- Megan

What: Our April NTCH meeting- our first ever talent show!
Who: Everyone: kids, parents, friends, the dog…whoever wants to share with us.
Where: Presbyterian Church of Manchester (394 Lydall Street, Manchester)
When: April 17th, 7:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you and/or your kids would like to participate by April 2nd. It should be a fun night, hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, May 3rd, from 11 am-2pm.

Where: The North Steps of the State Capitol, Hartford

Please let us know if you would like to get involved. Contact Karen Cupit at (860)645-1773 or email cupit_kj

This is an exceptional opportunity to MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE for the Kingdom of God by declaring God’s Word over our state seat of government!!

Here‘s the March NTCH newsletter. Please check it out for insight to the March and April NTCH meeting content as well as other announcements.

Please note there is a field trip in the letter that takes place on 2/29.

Our 2/21 meeting topic is also included, as always. Donna Person shared the referenced article with us during a past meeting. It is a bit lengthy but worth the read.

Finally, in this month’s Thoughts and Perspectives Ron shares about upcoming changes to NTCH. We’re excited for everyone to be a part of them, especially since you get to help us decide on what they are!!!

Please make the time to thank Ron for his service over the last four (calendar) years as Chairman.

Baby Sign Language Class Being Offered!

Class description:

Sign With Love: Baby Sign Language is a course designed for parents, caregivers and family members with infants and toddlers. Although parents can start using signs at any time with their baby, they can expect their child to be most receptive after 6 months of age. These classes are most appropriate for children who are between 6 months and 3 years of age. Signs taught are developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers and are based on American Sign Language (ASL).

The Baby Sign Language course is a series of 6-weekly interactive classes (45 minutes each). In each lesson, you will learn approximately 15-20 signs on a given theme (90-120 signs total in the course). Themes include: First Signs, Mealtime Signs, Bedtime Signs, Animal Signs, Playtime Signs and Dressing Signs. You will be shown how to introduce and use these signs with your child on a daily basis and the common progression of sign reproduction in children. During each class, activities are introduced to reinforce the signs and you will learn to sign a song and rhyme related to the theme of the lesson. Also, during each lesson, a recommended children’s book will be read and signed to the class. (Signing while reading books to your child is a great way to teach and reinforce the signs learned in class!).

Fee: $90.00 for one adult and child

$25.00 for each additional adult or child

See the web site for more information, including all of the benefits of teaching your baby to sign! Go to signwithlove.com

The time frame for the class is 6 weeks, in March/ April. (Exact dates TBD). The length of the class is 45 minutes. The exact time is also TBD; but I am thinking to begin at 11 AM.

I am interested in hosting this class, but need 5 more Moms who are interested. Location would be at my home, 49 Birch Mountain Road in Bolton

Please email me ASAP to let me know if you’re interested in signing up.

Thanks,

Karen Cupit
cupit_kj@sbcglobal.net

You can view our January newsletter here.

Out next meeting is on Jan. 17th at 7pm and will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Manchester. Visit our location page for directions.  Hope to see you there!

100 North Main Street, Manchester

Ms. Hong, Librarian and Expert on China, will be giving a presentation on the Chinese New Year, calendar and answering questions about China.

Please email Cathy Salamatian (salamatian@sbcglobal.net) if you plan to attend so we have a head count and Ms. Hong will have an age range to plan her presentation.

Also, if you have any specific questions that you would like addressed, feel free to email them to Cathy so she can pass them on ahead of time.

Hope to see you there!