Valentines Day at PS on 2/14/13

Hello Ladies!

This Thursday at PS we will be celebrating Valentine's Day! Angela had a great idea to create stations of activities for each of you to participate in, if you would like to!  We need you to help bring a couple of items if you would like to participate in certain stations!  I attached a couple of links to see the projects that you can make. 

Station 1: Pamper-A-Mom: At this station, you can receive and give a neck massage to another mom.  Angela and her friend will have other surprises at this station.

Station 2: Hand Station: Do your nails and create sugar scrub.  Please bring nail polish, nail clippers or anything else you may want to use to beautify your own nails!  

Station 3: Make a Valentine for your child AND craft: Please bring any broken crayons you may have in your child's crayon stash for this craft.

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Station 4: Make an I Love You Because frame for your loved one, family member, child, or friend.  Please bring a 4x6 or 5x7 frame from around your house to do this project and if you want to have a special paper for the frame's background.  Scrapbook paper will be provided.

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Station 5: Chocolate Fondue Station: Please bring your appetite!

Have a fabulous Valentine's Day! 

Stacey ;)

Craft Day on 1-31-12 and a special thank you.

Hello ladies!

Tomorrow is Craft Day at P.S. and I am excited to see what Cynthia has in store for us! If you happen to finish craft early, please feel free to bring something to work on or just enjoy some wonderful conversation with your fellow mamas.

Have a wonderful day!

Warmly,
Shannon

P.S.- Can I just say how thankful I am for all of you?

I mean it.

Not only are you ladies just flat out fun to be around in general, but you are all just so eager to help and give to your fellow mamas.

I know one mama (actually, a few) who I can call at any time for advice on what oil to use for just about anything.

I know one mama who is a master in the kitchen who shares the most delicious, healthy recipes.

I know one mama who will drive for close to an hour just to grace us with her presence. This mama has also lent baby clothing when a certain baby boy peed and pooped on everything and a certain mama couldn't keep up with the laundry.

I know a few mamas who graciously pass down baby clothing when they are done with it to help out.

I know one mama who will do just about anything, for anyone. She is just that kind and giving. And you don't even have to ask. She just does it.

I know one mama that I can count on for motherly advice, as I know she has already done the research on just about everything with her older children and will give me the lowdown on whatever I inquire about.

I know one mama that I can count on for a good laugh every single time.

I know one mama who is a wizard with a sewing machine and can whip up the most scrumptious outfits for all ages.

I know a few mamas who are nurses who will offer advice when that doctor visit is just not doable.

I know a plethora of mamas who will let you borrow just about anything. And who will even drop whatever it may be at your doorstep!

These are just a few of the mamas that offer such special qualities to our P.S. mama group. I am so thankful to have you all in my life and I am eager to get to know more of you as this semester continues, and I am certain I am not alone in this feeling.

Thank you all for being a part of such a wonderful group!

Alright that ended up being longer than the short little blurb I originally thought it would be.

The end.

Welcome back!! Spring 2013

Hello ladies!

Welcome back to another fabulous semester of P.S. I Love You! Tomorrow morning kicks off the beginning of the Spring semester and we can expect some quick introductions, yummy snacks and some great conversation.

If you are new to P.S., we are so glad to have you! If you'd like to be added to the Facebook page please let me, Shannon Morscheck, know and I'd be happy to add you. It's just a good venue for announcements, questions you may have for fellow mommas or a place to post recipes or play date options.

I look forward to seeing your smiling faces tomorrow morning! Just a reminder, drop-off is between 9-9:15 and then grab your snacks to begin around 9:30.

Warmly,
Shannon

Last Day of PS on 12-6-12

Snack
1 yr old room & adult snack: Stacey Holsinger
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Tish O'Rourke
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Kassia Walcott
Bonus Snack: Kirsten Robinson

Hi Ladies!  

Thursday will be the last PSILY of 2012 and we will have a question and answer parenting circle so bring those pressing questions!  We will be meeting in the sanctuary and doing a $5 gift exchange and/or cookie exchange if you would like to participate. There are approximately 35 women that attend PS if you are planning on bringing cookies for the exchange. 

I will have 5 baskets for the teachers as a thank you for their service to our children. If you have any new items that might work as gifts to fill the baskets, please bring them on Thursday. 

Birthdays Galore.....Happy Birthday Angela Zavala on December 2nd!  Shannon Morscheck will be celebrating her birthday on December 11th and Marian Laughery will be celebrating her birthday on January 1st! 

   Monday, December 10th at 6pm at Black Cypress we are having a PS Moms Night Out.  Please let Natalie Barnes know if you 

   can make it via her Facebook event post!  

   Thank you Cynthia for a fun craft last week!

           Carli has some great news...ask her about it!!!!  

          

           PS will resume January 24th, 2013! 

           See you Thursday, 

      Stacey ;)

Fitness Guest Speaker on 11-15-12

Snack
1 yr old room & adult snack: Christina Kaufman
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Nicci Loscalzo
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Kassia Walcott
Bonus Snack: Cynthia Womack

Hi Ladies!  

Great job last week busting out cleaning in 40 minutes!  Thank you Danielle for organizing such an efficient cleaning day with door prizes and all!!!  

This week at PS I Love You, Maren Barnett will be speaking to our group on fitness.  She is a personal trainer and spin instructor at North Idaho Athletic Club in Moscow.  She has three children 4, 2, and 8 months and has a wealth of knowledge about working out.  Please bring all your questions and possibly wear clothing that you could try some of her work out moves in!  

A couple of dates to keep in mind....

-There will be no PS on Thursday, November 22nd.  

-Monday, November 26th the PS Steering Committee is meeting at 9:30-11:00 am and you are welcome to join the meeting, just let me know if you will be needing child care. If you would like me to bring any ideas/concerns to this meeting, let me know;) 

-December 6th we will have a cookie exchange and 5 dollars or less gift exchange.  Bring cookies and/or a 5 dollar gift if you would like to participate in either of these activities.  On the 6th, we will be meeting in the Sanctuary at the church because the multi-purpose room will be used for a dinner.  

See you Thursday, 

Stacey ;)

PS The Email below is a reminder from Alex the PSILY Coordinator

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Hi all,

Here is the information on the Simpson UMW Women's Christmas Dinner that I mentioned at PS today.

UMW Women's Christmas Dinner

Thursday, December 6   6pm - 8pm

Tickets aren't on sale yet - but will be soon -I think they will be $10.  (I'll have more info on that when ticket sales begin!)

They are still looking for folks willing to host a table - which means you get to bring out all your fun holiday decorations, special china, fancy candlesticks etc  to decorate a table and can host 7 people (without having to either cook the meal or clean your house in preparation!)  

Here is the general  list of supplies that are needed to host a table...any of these things can also be borrowed from the church with advance notice.  (This is the list from last year, and I assume it will be the same unless there is a major change to the menu requiring something different this year - but you'll get plenty of notice of that after you sign up!)

Checklist for UMW Christmas Dinner Table Hostess Supplies

 

Table Cloth to fit over a 60” diameter round table

Place Settings for seven:  dinner plate, salad plate or bowl, cup and saucer, napkin

Flatware for seven: salad fork, dinner fork, knife, spoon

Serving Flatware:  Butter Knife, Meat Fork, 2 Serving Spoons, Salad Tongs or Serving Spoon & Fork

Water goblets for seven

Salad Serving Bowl

2 Serving Bowls for Potatoes and Green Beans

1 Meat Platter for Turkey

Bread Basket for rolls – may want to use a coordinating napkin for basket

Butter dish

Salt and Pepper Shakers with salt and pepper

Creamer Pitcher and Sugar Bowl – please bring sugar

Centerpiece

Candles and something to put under the candles to contain wax drips

Lighter or book of matches for lighting candles

Box or plastic basket for holding dirty dishes

Shoe Box for dirty flatware

Tupperware containers for any unserved leftovers you may take home

Other incidentals (pins, tape, etc) you may need to decorate your table

Optional Hostess gift – not to exceed $1. per person

 

If you are interested in hosting a table - here is the person to contact:  (you can tell her you are a PS mom and I sent you!)

Kay Shew

334.5143

            509 592.0444         

kayshew2@frontier.com

Feel free to call or email me if you have any other questions!

Thanks

Alex

Cleaning Day on 11-8-12

Snack
1 yr old room & adult snack: Stacey Holsinger
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Tish O'Rourke
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Amy Singh
Bonus Snack: Angela Zavala

Hi Ladies, 

Tomorrow is cleaning day and it only takes about 40 minutes to complete the entire cleaning!  Please read the email below from Alex the PSILY Coordinator....

Hi all,

Here is the information on the Simpson UMW Women's Christmas Dinner that I mentioned at PS today.

UMW Women's Christmas Dinner

Thursday, December 6   6pm - 8pm

Tickets aren't on sale yet - but will be soon -I think they will be $10.  (I'll have more info on that when ticket sales begin!)

They are still looking for folks willing to host a table - which means you get to bring out all your fun holiday decorations, special china, fancy candlesticks etc  to decorate a table and can host 7 people (without having to either cook the meal or clean your house in preparation!)  

Here is the general  list of supplies that are needed to host a table...any of these things can also be borrowed from the church with advance notice.  (This is the list from last year, and I assume it will be the same unless there is a major change to the menu requiring something different this year - but you'll get plenty of notice of that after you sign up!)

Checklist for UMW Christmas Dinner Table Hostess Supplies

 

Table Cloth to fit over a 60” diameter round table

Place Settings for seven:  dinner plate, salad plate or bowl, cup and saucer, napkin

Flatware for seven: salad fork, dinner fork, knife, spoon

Serving Flatware:  Butter Knife, Meat Fork, 2 Serving Spoons, Salad Tongs or Serving Spoon & Fork

Water goblets for seven

Salad Serving Bowl

2 Serving Bowls for Potatoes and Green Beans

1 Meat Platter for Turkey

Bread Basket for rolls – may want to use a coordinating napkin for basket

Butter dish

Salt and Pepper Shakers with salt and pepper

Creamer Pitcher and Sugar Bowl – please bring sugar

Centerpiece

Candles and something to put under the candles to contain wax drips

Lighter or book of matches for lighting candles

Box or plastic basket for holding dirty dishes

Shoe Box for dirty flatware

Tupperware containers for any unserved leftovers you may take home

Other incidentals (pins, tape, etc) you may need to decorate your table

Optional Hostess gift – not to exceed $1. per person

 

If you are interested in hosting a table - here is the person to contact:  (you can tell her you are a PS mom and I sent you!)

Kay Shew

kayshew2@frontier.com

Feel free to call or email me if you have any other questions!

Thanks

Alex

See you tomorrow, 

Stacey 

Home Project Day on 11-1-12

Bring something to work on or just come to chat!

Snack
1 yr old room & adult snack: Kirsten Wilkinson
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Christina Kaufman
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Lynda Hamlton
Bonus Snack: Kim Mauer

Parenting Circle on 10-25-12

Snack

1 yr old room & adult snack: Beth Pratt-Sitaula
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Nicci Loscalzo
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Nicky Johnson
Bonus Snack: Rachael Childs

Hi Ladies! 

This Thursday we will be discussing activities to do in the cooler months with our children, so bring ideas to share:) Sometimes these discussions end early, so bring a project from home if you want! 

Thank you Cynthia for a fabulous craft last week!  We appreciate all your time and effort in preparing a project for us.  Great job leading our Fire Drill last week Danielle; we appreciate your leadership! The Earthquake Drill and Tornado information by Beth and Shannon was a great reminder!  There is nothing like 33 women dropping underneath a table for a good reminder and a few laughs!  

We have a couple of Birthdays this month....Molly's is on the 16th, Emma's is on the 26th, and Kassia and Natialie's is on the 27th!  Happy Birthday Ladies!!!

Jana will be bringing her jewelry this week, be on the look out for some fabulous jewels!

Laura Menocal is due on the 27th.   The meal schedule completed by Jana is listed below...

A meal schedule has been created using TakeThemAMeal.com, and you've been invited to participate!

Meals are needed for: Laura Menocal

If you would like to sign up, you can access the meal schedule by clicking here, or by visitingTakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by recipient last name (Menocal) and password (Menocal).

I have included additional notes about this meal schedule below. If you have any questions, please let me know!

Thanks,

Jana BREITSPRECHER

janasjewelry@gmail.com

See you Thursday, 

Stacey

Craft on 10-18-12

Snack
1 yr old room & adult snack: Heather Murphy
2, 3 yr old room & adult snack: Angela Zavala
4, 5 yr old room & adult snack: Emma Scott
Bonus Snack: Emma Scott

Good Afternoon Ladies! 

I hope you have had a great week so far!  Cynthia has prepared a craft for tomorrow, so please bring those empty cans!  Original Art Work Fund Raiser is due tomorrow, please bring your child's art work on a cardstock paper along with the appropriate order form.  I have more order forms, if you need them. 

Please fill out thank you card for last week's speaker ViveAnne Fischer, which I will be sending around. If you would like to speak with her or possible get counseling with either ViviAnne or Laurie Smith, this is their contact information. ViviAnne Fischer             509-338-5326       viviannefischer@hotmail.com or Laurie Smith             509-595-5225       ip@turbonet.com

We are looking to do the safety fire drill next week lead by Danielle Houston.   So please keep your kids in their coats when you drop them off October 25th. More information to follow;)

Jana will be selling some of her jewelry tomorrow to help raise money for her nephew so check out her fabulous bling and support a great cause too!  

Be on the look out for the meal list for Laura...baby Menocal is due today, and will be coming anytime soon. This is a great opportunity to serve this family with a meal!  

Great news from The Neill Public Library...They are resuming the Library Programs for the children beginning December 3rd. 

Wednesdays

9:30-10:00am Mother Goose Time (0-24 months)

10:30-11:00am Time for Two's Storytimes (2-3years)

Thursdays

10:30-11:00am Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)

For more information you are welcome to contact the Children's Librarian, Kathleen Ahern at            (509) 338-3258       or kathleen@neill-lib.org

See you all tomorrow!

Stacey 

Program on "Bringing Home Baby" on 10-11-12

Hi Ladies!

Tomorrow's program will be ViviAnne Fischer speaking on "Bringing Home Baby."   Thank you Angela and Rachel for coordinating tomorrow's program.

I've asked all the teachers, except the baby's classroom teachers, to do some kind of art for the Original Works Kids Artwork Fundraiser project during PS this week.  You can get your child's artwork printed onto t-shirts, mugs, magnets, aprons, and the like while supporting PS at the same time. Next Thursday, October 18th, the art projects are due to be turned in. I have all the packets and information to hand out tomorrow. You can read the email below to get a better description of what this fundraiser is all about. 

A couple of Fall Events:

-Christina Kaufman's family farm in Lewiston has a corn maze. Ask her for more details...waldoncl@gmail.com

-Storytime at The Four Square Church on Grand Street in Pullman at 9:30am on Wednesday

-Palouse Science Center pre-school program is on Fridays at 10:30am

-Harvest Fair October 13th and 14th from 10:00am-4:00pm www.wilsonbannerranch.com 16397 US HWY 12 Clarkston, WA 99403

-Red Barn Farms Corn Maze and Fall Festival October 13th 12-10pm and on October 14th 12-6pm. 501 Wawawai Rd. Colton, WA  

-Holiday Boutique Thursday, November 8th 5-8pm and Friday, November 9th 10-7pm at 910 SW Finch Way Pullman, WA 

 Your one and only Rachel Childs will be there with Scentsy candles and I will be there with some shabby chic/industrial/vintage home decor  items as well as other vendors.  

This email below is from Alex, the PSILY Coordinator regarding Original Kids Artwork Fundraiser...

This fall we are running the Original Works Kids Artwork fundraiser again to support PS I Love You!

You can get your child's artwork printed onto t-shirts, mugs, magnets, aprons and the like while supporting PS at the same time.

The Original Works program is a great way to:

    - Celebrate your child's creativity
    - Order gifts for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion
    - Create treasured keepsakes that last a lifetime.

How it works:

This week at PS, information packets will be available with the brochure, order forms and special paper (cardstock) for you to take home.

Have your children do some terrific artwork on the paper  (crayons, markers, paint, paper collage etc).  Choose the type of item or items you want the artwork printed on.

Fill out the order form and make out a check to PS I Love You.  And bring the whole package back to me the following week to send in.

We have a pretty short window for getting artwork done (1 week)  - but we are guaranteed to get the products delivered back to us by the end of November.

So this is a great option for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!

I've attached a flyer, a price list and some other information on the program.

Any questions?  Just ask! 

See you all tomorrow, 

Stacey

Home Project Day on 10/4/12

Hi ladies!  

This Thursday at PSILY we are scheduled for a Home Project day!  Rachel and Angela, thank you so much for all of your preparation and leading last week's parenting circle. It was such a great discussion. 

Let me know if I can make you or your child/children's experience better at PS. 

Beth Svancara just had a Birthday on October 1st...Happy Birthday!

See you Thursday!;) 

Stacey

Parenting Circle on 9-27

Hi Ladies!  

This Thursday at PSILY we will have a parenting circle to discuss how to "unplug," which would be lead by Angela and Rachel.  If you have any resources, books, and/or ideas to share, please bring them.  Shannon Morscheck will be leading announcements for me and she will also introduce a woman that has a research opportunity for PS moms with a monetary benefit too!  

 

We will see you on Thursday! 

Stacey

Last Week's Buncooooooo Night Recap!

Last Friday night Rachael hosted Bunco at her house, and it was a hoot! We met some wonderful new friends, shared some touching stories, ate some delicious food (and way too much candy) and rolled those die like CRAZY! And some of us even won some cash!

Intense!

 OOoO NO will-power when it comes to these babies!

 Look at all those losses...

All-in-all a fun evening with fellow mamas! And our very own Nicci Loscalzo took home the jackpot! Way-to-go, girl! I happened to win my $5 back because I LOST the most times!! I guess being the loser isn't always a bad thing!!!

P.S.- Fall 2012

Hello, ladies!

Welcome to the start of another wonderful Fall semester at P.S. I Love You! So far this semester is starting off extremely well and I have enjoyed getting to know some new friends while catching up with some old!

Please feel free to contact me with any information you would like posted to the blog, whether it be reminders, recipes, tips and tricks or anything else we've enjoyed or learned while at P.S. that you would like to share.

Thank you all for making P.S. the wonderful program that it is and for allowing one another to receive some adult interaction, quality conversation, and sanity!!

Here's to a fabulous Fall!

Warmly,
Shannon

Book Talks this Thursday

Hello ladies!

If the weather and roads permit, we will be having a parenting circle this week about our favorite mama books. Please bring your favorite parenting resource book to share with us (we are going to be mean and say no Love & Logic this time, since we've talked about it quite a bit in the last year). And, if you could also bring a favorite kid book--either a baby board book you still are miraculously not sick of, toddler-friendly book, first chapter book...whatever leaps to mind as an all-time favorite.

We will be taking a few minutes to share our book finds with each other, so please bring a pen and piece of paper to jot things down. If this weather keeps up, we will all have to stock up on books to keep our kids from turning to indoor goo.

Tiffany & Carli

Please join us at PS I Love You, held at the Simpson Methodist Church. You have the option of attending Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Priority deadline for fall registration is by Aug 20 and the first day of PS starts Sept 9. There are still spots available for both Tuesday and Thursday PS I Love You. Contact Bridget Clark, Registrar at 509-432-7091 for more information.

Summer PS!

The P.S. I Love You summer program will be held on Tuesdays this summer. Mark your calender with the following dates: June 22 (summer picnic kickoff), June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3, and an All-PS picnic on August 5. During the summer, all mornings will be "home project" days for the parents. To register, please contact Megan Owen at meggs_nate@msn.com.

Food for Fines!

Food for Fines at the library will be running November 8-15!

Palouse Empire Gymnastics- Parent's Night Out

FYI:
Parents - take advantage of this great opportunity to have a Friday night out on the town without the kids! This is one of PEG’s most exciting and popular programs! Let the kids come to the gym and have 4 awesome hours of supervised play in a fun and exciting environment. Bring a sack dinner and evening snack will be provided. Events include obstacle courses, trampoline, group games, crafts, movies and lots of FUN!
Pre-Registration is required as we must have 10 children in order to host the event. Sign up on the bulletin board or call the gym to reserve your spot. Registration will remain open until the Wednesday before the event

Ages 3 and up.
2 year olds that are potty trained are welcome too!

6:00-10:00 pm

September 25
October 23
November 20
December 18

PEG Members - $20
Non-members - $25

P.S. I Love You - September 17th

Important
If you know anyone that you think would benefit from P.S. I Love You, please invite them to a “free – get to know us” day. If you are bringing someone, please let myself, Claire, or Bridget know so we can make sure to let the teachers know they will have a guest(s).

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I am excited to see everyone tomorrow at P.S. I Love You!

Thank you so much for your attention last week as we discussed policies & procedures and introduced our wonderful leadership team for the year.

We still have the following leadership positions available, please consider volunteering:
• Social Chair
• Health & Safety
• Clean-up

If a lead position isn’t right for you this year, please sign-up to serve on one of the following committees (if you haven’t already done so):
• Program
• Craft
• Health & Safety
• Clean-up

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This Week:
• Home Project Day
• We will also be getting to know each other a little better.
• Additionally, if you have any items you would like to pass along to other moms, feel free to bring them on any Home Project Day.
• If you have any questions regarding the Blog, Beth will be available to answer your questions.

Reminders:
• Dress your child/children appropriately as we will be using the outdoor playground through September.
• Have you paid your tuition for Fall?

See you tomorrow!

Shelley