Ivy League Early Learning Academy

School Newsletter
Volume 7

July 2013

A Note From Administration: Welcome to camp! We are very excited for the start of both our Cub Camp and Adventure Camp programs.

Dont Forget

Upcoming Events July 12th Ice Cream Social

Our focus this year will be on July 15th Ice Cream America the Beautiful. We Cone Day have a lot of exciting lessons and activities planned for all campers. Our older campers will be out exploring sites throughout New York for the next two months. We hope everyone has a great summer!

In observance of Independence Day the center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th

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Family Fun Events

Free outdoor movies in the NYC area.

4th of July Fun Facts

1. Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. 2. The Declaration of Independence was actually a letter to King George that had been written on July 2 by Thomas Jefferson. It was a formal explanation of why the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain. It was meant to justify a revolt against the British, with a list of charges against the British king. 3. The main problem is that the colonists were angry they were being taxed by the British government, and they had no vote or voice in the decisions that affected them. 4. The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men representing the 13 colonies. The moment the declaration was signed it marked the beginning of all-out war against the British. 5. The first signature on the Declaration of Independence was John Hancock's. The myth is that he wrote his name large so that Kind George would be able to read it without his glasses.

Ice Cream Social

Families please join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on July 12th from 7pm-8pm on the rooftop playground
Coney Island Flicks on the Beach Coney Island 1001 Boardwalk West at West 10th Street Monday July 22nd- Wreck It Ralph Movie Nights in Astoria Park Astoria Mondays, July 29-August 26 Astoria Park Lawn on Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool Monday July 29th- Annie Monday August 19th- Brave Friday August 26th- Finding Nemo

SPOTLIGHT
This month we would like to spot light the Twaddler room. Ms. Rossy and Ms. Astrit give it 110% every day. They step up to every challenge they are faced and never complain when asked to do something. The children and families love Ms. Rosy and Ms. Astrit. We would also like to thank Ms. Taneva and Ms. Heather for all the help and love they have brought to the twaddler classroom. Keep up the good work!

Coney Island Fireworks

Keep the fireworks going after the fourth of July! Enjoy free fireworks every Friday night at 9:30 in July and August at the Coney Island Boardwalk.

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Kids In The Kitchen

Children must be

taught how to
think not what to

Little Firework
Poke Cake
1. Make a white cake. (Any brand of cake mix or recipe will do.) Bake in rectangle cake pan. 2. Using a fork, poke holes in the cake after it cools. 3. Make small package of Jell-O (preferably strawberry flavor, both for the taste and the red, Fourth of July appropriate color). Mix Jell-O using one cup hot water, cup cold water. 4. Pour liquid Jell-O over the cake. 5. Cover the top of the cake with whipping cream. 6. Chill in the refrigerator. 7. Decorate the top with fruit (or other decorations). You can create an American flag using sliced strawberries as the stripes and blueberries in the corner as stars.
(sung to the tune of Im A Little Teapot)

think. Margaret Mead

I'm a little firework Up in the sky. I dance and I shimmer Way up, up high. Sometimes I'm red. Sometimes I'm blue. But I always sparkle Just for you. I'm a little firework Up in the sky. I dance and I shimmer Way up, up high

JULY BIRTHDAYS
Ms. Errin- July 6th Ms. Heather- July 17th Mr. Javon- July 17th Happy Birthday!!!

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