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December 2007

CALENDAR
Monday, December 24	WE ARE CLOSED for Winter Break
Tuesday, December 25	WE ARE CLOSED for Winter Break
Monday, December 31	WE ARE CLOSED for New Year's Eve
Tuesday, January 1	WE ARE CLOSED for New Year's Day

CONTRA COSTA FOOD BANK	ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Thank you for donating to this great cause in our community. The staff was challenged to “lead” the way…We were able to fill both bins! THANKS!	We have adopted 4 families this season. Please see the sign up charts on your classroom door to contribute to giving gifts to those in need in our community.
ALL OF US HAVE CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL DAYS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US… ACLC WANTS TO ENCOURAGE OUR CHILDREN TO SHARE THE JOY WITH OTHERS.
"SNIPPETS" FROM THE NEWSLETTER:
GIVING AND RECEIVING How can we as parents protect our children from overdosing on the “gimmies”? It may not be easy, and there is no quick fix, but it is possible to curb the materialistic appetite of even the most ardent consumer. Here’s how… Understand the Basics We learn from research that children want more when they are exposed to more. Try limiting TV… Set limits and let children know what rules are in place concerning buying toys… Make Time for Family Children want time with you. It’s difficult for them to verbalize this. Children don’t talk about their feelings like that, but research shows that kids do want to spend time with their parents and other adults. Another thing you can do is talk about volunteering as a way of giving back to people and the community. Balance giving and receiving… FLYING HIGH WITH BABY For this game, hold your baby securely under her arms and gently raise her in the air as you say, “Fly up, up, up.” Then slowly lower her as you say, “Fly down, down, down.” Your little one will want to play this over and over.	APPLE CRUMBLE WITH OATS 6 medium apples ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ¾ cup rolled oats 3 T. toasted wheat germ 3 T. light brown sugar 3 t. ground cinnamon 1 T. canola oil 1 T. unsalted butter, in pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Cut the apples into thin slices. Place the apples in a small bowl with the applesauce and toss to coat. Spread evenly in the dish. Mix the oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the oil and butter. Sprinkle mix over the apples. Bake for 30-35 min. Makes 6 servings. MEALTIME SAFETY TIPS Mash or puree food for babies. Cut food into bites for toddlers. Make it a rule that children must sit down when they are eating. Teach children to chew their food carefully before swallowing. Remind children to talk when their mouth is empty.
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November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 February 2007 January 2007 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006