We offer personalized individual and small group tutoring. Our first session is complimentary!
Come see what we're all about.

• Tutoring sessions: Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

• Sessions can be individual or small groups based on enrollment requests.

STEM Modules

Is your child curious and interested in challenging themselves to solve problems? Join our next STEM module starting the week of February 19th, and expose your child to science and engineering challenges that are sure to engage them in critical thinking and problem solving.

Spanish

Are you interested in introducing your child to the Spanish language for the first time? Does your child already understand Spanish and engage in small conversations, but you'd like them to become more fluent?

Join us for Spanish Enrichment classes! We currently offer classes for both beginners and intermediate levels, with options for homeschool and after-school programs available.

Play, explore, socialize and learn a little too! Your child is welcome to join us every Wednesday. All elementary ages.

STEM Enrichment Modules

• Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm Grades K-2.
  

• Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am. Grades K-2.
  

• Thursdays 10:30 - 12:00 pm. Grades 3-5.
  

Spanish Lessons

• Tuesdays 11:30 am -1:00 pm. Beginner level - Spanish Storytime.

• Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
  

• Thursdays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Intermediate level - Conversations in Spanish.

Drop - In Playdates

• Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Full

• Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.

Tutoring in Math and/or Literacy

• Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3pm - 7pm. *Sessions to be scheduled upon availability.

• Morning slots available, Tuesday through Thursday.

We have a parent interested in small group tutoring for literacy. If you have a child who is homeschooled or attending school between grades K-1 and would like to join, please let us know. The first session is complimentary! Contact us for more information at info@collaborativeeducationcenter.com or schedule a visit by clicking on the link below.

• STEM Habitat Challenge Camp. Grades K - 2 This STEM camp will engage children in the engineering design process as they ask questions and learn about animals, then design and build habitats with LEGOS and maker-space materials. From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

• STEM LEGO Challenge Camp. Grades 3-5

  The theme of this camp is Building for Tomorrow. The engineering design process will be followed throughout the week as children research information on a problem and then plan and build a response to help solve the problem. From 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

• Tackling Summer Slide Camp. Grades K-2. From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tackling Summer Slide Camp. Grades 3-5. From 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This academic camp will engage students in literacy, math and science learning activities. Games and team challenges will be integrated along with group, partner and individual learning time.

• Countdown to Kindergarten This camp is designed to prepare your child for the first days of school. Small group activities, snack time, storytime and socialization will all be part of this nurturing readiness camp. Two Sessions Available: 9:00 am - 10:30am & 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Collaborative Education Center, LLC is owned by business partners Natalie Hubert and Tatiana Hannoush. The center’s model was designed and incorporated in August 2023, out of a need for educational support services in the Greater Hartford area.

The center is a unique space for children, homeschool families, educators, and parents to participate in learning opportunities that are engaging and supportive while promoting connection, inspiration, and success.

Natalie Hubert has a background in special education and education administration. She holds teaching certifications in regular education and special education in Connecticut and New York. With over 20 years of experience in both public and private educational settings, she served as a teacher for several years and subsequently became a school principal in two different schools. Natalie also created a strong intervention program in one of the schools she worked with, providing hundreds of children the opportunity to thrive academically in both literacy and math. Her belief in a multi-sensory approach to teaching reading was also integrated into the classrooms while serving as a principal.

Tatiana Hannoush has a background in Marketing and Corporate Marketing. Before becoming a mother, she worked full-time at Procter & Gamble, one of the largest multinational consumer goods companies. After becoming a mom, she decided to stay home with her children until last year when she returned to work as the Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at her daughters' school. During that time, she gained a deep understanding of education and established connections with parents and students. Tatiana is fluent in Spanish, and she is passionate about creating an organized and welcoming space for the center.

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