Classroom News
Classroom News… this is your chance to read all about it!
Scroll down to catch a glimpse of what’s happening in the classrooms at CLC!
We feature everything from lessons to special activities, crafts, games, special guests, generous gifts and more at all eight of our Stamford locations!
Connecticut Families Can Apply for the 2022 Child Tax Rebate Beginning June 1!
Governor Ned Lamont announced this week that Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children as a result of the recently enacted 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate that he signed into law earlier this month.
Information for Families During the Formula Shortage
We have compiled information and resources to help families during the formula shortage.
#MorningWithoutChildcare Stamford Rally
CLC joined more than 100 early education centers across Connecticut today for #MorningWithoutChildcare.
March is National Nutrition Month!
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
Celebrating Black History Month!
CLC students celebrated Black History Month in February!
SPS Opens Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year
Students new to Stamford Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year, including those entering kindergarten, may now register.
Students Enjoying Playtime!
CLC students enjoyed playtime in the rotunda at CLC Palmers Hill!
We Love Our School Because…
CLC students are sharing what they love about their school!
Gov. Lamont Highlights the Importance of Early Childhood Education
Governor Ned Lamont held a press conference at CLC on Tuesday to highlight a $1.4 million award CLC received through the Office of Early Childhood’s Ready, Set, Rebuild Stabilization Fund program.
Sensory Play with Sand!
Students in out Child Development program spent time playing with sand in the sensory table!
Thank You To Commissioner Beth Bye For Visiting CLC!
Commissioner Beth Bye, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood visted CLC this month!
Books Across Stamford Visits CLC!
Books Across Stamford visited CLC earlier this week. Our students loved the books they received!
Enjoying Veggies From Our Garden!
CLC students are enjoying the cucumbers grown in our garden!
The Magic Bag Trick!
Students in one of our classes participated in a fun science experiment called The Magic Bag Trick! You can even try it at home along with your children!
Field Day at CLC Palmers Hill!
Our students at CLC Palmers Hill had a wonderful time at field day this week! See the activities they participated in here!
3D Aquarium!
Students at Palmers Hill continued learning about sea creatures by creating a 3D aquarium for their classroom!
Learning About Sea Creatures!
Students in one of our classrooms learned about sea creatures!
Planting Strawberries!
Students at CLC Palmers Hill learned all about planting strawberry plants with the Bartlett Arboretum!
Participating in Block Play!
Block play is an important part of our preschoolers’ day. Children learn many things through block play including math skills.
The Ferguson Library Bookmobile Art Contest!
Congrats to Ms. Raye and Room 4 at CLC Palmers Hill for winning the The Ferguson Library Bookmobile Art Contest!
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens & CLC Partner on Vegetable Garden
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is excited to announce it will design, plant and care for a vegetable garden in the Harold Sandak Garden at CLC.
Planting in the Garden!
Our students enjoyed a beautiful day outside planting seeds in the Harold Sandak Garden at CLC Palmer’s Hill.
Butterfly Release
After watching their caterpillars turn into butterflies, students released the butterflies outside!
Creating a Restaurant in the Classroom
Students in one of our classes at CLC William Pitt created a restaurant serving tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Teacher Appreciation week at CLC Maple Avenue!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Our students at CLC Maple Avenue decorated the doors to their classrooms as a thank you to all of our amazing teachers!
Learning How Caterpillars Become Butterflies
Children in one of the classrooms at CLC Palmers Hill are learning about how caterpillars become beautiful butterflies. They are observing, reading books and doing crafts as part of the lesson!
Planting a Rose of Sharon
Students in one of our classes at CLC Palmers Hill planted a tree in the playground as part of a lesson about nature! The Rose of Sharon is now something that everyone at CLC can enjoy!
Governor Ned Lamont Tours CLC!
Our CEO, Marc Jaffe gave Governor Ned Lamont a tour of our Palmer’s Hill location on Friday, April 23 and they talked about the importance of early childhood education.
Celebrating Earth Day with Recycled Crafts!
Children in classrooms across our programs celebrated Earth Day 20201 by learning about recycling! See some of their creations here!
Parade of Giving!
Thank you to the Irish-American Cultural Society of Stamford for your generous donation of diapers and wipes, as well as for making CLC part of the Parade of Giving.
