The Academy of Gateway Online Newsletter: December 2012

Friday, December 21, 2012

AoG Winterfest 2012

We had a great time at our AoG Winterfest!!

Santa came out and ate pancakes and talked to the kiddos, it was a blast!

Santa visits AoG

Santa stopped by for a visit to see all the good little boys and girls at The Academy today!!!

The kiddos were so excited and loved telling him what they want for Christmas!

Telling Santa he wants Candy and Toys!! 

We were so excited Santa stopped by!!!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Our 2012 Christmas Program was a hit! Our classrooms practiced so hard on their songs, and their performances turned out wonderfully! We heard Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, and so much more! Thank you to all of the teachers for their hard work!!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

We had a blast at the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade! It was so fun to see you all out!!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Light Hand holding Experiment

We did a light hand holding experiment today to show how energy flows, and what open and closed circuits are, as well as conductors and insulators. The children were in awe seeing the energy stick blink and make noise as everyone released and then held hands again!

Christmas

We mailed our lists to Santa!!

FROG STREET INFANT

Designed around the latest scientific early brain development research, Frog Street Infant curriculum is designed to build strong foundations for little ones ages 0-18 months. This child-centered program includes easy-to-use activities that:

equip caregivers to nurture the little ones in their care.
optimize key windows of opportunity for growth and development.
are designed with intention and purpose and organized around developmental learning domains.
feature Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® strategies to enhance social and emotional development.

KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP: AN ACADEMY EXCLUSIVE

The Academy is recognized by the community for our kindergarten specific programs including our one-of-a-kind Kindergarten Boot Camp. Our Pre-K program includes hands-on explorations that create new learning connections in language, math, science, social, emotional and physical development. Children investigate “Big Ideas” and are actively involved in seeking answers to their own questions. Intentional daily plans cover a specific range of guidelines that prepare our children to meet and exceed kindergarten readiness standards for both public and private schools. Kindergarten Boot Camp, offered exclusively by Never Grow Up, is a dedicated summer program that teaches important, yet often overlooked, skills needed to navigate kindergarten with confidence. Skills such as remembering a lunch number, carrying a lunch tray or returning a library book are examples of how we “train” our Academy kids to “be all they can be”!

We're Creating Childhood

The Academy Child Development Centers and Preschools are privately owned and operated by our parent company, Never Grow Up, Inc. Based out of Louisville, KY, family owned Never Grow Up, Inc. operated nearly 30 child development centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Never Grow Up, Inc. is committed to providing private child care for parents who want only the best for their children. We understand that "we're creating childhood" every day for the children in our care, and we hold that privilege with the highest regard

Gold Sneaker Certified

Healthy habits are instilled at a young age, with most habits being formed during adolescence. We feel it important to instill good habits at an early age, addressing behavioral factors that contribute to overweight and obesity from the beginning. The Gold Sneaker initiative was developed to enhance policy related to physical activity and nutrition within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee. Policies we've adopted include minimum requirements on physical activity, sedentary activities, breastfeeding, meal time, behaviors, portion sizes, and a tobacco-free facility. Together, we can create healthy habits for life.