Great Opportunity Moms of Pre-Schoolers

To Moms of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS)  We have a wonderful, new opportunity that Independent Presbyterian Church is hosting for all mothers of pre-schoolers in the Birmingham area. A monthly fellowship group for moms will begin meeting Sunday, March 1st, at 4 o'clock in the coffeehouse at 3116, our building next door to the sanctuary.  The group will meet the first Sunday of every month and is primarily geared toward mothers of infants and preschool children, but all are welcome.  Childcare will be provided. For more information, please contact Anne KnoxAveritt,aaveritt@babc.com;  Allison Seamon, allisonwaite@gmail.com; or Emily Vanlandingham,evanlandingham@arlingtonfamilyoffices.com.

Kindergarten Enrollment

Mountain Brook Schools have begun the kindergarten enrollment process for the 2015-2016 school year. It is a two-step process:

1.) Online - go to www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us  and create your child's online student account. Please complete the online process prior to attending on-site enrollment.

2.) On-Site - Attend the on-site enrollment at your child's school to verify residency and complete the enrollment process:
          Mountain Brook Elementary:  February 4        
          Brookwood Forest Elementary: February 11
          Cherokee Bend Elementary:  February 18
          Crestline Elementary:  February 25
Times are between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm at all locations.

If you are zoned to attend an elementary school in another district, please check with them about their process.

We are happy to complete any forms your schools may require from us.

Emmett O'Neal Library February Fun

Enjoy these wonderful opportunities at the library in Crestline!

After School Special Juggling Extravagnza -Tom Foolery   Wed., Feb. 4th 3:30 Ages 3 and up

Craft A Valentine Card for Children's Hospital Feb. 1-11 All Day

Laugh Out Loud Storytime - Tuesdays - 3:30 - Kindergarten through 2nd grade

Evenings @ EOL - Tuesdays at 6:00 pm:
                                             Feb. 10th - PJ Storytime
                                             Feb. 17th - Popcorn and a Movie: Pixar Shorts
                                             Feb. 24th - Boards and Blocks (Family Games and Legos)

Enjoy our Christmas Programs

Celebrating Christmas at the IPC Day School would not be complete without listening to the angelic voices of our children singing. The three-year olds will sing on Friday, Dec. 5th at noon in the Great Hall. Our four and five-year olds will sing on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at noon in the Sanctuary. Child care for younger siblings will be available. The four and five-year olds will also repeat their performance for the church's weekly chapel service on Wednesday, Dec. 17th at noon. Please call to make your reservation. We do hope you will join us. We promise it will warm your heart!

Lots To Do At Emmet O'Neal Library

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Emmet O'Neal Library's October programming! We are so lucky we have such a wonderful library in our community providing so many fun activities for our children. I hope you will be able to enjoy some of them.

Oct. 7th -  6:00-  PJ Storytime

Oct. 14th - 6:00 - Cinderella at the Sock Hop Family Night - Rock Musical, a blend of original lyrics and Lew Carroll's poetry

Oct. 17th - 6:00 - A Night Dark and Grim - Sing Along Frozen movie, Face Painting, Enchanted Forest, Photo Booth, Carnival Games with Peter Pan, Dorothy, Olaf, Elsa, Anna, and more

Oct. 21st - 6:00 - Boards and Blocks

Oct. 28th - Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie and Popcorn

Oct. 31st - Trick or Treat Around the Library

PLUS Laugh Out Loud story time for Kdg. 2nd grade every Tuesday at 3:30!

No Cell Phone Zone

To help us ensure the safety of our children during carpool drop off and pick up, please refrain from using your cell phones while in carpool line. Not only is it a safety issue, but your children need you to tell them to good bye and to have a wonderful day and then to let them know how excited you are to see them when we load them in your car. Nothing says love like some special words and your undivided attention!

Fun For Moms, Too

There are several wonderful opportunities listed below for our moms to get together. The first is a special event and the other two are ongoing. We hope you can participate! On Friday, September 26th Fabrik in Homewood will open their doors from 9-11 especially for Day School moms. Everyone will receive 20% off and can enjoy coffee, mimosas and some yummy breakfast pastries. The discount includes designer denim, shoes, jewelry, purses and all clothes! Check out Fabrik on Instagram - @fabrikhomewood and contact Caron Lassiter if you have any questions-caronlassiter@gmail.com. Don't forget about yoga on Thursday mornings at 11:30 in 3116 with Nedra for all Day School moms. Free childcare is provided on the ground floor of the Day School in room G24.  Please email Cindy Shaw at cshaw@ipc-usa.org with questions or suggestions for time change.  Yoga is also available at 6:15 on Wednesday evenings in 3116. Faith in Motion has literally taken off. The group meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 in room 306 for Bible study before they head out for runs or a walk. Free childcare is available in G24. Contact Caron Lassiter (see email link above) if you have any questions. Please feel free to contact the Day School with any questions or suggestions. Blessings, Kathy Leaver