Strong Start link

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/strongstart_bc/

Hi everyone - some of the daycares I have visited participate in this program and swear by it, so I thought I'd share the link.... I have never been, but just one one option for "stuff to do" on a drop-in basis. We are SD 61. It is from 0-5 yrs, and I think daily, depending on your local school. As I understand it, it it engineered as a sort of kindergarden prep. Maybe to bookmark for later? For whatever it's worth...

:) Paula

Results

Well I guess babygroup will be held at my place 942 Selkirk Ave (park on street) on Thursdays at 1-3 ish. The exception will be June 17th when I am away and Kimberly has offered to host.
Still waiting for the votes on snacks but I think we can safely say for next meeting there will be no snack unless someone wants to bring it.


The tone is much more casual. We will be phasing out mama's day out over the next few months until the last person receives it. This means that $6 due for the cycle would continue until it is completely phased out except for brand new members. Activities are no more, this will just be a nice time to visit. When it is nice out will set out some toys so please remember sunscreen and a blankey

See you soon!

Mischa

Consensus

So, what's the plan? Baby group week is upon us once again, where and when are we getting together?

Mischa, I guess this one is for you ;-)

Looking forward to hopefully seeing you this week ladies & babies !!

M & O

Direction of Group

From what I am hearing the group would like to become a more casual drop in group. This would eliminate activities, snacks would be brought by everyone and Mommy's day would be terminated. I have added another poll (I know, I know- too many polls!) to make sure everyone gets their say especially about mommy's day out being terminated as it kinda sucks for those who have paid in every month but not had a chance to do something or buy something for themselfs.

As always the polls are anonymous and will end on the 16th :o)

Next Cycle- time to vote

Hi Guys I have set up to anonymous polls on the blog www.victoriababygroup.blogspot.com polls close on the 16th of May

The first is whether or not we would like to hold baby group at my (Mischa) place regularly. I would like to mention that I personally would love it as I have the space and I don't need to bundle up Colben and 2 daycare kids on the bus! This being said it is up to you. I would provide tea but we would rotate snacks, activity and juice.


The second poll is whether we can change the day to Thursdays so that our most reliable member and treasurer Tara can continue to come once she returns to work. I hope we can sort this out because I know we would all really hate to lose her.

I hope to hear from you all and that you had a wonderful Mother's day.

Free Birthday Cake

Hi everyone,

I've had a couple of friends let me know that Thrifty's gives you a free birthday cake for your baby's first birthday. You just have to call or go in ahead of time to order it. I think you get a choice of white or chocolate cake.

Aaryn