With several officers graduating out of the Early Childhood Program and a secretarial position still to fill, the Early Childhood PTO (ECPTO) is looking for some new parents who are interested in filling some shoes! We invite you to become a part of our group and help us put the finishing touches on what should be a fantastic year full of fun and friendships. For those of you who are new to the early childhood program, the ECPTO consists of both parents and caregivers of children ages birth to5 years and several early childhood teachers and staff members. In the past, we’ve held monthly meetings to plan activities and fundraisers for the Pattonville early childhood community. With everyone’s hectic schedules, these monthly planning meetings became a challenge to schedule, so this school year, we’ve reduced our number of meetings,are offering only the most popular of our events, and are drawing on outside sources to help lead these events. Hopefully these changes will lessen the burden on our members and allowing them to also enjoy the events with their children. Now that you know we aren’t going to throw a hard hat on you and put you right to work, we hope that you will get involved with our group. After all, research shows that kids whose parents (especially dads) get involved in their child’s schoolactivities are more likely to attend college. And if that isn’t enough to sway you, let me just add, at our meetings, there will be food! For more information on what we will be serving up this semester, please check out our activities on page 5! We hope to see you soon!
Back to School Bash!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
You won’t want to miss this back-to-school popsicle party! Come join us at the Learning Center playground where both you and your children can perhaps make some new friends and enjoy an icy cold dessert!To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable). In case of rain, we will move this event inside.
ECPTO Meeting/Pizza Party
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
Please join us for our first meeting and meet some of the new faces of our organization. We’re looking forward to a great year and hope that you will be a part of it. We will provide babysitting but please RSVP in advance so we can plan accordingly. At this meeting, we’ll be serving up pizza for both kids and adults so bring your appetites! To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Team Central Gymnastics
Friday, September 25, 2015(RSVP by September 22)
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Team Central Gymnastics
Bring kids for tumbling to help develop their coordination, strength, and flexibility. Wear shorts, t-shirts, and bare feet. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Our PTO group receives a special rate or $6 per child. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. to pay and get your child ready. Gymnastics starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.! Take I-270 to Dorsett. Go east to Metro Blvd. and make a left (before WhiteCastle). Team Central is on the left about one mile down the road. Only park in the Team Central parking lot or the street! We must have an accurate count of children by Sept. 22!! Ages: 18 months-5 years. To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Pattonville Firehouse Visits
October 13 & 14, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Fire House #3
Please plan on joining us for one of the two nights at the Pattonville Fire House, 2222 Maryland Heights Expressway, 63043. We will talk to real firefighters and tour the firehouse. Your children can ask questions and see a fire truck up close. Don’t forget to bring your camera!! To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Team Central Gymnastics
Friday, October 23, 2015(RSVP by October 20)
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Team Central Gymnastics
Bring kids for tumbling to help develop their coordination, strength, and flexibility. Wear shorts, t-shirts, and bare feet. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Our PTO group receives a special rate or $6 per child. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. to pay and get your child ready. Gymnastics starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.! Take I-270 to Dorsett. Go east to Metro Blvd. and make a left (before WhiteCastle). Team Central is on the left about one mile down the road.Only park in the Team Central parking lot or the street! We must have an accurate count of children by Oct 20!! Ages: 18 months-5 years. To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3:15-4p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 28, 2015
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:15 – 4p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
Come on up to the PattonvilleLearningCenter to purchase books from our Scholastic Book Fair. We will have a wide selection of infant to second grade books. We have requested extra infant/toddler, Spanish, and multicultural books. Remember books make great gifts! You won’t want to miss the great deals!! The proceeds from our book fair directly impact our Early Childhood classrooms and Parents as Teachers program. Please contact Penny Britton at if you are interested in volunteering for the fair.
Fall Festival
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
Scarecrows and pumpkins galore! Come join us for a night full of fall fun!! We will read a few fall themed books (in English and Spanish) and do some awesome fall crafts! We will also have a yummy snack and hot apple cider! To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Team Central Gymnastics
Friday, November 20, 2015(RSVP by November 17)
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Team Central Gymnastics
Bring kids for tumbling to help develop their coordination, strength, and flexibility. Wear shorts, t-shirts, and bare feet. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Our PTO group receives a special rate or $6 per child. Please arrive by 10:15 a.m. to pay and get your child ready. Gymnastics starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.! Take I-270 to Dorsett. Go east to Metro Blvd. and make a left (before WhiteCastle). Team Central is on the left about one mile down the road. Only park in the Team Central parking lot or the street! We must have an accurate count of children by Nov 17!! Ages: 18 months-5 years. To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
ECPTO Meeting/Cookie Exchange
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
Bring your favorite cookies to share and go home with new cookies to share with your family. Because there are so many food allergies, please print a copy of your recipe. Be sure to bring your kiddos to this meeting so they can make a fun winter-themed craft and enjoy the yummy cookies, too! We will also be planning the spring events, so please come with any ideas! To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).
Gross Motor Night!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pattonville Learning Center
Kids got cabin fever? We’ve got the cure! Come join us for an hour of jumping, crawling, throwing, tricycle riding, and more! As an added bonus, Dance Factory will be present to help guide the little ones in some tumbling. This event is always a hit with the kids so sign up today! To register, call #213-8105 or email . Please include your name, phone number, number of adults attending, number of children attending, and parent educator’s name (if applicable).