Montcalm County Community Baby Shower
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Turns 50
Let’s Celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Join us March 20th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the White Pine Library in Stanton
A birthday party celebration! Join us in story time, songs, finger play, fun food caterpillar snack creations and CAKE!
Each family that attends will receive their very own copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
For more information or to RSVP please contact: White Pine Library at 989- 831-4327 or Great Start Montcalm at 616-225-6146 or email: mtrain@maisd.com
Children’s Dental Health Fair, February 26th
Alpha Family Services and Montcalm County Great Starts invites you to:
Come join us February 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Flat River Community Library in Greenville for a Fun Free Family Event!
Come get your picture taken with the Tooth Fairy and joins with us in:
Story Time
Activities
Snacks
Crafts
Prizes
For More information or to RSVP, please contact: Alpha Family Services at 616-225-2265 or Montcalm County Great Start at 616-225-6146 or email cdavis@maisd.com
How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution
Snowy Days Story Event January 7, 2019
September 15, 2018 Early Childhood Conference
“Planting the Seeds for the Future”, Early Childhood Conference
Location: Greenville High School, 111 N Hillcrest, Greenville, MI 48838
Date: September 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC, Director of the Reach Parent- Child Program and Trauma Informed Communities.
During the keynote, Dr. Stephanie Grant will discuss what neurodevelopmental trauma is and provide an overview of how children from difficult places are often different and need different supports from their caregivers to be successful.
Early Childhood Conference Brochure 2018
2018 Summer Food Programs
FREE MEALS will be made available to children 18 years of age and under. Some locations will accept persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. Children do not have to be enrolled in a summer education program or enrolled at the specific school districts to receive the meals.
PLEASE contact the location you would like to attend if you have any questions.
Click Here to see a list of Free Meal programs in Montcalm County 2018 Summer Food Programs
Nutrition
The specific nutritional choices you and your children make are crucial. Good nutrition is essential to good health and the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to think of their nutritional decisions as health decisions.
Visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/default.aspx for more information, ideas and tips.
2018 Easter Egg Hunt Events
Montcalm County 2018 Easter Egg Hunts and Events
March 24th
Calvary Lutheran Church – Carson City @ 10 AM
Central Michigan Sportsman Club Relay for Life Fundraiser – Food, Games, Arts & Crafts – Starts at 11 AM – 1 PM – 4391 E Stanton Rd, Stanton
Ensley Park – Register for bike prizes – Howard City @ 1 PM
Blanchard Lanes – @ 10 AM (Check with them to make sure.)
March 31st
Pine Township Park – Langston @ 11 AM
Crystal Township Park – @ 10 AM
Pearl Street Park – Greenville – Host: Shiloh Community Church @ 10 AM
Grove Park – Carson City @ 1 PM
Curtis Park – Edmore @ 10 AM
Robert Davis Memorial Park – McBride @ 10 AM
Mill Pond – Blanchard @ 1 PM
Petersen Park – Trufant @ 1 PM
March 31st
Alpha Family Center – Greenville – Activities, Easter Bunny, Snacks @ 1 PM
Lakeview Elementary Soccer Fields – Host: Lakeview Community Church – register for bike prizes @ 11 AM
Anderson & Girls Orchard – @ 10:30 AM – Get there early! Photos with Easter Bunny: 9 Am – 11:30 AM
(Ladies of) Roughroads MC – Public Welcome! Egg Hunt, Games, Coloring Contest, Snacks – Starts at 12 PM – 3 PM –
7257 Cutler Rd. Lakeview
Pine Grove Church – Stanton Easter “Egg”-Stravaganza – Games, Snacks, Crafts, Giveaways, Egg Launcher, Free Family Photos –
Starts at 11 AM – 1 PM
Central Montcalm MS Practice Fields – Host: Central Montcalm Community Church – register for bike prizes – @ 12 PM
Greenville Bible Methodist – Prizes, Candy and Fun – @ 11 AM – 929 Greenbrier St.
Bible Wesleyan Church – Sheridan @ 11 AM – 8055 Castle Rd. (off M-57)
Click to view flyer to be able to print and share! Montcalm County 2018 Easter Egg Hunts and Events
Kindergarten and Preschool 2018-2019 School Year Registration Dates
Note: While we try to get information on all programs there may be some that we have missed, please contact your local school for more details.
Carson City Crystal
April 17th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at Carson City Elementary. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. Please bring certified birth certificate, shot/immunization record, personal ID for address verification, your child. During round up: vision screening, hearing screening, readiness assessment (by Kindergarten teacher), enrollment paperwork, bus orientation, and speech. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 584‐3130.
Central Montcalm
April 16th from 7:30 – 3:00 at Central Montcalm Elementary in Sheridan. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 831‐2500.
Greenville
April 19th from 4:30 – 8:00. Students will be registered at their home school based on your home address. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please call: Walnut Hills (616)754‐3688, Cedar Crest (616)754‐3641, Baldwin Heights (616)754‐3643, or Lincoln Heights (616)754‐9167.
Lakeview
April 18th at 2:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 6:00 at Lakeview Elementary. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 352‐8021.
Montabella
April 26th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 427‐5414.
Tri County
April 17th Parent Meeting from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. For more details about the Kindergarten Parent Meeting please call the office at (231) 937‐4380.
Vestaburg
April 23rd at 5:00 & 6:00. Kindergarten Round up. We ask that you call the office to set up an appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the school office at (989) 268‐5284.
Preschool Registration
To register your child for a free or low cost public preschool opportunity in Montcalm County please fill out the 2018‐2019 Collaborative Preschool Application. Applications are available at local elementary schools, preschools, at www.GreatStartMontcalm.org, www.eightCAP.org, or by calling (616) 225‐6146.