Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Pumpkins Galore!
Pumpkins and more pumpkins! With nasty weather predicted for Tuesday, our field trip to Pumpkinland was postponed to Thursday. Despite the wind on Thursday, the children had a wonderful time out at Pumpkinland. The only complaint heard was, "We didn't get to stay long enough!" The Huitinks graciously let us roam their acreage as we hunted for puzzle pieces on our Scavenger Hunt, enjoyed the animals, schoolhouse and a snack. Thank you to each volunteer, leader, snack queen or helper who managed their group of children extremely well! Thank you to the bus drivers for getting us to Pumpkinland safely, too.
Thank you to Northwestern Bank for hosting a birthday party for the children with birthdays in October. It was kind of a small group of children this month. We thank the bank employees for their efforts in preparing treats, presents and fun for the children at Kids' Connection! It means so much to have you 'partner' with us!
Next week marks the beginning of November. The fruit of the Spirit is JOY! No problem there! The children will be listening to Lisa Laird and her Pockets Full of Fun puppets. We are so priveledged to be introduced to the 'new' fruit of the Spirit by her famous puppets. We look forward to the first Tuesday of each month for a puppet show by Lisa Laird!
Each fruit of the Spirit is associated with a real fruit that God created for us to enJOY. This month the real fruit for JOY is the pineapple. Thursday marks the once a month 'fruit party' along with other fruity activities!
Parents, look for new ways to donate items for the children at Kids' Connection! Donation tickets will be available in the sign out area during the month of November. We are so thankful for the generosity shown to us by your gifts to Kids' Connection! Thank you!!
Thank you to Northwestern Bank for hosting a birthday party for the children with birthdays in October. It was kind of a small group of children this month. We thank the bank employees for their efforts in preparing treats, presents and fun for the children at Kids' Connection! It means so much to have you 'partner' with us!
Next week marks the beginning of November. The fruit of the Spirit is JOY! No problem there! The children will be listening to Lisa Laird and her Pockets Full of Fun puppets. We are so priveledged to be introduced to the 'new' fruit of the Spirit by her famous puppets. We look forward to the first Tuesday of each month for a puppet show by Lisa Laird!
Each fruit of the Spirit is associated with a real fruit that God created for us to enJOY. This month the real fruit for JOY is the pineapple. Thursday marks the once a month 'fruit party' along with other fruity activities!
Parents, look for new ways to donate items for the children at Kids' Connection! Donation tickets will be available in the sign out area during the month of November. We are so thankful for the generosity shown to us by your gifts to Kids' Connection! Thank you!!
Friday, October 22, 2010
BINGO, LINE DANCING, and more!
B 12, I 23, N 41, G 55, O 72- No, I'm not giving you a list of vitamins, instead I'm calling out BINGO numbers. Iowa State Bank came to Kids' Connection on Tuesday to play BINGO complete with prizes and tons of FUN!! Thanks to Clark, Nora and Connie!
Kelly Van Gelder joined us Thursday afternoon to teach us how to line dance. We found out that its very important to know our right foot from our left foot. Thanks, Kelly, for sharing your music, dancing skills and kindness! The weather was absolutely beautiful! It was a perfect day for outdoor activities. Indoor activities included a visit by Mayor Douma and Principal Landhuis to the manners class, baking cookies with Shelby and Angel, wooden car puzzles and pumpkin crafts. Thanks to ALL of our volunteers! We are blessed to have each one of you!!
Tuesday, October 26, marks the day for a trip to Pumpkinland. Pray for good weather, safety and fun! Parents, be sure to fill out a form so your child can attend this special event. Forms are available at the First Reformed Church office. Also, if you normally pick up your child before 5:00, we won't be back from Pumpkinland until around 5:00.
Kindergartners will be baking on Thursday and children with October birthdays will be celebrating with Northwestern Bank on Thursday as well.
God has blessed Kids' Connection with precious children, valued volunteers, and generous donations! Thank you for the worthwhile part you 'play' at Kids' Connection!
Kelly Van Gelder joined us Thursday afternoon to teach us how to line dance. We found out that its very important to know our right foot from our left foot. Thanks, Kelly, for sharing your music, dancing skills and kindness! The weather was absolutely beautiful! It was a perfect day for outdoor activities. Indoor activities included a visit by Mayor Douma and Principal Landhuis to the manners class, baking cookies with Shelby and Angel, wooden car puzzles and pumpkin crafts. Thanks to ALL of our volunteers! We are blessed to have each one of you!!
Tuesday, October 26, marks the day for a trip to Pumpkinland. Pray for good weather, safety and fun! Parents, be sure to fill out a form so your child can attend this special event. Forms are available at the First Reformed Church office. Also, if you normally pick up your child before 5:00, we won't be back from Pumpkinland until around 5:00.
Kindergartners will be baking on Thursday and children with October birthdays will be celebrating with Northwestern Bank on Thursday as well.
God has blessed Kids' Connection with precious children, valued volunteers, and generous donations! Thank you for the worthwhile part you 'play' at Kids' Connection!
Friday, October 15, 2010
'Sail the Seas' Day at Kids' Connection!!
After blue Jello with fish and fishy fruit snacks, and a rousing skit about Moses and the crossing of the Red Sea, Kids' Connection moved upstairs to the Fellowship Hall for a 'Sail the Seas' party. The children enjoyed painting whales, hula hoop races, a beach ball toss, a ping pong ball toss with prizes, crafts, coloring and finding seashells in the 'ocean'. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped make the party a huge success!
Next week Tuesday we will be playing BINGO with the employees from Iowa State Bank. We are so thankful for their partnership with Kids' Connection! On Thursday Anita is back with her final lesson on 'How to be a Kind Kid' and we will kick up our heels and learn some line dancing with Kelly Van Gelder. There's lots of fun ahead in the next week!
On Monday, October 26, a trip to Pumpkinland is scheduled for the children at Kids' Connection. Parents, a permission slip needs to be signed in order for your child to join in on the fun. The forms are available at the registration table as you sign your child in or out. Thanks so much!
Then on Thursday, October 28, we end the month of October with a birthday party hosted by Northwestern Bank for all of the Kids' Connection children with birthdays in October. Thanks Northwestern Bank for your commitment to partnering with Kids' Connection!
Continue to pray for Kids' Connection as we strive to provide a fun and nurturing environment for the precious children in our community!
Next week Tuesday we will be playing BINGO with the employees from Iowa State Bank. We are so thankful for their partnership with Kids' Connection! On Thursday Anita is back with her final lesson on 'How to be a Kind Kid' and we will kick up our heels and learn some line dancing with Kelly Van Gelder. There's lots of fun ahead in the next week!
On Monday, October 26, a trip to Pumpkinland is scheduled for the children at Kids' Connection. Parents, a permission slip needs to be signed in order for your child to join in on the fun. The forms are available at the registration table as you sign your child in or out. Thanks so much!
Then on Thursday, October 28, we end the month of October with a birthday party hosted by Northwestern Bank for all of the Kids' Connection children with birthdays in October. Thanks Northwestern Bank for your commitment to partnering with Kids' Connection!
Continue to pray for Kids' Connection as we strive to provide a fun and nurturing environment for the precious children in our community!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Strawberries...yum!
Did you know that strawberries are the fruit of LOVE? Well, at Kids' Connection it's all about LOVE and strawberries! Our wonderful snack ladies treated us to real strawberries, strawberry wafer cookies and strawberry 'jigglers.' We are excited to see what they will come up with for us to eat during the month of October. Thanks to the snack ladies for all of your creativity, kindness and yummy food! Yesterday we learned about how much God LOVES His children. Grandma Jane read the story from the Bible about the time Jesus blessed the children. God is so good!
Do you know that we can say and 'sign' all of the Fruits of the Spirit? We learned the signs in sign language for each fruit. Children are amazing learners!!
Some highlights of the fun coming to Kids' Connection in October:
* Velma Boonstra makes cards with children
* Sail the Seas party in commemoration ofChristopher Columbus
* Bingo with Iowa State Bank
* October birthday party with Northwestern Bank
* A trip to Pumpkinland (permission forms available at the KC sign out table)
Thanks again for your support of Kids' Connection. As of Thursday, we have 102 precious children enrolled in Kids' Connection!! How exciting!!
LOVE, strawberries, games, LOVE, crafts, painting, LOVE, Legos, Volunteers, LOVE...GOD!!!
Do you know that we can say and 'sign' all of the Fruits of the Spirit? We learned the signs in sign language for each fruit. Children are amazing learners!!
Some highlights of the fun coming to Kids' Connection in October:
* Velma Boonstra makes cards with children
* Sail the Seas party in commemoration of
* Bingo with Iowa State Bank
* October birthday party with Northwestern Bank
* A trip to Pumpkinland (permission forms available at the KC sign out table)
Thanks again for your support of Kids' Connection. As of Thursday, we have 102 precious children enrolled in Kids' Connection!! How exciting!!
LOVE, strawberries, games, LOVE, crafts, painting, LOVE, Legos, Volunteers, LOVE...GOD!!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
You've got to 'LOVE' October!
After learning about the 'fruit' of self-control and crafting, eating, and making pies with apples, we move on to the 'fruit' of love. Lisa Laird and her puppet ministry introduced us to the 'fruit' of love by teaching us about friendship and kindness. Thank you Lisa for your enthusiasm and for sharing your gifts with us! Every child received a smile ring to remind them to show love to their family and friends.
Did you know that the fruit of love is a strawberry? Do you like strawberries? We are planning a 'strawberry' party for Kids' Connection on Thursday. Come and join us for all of the fun!
Be sure to check the October calendar posted on the Kids' Connection blog. We are planning a trip to Pumpkinland on the 26th of October. Watch the sign-out table for permission slips for that fun activity!
Also, did you know that Iowa State Bank is coming once a month to play BINGO with us? Look for them on October 19!!
We are so glad that you are attending Kids' Connection! We love having you there!
Did you know that the fruit of love is a strawberry? Do you like strawberries? We are planning a 'strawberry' party for Kids' Connection on Thursday. Come and join us for all of the fun!
Be sure to check the October calendar posted on the Kids' Connection blog. We are planning a trip to Pumpkinland on the 26th of October. Watch the sign-out table for permission slips for that fun activity!
Also, did you know that Iowa State Bank is coming once a month to play BINGO with us? Look for them on October 19!!
We are so glad that you are attending Kids' Connection! We love having you there!
Friday, October 1, 2010
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