The Academy of Gateway Online Newsletter: July 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

When I Grow Up

With summer coming to an end and Pre-K graduation being here, our kiddos will be leaving for Kindergarten soon! So we decided to see what they wanted to be when they grow up...

They have the best answers..

Check them out!

Alexandria and Shelby want to be a DOCTOR!!

Cadence is going to be a Bull Rider..

he's living on the wild side!! sounds like so much fun!

Cameron's going to be a COP

Lookout Bad Boys.. Cameron's coming for you!

Miss Emilia is going to take after her mommy and be a TEACHER!!!

Miss Kym is soooooo proud :)

Erin is going to be a Scuba Diver!

Such a fun career!

Lexi is going to be a Ballet Teacher...

and Hana is going to be a Ballet Dancer..

Maybe Lexi will teach Hana :)

They are such a great team already!

Jacob and Zachary want to be Firemen!!!

Ms. Kirsten is going to be a Princess..

She doesn't have to do much..

She already is a Princess!!

This is the sweetest!!

Trenton wants to be a DADDY when he grows up!

He's such a sweetie we know he's going to be the best daddy ever!!

To learn more about The Academy and all the fun stuff we do visit our website here

Pre-K Graduation

Friday we had our Pre-K graduation and the kids did such a fantastic job showing off their mad skills!

Miss Jennifer introduces the kiddos.

We had so many family members come to support the kids it was so sweet!

Here come Cadence and the rest of the crew!

Saying the Pledge

They were so proud... and so were we!

Mom and Dad were proud too!!!

even little brothers came to support big sister!!

Look at Koen!

Now it's time to get our Diplomas!

We are so excited!!!

WE DID IT!!!!

Now let's ear CUPCAKES!!

Don't forget your gifts.

They had fun even after the ceremony!!

Congrats you guys are ready for Kindergarten and we know you are going to great!!!!

To learn more about The Academy visit our website here

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Preschool One Water Painting Outside

Preschool One had so much fun painting the playground with water! We painted things like tractors, clouds, birds, and shapes.

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.