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Learn about upcoming events, program-related reminders, and other exciting things happening at PIC!

September Message from Deb Green September marks a new beginning each year, even for a year-round program like PIC. As educators, we need to take a moment to stop, re-charge, and prepare for new students and their families before we embark on the first days of school. Last week, our teachers had...
We know that PIC can be a big and confusing space to navigate, so we write this to help you settle in, get orientated, and get involved. PIC CALENDAR On our website you will find listings for all upcoming PIC events and meetings. It will be the first place you turn to learn about planned school...
Each year, we ask families to reaffirm their commitment to our community by supporting ArtStart, PIC's fall fundraiser . The money we raise, provides financial assistance to families with children enrolled in our early learning, after school, and summer camp programs. How can you help ArtStart raise...
PIC hosts weekly drop-In Playgroups for families in the community with children under the age of 5. Playgroups meet Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am throughout the school year. These get-togethers are a chance for children and their caregivers to meet in a casual, volunteer-led...

This year's Kindergarten Play Date was bigger and better than ever! Current PIC families and families from the neighborhood came to meet, play, and learn from one another about the next big step in their child's education. PIC After School Center teachers were also on hand to greet families.

PIC wants as many families to attend ArtStart 2019 as possible and our ticket prices are a deliberate reflection of that effort. Regular admission is $30 per individual ticket and $50 for two. If you are able to do so , please consider paying a little more for this fantastic silent auction...
Kindergarten is an important next step in a child's education and this special community event is for families as they prepare for the school year ahead. Families with children heading to kindergarten in the fall are invited to get together at PIC on Sunday, August 25 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. PIC...
PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening potlucks with their families. Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom practices and what is in store for the year ahead...
New (or not-so-new) PIC families are invited to come to one of the two upcoming New Family Orientation meetings - 8/28 and 9/25. Both meetings will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 am in the Sweet Building A-Z Room. Hear from Executive Director Deb Green about PIC's history, new initiatives, events for...
Much like the family in the beloved children's book Going on a Bear Hunt , the Roadrunner's preschool class went on their own adventure. These preschoolers take weekly neighborhood walks—always with an interesting spin. They’ve hunted down sounds on listening walks, scoured for gigantic puddles to...