The Academy of Gateway Online Newsletter: September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Thanks For Bouncin Bye

AoG families had nothing but fun, smiles, and pizza at our Family Event Night at Bounce U!

Everyone enjoyed bouncin, even the parents were sliding around!

Ms. Mary and her adorable daughter were bouncin with joy!

After all of that bouncin, everyone stopped to enjoy some pizza and cake~YUM!

Glowing with AoG fun!

Thank you for all the families who joined in all of the fun!

Thanks for Bouncin Bye!

Have a nice week from the Academy!

Up-Coming Events here at The Academy of Gateway:

Next Weeks Theme: My Face
Parent/Teacher Conferences start from October 6th - October 8th
October 7th, Family Event Night: Branches Bolt Mini Marathon~ 3:00PM-5:00PM (don't forget your running shoes...)!

For more information about the Academy of Gateway, please contact us at

www.theacademychilddeveloment.com

Friday, September 25, 2015

Open House Night at AoG!

Thank you to our staff, and the many parents who attended this event!

Our new Preschool 4 teacher, Ms. Sabrina was showing her beautiful art deco! "Definitely a rise above the rest!"

Our families had a blast enjoying all kinds of activities!

Many of our students could't contain themselves with all of the excitement!

Our famous Ms. Jo working hard as always!

We would like to introduce Ms. Charlene, who is one of our new Pre K2 teachers.

We also had scavenger treasure hunts, treats, and more!

Thank you for joining us!

Have a nice weekend!

Up-Coming Events here at The Academy of Gateway:

Theme: Homes
September 29th, is Family Event Night (Bounce U Night). Bounce bye and have some fun!

For more information about the Academy of Gateway, please contact us at

www.theacademychilddeveloment.com

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

AoG is in the HOUSE!

The DOGHOUSE that is...

We had a lot of hungry hounds during our PET week here at the AoG!

Children, big and small also had a lot of fun playing with the Play-doh, for National Play-doh Day!

If you can... stop by AoG and enjoy one of our Family Event Nights!

Up-Coming Events here at The Academy of Gateway:

Theme: Homes
September 29th, is Family Event Night (Bounce U Night). Bounce bye and have some fun!

For more information about the Academy of Gateway, please contact us at

www.theacademychilddeveloment.com

Friday, September 18, 2015

Family Fall FUN!

"Grandparent's Day Luncheon"

Italian cuisine! YUMMY!

There was nothing but love, fun, great food, and smiles being shared!

"I LOVE my Grandpa and AoG!!"

We want to thank all of our families who participated in this event! We had over 80+ Sweet Grandparent's that attended! All of the staff and children had a lot of family fun!

THANK YOU!

Up-Coming Events here at The Academy of Gateway:

Theme: Pets

Monday, September 21st, is International Peace Day (Don't forget to wear your purple)!

For more information about the Academy of Gateway, please contact us at

www.theacademychilddeveloment.com

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Secret Ingredient...

Family Event Night at AoG

You will need:

Supplies, and the secret ingredient...

FAMILY!

Family Is The Secret Ingredient to Life!

We wish you all a happy week!

We would also like to send out a BIG Congratulations to Ms. Rachel and her new addition!

Up-Coming Events here at The Academy of Gateway:

Theme: Immediate Family

Wednesday, September 9th, Family Event (Bucket List Bingo)

Reminder:

Please don't forget to sign-up for the Grandparent's Day Luncheon (if wanting to attend), it will be next Monday, September 14th.

The times will be: Infants, Toddler 1 & 2 10:30am, Preschool 1 & 2 11am, Preschool 3 & 4 11:30am, Pre-K 1 & 2 12noon

For more information about the Academy of Gateway, please contact us at

www.theacademychilddeveloment.com

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.