The Academy of Gateway Online Newsletter

Friday, November 16, 2012

What Makes Purple??

Our Preschool 4 class did a experiment to see what makes Purple... With Icing and Food Coloring!!

Special Guest Reader

We loved our Special Guest Reader Miss Christy!!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Singing, Dancing, and lots of laughter is what we did today. We had our first center wide talent show today. The kiddos got to show off all talents to day for our moms and dads! Thank you for all who got to attend today!!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Happy Halloween!!

We had a blast celebrating Halloween at AoG! We had a monster parade and dance this morning where everyone got to show off their costumes, and then we had class parties in the afternoon!!

Fun was had by all!!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Candy Corn Fun!!

Today was dress like a candy corn day!!

Check out all the fun we had today!!

Our Preschool 4 class made "Candy Corn Pudding Delight" for all of their friends!!

Friday, October 26, 2012

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

And the winner is.....

Congratulations to the Cho Family!!!!

Our families had a great time making pumpkins for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Check out the pictures below from all the creative pumpkins we had brought in.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Fun Times!!

We are enjoying this beautiful weather here in Murfreesboro!!

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.