January 2023 Issue
Join Us for Our 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for our school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Fair on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will open our doors to the public for this free event and welcome Mayor Shawn Lipani!
For 50 years, All Day Learning Centers has touched the lives of thousands of families from Hillsborough and neighboring communities. This celebration honors that legacy of caring for children and serving our community. Here is what to expect for our guests of every age:
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Carnival tent with food, drinks, and prizes
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Inflatable Obstacle Course
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Bounce House
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Balloon animals
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Face Painting
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Music and a DJ
Secure Your Child’s Spot for Summer Camp!
Our summer camp is filling up fast, but spots are still available! Our jam-packed summer activities now includes a swimming program. Our campers love going on our weekly field trips or experiencing our on-campus special programs. We include the fun elements our children love—music, art, sports, STEAM, and talent shows for older campers!
A unique option at All Day Learning Centers is that parents can tailor their summer camp experience for their children—adding activities—based on what you and your child prefer. This “choose your own adventure” approach to summer camp is one of the elements that sets our camp apart from others!
Click here to see our summer camp brochure. Our school website also features all our summer camp information—ready for you to register now!
Students Dressed to Impress for Week of the Young Child
Each of our classrooms celebrated The Week of the Young Child in April. All Day Learning Centers joined over 60,000 schools nationwide to bring attention to young children's and their family's needs and uplift the organizations that meet them. We celebrated with dress-up days and fun activities each day.
Monday
Little rockstars jammed through our halls for Music Monday dress-up day. They kicked off Week of the Young Child with a parade around the school in fun outfits with instruments in hand.
Tuesday
Adorable princesses and pirates enjoyed a fruit salad picnic on Tasty Tuesday! While outside for their picnic, they met the Easter Bunny and hunted down eggs on our campus.
Wednesday
Our students built the tallest towers they could for Work Together Wednesday! They dressed as their favorite community helpers, including firefighters, police officers, superheroes, and even some of our ADLC teachers.
Thursday
On Thursday, students were asked to wear as many colors as possible to match the vibrant art they created throughout our school. Teachers hung up large pieces of paper outside and covered the classroom tables so everyone could stretch their creative muscles through drawing, coloring, and painting.
Friday
Thank you to all parent readers who joined us for Family Friday to finish celebrating the Week of the Young Child. Students came to school dressed as what they want to be when they grow up and enjoyed afternoon snacks with their special visitors.
Local Author Visits Students to Share Her Book
Author Karen Rostoker-Gruber visited our classrooms to read her beloved book, “Rooster Can’t Cock-a-Doodle-Doo,” a story about kindness, gratitude, and empathy in a barnyard full of animals. This story blends beautifully with our Kindness Curriculum, ensuring our children learn to tend to their emotions, self-regulate, and connect with their peers.
Be a Hillsborough Hero at Upcoming Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for a blood drive on Saturday, June 10, 2023! So many members of our community are in desperate need of life-saving blood. Donations benefit them and children like our student Harrison who was diagnosed with leukemia last year. Join us at the Hillsborough Elementary School blood drive to help our community in need of blood donation.
Save the Date for Spring Concerts
Our students have been preparing musical performances for this year’s spring concerts. Join us on May 16 or 17, depending on your child’s classroom. Both shows will be held at our school from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with ADLC
We thank all the mothers in our school community for the love and care they offer our students daily. Sign up below to join us on May 12 to celebrate Mother's Day with some refreshments and a craft at the locations and times listed below.
Main and Annex Buildings from 9:30-10:15 a.m. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca9aa2ea4fac52-mothers#/
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Infants and Toddlers - Turf Playground
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Preppers 1-PreK 1 - Back of Annex
South Building 2:30-3:15 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca9aa2ea4fac52-mothers1#/
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PreK 2-Kindergarten - Back of Annex
New Yoga Program for Toddlers
Our Toddler classroom is excited to have implemented a yoga program. There are so many benefits to teaching students yoga, and we are excited to see their skills flourish Here are just a few:
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Helps children manage their anxiety
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Improves children's emotional regulation
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Boosts children's self-esteem
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Increases children's body awareness and mindfulness
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Enhances children's concentration and memory
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Develops children's strength and flexibility
A Month of Celebrations
Eid al-Fitr
Our classes celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid earlier this month. This festival commemorates the end of Ramadan, and families typically enjoy food, games, and gifts for children. Our Director, Melinda Rushing, gifted each child a goody bag full of treats. Each class watched a video describing why people celebrate Eid and what it represents. They also did a coloring page, and a parent came in to read a book.
Earth Day
We celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 21! The children colored pictures of the earth, and we learned why we all need flowers and plants. Each student flexed their green thumb by planting a flower to bring home and watching it grow.
Upcoming Events
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May 6th: 50th Anniversary Celebration
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May 12: Muffins with Mom
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May 16: Spring Concert - Toddlers, Preppers 1, Preschool 2, Prek1 and Prek2
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May 17: Spring Concert - Preppers 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 3, PreK3, and Kindergarten
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May 29: Memorial Day - School Closed
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June 9: Pre-K Graduation
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June 15: Donuts with Dad
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June 16: Juneteenth (school closed)
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June 23: Last Day of School
