MCDC News

MCDC Families,

Due to Redstone Arsenal closing today at 1:00pm, we will also be closing at 1:00pm. Please ensure your child is picked up and out of the building by 1:00pm.

MCDC Families,

With the threat of severe weather on Wednesday, I thought this would be a good time to make sure everyone knows our protocol for severe weather. 

In the event of a tornado warning, we will take the children to our protective areas.  The protective areas with phone numbers are listed below.  Once everyone is in their protective areas, the doors will be locked and no one will be able to enter or exit during a warning.  We will not release your child to you if Madison County is still under a tornado warning, even if the arsenal is not at direct risk.  Please avoid coming to the center during a tornado warning.

We will only close early if Redstone Arsenal or MSFC closes early.  We do not follow the school systems. In the event of a closure, I will send out an email, post to social media, our website and send out a text alert.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Infants/Creepers; Laundry Room 256-961-0975

Toddlers; Supply Closet (no phone)

Explorers: Kitchen 256-961-0934

Preschool: Library 256-961-0976

We are very excited to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit this month with a Sugar Cookie fundraiser! These sweet treats come with a frosting-and-sprinkles decorating kit, and make for a fun family activity or thoughtful gift for your Valentine! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Merchants Foodservice, MCDC receives 100% of the profit toward great causes like classroom and playground improvement.

*Sugar cookies do contain wheat, eggs, and dairy and may be processed in a plant that processes nuts.

Please pre-order by closing time on Wednesday, February 9th – quantities are limited! Cookies will be available for pick up on 02/11 and 02/12 in Ms. Kelli’s office.

To pre-order, either a) sign up on the paper sign-up sheet in the MCDC lobby (you can’t miss it!), or b) send an email to Member-at-Large Alexandra Dominguez (alexandra.a.dominguez@gmail.com) – subject “Cookies” – and include the following form with quantities and preferred pick-up day indicated:

Spoiled Rotten Photography will be here this Thursday January 21st to take our class pictures.  We will begin at 9:00am.  Please have your child here by 9am if you would like them to participate in their class picture.  Details will be sent out about ordering at a later date.  

MCDC Families,

Due to the Executive Order issued by President Trump, MCDC will be closed on Thursday December 24th.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family!

MCDC Families,

Below is a link to an At Home Guided Learning Plan with activities you can do with your children at home to connect with family and friends that you are unable to see this year. This is from Teaching Strategies that publishes our curriculum Creative Curriculum. I hope you enjoy trying some of these with your children. I’d love to hear how it goes! Happy Holidays!!

At-Home Guided Learning Plan: Investigating Connecting with Family and Friends

https://teachingstrategies.com/.../12/Winter-Break-AHGLP.pdf

Hi MCDC Parents and Staff,

First of all – thank you SO much for supporting the MCDC through this year’s Charleston Wrap fundraiser! J

The total amount raised so far is $939.90!! WOW! And there are still 3 days left to shop and share!

Please visit charlestonwrapstore.com/non-school-registration.php and use our ORGANIZATION ID 21593 to register.

(You can browse first if you like by clicking “Shop Now” and “I have a gift card”)

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Alexandra Dominguez (alexandra.a.dominguez@gmail.com).

Again, your support means so much, and will help make the MCDC even better for you and each and every one of our children!

Thank you!

MCDC Families,

Next week we will have our Usborne Books and More Book Fair in the library on Wednesday and Thursday with Kate Pokemire.  MCDC gets a portion of the sales in free books or cash back.  There are several ways you can purchase books. 

• Use this link to purchase books online.  The books will be shipped directly to your home!

https://f4080.myubam.com/1897823

• Stop by the library on Wednesday and Thursday to shop.  If Kate doesn’t have what you are looking for in stock, she can always place an order for you.

• Send in money with your child and we will take them shopping for you!  Just make sure to give your child’s teacher the money, and we will take the children shopping one at a time while they are here at school.

Happy Reading!!