First Meeting Of The Semester A Big Success

On Tuesday, September 27 the Early Childhood Club had its largest turnout ever at a regular monthly meeting (22 students in attendance, many of them new members) and the fall semester is off to a terrific start!

The meeting was chaired by our club President, Reyna Richman, who began by introducing the other officers and faculty advisor. She invited students to enjoy the free snacks and to take home a club pencil, a pair of scissors, and some free NAEYC brochures as she outlined the club's goals for this year. We were then joined by Estelle Miller, director of the KCC Women's Center, who gave a short presentation about the services available and upcoming projects at the Women's Center. Estelle also provided packets of information about the center to all those in attendance, which we were very happy to receive.

Before we took a break to have some pizza, three door prizes were awarded: a goldtone "Circle of Children" pin from the NAEYC was given to Melinda Daniels, Jamie Fischetti, and Jacqueline Contreras. Congratulations to our winners!

Our meeting continued with each student filling out a survey to express their interests in some of our upcoming projects and events: The Club Fair and Banner; The Fall Fim Festival; Field Trips and Guest Speakers; A Scholastic Book Fair; A City Harvest Food Drive; and several others. We also announced two November training events which appear on our website: the free Violence Prevention Course, and the Family Day Care workshop.

We then elected a new Co-Secretary, Jessica Pacheco, who will be responsible for setting up for our monthly meetings. The club warmly welcomes Jessica, who completes our list of officers:

Reyna Richman, President
Doreen Brittingham, Vice-President
Anna Seale, Treasurer
Christine Razzak, Co-Secretary
Jessica Pacheco, Co-Secretary

The meeting concluded with a group of students working together to create a colorful suggestion box, which we hope to place in one of the ECE Program's workshop classrooms.

If you were unable to attend this month's meeting, be sure to join us again on Tuesday, October 25 at 3PM in V118. You can also visit our table at the KCC Club Fair on Thursday, October 20 in the cafeteria.

We welcome your comments and suggestions! Please e-mail us at profnleggio@aol.com.

Job Openings At KCC Child Development Center

The on-site child care center for parent students at KCC is looking for substitute teachers. If you are an early childhood education major with some previous experience working with young children, and need part-time work, you may be interested in applying for this position.

Children in the center range from 2 to 5 years of age. There are both a.m. and p.m. shifts available, and hours will vary. The salary is up to $10 per hour, depending on experience.

All interested candidates should fax their resume to Prof. Uda Bradford at 718-368-4609. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. The KCC Child Development Center is NAEYC-Accredited, and Kingsborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Free Class in School Violence Prevention Available

A free class in School Violence Prevention is being offered at KCC through the department of Continuing Education. This class is required for Assistant Teacher Certification in New York State, and is especially important for students in Code 18 (Early Childhood Education Majors) to attend.

The next session is being held on Saturday, November 5th from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Please go to the office of Continuing Education, T4140, to register. The class is being offered at no cost to full-time students in the ECE Program; a current KCC I.D. is required.

We hope that members of the Early Childhood Club will be taking advantage of this valuable opportunity, and we will discuss it further at our next club meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 27 at 3 PM in V118.

Early Childhood Training Opportunities Available At The Day Care Council

Are you interested in finding out how to start your own child care program? The Day Care Council is offering an informal training session to answer your questions, and guide you through the process. You will learn about the steps to follow to become a NYS registered Family Child Care Provider, or a licensed Group Family Child Care Provider.

Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 12 West 21st Street, NYC, 3rd Floor
Cost: $10 (includes a continental breakfast)

Applications for the workshop will be available at the Early Childhood Club Meeting on September 27. We hope that some of our members will be able to attend together. For additional information about this and other training opportunities, please go to the Day Care Council's Web site: www.dccnyinc.org

Welcome Back!

Classes will begin today at KCC, and the Early Childhood Club wishes all of its members a very enjoyable and productive fall semester!

We have several fun and exciting projects planned for this term, including our first ever "Fall Film Festival." Please join us to discuss these and other events at our first meeting of the new school year:

Tuesday, September 27
Room V1118
3 to 4 P.M.

The Early Childhood Club is open to all students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program at KCC, whether your major is Early Childhood or Educational Studies. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month, except during vacations or finals week. Our group is informal and friendly, and we love to welcome new members.

Our meetings provide free resources, free pizza and beverages, and door prizes for those in attendance. Whether you are a new student or a returning one, this is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with our club officers and other club members. We hope you can join us!