Lincoln Park Spring 2015 Volume 13 Number 1 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Crème Families, Spring is here and there are many great opportunities to have a good time in the Windy City. Below are a few that look to be extra fun for you and your little Chicagoans! Happy Spring Lincoln Park families! 175 Days to Love Chicago: Chicago’s Demisemiseptcentennial Exposition 2012 Maribeth Duchon Perfect “Duck, Duck, Goose” that will feature water birds including the duck, goose, grebe, heron and cormorant. View taxidermy bird mounts, play in a pretend pond, see how you measure up to a heron wingspan, and learn about bird beaks and feet and more. All ages are welcome. Free admission during regular Nature Center hours; donations are always appreciated. The Lake View Nature Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 am-4 pm and Saturdays & Sundays from Noon-4 pm. The Nature Center is closed the first Monday of every month and major holidays. ‘Build It!’ at Kohl Children’s Museum The museum announces its newly constructed, temporary exhibit “Build It!” This puts a spin on classic building blocks by letting children explore and interact with ten different varieties of blocks in a single space. The exhibit will be open through May 3, 2015. Children can discover, stack, bridge, enclose, make patterns, name and symbolize using blocks and more. Bingo’s Birthday (for children as old as 5) Emerald City’s Little Theatre presents This Barnyard Mash-up created and directed by Artistic Director Ernie Nolan. “You are invited to the birthday party of a very precious pup, and Bingo is his name-o,” according to the theater’s website. “Hop to the homestead and help Farmers Pickle and Tickle find the guest of honor before the celebration begins. Bingo’s Birthday is an immersive, theatrical, down-right farmfanciful event.” Ancillaries Movin’ and Shakin’ – Tuesday 8:00am Karate – Wednesday 8:00am Jump Bunch – Thursdays 5:15pm Yoga – Friday 8:00am As always, please feel free to contact me regarding your questions at (773) 598-5462 or via email at mduchon@cremedelacreme.com. APRIL - JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER Birthdays Spotlight on Staff Vivienne 5/7/ Meryl 5/30/ 4/3/ Michael 5/8/ Logan 5/31 Caroline 4/3 Nico5/8 June Alex Margaret Rose5/8/ Liam P Theodore 4/7/ Olivia Brooklyn 6/2 Ella 4/7/ Connor 5/11/ James Aydan 4/8/ Abigail 5/13/ Matthieu 6/11/ Mitra 4/10/ Avital Campbell 6/11/ Adia 4/13/ Simone 5/14 Ryan Christopher 4/15 Micah 5/15 Logan J 6/16/ Gabriella S4/16/ Theodore 5/15/ Aashray 6/17 Remy 4/20 Alexander 5/16 Naomi 6/17/ George 4/20 Finley Austin Max A 4/23 Charlotte 5/20 Eleanor 6/22 Gabriel 4/24/ James 5/21/ Evelyn 6/22 Evelyn Rose 4 /24 Nate 5/22/ Avery 6/22 Patrick J 4/25 Ruby 5/24/ Heath August 6/29/ Camila 4/26 Abbey 5/26/ Aiden 4/27 Wyatt 5/27/ Carter 5/27/ April Ema 4/7/ May Brenton Mia 5/4 5/7/ 5/10 5/13 5/18 Zaya Madeline 5 /28 Kaitlyn 5/29 UPCOMING School Pictures –EVENTS 9/29-10/ 4/22 Earth Day 4/30-5/4 Book Fair 5/4 – 5/8 Teacher Appreciation Week 5/10 Mother’s Day 5/11 – 5/29 Parent/Teacher Conferences 5/25 Memorial Day (Crème Closed) 6/21 Father’s Day 6/1/ 6/10 6/13/ 6/21 Dhara Patel Gard 2 Lead Teacher Educational Background: I I studied Special Education at Northern Illinois University and also took courses at Kishwaukee College. Teaching Experience: I was a bilingual tutor at a school when I was in college as well as a substitute and then full time teacher. Hobbies: I love to dance! I’ve been dancing since I was a little girl. I now co-teach a bolly-wood/fusion dance class. My family and I are big travelers. I love to travel whenever I can get a weekend or time off. Teaching Philosophy: I believe all students can learn when they are accepted for who and where they are in their educational journey. Effective learning requires a collaboration between teacher, student and parents grounded in mutual respect and trust. I also believe teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion about a subject area can motivate students to learn. After all, these kids are our future and I want to help educate the future as much as I can! Team member anniversaries Joi04/04 Clarivel04/08 Rosalind04/25/ Vanessa04/29 Alexandra05/06/ Megan05/18/ Robert05/20/ Brandie05/28 Linda06/03 Nichelle06/12 Nancy06/13 Aisha06/20 Cherelle06/20 Jennifer06/23 Tamaria06/23 Lynn06/23 Lincoln Park Creme de la Creme | 2230 N. Dominick Street | Chicago, IL 60614 | Phone (773) 598-5462 | www.cremedelacreme.com