Thursday, October 18, 2007

You Can't Do It All, so Make Good Choices

October is a busy time at Our Children's Center with many exciting and fun events. Please don't be overwhelmed! Just remember to pick and choose the events that appeal to you and enhance your family's together time.

I am excited by the tremendous amount of energy shown by a great number of our families. We have more than 65 families involved with our school, we plan to offer many social events, service projects and fund raising opportunities so that all will have a chance to become involved. You can't do them all, so make good choices.

Please read the information that arrives in your OCC mailbox. Many enthusiastic parents are coming up with unique ways to raise funds for the school as well as fun ideas to create community. Pizza night, holiday pictures in Oct., and a parenting workshop are just a few of the upcoming October events.

All of these events will be fun,
all will raise funds for the school,
and all will fulfill a part of our school's mission.

Your job as a parent is be intentional about how your family's free time is spent. Don't allow guilt or "shoulds" to dictate how you become involved. Remember this is supposed to be fun. Join us in the ways that you chose. Do it on your terms and you'll enjoy your time here at OCC.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good point Tricia!
I have always appreciated that everyone can do something, but someone doesn't have to do everything!! What counts- to the leaders, teachers, and especially the children- is that we get involved!
Cheers,
Dustin (Isaac's Dad)

ps- thank you to all the parents who ARE coming up with these great ideas, and those who support them. Financially, it is money well spent; socially, it is time well used!! Time, talents and money are certainly valuable gifts to give to our child's education and future!!!