Eaglet Gazette
Enfield Head Start, Integrated Pre-K, PK STEAM Academy
January 26, 2024
Greeting SELC PK Families,
Stowe Early Learning Center houses over 300 kids between the ages of birth through grade 5. There has been an increase of unsafe driving in our lots again. It is with URGENCY that I ask you to slow down, be patient, and use entrances and exit lanes appropriately. There are little ones coming and going to and from the SELC campus all day long and we must ensure they remain safe at all times.
Buses load and unload in the front driveway of our school. Please note, YOU MAY NOT PASS A BUS if the flashing lights and stop sign are active. Below is a summary of the CT Law:
- Summary Connecticut’s stop arm law generally requires drivers to (1) stop their vehicles at least 10 feet from the front or rear of a school bus that is displaying its flashing red signal lights and (2) remain there until the bus no longer displays the lights. Any person who violates this law faces a $450 fine for the first offense. For each subsequent offense, a violator faces a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both. (For a comparison of Connecticut’s penalties to those in other states, see OLR Report 2019-R-0198.) These penalties have changed only twice since 1980, most recently in 2011. Since then, there has been only one bill proposing to increase the penalties. *see below for a link to the full document.
Again, thank you for sharing your SELC experience with family and friends who have PK age kiddos! They can apply at www.enfieldschools.org by clicking on the red tile that says Stowe Early Learning Center Applications. See link below!
A FEW REMINDERS:
- If you have not updated your child's "change of clothes for school" since the Fall, now is a great time to do so! Even if your child does not have bathroom accidents, PK brings the possibility of milk, water, or food spills, damp playground equipment, puddles, etc.
- Remember to dress your child in layers, as it is easier to remove clothing if they are warm at school.
- Please send your Eaglet with mittens/hats and a warm winter jacket as we try to get outside even if it is for a walk around the building.
SELC PK APPLICATION LINK 2024-2025
CT LAW ON PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS
RSVP TO YOUR CHILD"S TEACHER!
What does it mean to be an Apple Distinguished School?
Preschool Opportunity at Enfield High School!
iPad Explorers
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and interactive learning experiences, we will be sending a weekly iPad activity designed to combine technology with family bonding.
CHECK YOUR CHILD"S EMAIL ON THEIR iPAD TO CREATE!
CLICK TO ACCESS THE VIDEO OR SCAN THE QR CODE
Not a member of SELC's Family Educator Organizations FaceBook Page?
NEW LINK FOR NEW TOPIC!!!
Menu for the week of 1-29-2024
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SMILE! SPOTLIGHT ON ORAL HEALTH FROM NURSE JEN!
FALL/WINTER Community Resource Guide for Young Families
Product Safety Recalls as of 1/26/2024
Joining a new school community can sometimes feel like learning a new language as you acclimate to the procedures, environment, people, and lingo. I will leave this in this space for reference all year. See below to continue learning about all things Stowe:
- SELC=Stowe Early Learning Center
- SELC=our mascot (the eaglet featured above)
- FEO=Family Educator Organization
- ECDC=Enfield Child Development Center
- EPS=Enfield Public Schools
- FRC=Family Resource Center
- IPS=Integrated Pre-K
- HS=Head Start
- KITE=Key Initiatives to Early Education
- PKS=PK STEAM Academy
- Eaglets=all children taking part in any program at SELC
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
- Main Office=860-253-4741
- Head Start Family Support=860-253-4717
- Nurse=860-763-8858
- FRC=860-253-6580
- KITE=860-253-6502
Our building is quite unique in that we house 4 PK programs, a Family Resource Center, and KITE.
Stowe Early Learning Center
Email: jvalley@enfieldschools.org
Website: www.enfieldschools.org
Location: 117 Post Office Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: 860-253-4741
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424681288154509/
Twitter: @EnfieldEPS