Monday, November 24, 2008

Happy 3 year Anniversary Tiffany


Thank you for all your hard work and dedication

December Events

5th- Celebrating St. Nicholas Day-Bring in a extra pair of shoes
8th-12th- Clothing Drive-If you have any extra clothes please bring them into the daycare and place them into the barrel in the front lobby.
19th- Next Level Development Book Exchange- Bring in a wrapped unisex book- Don't forget to write your child's name on it.
22nd- NLD Holiday party
25th-26th- SCHOOL CLOSED
31st- Pajama and Movie Day

Saturday, November 08, 2008

Welcome Mary Salinger, our director

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Next Level Development! My name is Miss Mary and I am the child care director. The teaching staff and I are committed to encouraging your child’s natural curiosity and joy of learning. Though observation and planning, the staff will continue to develop your child’s cognitive, emotional, physical, and social skills in becoming a life long learner.

We want to get to know you and your family. Throughout the year, we have several fun family events such as Mother/Father’s Day, Earth Day and classroom guest readers. If you or another family member would like to help during these events, please let us know.

Please feel free to speak with me at anytime, should you have any questions, comments or concerns throughout the year. Again, we welcome you and your family to Next Level Development!

Sincerely,

Mary

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Fundraiser

Next Level Development is having a fundraiser to raise money for a new playground and we thought we would share it with you. 

We are selling from Classic Cookie. They have cookie dough, specialty coffee and cocoa, brownies, and candles. 

If you are interested check out their website www.classiccookie.com and enter the coupon code NLDKIDS at the checkout if you want to order anything. 

Due date for orders are Friday November 21st and delivery is scheduled for December 4th. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

nextleveldevelopment@gmail.com

Monday, November 03, 2008


You and your family are invited to join
us for our annual
Thanksgiving Feast
Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm.
Please join us for a delicious dinner. Sign-up sheets for number of attendees and for side dishes to bring are located by the tuition box.
See you there!

November Events 2008

November 7 Hat Day
November 14 Pajama Day
November 17th - 21st- Food Drive
November 19th- Thanksgiving Feast 7pm
November 27th -28th SCHOOL CLOSED- Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloween 2008


" Halloween 2008 HERE"

Friday, October 03, 2008

Visit from the farm animals


" Farm Animals HERE"
Quiver Farm came with their animals to Next Level Development and the children had a BLAST!

Monday, September 22, 2008

2 year Anniversary Tanya


Please join us in thanking Ms Tanya for all her hard work and dedication throughout here years here at Next Level Development!

October Events 2008

October 3rd- at 10am Traveling Farm
October 7th- Wear Red- Visit from the Firemen 10am
October 17th- Pajama Day
October 20th- 24th- Parent Teacher Conferences
October 27th-31st- Family pumpking Carving Contest
October 29th- Pumpkin Patch
October 31st- Halloween Parade

Apple Picking 2008



" Apple picking HERE"

2008-2009 School Year Calendar

September 1st (Monday) Labor Day- School Closed
September 2nd (Tuesday) School Year Begins
September 8th (Monday) Grandparents Day Tea Party
September 8th (Monday) Troop Care Package
September 22nd Apple Picking at Next Level Development
September 24th (Wednesday) Back to School Night
September 26th School Pictures
October 3rd Farm Visit
October 20-24th Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 29th Pumpkin Patch at Next Level Development
October 27-31st Family Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 31st Halloween Parade
November 17-21st Thanksgiving Food Drive
November 19th Family Thanksgiving Feast
November 27-28th Thanksgiving Recess- School Closed
December 19th (Friday) Next Level 's Book Exchange
December 22 (Monday) Parent's Night Out
December 24th Holiday Party
December 25th-26th School Closed
January 1st New Years- School Closed
January 26-30th Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 6th (Friday) Winter's a Bummer Movie Night
February 13th Valentine's Day Ball
February 13th Parent's Night Out
March 17th St. Patrick's Green Tea Party
April 10th Spring Egg Hunt
April 19th-25th Week of the Young Child
April 22nd Planting Day
May 4th-8th Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8th Munchies with Mom
May 25th (Monday) Memorial Day- School Closed
June 8th-12th Parent-Teacher Conferences
June 19th Desserts with Dad
June 26th Summer BBQ
June 29th (Monday) Summer Camp Begins
August 14th Next Level Development's 3rd Birthday
August 28th End of Summer Picnic
*******All dates are subject to change*******

Parkettes are HERE!


2008 Pennsylvania Women's Level 10 State Champions

Parkettes Mission Statement
Parkettes are organized for the purpose of providing all boys and girls, regardless of age, financial, mental or physical ability, the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of gymnastics while becoming part of our family of athletes. Toward that end, the officers, directors, staff and volunteers are commited to:

Programs that cover the entire range of youth and their development, beginning with pre-school classes, with the opportunity for advancement to team programs through which young athletes may ultimately gain national, international and Olympic recognition.
Program for children who have special physical, mental or emotional needs so they may gain physical benefits and inner confidence through the sport of gymnastics.
An environment to experience the importance of physical fitness, including strength, balance, flexibility and coordination, and the value of a disciplined training regimen that enhances any athletic endeavor.
A learning experience with emphasis on the values of responsibility, competitiveness, dedication and goal setting, which can be retained throughout adulthood.
A community resource that promotes the Lehigh Valley by increasing its exposure nationally and internationally.
Exhibitions for schools, service organizations and community events to promote public awareness of the importance of physical fitness and to offer positive role models to aid in the social development of area youth.
The resources to aid young gymnasts striving for a berth on the Olympic Team, a college scholarship or simply valuable self-esteem.
Providing an oppurtunity for all young athletes to reach the Parkettes' goal - "to be the best you can be."


Stop in the office for registration questions!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Wednesday September 24th, 2008

From 7:00pm - 8:00pm

This is a great time to:
* Meet your child's teacher
*Explore the classroom
*Find out what your child will be learning this year
*Receive a copy of the curriculum and themes this year


HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Grandparents Tea Party 08



" Grandparents TEA PARTY HERE"

End of Summer Fun


" End of Summer Pictures HERE"

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Little Clickers

This site (sponsored by Computer Explorers) is a collection of educational web sites for children in the 3- to 12-year age range. These pages were previously published in Children's Technology Review.

It has some really neat things for the kids. Check it out!

Computer Explorers

Next Level Development has been using the services of COMPUTER EXPLORERS who provides technology education to children ages 3 and up at daycare centers, preschools, private and public schools, community centers, and park Districts throughout the Lehigh Valley, Berks and the Poconos. Since 1985, millions of children have benefited from COMPUTERTOTS and COMPUTER EXPLORERS classes offered in childcare centers, preschools, elementary private and public schools, and other educational settings.

We are using them because Computer Explorers provides your child with:

• technology tools
• software
• curriculum
• technology-certified teachers and staff
• continuous and up-to-date training
• real-life, hands-on education

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Summer Field and In house events

FIELD TRIPS
Wed, July 2nd Park & Picnic (9:15-1:00)
Tue, July 22nd Bowling (10:00-12:30)
Wed, Aug 6th Rink (12:00-2:15)
-Each student’s cost is $55.00. (We need a minimum of 12 students)
-This includes every event, entrance fees and transportation is provided by Laidlaw --Transportation Bus Company.
-Field trips will include Pre-K and School-Age Students
IN HOUSE EVENTS
Tue, July 8th Moon bounce
Fri, July11th Olympic Day
Mon. July 14th Reptiles on Wheels
Wed, July 30th Sports-n- Stuff
Thur, Aug 7th Mc Donald lunch
Mon, Aug 18th Water Works
-Each student’s cost will be $58.00 (We need a minimum of 35 students)
-Camp events will include Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K and School-Age Students

**If a field trip or camp event is on a day when your child does not attend Next Level Development, you may either make arrangements with the office to add an extra day or accompany him/her as a chaperone.

June Events

16th- Desserts with Dad
18th- Bring in your favorite Book
20th- Summer BBQ ------YEAH
23rd-SUMMER CAMP BEGINS
Wear your sunglasses
24th- Picnic Day
25th- Ice Cream Social
26th- Bring your bike to school
27th- PJ day
30th- Wear RED, WHITE,& BLUE

Artist of the Week

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

TEACH program

Please join me in congratulating
Ms. Tanya
Ms. Lisa
Ms. Tiffany M
Ms. Tiffany J
Ms. Ruth
On completing their Spring Session in the
TEACH program!
They all did exceptionally well!
We are proud they are teaching our future!

Friday, May 16, 2008

Infant Room



Next Level Development’s Infant curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary program that will reinforce basic learning skills including:
Sensory development
Social/Emotional development
Fine and Gross Motor development
Language development

Our Green Room- Toddler 1


Next Level Development’s Toddler curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary program that will reinforce basic learning skills including:
Language and Literacy development
Social/Emotional development
Fine and Gross Motor development
Multicultural development
Cognitive development
Science development
Social Studies development
Health and Safety

Our Orange Room- Toddler 2 and Preshool


Next Level Development’s Toddler and Preschool curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary program that will reinforce basic learning skills including:
Language and Literacy development
Social/Emotional development
Fine and Gross Motor development
Multicultural development
Cognitive development
Science development
Social Studies development
Health and Safety

Our Blue Room- Pre-K


Next Level Development’s Pre-K curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary program that will reinforce basic learning skills including:
Language and Literacy development
Social/Emotional development
Fine and Gross Motor development
Multicultural development
Cognitive development
Science development
Social Studies development
Health and Safety
Reading and Writing
Representation and Symbolic Thinking

Our Yellow Room-School Age


Next Level Development’s School-Age curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary program that will reinforce basic learning skills including:
Language and Literacy development
Social/Emotional development
Fine and Gross Motor development
Multicultural development
Cognitive development
Science development
Social Studies development
Health and Safety
Reading and Writing
Representation and Symbolic Thinking
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM provides care before and after school. Our teachers will drop off and pick up the school age children at the bus stop
(Located at Beryl and Schadt ave).
THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM provides temporary care on a daily or weekly basis when schools are closed and Next Level Development is open.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM provides temporary care on a daily or weekly basis during the summer months. Special activities and field trips are planned for the summer camp.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

May 2008

Here are the events for May 2008
Week of May 5th-9th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th- Munchies with Mom
May 23rd- Pajama Day
May 26th- Memorial Day SCHOOL CLOSED

Please check your child's classroom calendar for more events!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2008

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives and to the lives of our children.

This year Ms. Tiffany and Ms Anastasia would like to do the following activities and gifts for our teachers.
Please join in and participate as much as you would like to:
First, we would like to present the teachers with gift books which are made up of scrapbook pages from each child in their classroom. MONDAY- A vase will be placed on the table located in the front lobby for each teacher. Every child is encouraged to bring in a flower for each of their teacher’s vases. TUESDAY- We would like to host a breakfast in honor of our teachers. A sign-up sheet will be available by the tuition box if you would like to volunteer to bring in a breakfast item that morning.WEDNESDAY- We would like to treat all of our fabulous teachers to a personalized gift certificate to a store or restaurant that we know they will enjoy. If you would like to contribute money towards the gift certificates, please place your donation in Ms. Tiffany’s mailbox.THURSDAY- We would like to host a dessert day in honor of our teachers. A sign-up sheet will be available by the tuition box if you would like to volunteer to bring in a dessert item that morning. Friday.Teacher Appreciation Luncheon- The luncheon will be held from 1:30pm-3:00pm at Next Level Development. We are asking for parent volunteers to cover each classroom from 1:30pm-3:00pm (during naptime) so that the teachers may all eat lunch together. If you have any questions regarding these event, please contact Ms. Tiffany or Ms. Anastasia at 610-439-1779.

Congratulations Tiffany and Mike MILLER!

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Green Tea Party


Next Level Development’s Green Tea Party
Please join us on March 17th for Green Tea and Treats.
Drinks and desserts will be served at 4:00pm. Family and Friends are welcomed! Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

LOOKS whats new at Next Level Development



Since our web site is our best source of business, we added a new feature that will help you communicate better with the director. Starting February 28, 2008, you will be able to chat with Ms. Anastasia when she is online and logged into google mail or google talk. Take a look at the web site and you will see the new chat box on each page. I have attached screen shots above of what it looks like on the site as well as what it will look like in gmail when someone tries to contact us through the site. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ms. Anastasia at the center 610-439-1779.

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Rocking Chair needed!


Do you have an extra Rocking chair at home that you want to get rid of?
We are looking for a rocking chair to help rock our infants to sleep.
If you are interested in donating it to
Next Level Development call Ms. Anastasia or Ms. Tiffany at 610-439-1779

Holiday Party



" More Holiday pictures HERE"

New Software!


Dear Parents;

Starting Monday January 2nd 2008 Next Level Development is happy to announce we will be using a new sign in and out process. Every family will need to sign their child in and out using our new computer program located in the lobby area. We are asking all parents to use our new system when you drop off and pick up your child.

The new computer program was put in for security and safety purposes. With this new computer program we will be able to know who is in the building at all times, who needs any updated forms, if a child needs any immunizations, and so much more. If your child is being picked up by someone other than yourself, please have them speak with an administrator to help them sign in/out your child.

An administrator will help you with the new sign in/out process, and go over how to use our new child care manager program. Please allow a couple extra minutes in the morning for our demonstration. The computer software program is run by codes. Every parent as well as the people on your contact list will have their own code. We used the last four digits of cell phones.

If you have any question about our new computer program or your code does not work, please see Ms. Anastasia or Ms. Tiffany.

Thank you for your cooperation,
NLD Administration

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

January Events

Happy New Year:
Jan 1- School Closed
Jan 11- Show-n-Tell
Jan 16th- Bring in your favorite stuffed animal
Jan 21-28- Whitehall school closed
Jan 24- Wear your favorite sports apparel


Don't forget to check out your child's montly calendar for more events!

Happy 1 year Anniversary-LISA