IVY KIDS News


12/08/09
IVY KIDS Announces Important Changes in Seatbelt Policy and Procedures
Seatbelts: HB537 requires all occupants of a vehicle, no matter their age, to be secured by a safety belt.

5B61: This bill requires that any child younger than 8-years-old be restrained in an approved child passenger safety seat unless the child is at least 4’9 in height.

Ivy Kids is required by the state to have all our children in an approved safety seat when being transported in our vehicles. Parents will be receiving notices with more information.


11/17/09
IVY KIDS Adds Product Recall Page
Beginning this month, IVY KIDS parents will have at their fingertips the latest product recall information as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Link to Recall Page


10/15/09
IVY KIDS Fall Picture Day Coming Soon
IVY KIDS Fall Picture Day is all about your kids' smiles. They grow-up so fast. Just like those baby pictures, that are so irreplaceable, school pictures add to the memories for decades to come.


09/14/09
IVY KIDS Celebrates Your Child's Birthday!
During each month this school year, we will have a birthday celebration for the children in that particular month. If you would like to do something special for your child’s birthday in addition to this, please let us know at least two weeks in advance.


08/10/09
IVY KIDS Pre-K Classes Filling Up Fast!
IVY KIDS Early Learning Center's program redefines the Pre-K experience for your child. Key components of our curriculum include math, science, reading and languages as well as hands on computer learning, dance, and martial arts. Space is limited, to avoid disappointment we encourage you to enroll your child today!


08/07/09
All You Need To Know About IVY KIDS Monthly Activities and More!
There are so many fun and educational activities going on for IVY KIDS of all ages. To check out what's happening in your child's age group, take a look at the August edition of IVY KIDS Newsletter.


07/15/09
Important Reminder -- Please Return Your Admission Sheet Form!
On June 22, Ivy Kids sent home letters and forms (Admission Information Sheet/Form 2935) in each classroom. Please return these forms to the front desk. Also parents, please update your child's allergy list for our chef. We would also appreciate a doctor's statement or written notice from parents.
Learn more.


07/14/09
Summertime Fun For School Age Children At IVY KIDS
We will be doing everything from turning the activity room into our version of the Louvre Museum, to putting on a theatre production! And coming in August, Little Chefs will learn about food that's good for you and even have the opportunity to meet real chefs!

Learn more here, and don't forget to enroll your kids before these summer camps fill up!


06/08/09
See Photos Of IVY KIDS Newest Graduates
We've dedicated a brand new web page to our Pre-K graduate boys and girls.

View photos of IVY KIDS graduates here.


06/05/09
So Much To Choose From For Summertime Fun At IVY KIDS!
Let's see, there's all the IVY KIDS summer camp choices for kids with cool summer themes like "Water" or "Little Chefs".

School Age IVY KIDS are invited to join us in the library on Fridays to participate in the Shooting Star Reading Club (sign-up list is posted on the Activity Room door).

Attend Spanish class, where IVY KIDS will "adventure" deeper into the language. And of course, summer will not be complete without a list of fun field trips that include Pre-K and School Age kids (Field trip calendars are available in the lobby).

Excited yet? We sure are. Have a great summer and--see ya at IVY KIDS!

Click here to register for summer camp.


06/03/09
Congratulations Pre-K Graduates!
We want to take a moment to congratulate our Pre-K graduates and their parents and wish you well as you continue on to grade school.

We'd also like to give a big thanks to all the parents who participated in the Scholastic Book Fair. We appreciate you!

06/01/09
IVY KIDS Newsletter Has New Look
There's just so much going on at IVY KIDS that we can't fit it all on two pages! Take a look at all the news and happenings on our new and expanded IVY KIDS Newsletter and don't miss out on a single moment!

Read all about what's happening in the IVY KIDS June newsletter.


05/05/08
IVY KIDS Get Up Close And Personal
With Plants On Earth Day
There's nothing like getting ones hands dirty when it comes to gardening and IVY KIDS did just that. There were many smiling and eager faces in attendance to help plant flowers and herbs in the IVY KIDS garden.

Take a look at all the green thumbs in action in the photos displayed with this story. Thanks IVY KIDS! You all did a great job!

05/04/09
IVY KIDS To Conduct Health Checks Each Morning
Starting Monday, May 4, IVY KIDS will be conducting health checks each morning as your child enters their classroom. One teacher per classroom will be conducting health checks along with administrative personnel. We are being asked by TDPRSCP to keep these health records on all children and their families for the next three months. Additional information regarding the health checks is available at the front desk.

Learn more by reading IVY KIDS May Newsletter.

04/27/09
IVY KIDS Summer Camp Themes Offer Adventure And Excitement
Your Pre-K and School Age children have a wonderful array of summer camp themed programs to get excited about. With our High Reach "Passports" curriculum, your child will engage in creative and challenging activities that promote learning, imagination and curiosity.

Pre-K offerings include Water an eco friendly water-themed voyage, Looking At The World, a world-view discovery tour and Sound & Rhythm, a joyful music appreciation theme combining dance, poetry and song to exercise our senses. School Age Summer Camp themes include Splashing Out, The Grown Up Me, I Am An Artiste, Ivy Theater and Little Chefs. There will also be an extensive Spanish Class and an intensive Reading Program.

The fun starts soon -- parents are encouraged to register early as these programs are very popular and fill-up fast.

Learn more about IVY KIDS Summer Camps.

04/16/09
IVY KIDS Announces the Jamba Juice Bananananza Fundraiser
Parents, children and extended families: it's time to quench your thirst at Jamba Juice. The week of April 20 (April 20 - 26) is the IVY KIDS Bananananza Fundraiser. Head to the Jamba Juice located at 2810 Business Center Drive, Ste 138, Pearland, TX 77584 with the attached flyer and 20% of your purchase will benefit the IVY KIDS Early Learning Center.

The more your drink the more IVY KIDS earns. Don't forget to bring the flyer ... and pass one along to a friend, too.

04/05/09
Outdoor Classroom Beautification Project
The classrooms will be participating in the planting and caring of this environment. The designated beautifcation area will also have benches, pavers, and plants.

It will even offer an organic garden that will grow a variety of plants. The children will be able to bring some of the grown vegetables and herbs back into the kitchen for our cook to use in their daily meals.

We are looking forward to starting our garden on Earth Day, April 2 -- please see your child’s classroom for details the week of April 13.

04/02/09
Congratulations to Afraaz Malick and Family
Afraaz has been accepted into St. John’s School in Houston! We wish you the best!

03/01/09
Sports Adventures Program Coming to IVY KIDS
The Gym Station will soon be coming to IVY KIDS. Of interest to IVY KIDS parents is a program The Gym Station offers called Sports Adventures. The program utilizes a variety off sports mediums to assist children in discovering the champion within themselves. Fun sports activities introduced throughout the year include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis. In particular, the fundamentals of throwing, catching, running and hitting will be taught. Please visit their website at www.mygymstation.com for more information.

02/13/09
Class Picture Day
Photo sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m.

01/03/09
Bach ECI
Bach ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) will be here Thursday, January 8 at 9 a.m. to provide developmental screenings. If you would like to have your child screened, we will have consent forms available. Bach ECI provides services for children under 3 years, free of charge.

01/02/09
IVY KIDS Early Learning Center Scholarship Winners
Mrs. Levarn Shorts and Ms. Denise Armelin will receive a full paid scholarship through IVY KIDS to obtain their CDA (Child Development Associate Credential). This credential is given through the Child Care Council in Washington D.C. They will attend Brazosport College to receive their credential.

10/28/08
IVY KIDS First Annual Christmas Program
Our first annual Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event will take place at Nolan Ryan Junior High, which is located at 11500 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s performance, please speak with your child’s teacher.

10/28/08
IVY KIDS Pumpkin Patch Brings Smiles to Butler Children



Alisa Butler shares with us the above delightful photos of her children Brook and Cole and adds, "Thank you for going the extra step to set the tone of the season by putting pumpkins out in front of the school. It has been the source of smiles and laughs for my kids before and after school each day ..."

10/02/08
IVY KIDS Preparing for Halloween Fun
We will have Halloween classroom parties on October 31. Your child may wear their costume to school that day, no scary costumes please! To Learn more about the parties and additional fun and informational events scheduled by IVY KIDS see the October issue of IVY NEWS by clicking here.

09/19/08
IVY KIDS Resumes Normal Operations this Monday
With power restored to our Pearland facility, IVY KIDS will resume full operations effective Monday, September 22, with normal hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

09/18/08
IVY KIDS Re-Opens this Friday following Hurricane Ike
With power restored to our Pearland facility, IVY KIDS will RE-OPEN on Friday, September 19, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. To help out on our first day, parents are asked bring sack lunches and snacks for their children. We plan to resume normal hours as soon as possible.

The IVY KIDS facility at Pearland held up very well during Hurricane Ike. We feel very fortunate for this. The building and surrounding property did sustain minor leaks and some fence damage ... all of which have been repaired. We hope that all our families and staff are safe and made it through this disaster without any major problems. Families should feel free to contact Laila Bandaliat lbandali@ivykids.net or 281-455-7290 for the very latest updates.

09/02/08
Welcome Angela Casillas!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new IVY KIDS Education Director, Angela Casillas! She will formally introduce herself at our Parent Orientation Sessions this month, so please be sure to attend. For future reference, if you have any questions regarding your child’s classroom, teacher, or curriculum, Ms. Angela will be pleased to discuss them with you.

08/02/08
IVY KIDS Golden Ticket Winners
Congratulations go to Cameron & Miranda Rodriguez, winner of one week FREE tuition; and to Aditya & Nikita Pakal, winner of 50% OFF one week tuition.

Try your luck in winning free tuition: pay your tuition in full on Fridays, and a golden ticket will be placed into the drawing for you.