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Free Dental Screenings

Gunnison Health and Human ServicesGunnison County Health and Human Services will be doing a free dental screening for children 3-5 years old here at Paradise Place on Wednesday March 21st. Please check your mailboxes as the date approaches for the permission form. This is a voluntary program and we need to have the permission forms back by Friday the 16th if you are interested in participating.

The services will include:
1. Oral health and education for children & parents
2. Free dental health screening
3. Free fluoride varnish treatments
For more information please read the permission slip or you can contact Ellen
Pedersen at epedersen@gunnisoncounty.org

Newsletter: October 2011

October 2011 Crested Butte School News There are lot’s of activities, reminders and class information in this month’s Paradise Place Newsletter. If you are not receiving the newsletter by email please click here to sign up.

In this Issue:

  • Flu Shot Available at Paradise Place
  • Pumpkin Party Dates Announced
  • October Class Information
  • Wish List Items, Birthdays & Reminders

4th of July

Paradise Place is going to be in the Crested Butte 4th of July Parade!!!

Please let me know if you are interested in having your child in the parade with us or if you would like to come along too.  We’ll be cruisin on Elk in my truck and possibly pulling Tim’s boat based on the number of those who are interested. We will meet at the school at 10:30 Monday morning. Your child will be at the school when the parade is over as well.

Fundraiser Volunteers Needed

We will also be “selling” water and soda on the corner of 4th and Elk as a fundraiser for the school. We’ll be accepting $2 donations for water and soda. I will need help running the stand while I have the kidos in the parade. I have 1 hour time slots that I will need covered. It’s not too late to take care of your parent hours from last year or they can go towards this fall’s. Sign up will be with the parade’s on the front door.

Thanks for your Help & Support!!!

Paradise Place 4th of July Parade

Family Reading Event

Crested Butte Family Reading Event

The Old Rock Library presents…

A Family Reading Event on Tuesday 3/22/11, from 3-6pm.

  • Get your picture taken with the star of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie…”
  • Storytime & Reading Corner
  • Activity Stations
  • Raffle & Prizes
  • MILK & COOKIES

Newsletter: February 2011

Crested Butte School Newsletter Feb 2011 Stay informed on events, information and classroom news by reading the Paradise Place School Newsletter.

In this issue:

  • FREE DENTAL SCREENING – this Friday 2/11/2011 at Paradise Place School.  You will need to fill out and return a Permission Slip so check your child’s classroom mailbox!
  • CASINO NIGHT! All new for 2011, a Paradise Place Winter Fundraiser that is sure to liven up your night and raise money for our School.
  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – There are plenty of ways to get involved, once again check out the newsletter to find out how you can contribute.
  • FEBRUARY CLASSROOM THEMES – stay informed about what your child is exploring this month and review some everyday reminders that will make your child’s experience the most enjoyable.

Newsletter: October 2010

Click to view and print newsletter It’s been a wonderful fall season and we are looking forward to adding even more family fun this October.  Please check the website Calendar for all upcoming events and volunteer opportunities at the school.

  • Please remember to complete any of your child’s registration forms and update immunization records asap!
  • October is filled with chances for you to gain some parenting hours by helping out at school functions, or doing work around the school… We are doing some work to Doves and Lambs rooms this week, we need volunteers Thursday afternoon. – Call Ben.
  • Coming up! Souper Supper and Pumpkin Party.

Welcome Back!

Paradise Place 4th of July Parade 2010

We are so delighted to be starting a new school year with you, the new and returning families of Paradise Place School.  This year, we are excited about using our NEW WEBSITE to update you on news, events and even snack calendars at the school!  Please take the time to familiarize yourself with all the new site has to offer including:

POSTING & COMMENTS: Each month we will post the Paradise Place Newsletter to the site as well as Event Updates, Fundraising Information &  Fun Activity Pages.  Once the information is posted to the site you may comment on any of the posts that we put on the site!  You can use comments to organize rides, share info about upcoming activities and events at the school or around CB, organize pot lucks for our annual christmas show or picnic or just let us know how you are doing.  We encourage you to use the site’s commenting feature to communicate with each other and with teachers and staff, however, it is important to keep your child’s personal information and whereabouts private so please do not include this kind of information in your comments.   Our most recent posts are listed on the website in the right hand ‘sidebar’.

NEWSLETTERS: Parents and Board Members are automatically included in our mailing list.  If you or anyone you know would like to receive our monthly newsletter please sign up on the website.   You can use the registration box in the right hand sidebar or go to the Newsletter Registration Page.   If you are a Parent or Board Member and are not receiving our email updates please sign up on the site or contact Mr. Ben to get registered. You can unsubscribe from the emails at anytime.

EVENT CALENDARS: I have already posted all of Paradise Place vacation time and school closings for the year on the calendar.  If there are any dates you would like to see added to the calendar please email Mr. Ben.  Upcoming Events are displayed in the right hand ‘sidebar’ as well as on the Calendar Page.

SNACK CALENDARS: Every month the latest snack calendar will be found in the right hand ‘sidebar’ of the website. Click on the thumbnail to view or print a pdf of the calendar.

STUDENT HANDBOOK: The 2010-11 Student Handbook can be found in the right hand ‘sidebar’ of the website just above the snack calendar as well as on the ‘Programs’ page.  Click on the thumbnail to view or print a pdf of the Student Handbook.

PHOTO GALLERIES: We have great photos going back to the 2008-09 School Year, and plenty more to post so check the page often for new pics.  If you have any pictures you would like to contribute please email them to Mr. Ben (make sure you do not overload his inbox with huge images – less than 200Kb/image is advised).

GRANTORS/SPONSORS: Ever wonder where we generate grants or sponsorship dollars? Please visit the Grantors/Sponsors page and click on any of the links to find out more about the foundations, organizations and business that support our school.  FYI – We are looking for a new Grant Writer, please contact Mr. Ben if you or anyone you know would like to apply.

COMMUNITY PAGE: This is a great resource for long-time locals as well as families who are new to town.  The Community page features links to local informational sites like the chamber, businesses that provide children’s and family activities like the Trailhead Museum and CB School of Dance, as well as community event calendars, local churches, google maps and more.

PROGRAMS PAGE: Stay up to date on your child’s Paradise Place class, rates, registration info and link to the 2010-11 Student Handbook.

PARADISE PARENTS LINKS: Found at the bottom left of every page on our site, see what business and services Parents of Paradise Place provide to the community.  If you would like to add your link to the list, or make a correction to an existing link please email your website address to Mr. Ben.

COMING SOON & SITE SUGGESTIONS: In the future we are planning to add ‘Activities Posts’, these will include activities you can try with your child at home, and often printable coloring or activity sheets!  We also plan to create a Donations Page on the site as soon as possible!  If you have any suggestions for new posts, new pages or other information that should be included on the site please email Mr. Ben anytime.

Thanks for your support we love the new site and we hope you and your family finds it resourceful too!

Kids Cooking Class Fundraiser

Volunteers are still needed for the next event!

This summer Paradise Place School has been fortunate to have the sponsorship of Genesis Raw Foods, a nutrition and wellness based business that is new to the Gunnison Valley.  Laurel Marr, Owner of Genesis Raw Food & Paradise Place Board Member, has been generous to donate her time and business to a successful fundraising effort this summer and fall.  The series of Raw Food Classes and fundraising events kicked off during the 2010 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival with a Raw Foods Dinner and Wine Pairing at the Tipple House in Mt. Crested Butte.

On August 3rd, 2010 children from around the Crested Butte community were invited to the UCC to participate in a Kid’s Raw Foods Cooking Class. Laurel, Mr. Ben, and other parents volunteered their time to demonstrate how to create green smoothies, berry parfait, lettuce wraps and pizza rolls with locally grown, organic produce provided by Genesis Raw Food and Local Farms First.   Then it was time for the kids to take a crack at these delicious creations…

Genesis Raw Foods Kids Class

Making the Incredible Hulk Green Smoothies was lots of FUN!

There are more fundraising events coming up please check the Genesis Raw Foods website for more details and recipes.  Parents we could use your help for the next event please contact Mr. Ben at the Paradise Place Office to get involved!