Miss. Robyn!

Miss Robyn has been with MSW for over a year now and is now our cook but she has also been an Assistant Teacher and Floater and loves to be with the kids.
She is from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She now lives in Edmond but visits "home" frequently.

She has been attending the University of Central Oklahoma for three years now, majoring in Education. She plans to be a Coach when she graduates.

In Miss Robyn’s spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, a sport that she has played her entire life! “I enjoy being outside and coaching younger athletes,” she says.
Congratulations Miss Robyn, keep up the good work!

My Small Wonders is the first childcare center in Edmond to offer the innovative WatchMeGrow Secure Webcam System.

“We are offering WatchMeGrow Internet viewing because this is something our families, especially military, really appreciate” he continued. 

"WatchMeGrow allows authorized family members to securely view their child, share in their day and see all the great things going on at the school,” said John Lewison, a representative for WatchMeGrow.

“Military families are some of WatchMeGrow’s most appreciative users and we routinely receive positive feedback especially from families of deployed service members,” he continued.

WatchMeGrow access cost $20 a month per family and includes up to 8 subaccounts for Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc. Families may signup by clicking on this link.

Saturday, Sept. 26th, at the ECAO Annual Conference at the Moore Norman Technology Center, Mrs. Courtney will be receiving the Betty Stratton Award. 

"This scholarship is given to a person currently employed in the Early Childhood field. Recipient will receive $500.00 tuition to an institute of higher learning and NAEYC/SECA/ECAO membership." 

NAEYC is the National Association for the Education of Young Children, SECA is the Southern Early Childhood Association, and ECAO is the Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma.

Mrs. Courtney was nominated by Dr. Paulette Shreck who is the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and a Professor of Early Childhood Education at UCO.
Congratulations Mrs. Courtney!

Oct. 5th, 2009

My Small Wonders is in the process of repurposing and realigning some of our classrooms so that we can offer spots to more families that need them (see openings in the right column).
You may notice changes within the next couple of weeks while we prepare for the transition. We are making every effort to keep students with their current teachers whenever possible but some may need to move up or back; we will, of course, take into account what is best for each child on a case by case basis.
Each affected family will be contacted by a member of center management and the necessary changes will be implemented on Oct 5th, 2009.
These changes are necessary to increase enrollment and keep MSW competitive in these trying economic times. Thank you for your help and understanding.

Now – Oct 16th

My Small Wonders is trying a fundraiser to help our teachers buy some optional equipment for their classrooms that we don’t have in our budget. Packets will be sent home with details and order forms.
The fundraiser is completely optional and just for fun but your help is very much appreciated! Each classroom will receive 40% of their sales to buy extra supplies, toys, or equipment. In addition, the classroom with the highest sales (averaged by student count) will receive a special prize and recognition for their hard work! Good luck!

Coming October 24th, 2009

My Small Wonders is beginning preparations for our second annual Harvest Festival! Last years festival was a great success raising over $3,000 for charity.
This year we hope to do even better and we are asking for parent volunteers to help us obtain donations for the silent auction and raffle and also food donations.
See pictures from last years event here.
If you would like to be on the Harvest Festival Committee, please email Nancy.