Monday, September 10, 2012

Mommy, Monet and Me!: Letter A

Today was our first day of Mommy, Monet and Me! and it was great.  We had so many new faces, and great art activities.  We made apple prints, and aquarium pictures. 

Apple prints

Materials: Apples (sliced in half), paint, and paper

This is a great fall activity for toddlers.  Simply dip the apples in paint and stamp them onto paper.  Cut the apples in different ways, vertically, and horizontally. This activity works best when you have a couple paint colors, and spread the paint in a thin layer.  We used red and yellow paint.

Aquariums


Materials: Blue, green and brown construction paper, glue sticks, foam shapes, and markers.

We used blue paper as our background.  Then students ripped brown and green paper to add sand and seaweed to their aquarium.  Next, children used foam shapes to create brightly colored fish.  Then they used our dot paint and markers to add bubbles and other details. 

I love this activity because it has some structure and clear steps, but also allows kids to be creative.  The finished product was fantastic and every aquarium was unique. 

Next week the Letter B: Bubble, Bracelets and Butterflies

Mommy, Monet and Me! is a mom and tot art class that is held every Monday from 9:00-10:00 am.  For more information call 801.491.0825 or visit our website www.hobblecreeklearning.com





Friday, August 24, 2012

Back-to-School Open House

Back-to-School Open House
Saturday, August 25
from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Meet your child's teacher, ask questions, and explore the school!

If you are already enrolled in our preschool or kindergarten please come at your assigned time.

Enrolled Class          Open House Time
M,W,F morning     10:00 am - 11:00 am
T,TH morning        11:00 am - Noon
M-F afternoon       Noon - 1:00 pm

If you cannot come at your assigned time please come at your earliest convenience. 

We are still accepting enrollments!
Call today 801-491-0825

Monday, June 18, 2012

Summer Classes Have Started!

Sign up for Summer!

Join us this summer for week-long art, science, music, and adventure camps that will entertain and enrich children of all ages!  We will be learning how to create masterpieces, exploring new technologies, uncovering the mysteries of nature, and cooking crazy creations.
For a complete list of summer programs visit our website.

Don't forget we also have summer preschool!

Join our Facebook Page for exclusive deals, updates, and discounts!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Now Hiring Summer Teachers!

Join Our Summer Staff

If you, or someone you know, are interested in teaching a one week mini-camp at Hobble Creek Learning Center, please let us know.

We are looking for
proposals that include:
  • Background about you as a teacher
  • A one paragraph description of the course including how your curriculum fits into the planned theme for the week  
  • What age group you want to teach
  • A supply budget for the class
 
Teacher compensation
  • Teachers will receive $250 per week base pay
  • Teachers will receive a $100 full class bonus (for a class size of 12) or a $50 mostly full bonus (for a class size of 10-11)
For more information on our summer programs visit our website or call 801-491-0825 
 
Submit proposals by April 30, 2012 to:

Stephanie Harker
Hobble Creek Learning Center
375 S. 300 E.
Springville
Utah 84663

or by email to:
 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Party


Come Celebrate with Us!
Saturday, March 17th
10:00 am-Noon, FREE

The Balloon Guy, cookie decorating, face painting, Irish art, leprechaun games & a lot of fun prizes!

 

Pot of Gold Prize Drawing 
Our grand prize includes the following prizes:
  • Balloon Guy Party Package
  • $15.00 Ginger's Cafe Gift Certificate
  • A massage from the Retreat Salon & Spa 
  • $10.00 from Shaybee's Gift Boutique
  • $50.00 Hobble Creek Learning Center Certificate 
    Each person that comes to the party gets one free entry in our grand prize drawing.
 
Mom's Lucky Day Prize
When you like our Facebook page you will be entered to win this special prize package which includes chocolates, a pedicure and massage, haircut, and lunch!
 Like us on Facebook

Door Prize and Prize Drawing
First 50 people get a free Scholastic children's book! General prizes include toys and gift certificates from Magleby's Restaurant, the Retreat Salon and Spa, Shaybee's Gift Boutique, Ginger's Garden Cafe, Tammie's Therapeutic Massage, and Hobble Creek Learning Center.

Primary Children's Toy Drive 
Get an extra entry in our prize drawings for each new, or very gently used toy, you donate at the party! All toys will be donated to Primary Children's Medical Center. (No fabric toys please).


Don't forget to wear GREEN! 

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Good News!


Dear Parents,

Many parents have asked us if there is a way to keep Hobble Creek Learning Center open.  As a family we have been exploring possible options and are happy to announce that we have found a way to continue offering services to our community. 

Last week Eva Witesman, a preschool parent and professor in The Marriott School of Management at BYU, approached me.  She is an expert in non-profit business administration.  After discussing the advantages of this alternative business structure we have decided to transform Hobble Creek Learning Center into a non-profit organization. 

Your experience at Hobble Creek Learning Center will remain constant.  Our excellent teachers have agreed to stay with us and we will continue to offer award-winning preschool, tutoring, and creative classes.  I will remain as the Executive Director, but will have the assistance of a governing board that will donate their unique professional abilities and time to our organization.  We also hope to channel the support of parents and community members as volunteers. My primary focus will be to ensure that our educational programs are of the highest quality.

As a result of these changes we are now opening our fall enrollment.  In appreciation for your loyalty we will waive our normal registration fee of $35.00 until April 1, 2012.  We hope you will encourage your friends and family to enroll their children at Hobble Creek Learning Center. 

I am so grateful for you and for your support of our school.  It is my belief that through this new organization, Hobble Creek Learning Center will continue to grow and become an even better educational resource for the entire community.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Harker
Director, Hobble Creek Learning Center
801-491-0825
stephanie.harker@gmail.com