Dear Angie,

Gardens are planted and we are patiently watching them grow. If you have time go visit the gardens with your child. They will be excited to tell you all about everything they planted and all the new things they have learned. Watch for EFC farmers markets this fall.

It's Summer T-Shirt Time! Each year, EFC designs a summer t-shirt for optional purchase to celebrate the season. Check out this year's shirt here. (Quote on back: "We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it." -- George Eliot)

If you wish to order, please do so by Monday, June 10. Happy Summer!

FAMILY RESOURCES

COON RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET

Every Wednesday, June 19-October 9 from 3-6 p.m.

Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

FAMILY REMINDERS

WATER DAY REMINDERS

We will be starting Water Days in June. Please send a swimsuit, water shoes, and towel with your child or a dry change of clothes and do not forget to LABEL EVERYTHING! Water days will be posted in your child’s classroom door.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

EFC is closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and fun Holiday Weekend!!

CENTER HAPPENINGS

In honor of all the dads, grandpas, and special caregivers join us for Father’s Day Happy Hour on Friday, June 14 at 3:30! Have a Happy Father’s Day weekend!

We would love your family to add to our rock Hungry Little Rock Caterpillar. Head out to explore nature and find just the right rock to decorate, then bring it to the center and we will seal it and add it to his body. You have all seen him growing along the sidewalk, but he is still hungry! What a fun way to leave a reminder of your family at EFC.

ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS

LONG TERM EFC EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

We were honored to recognize our long term employees (those who have been with Especially for Children for 5 years or longer) at our Professional Development Day in May. They are pictured below!